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O/D off:

Illuminates when the

overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to the

Driving

chapter. If the

light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage
may occur.

Speed control:

Illuminates when

the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.

Turn signal:

Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams:

Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Headlamps on warning chime:

Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime:

Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal chime (if equipped):

Sounds when the turn signal lever

has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

O/D

OFF

2009 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Instrument Cluster

Summary of Contents for 2009 Town Car

Page 1: ...roster 34 Lights 35 Headlamps 35 Turn signal control 39 Bulb replacement 39 Driver Controls 46 Windshield wiper washer control 46 Steering wheel adjustment 47 Power windows 50 Mirrors 52 Speed control 54 Message center 62 Locks and Security 76 Locks 76 Anti theft system 88 Seating and Safety Restraints 93 Seating 93 Safety restraints 101 Airbags 115 Child restraints 127 Table of Contents 1 2009 To...

Page 2: ...oadside Emergencies 193 Getting roadside assistance 193 Hazard flasher switch 194 Fuel pump shut off switch 195 Fuses and relays 195 Changing tires 202 Wheel lug nut torque 210 Jump starting 210 Wrecker towing 216 Customer Assistance 218 Reporting safety defects U S only 224 Reporting safety defects Canada only 225 Cleaning 226 Maintenance and Specifications 233 Engine compartment 235 Engine oil 2...

Page 3: ...onic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2008 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 4: ...This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of a...

Page 5: ...hicle When you see this symbol it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is ...

Page 6: ...y for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in Drive your new vehicle at least 1 000 miles...

Page 7: ...n personal injury WARNING Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle s...

Page 8: ... driver was depressing the accelerator and or the brake pedal how fast the vehicle was traveling and where the driver was positioning the steering wheel To access this information special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent unless pursuant to court order or where ...

Page 9: ...n using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Export unique Non United States Canada vehicle specific information For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are dif...

Page 10: ...ther Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...ant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...lly the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine is...

Page 13: ...zed dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays ...

Page 14: ...s the indicated severity color when any of the following warning conditions has occurred Red Low Oil Pressure Charge System Engine Coolant Over Temperature Door Ajar Amber Low Fuel Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter Low tire pressure warning if equipped Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains on at start up or while driving the tire pressure should be ch...

Page 15: ...faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver s door is opened ...

Page 16: ...temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool refer to What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the...

Page 17: ... hour meter to indicate how much time the vehicle is idling in Park or Neutral The meter is incorporated with the vehicle odometer Press and release the message center INFO button until ENGINE IDLE 0 HOURS appears in the display Press the RESET button to reset For every hour that the vehicle idles it has accumulated the equivalent of approximately 33 miles 53 km of driving Using the combination of...

Page 18: ...may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 19: ...ntial to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened 1 CD slot Insert a CD label side up With the ignition on the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted If the ignition a...

Page 20: ... playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume 6 SEL TEXT Use with Bass Treble Balance Fade and other menu functions TEXT TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio Your Audiophile radio is quipped with Satellite ready capability The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dea...

Page 21: ...stening level when in CD mode Press MENU repeatedly until COMP compression is displayed Press SEL TEXT to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed Press SEL TEXT again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed When activated the compression icon will appear in the display Occupancy mode Available only on Audiophile audios Press MENU repeatedly until occupancy mode a...

Page 22: ...ds at which time the display will return to the previous mode You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control Setting the clock Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in dash clock Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time 8 Cassette Insert a cassette facing to the right 9 TUNE Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency ...

Page 23: ... to toggle between AM FM1 FM2 modes 17 Tape eject Press to eject the tape 18 CD TAPE Press to toggle between CD and TAPE mode In radio mode the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded into the system 19 SAT Your system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer Detailed satellite instructions ar...

Page 24: ...ng task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened 1 CD slot To insert a CD press LOAD Wait to insert a CD until the system prompts you With the ignition on the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted If the i...

Page 25: ...ject Press to eject CD s when the ignition is on or off Numbers will illuminate in the display indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs To eject a specific CD press eject and the corresponding preset number If no preset is selected the system will eject the currently selected CD Press and hold to eject all loaded discs Note If the CD is not removed within approximately 15 seconds the system w...

Page 26: ...ion FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired FIND Program type Allows you to search RDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format Classic Country Info Jazz Oldies R B Religious Rock Soft Top 40 In FM mode with RDS ON press MENU until the program type menu is displayed One of the vario...

Page 27: ...re pressed Speed sensitive volume Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Recommended level is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting Press MENU to access and use SEL TEXT to adjust the volume setting The level will appear in the display Armrest ON OFF Press MENU repeatedly until Armrest ON OFF appears U...

Page 28: ...vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit Check with your authorized dealer for availability 16 SHUF SCAN Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop SHUF Shuffle Press and hold to play ...

Page 29: ... only Never touch the playing surface Inspect discs before playing Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re rec...

Page 30: ... Refer to the Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Entertainment Systems 30 ...

