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Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual (306 pages)

Brand: Lincoln | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Ford Extended Service Plan
10
Breaking Your Vehicle in
11
Instrumentation
12
The Electronic Cluster
13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
15
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
16
Brake System Light
17
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
18
High Beam Light
18
Check Engine Warning Light
19
Air Bag Readiness Light
19
Engine Oil Pressure Light
20
Charging System Warning Light
20
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
21
If You Lose Engine Oil Pressure
21
Speed Control Indicator Light
22
Fuel Gauge
22
Low Fuel Alert
23
Compass Display (if Equipped)
24
Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy
25
Speedometer
25
Zone Map
25
The Electronic Message Center
26
Odometer
26
Select
27
Reset — Sets the Selected Function to Zero
27
E/M — Changes the Electronic Instrument
27
How to Use the Message Center
28
What the Message Center Functions Can Show You
28
DIST to EMPTY — Distance to Empty
28
FUEL REMAIN — Fuel Remaining
30
FUEL ECON — Fuel Economy Functions
31
AVG ECON — Average Fuel Economy
32
INST ECON — Instantaneous Fuel Economy
33
AVG SPEED — Average Speed Function
34
TRIP a and TRIP B — Elapsed Distance Traveled
34
TRIP REMAIN — Trip Remaining Odometer
34
Check Air Suspension Light
35
Door Ajar Light
36
Low Washer Fluid Light
36
Overdrive off Indicator
36
Trunk Ajar Light
37
Chime for Headlamps on
37
Electronic Sound Systems
38
Luxury Audio System (Digital)
39
Luxury Audio System
40
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
40
How to Turn the Radio on and off
40
How to Adjust the Volume
40
How to Tune Radio Stations
41
Using the Automatic Memory Store Feature
42
Adjusting the Tone Balance of Your Radio
43
Speaker Locations
44
Delayed Accessory Feature
44
Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature
44
Your Antenna
45
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
45
How to Insert a Tape
45
How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
45
Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
47
How to Eject the Tape
47
How to Store the Tape
47
Tape Error Messages
47
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
48
Ford 10-CD Changer
49
Loading Instructions
49
How to Operate the Ford 10-CD Changer Using the Controls on the Radio
51
How to Begin CD Changer Play
52
How to Change the Disc Being Played
52
How to Change the Track Being Played
52
Operating the CD Compression Feature
53
Operating the Shuffle Feature
53
Operating the “SCAN” Function
53
Operating the Shuffle and Scan Features Simultaneously
53
How to Stop CD Play
54
How to Take Care of and Clean the CD Changer and Discs
54
CD Error Messages
55
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
55
Terrain
56
Distance/Strength
56
Common Radio Reception Conditions
56
All about Radio Frequencies
57
Controls and Features
59
The Climate Control System
59
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System
59
Automatic Operation
61
The AUTO Temperature Display
61
Temperature Selection
62
Temperature Display
63
Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
64
NORM A/C Button
66
MAX A/C Button
66
Manual Override Buttons
66
Steering Wheel Remote Control Buttons
66
VENT Button
67
FLOOR Button
67
FLR & DEF Button
67
DEF Button
67
OUTSIDE TEMP Button
68
Operating Tips
69
Service
69
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors
70
3-Way Steering Assist Switch
71
The Interior and Exterior Lights
72
Daytime Running Light System
72
Turning on the Exterior Lights
73
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System
74
The Controls for the Autolamp
74
Turning on Interior Lights
75
Instrument Panel Illumination
75
Clock
76
Ashtray and Cupholder
77
Power Point Electrical Outlet
77
Ignition
77
The Positions of the Key in the Ignition
77
Key System
78
Removing the Key from the Ignition
79
The Turn Signal Lever
79
Flashing the Lights
80
High Beams
80
Turn Signals
80
Windshield Wipers and Washer
81
Variable Interval Wipers
81
Windshield Washer
82
Hazard Flasher
82
Horn
83
Tilt Steering
84
The Horn on the Steering Wheel
84
Speed Control
85
The Lever to Tilt the Steering Wheel
85
The Speed Control Switches on the Steering Wheel
86
To Set a Higher Set Speed
87
To Set a Speed
87
To Turn Speed Control on
87
To Turn Speed Control off
87
To Set a Lower Set Speed
88
To Disengage Speed Control
88
To Return to a Set Speed
88
Indicator Light (if Equipped)
88
Remote Control Buttons
89
Radio Control Features
89
Climate Control Features
89
Turning on the Lamps
90
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
90
Moon Roof (if Equipped)
91
The Switch for the Moon Roof
91
Sliding Shade
92
The Moon Roof
92
Mirrors
93
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (if Equipped)
93
The Automatic Non-Glare Mirror
93
Sun Visors
94
Using the Sun Visors
94
The Passenger Sun Visor
94
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
95
Homelink Universal Transmitter
95
Programming
96
Note to Canadian Residents
97
Operating the Homelink Universal Transmitter
98
Training a Garage Door Opener Equipped with “Rolling Codes”
98
Erasing Channels
99
Accessories
100
Doors
100
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
100
Using the Power Door Locks
101
Illuminated Entry System with Theater Lighting
101
The Power Locks on the Driver’s Door
101
Using the Power Windows
102
The Master Controls on the Driver’s Door
102
Programmable Memory — Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)
103
Side View Mirrors
104
The Electric Remote Control Mirror Switch
104
Front Seat Dual Storage Armrests
