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Lincoln 2008 Town Car manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Lincoln 2008 Town Car Owner's Manual (272 pages)
Lincoln 2008 Town Car Automobile Owner's Manual
Brand:
Lincoln
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Perchlorate Material
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Special Notices
5
Special Instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell Phone Use
7
Export Unique (Non-United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Gauges
14
Entertainment Systems
17
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
17
Audio System(S)
17
Rear Console Audio Controls (if Equipped)
21
General Audio Information
22
Climate Controls
24
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Deatc) System
24
Operating Tips
26
Rear Console Climate Controls (if Equipped)
27
Rear Window Defroster
27
Lights
28
Autolamp Control
28
Headlamp Control
28
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
29
Fog Lamp Control (if Equipped)
29
High Beams
29
Headlamps
30
Panel Dimmer Control
30
Vertical Aim Adjustment
30
Bulb Replacement
32
Interior Lamps
32
Turn Signal Control
32
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
33
Using the Right Bulbs
33
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
34
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
34
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
34
Replacing HID Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
35
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
36
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs
36
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs
37
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
37
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
38
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Assembly
38
Driver Controls
39
Multifunction Lever
39
Windshield Wiper/Washer Features
39
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
40
Steering Wheel Adjustment
40
Tilt Steering Wheel
40
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
41
Rear Center Console Features (if Equipped)
42
Remote Seat Adjustment
42
Power Windows
43
Rear Console Radio/Climate Controls (if Equipped)
43
Rear Radio/Climate Controls Lockout
43
Remote Seat Adjustment Lockout
43
Accessory Delay
44
Interior Mirror
44
One Touch down
44
Window Lock
44
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
45
Mirrors
45
Heated Outside Mirrors
46
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
46
Speed Control
46
Disengaging Speed Control
47
Setting Speed Control
47
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
48
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
48
Resuming a Set Speed
48
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
49
Turning off Speed Control
49
Homelink Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
51
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
53
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
53
Erasing Homelink Buttons
54
Message Center
54
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
54
Distance to Empty (Dte)
56
Hour Meter (if Equipped)
56
Odometer/Trip Odometer
56
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
57
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
57
Setup Menu
58
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
58
Display Type
59
System Check
59
Compass Display
60
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
61
Oil Minder Start Value
62
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)
63
System Warnings
63
Positive Retention Floor Mat
66
Interior Trunk Control
67
Power Trunk (if Equipped)
67
Fuel Door Release
68
Locks and Security
69
Locks
69
Auto-Relock
70
Auto-Unlock
70
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock or Auto-Unlock Feature
70
Childproof Door Locks
71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
71
Remote Entry System
73
Sounding a Panic Alarm
75
Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature (if Equipped)
75
Activating the Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature
75
Deactivating the Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature
76
Replacing the Battery
76
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
77
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
77
Illuminated Entry
78
Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
79
Programming a Personal Entry Code
79
Erasing Personal Codes
80
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad
80
Anti-Scan Feature
81
Anti-Theft System
81
Anti-Theft Indicator
83
Automatic Arming
83
Automatic Disarming
83
Replacement Keys
83
Programming Spare Keys
84
Perimeter Alarm System (if Equipped)
85
Arming the System
85
Seating and Safety Restraints
87
Seating
87
Adjustable Head Restraints
87
Using the Manual Recline Function (if Equipped)
88
Front Seat Armrest
89
Using the Power Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
89
Adjusting the Power Front Seats - Door Mounted Controls
90
Rear Heated Seats (if Equipped)
93
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature (if Equipped)
93
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders (if Equipped)
94
Memory Seats/Rearview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (if Equipped)
94
Safety Restraints
95
Personal Safety System
95
How Does the Personal Safety System™ Work
95
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
96
Front Crash Severity Sensor
96
Driver's Seat Position Sensor
96
Front Passenger Sensing System
96
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
97
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
97
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
97
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ Is Operational
97
Safety Restraints Precautions
98
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
99
Energy Management Feature
100
Lap Belts
100
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
101
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode
101
Automatic Locking Mode
101
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
103
