Table Of Contents - Lincoln 2011 Town Car Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness13
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Engine Oil Pressure14
Traction Control14
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
O/D Off15
Speed Control15
Turn Signal15
Gauges16
Speedometer16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Odometer17
Trip Odometer17
Hour Meter17
Tachometer17
Fuel Gauge18
Message Center18
Info (Information Menu)19
Trip A/B19
Miles (Km) To Empty19
Average Fuel19
Fuel Economy Mpg20
Timer20
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization20
Screen Form21
Text Size21
Units21
Language21
Compass Zone Adjustment22
Compass Calibration Adjustment22
Oil Life Start Value Press Select To Change23
System Warnings23
Coolant Over Temperature24
Check Fuel Cap24
Check Air Suspension24
Fuel Level Low24
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault25
Check Compass Mod25
Washer Fluid Level Low25
Oil Change Required25
Entertainment Systems26
Audio Systems26
Premium Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Cassette System26
Accessory Delay26
Premium Plus Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Sound System31
Occupancy Mode34
Autoset34
Speed Sensitive Volume34
Setting The Clock34
Rear Console Audio Controls35
General Audio Information36
Radio Frequencies36
Radio Reception Factors36
Cassette Player Care36
Cd/Cd Player Care37
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Deatc) System38
Climate Controls38
Manual Override Controls39
Operating Tips40
Rear Console Climate Controls41
Rear Window Defroster41
Lights42
Headlamp Control42
Autolamp Control42
High Beams43
Flash-To-Pass43
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)43
Panel Dimmer Control44
Aiming The Headlamps44
Dome Lamp Control44
Vertical Aim Adjustment44
Turn Signal Control46
Interior Lamps46
Map/Courtesy Lamps46
Bulb Replacement46
Using The Right Bulbs47
Replacing Interior Bulbs48
Replacing Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps48
Replacing Exterior Bulbs48
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs49
Low Beam49
Replacing Hid Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs50
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker/Cornering Bulbs50
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs51
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly52
Driver Controls53
Multi-Function Lever53
Windshield Wiper53
Windshield Washer53
Tilt Steering Wheel54
Illuminated Visor Mirror54
Slide-On-Rod Feature54
Steering Wheel Adjustment54
Clock55
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)55
Rear Center Console Features56
Remote Seat Adjustment56
Remote Seat Adjustment Lockout56
Rear Console Radio/Climate Controls56
Power Windows57
One-Touch Down57
Window Lock57
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror58
Exterior Mirrors58
Power Side View Mirrors58
Memory Feature59
Auto-Dimming Feature59
Heated Outside Mirrors59
Fold-Away Mirrors59
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals60
Using Speed Control60
Setting Speed Control60
Disengaging Speed Control61
Resuming A Set Speed61
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control61
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control61
Steering Wheel Controls62
Audio Control Features62
Climate Control Features62
Universal Garage Door Opener62
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)63
Rolling Code Programming64
Fixed Code Programming66
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons67
Fcc And Rss-210 Industry Canada Compliance68
Positive Retention Floor Mat68
Power Trunk69
Interior Trunk Control70
Fuel Door Release70
Fuel Filler Door Override Release71
Locks And Security72
Keys72
Power Door Locks72
Power Door Trim Switch Inhibit72
Autolock73
Autorelock73
Autounlock73
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Or Autounlock Feature73
Childproof Door Locks74
Interior Luggage Compartment Release75
Remote Entry System76
Unlocking The Doors77
Security Lighting77
Locking The Doors77
Car Finder78
Opening The Trunk78
Sounding A Panic Alarm78
Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature79
Activating The Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature79
Deactivating The Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature79
Replacing The Battery79
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters80
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters80
To Replace The Battery80
Illuminated Entry81
Securicode Keyless Entry System82
Programming A Personal Entry Code82
Tips For Setting Codes83
Erasing Personal Codes83
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad83
Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System83
Anti-Scan Feature84
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System84
Radio Type Approval Numbers For Immobilizer System Pats Xcvr84
Immobilizer System Pats Xcvr Certification Numbers85
Anti-Theft Indicator86
Automatic Arming86
Automatic Disarming86
Replacement Keys86
Programming Spare Keys87
Perimeter Alarm System88
Arming The System88
Disarming The System89
Seating And Safety Restraints90
Adjustable Head Restraints90
Using The Manual Recline Function92
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint92
Front Seat Armrest93
Front Storage Armrest94
Using The Power Lumbar Support94
Adjusting The Power Front Seats94
Heated Seats97
Rear Heated Seats98
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature98
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders98
Memory Seats/Outside Rear View Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals99
Safety Restraints99
Personal Safety System99
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?100
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints100
Front Crash Severity Sensor100
Driver's Seat Position Sensor101
Front Passenger Sensing System101
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors102
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners102
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors102
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational102
Safety Restraints Precautions103
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts104
Restraint Of Pregnant Women105
Lap Belts105
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt105
Safety Belt Locking Modes106
Vehicle Sensitive Mode106
Automatic Locking Mode106
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode106
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode107
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode107
Energy Management Feature108
Safety Belt Extension Assembly108
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment109
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime109
Conditions Of Operation110
Belt-Minder110
One-Time Disable113
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature113
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)114
Important Srs Precautions115
Children And Airbags117
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?118
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit123
Determining If The System Is Operational124
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System124
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?125
Safety Restraints For Children127
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles127
Important Child Restraint Precautions127
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children128
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children129
Transporting Children130
Safety Seats For Children131
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats131
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts131
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions135