105
Cellular Phone (if Equipped)
105
Heated Mirror Feature
105
The Features on the Armrest
106
Positive Retention Driver’s Side Floor Mat
107
Installing the Floor Mat
107
The Positive Retention Floor Mat
107
Trunk
108
Removing the Floor Mat
108
Opening the Trunk Manually
108
The Trunk Lock Cylinder
108
Using the Power Trunk Release
109
Keyless Entry System
109
The Keyless Entry Buttons
110
Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
111
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
111
Autolock
112
Programming Your Own Entry Code
113
Remote Entry System
114
Unlocking the Doors and Opening the Trunk
115
Locking the Doors
115
Remote Entry Transmitter
115
Activating the Remote Personal Alarm
116
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
116
Memory Seat and Mirror Feature
117
Remote Entry
117
Keyless Entry
117
Memory Switches
117
Replacing the Batteries
118
Replacement/Additional Transmitters
118
Battery Saver
119
Anti-Theft System
120
Arming the System
120
Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
122
Triggering the Alarm System
122
Disarming a Triggered System
122
Seating and Safety Restraints
123
Head Restraints
123
Four-Way Head Restraints (if Equipped)
123
Adjusting the Seats
124
The Four-Way Head Restraint
124
The Power Seat Adjustment Controls
125
The Seatback Recliner Handle
125
Using the Power Seats
125
Power Recliner (if Equipped)
126
Power Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
126
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
127
The Heated Seat Controls
127
Important Safety Belt Information
128
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
130
Fastening the Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
131
Fastening the Rear Seat Lap and Shoulder Belt
131
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
132
Unfastening the Lap/Shoulder Belts
132
Driver and Right Front Passenger
132
The Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
133
Safety Belts for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating Positions
134
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
134
Automatic Locking Mode
134
Safety Belts with Locking Cinch Tongue for Rear Outboard Seating Positions
135
Adjusting the Cinch Tongue Rear Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
136
Lap Belts
138
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
138
Unfastening Center Lap Safety Belts
138
Safety Belt Maintenance
139
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
139
Children and Air Bags
141
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
141
Determining if System Is Operational
143
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
144
Safety Restraints for Children
144
Safety Seats for Children
145
Installing Safety Seats in the Front Outboard Passenger Seating Position
147
Routing the Lap/Shoulder Belt
149
Buckling the Belt
150
Setting the Retractor to Automatic Locking Mode
151
Checking that the Seat Is Secure
153
Checking the Retractor
154
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Rear Outboard Seating Positions
155
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
162
Safety Belts for Children
162
Tether Anchorage Hardware
162
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
164
Fuel-Injected Engines
164
Starting Your Vehicle
164
Starting Your Engine
165
For a Warm Engine
166
If the Engine Does Not Start after Two Attempts
166
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
167
Pushing
168
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
168
Driving
170
Brakes
170
Applying the Brakes
170
Parking Brake
171
Rear Air Suspension System
173
Traction Assist
173
Effort Vs. Vehicle Speed Chart
175
Steering Your Vehicle
176
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission
176
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
176
Driving with a Heavy Load
180
Limiting Your Vehicle’s Load
181
Trailer Towing
182
Roadside Emergencies
183
If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start after a Collision
183
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
183
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
185
The Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
186
The Instrument Panel Fuse Panel Location
186
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
187
High Current Fuses
189
The High Current Fuse Panel Location
190
The High Current Fuses
190
Checking and Replacing Fuses
192
The Side View of a Blade Type Fuse
192
The Side View of a High Current Fuse
192
Circuit Breakers
193
Changing a Tire
194
The Temporary Spare Tire
194
The Conventional Spare Tire
195
Spare Tire Location
195
The Spare Tire Location
196
To Remove the Spare Tire
196
Preparing to Change the Tire
196
The Air Suspension Switch
197
Removing and Replacing the Tire
198
The Improper Lift Point
199
Jacking Locations
199
Locating the Notch for the Jack — Rear Wheels
200
Locating the Notch for the Jack — Front Wheels
200
Installation of the Black Dust Shield
201
The Lug Nuts on the Wheel
201
Aluminum Wheel
202
Lacy Spoke Aluminum Wheel
202
Y-Spoke Aluminum Wheel
203
Steel Wheel with Full Wheelcover
204
The Anti-Theft Lug Nut and Key
205
Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts
205
Removing the Anti-Theft Lug Nut
205
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
206
Reinstalling the Anti-Theft Lug Nut
206
Preparing Your Vehicle
207
Connecting the Jumper Cables
208
The 4.6L SFI Engine
209
Jump-Starting
210
Removing Jumper Cables
210
Towing Your Vehicle
211
Front Towing
211
Rear Towing
212
Maintenance and Care
213
Service Made Easy
213
Accident Damage
214
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
215
Working with the Engine off
215
Working with the Engine on
216
Opening the Hood
217