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
103
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
104
Safety Belt Maintenance
104
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
105
Belt-Minder
105
One-Time Disable
108
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
108
Airbags
110
Important SRS Precautions
110
Children and Airbags
112
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work
112
Determining if the System Is Operational
119
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
119
Safety Restraints for Children
122
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)
122
Children and Safety Belts
122
Child Booster Seats
123
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
123
Types of Booster Seats
124
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
125
Safety Seats for Children
126
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
127
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
130
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments
131
Tires, Wheels and Loading
134
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
134
Glossary of Tire Terminology
135
Inflating Your Tires
136
Tire Care
138
Inspecting Your Tires
138
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
140
Tire Replacement Requirements
140
Safety Practices
141
Highway Hazards
142
Tire and Wheel Alignment
142
Tire Rotation
143
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
149
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
151
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
151
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
151
When Inflating Your Tires
153
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
153
Snow Tires and Chains
154
Vehicle Loading
155
Trailer Towing
160
Preparing to Tow
160
Servicing after Towing
162
Trailer Towing Tips
162
Recreational Towing
163
Driving
164
Starting
164
Positions of the Ignition
164
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
164
Important Safety Precautions
165
Starting the Engine
166
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
166
If the Engine Fails to Start Using the Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
167
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
167
Important Ventilating Information
167
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
168
Brakes
169
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
170
Using ABS
170
ABS Warning Lamp
170
Parking Brake with Auto-Release
171
Traction Control
172
Air Suspension
174
Traction-Lok Axle (if Equipped)
174
Transmission Operation
174
Brake-Shift Interlock
174
Driving with a 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
176
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
176
Driving through Water
181
Roadside Emergencies
182
Getting Roadside Assistance
182
Using Roadside Assistance
183
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
183
Hazard Flasher Control
184
Hazard Flasher Switch
184
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
184
Fuses and Relays
185
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
185
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
186
Power Distribution Box
188
Changing the Tires
191
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
192
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
194
Tire Change Procedure
194
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
198
Lug Nut Torque
198
Jump Starting
199
Preparing Your Vehicle
199
Connecting the Jumper Cables
200
Removing the Jumper Cables
202
Wrecker Towing
204
Customer Assistance
206
Away from Home
206
Getting the Services You Need
206
Additional Assistance
207
In California (U.s. Only)
208
The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program
209
Ford Extended Service Plan
210
Getting Assistance Outside the U.s. and Canada
211
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
212
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
212
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
213
Cleaning
214
Washing the Exterior
214
Paint Chips
215
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
215
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
216
Windows and Wiper Blades
217
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
217
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
219
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
220
Maintenance and Specifications
221
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
221
Service Recommendations
221
Opening the Hood
222
Engine Compartment
223
Windshield Washer Fluid
224
Changing the Wiper Blades
225
Checking the Engine Oil
225
Engine Oil
225
Adding Engine Oil
227
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
227
Battery
228
Checking Engine Coolant
230
Engine Coolant
230
Adding Engine Coolant
231
Coolant Refill Capacity
234
Recycled Engine Coolant
234
Severe Climates
234
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
235
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
235
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
235
Fuel Filter
236
Fuel Information
236
Choosing the Right Fuel
240
FFV Engine (if Equipped)
242
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
242
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
243
Filling the Tank
243
Measuring Techniques
243
Calculating Fuel Economy
244
Driving Style - Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
244
Emission Control System
246
EPA Window Sticker
246
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
248
Power Steering Fluid
249
Brake Fluid
250
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
250
Transmission Fluid
250
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
251
Correct Fluid Level
251
High Fluid Level
251
Low Fluid Level
251
Air Filter(S)
252
Changing the Air Filter Element
252
Motorcraft Part Numbers
253
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
255
Engine Data
258
Identifying Your Vehicle
259
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
260
Accessories
261
Genuine Lincoln Accessories for Your Vehicle
261
Index
263
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