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments136
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions138
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps139
Child Booster Seats141
When Children Should Use Booster Seats141
Types Of Booster Seats142
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts144
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance144
Tires, Wheels And Loading146
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading146
Treadwear146
Traction Aa A B C146
Temperature A B C147
Tires147
Glossary Of Tire Terminology147
Inflating Your Tires148
Tire Inflation148
Tire Care150
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems150
Tire Wear151
Damage151
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)152
Tire Replacement Requirements152
Safety Practices153
Highway Hazards154
Tire And Wheel Alignment154
Tire Rotation154
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall155
Information on "P" Type Tires156
Information on "T" Type Tires160
Location Of The Tire Label160
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)161
Changing Tires With Tpms162
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)163
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed163
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly164
When Inflating Your Tires165
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure165
Snow Tires And Chains166
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer166
Base Curb Weight167
Vehicle Curb Weight167
Payload167
Cargo Weight168
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)169
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)169
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)169
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)171
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)171
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight171
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit172
Trailer Towing173
Preparing To Tow173
Hitches173
Safety Chains174
Trailer Brakes174
Trailer Lamps174
Driving While You Tow174
Servicing After Towing175
Trailer Towing Tips175
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat175
Recreational Towing176
Driving177
Starting177
Positions Of The Ignition177
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle177
Important Safety Precautions178
Starting The Engine179
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)179
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions180
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes180
Important Ventilating Information180
How To Use The Engine Block Heater182
Brakes182
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)183
Using Abs183
Abs Warning Lamp184
Parking Brake With Auto-Release184
Steering186
Air Suspension System187
Traction-Lok Axle188
Brake-Shift Interlock188
Automatic Transmission Operation189
Forced Downshifts191
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow191
Driving Through Water192
Roadside Emergencies193
Getting Roadside Assistance193
Hazard Flasher Control194
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch194
Fuses And Relays195
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color196
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel196
Power Distribution Box199
High-Current Fuses200
Changing The Tires202
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information203
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information205
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle205
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack205
Mini-Spare205
Full Size Spare206
Tire Change Procedure207
Jack Location-Front209
Jack Location-Rear209
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications210
Jump Starting211
Preparing Your Vehicle211
Connecting The Jumper Cables212
Removing The Jumper Cables213
Wrecker Towing215
Emergency Towing216
Customer Assistance217
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)223
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)224
Cleaning225
Washing The Exterior225
Exterior Chrome225
Waxing225
Paint Chips226
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers226
Engine226
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts227
Windows And Wiper Blades228
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens228
Interior229
Leather Seats230
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only230
Scratches231
Conditioning231
Underbody231
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products232
Maintenance And Specifications233
Service Recommendations233
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle233
Working With The Engine Off233
Opening The Hood234
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment235
Windshield Washer Fluid236
Changing The Wiper Blades237
Engine Oil237
Checking The Engine Oil237
Adding Engine Oil238
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations239
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil239
Battery240
Checking Engine Coolant242
Adding Engine Coolant243
Recycled Engine Coolant245
Coolant Refill Capacity245
Severe Climates246
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling246
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works247
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated247
Fuel Filter248
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels248
Fuel Information248
Refueling251
Fuel Filler Cap251
Ffv (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap252
Choosing The Right Fuel252
Cleaner Air253
Octane Recommendations253
Ffv Engine253
Fuel Quality253
Running Out Of Fuel254
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy255
Measuring Techniques255
Filling The Tank255
Calculating Fuel Economy255
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits256
Habits256
Maintenance257
Conditions257
Emission Control System258
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)259
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing259
Power Steering Fluid260
Brake Fluid261
Transmission Fluid261
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid261
Low Fluid Level262
Correct Fluid Level262
High Fluid Level263
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels263
Air Filter263
Changing The Air Filter Element264
Vehicle Storage264
Removing Vehicle From Storage266
Motorcraft Part Numbers267
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities268
Engine Data271
Engine Drivebelt Routing271
Identifying Your Vehicle272
Safety Compliance Certification Label272
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)272
Transmission Code Designations273
Accessories274
Ford Extended Service Plan276
Scheduled Maintenance Guide280
General Maintenance Information280
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?280
Protecting Your Investment280
Oil, Fluids And Flushing281
Genuine Ford Parts And Service281
Convenience281
Factory-Trained Technicians282
Genuine Ford And Motorcraft Replacement Parts282
Owner Checks And Services282
Check Every Month283
Check Every Six Months283
Multi-Point Inspection283
Multi-Point Inspection - Recommended At Every Visit284
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log286
Maintenance Schedule Log290
Special Operating Conditions293
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier293
Engine Idle Hour Meter296
Engine Idle Hour Meter Calculation296
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads297
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)297
Special Operating Condition Log298
Exceptions300
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance300
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance300
California Fuel Filter Replacement300
Coolant Change Record301
Engine Coolant301
Engine Coolant Change Log302
Index303