Engine Compartment
218
A 4.6 Liter SFI Engine
219
Engine Oil Recommendations
220
The API Certification Mark
220
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
221
Engine Oil Dipstick
221
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
222
Brake Fluid
223
Washer Fluid
224
The Anti-Lock Brake System Fluid Reservoir
224
Windshield Washer Fluid
224
The Reservoir for the Windshield Washer Fluid
225
Checking the Engine Coolant
226
The Engine Coolant Reservoir
226
Adding Engine Coolant
227
Recycled Engine Coolant
228
Engine Coolant Refill Procedure
229
Coolant Refill Capacity
229
Severe Winter Climate
229
Fluid Level for Power Steering
231
Power Steering Fluid
231
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
231
Automatic Transmission Fluid
232
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid
232
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
233
Automatic Transmission Dipstick
233
Battery
234
Help Us Protect Our Environment
234
Battery Recycling Symbol
234
Wiper Blades
235
Wiper Blade Replacement
235
Tire Rotation
236
A Worn-Out Tire
237
Rotating the Tires
237
Replacing the Tires
237
Information about Tire Quality Grades
238
Treadwear
239
Traction a B C
239
Temperature a B C
239
Snow Tires and Chains
240
Filling the Fuel Tank
241
The Remote Fuel Door Button
241
The Remote Fuel Filler Door Override Handle
242
Choosing the Right Fuel
243
Octane Recommendation
243
Typical Octane Rating Label
244
Cleaner Air
244
Fuel Quality
244
Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
245
Running out of Fuel
246
Fuel Economy
246
Comparisons with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
247
Self-Service Pointers
247
Emission Control System
248
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
250
Lights and Bulb Replacement
250
Headlamp Bulb
251
Removing the Headlamp Bulb
252
Parts of a Headlamp
252
Installing the Headlamp Bulb
253
Cleaning Your Vehicle
255
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
255
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
255
Cleaning Plastic Parts
256
Cleaning the Safety Belts
256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
256
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
256
Cleaning the Seats
257
Cleaning the Wheels
257
Leather
257
Fabric
257
Capacities and Specifications
258
Motorcraft Parts
258
Fluid Specifications and Capacities
259
Lubricant Specifications
260
Vehicle Storage
261
Maintenance Tips
261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
264
Customer Assistance
265
If You Have a Service Problem
265
Service/Maintenance Concerns
265
The Dispute Settlement Board
266
What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review?
267
How Does the Board Work?
268
What the Board Needs
268
Oral Presentations
269
Making a Decision
269
To Request a DSB Brochure/Application
270
Mediation/Arbitration Program
271
Vehicle Identification Number
271
Canada Only
271
Table of Contents
286
Index
286
Description
287
Indicator Light
294
Operation
295
Location
295
Specifications
295
Description
297
Warning Light
297
Service Station Information
305

Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual (305 pages)

Brand: Lincoln | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Ford Extended Service Plan
10
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
15
Brake System)
17
- Check Engine Warning Light
  19
- Charging System Warning Light
  20
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  20
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  21
- Fuel Gauge
  22
- Overdrive off Indicator
  36
- Electronic Sound Systems
  38
- How to Eject the Tape
  47
- How to Store the Tape
  47
- Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
  47
- Controls and Features
  59
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  75
- High Beams
  80
- Turn Signals
  80
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  81
- Tilt Steering
  84
- Speed Control
  85
- Sun Visors
  94
- Homelink Universal Transmitter
  95
- Floor Mat
  107
- Keyless Entry System
  109
- Replacing the Batteries
  118
- Battery Saver
  119
- Arming the System
  120
- Seating and Safety Restraints
  123
- Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
  130
- Lap Belts
  138
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly
  138
- Safety Belt Maintenance
  139
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
139
- Safety Restraints for Children
  144
- Starting Your Vehicle
  164
- Starting Your Engine
  165
- Trailer Towing
  182
- Roadside Emergencies
  183
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  185
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
  192
- Changing a Tire
  194
- Spare Tire Location
  195
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  207
- Towing Your Vehicle
  211
- Maintenance and Care
  213
- Engine Compartment
  218
- Brake Fluid
  223
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  224
- Engine Coolant
  226
- Adding Engine Coolant
  227
- Power Steering Fluid
  231
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  232
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  235
- Wiper Blades
  235
- Tire Rotation
  236
- Temperature a B C
  239
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  241
- Running out of Fuel
  246
- Fuel Economy
  246
- Emission Control System
  248
- Cleaning Your Vehicle
  255
- Capacities and Specifications
  258
- Vehicle Storage
  261
- Maintenance Tips
  261
- Reporting Safety Defects
  264
- Customer Assistance
  265
- The Dispute Settlement Board
  266
- Canada Only
  271
- Table of Contents
  286
Description
292
Indicator Light
294
Location
294
Specifications
295
Description
297
Warning Light
297

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