Page 31: ...from entering the vehicle Press to turn on off in all modes except Recirculation may turn off automatically to reduce fogging potential 3 Passenger side temperature control Controls the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode To enter dual zone press the passenger temperature control or DUAL The passenger temperature will appear in the display 4 Rear defroster contr...

Page 32: ...l vents Manual override controls Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed To return to fully automatic control press AUTO 11 OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate 12 AUTO Press and select the desired temperature The system will automatically determine the fan speed airflow location A C on or off outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the sel...

Page 33: ...ehicle has been aired out Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the hi...

Page 34: ...is activated The ignition must be in the on position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster press the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window ...

Page 35: ... turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes See the programming procedure following To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition to off 2 Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp positi...

Page 36: ...ht system turns the headlamps on with a reduced light output when the ignition is on the transmission is not in P Park the headlamp system is not turned on by another feature such as using the headlamp control or Autolamp WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not ...

Page 37: ...thumbwheel fully to the right past detent to activate the dome lamp In order to turn off the dome lamp rotate the thumbwheel to the left AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer Vertical aim adjustment 1 Park the vehicle directly in ...

Page 38: ... light The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line if not the beam will need to be adjusted To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a 4 mm wrench turn the adjuster either clockwise to adjust down or counterclockwise to adjust up Th...

Page 39: ...nd the ignition is off With the ignition key in the accessory or on position the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents condensation can occur when the tempe...

Page 40: ...isture are present Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the following chart Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function...

Page 41: ... interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Rear courtesy reading lamps To replace the rear courtesy reading lamp bulbs in the rear assist handle 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Under the handle remove two trim screw covers retaining screws lamp assembly and assist handle from the headliner 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp assembly 4 Rem...

Page 42: ...e bulb cover from the headlamp assembly Low beam Disconnect electrical connector and remove retainer and headlamp bulb from headlamp assembly High beam Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it straight out Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic b...

Page 43: ...re located in the headlamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open the hood 2 Remove five retainers and radiator cover 3 Remove three bolts pull headlamp assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Carefully pull bulb straight out of ...

Page 44: ...bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 6 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then remove two screws grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid 2 Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 3 Install the lamp assembly on trunk ...

Page 45: ...bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise Replacing high mount brakelamp assembly To change the high mount brakelamp assembly 1 Remove the high mount brakelamp assembly from the headliner by pulling downward on the assembly 2 Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the high mount brakelamp assembly 3 Install the new high mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs a...

Page 46: ...aused by the washing Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freez...

Page 47: ...WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature if equipped Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the winds...

Page 48: ...el Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capa...

Page 49: ... ready to be used Note Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty and can result in fire or serious injury REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES IF EQUIPPED The rear center console incorporates the following features utility compartment auxiliary power point if equipped remote radio climate controls if equipped remote seat adjustment if equipped Remote seat adjustment The rea...

Page 50: ... on To enable the rear radio climate controls press the 3 and the 5 buttons again POWER WINDOWS WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the win...

Page 51: ...ess the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN position during a ONE TOUCH UP event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the wi...

Page 52: ...ed state when bright lights glare reach the interior mirror When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle the interior rear view mirror and the driver s side exterior mirror if equipped will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when ba...

Page 53: ...ory seats outside rear view mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter Auto dimming feature if equipped For the auto dimming feature on the driver s side view mirror refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activ...

Page 54: ...ator and brake pedal Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you WARNING Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed ...

Page 55: ...te Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake pedal D...

Page 56: ... to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control ...

Page 57: ...rol OFF control Note When you turn the speed control or the ignition off your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Audio control features In Radio mode Press NEXT to select the next preset station within the current radio band In Tape mode Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc 200...

Page 58: ...will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting WARNING When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any...

Page 59: ...威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal 1 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 2 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program located on your visor while keeping the indicator light in view 2 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink威 indicator light changes fro...

Page 60: ...ink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 1 in this section For questions or comments please contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Gate Operator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal f...

Page 61: ...ased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 1 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button p...

Page 62: ...in the top left corner has the highest priority Premium Display Severity Indicator located under the message center Indicates severity of the information being displayed on the premium display Red for high severity amber for medium severity and non lit for information only For example a door ajar warning would be accompanied by a red indicator low fuel by an amber indicator and fuel economy by an ...

Page 63: ...tion from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning ...

Page 64: ...ounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 gallon liter 1 Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fu...

Page 65: ...imer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer to zero Setup menu Press this control for the following displays System Check Display odometer speedometer Text Size normal large Units English Metric Language Compass Zone Calibration Oil Minder Start Value 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driver Controls 65 ...

Page 66: ...T control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 OIL LIFE PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL 2 WASHER FLUID 3 AIR SUSPENSION 4 RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES OK FAILED RED FAILED AMBER 5 BACKUP AID Display Type 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu 2 Press the SELECT control to change...

Page 67: ...y be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual c...

Page 68: ...ol repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 7 To exit the zone setting mode and to lock in your change press and release the SETUP control Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all e...

Page 69: ...The compass is now calibrated Oil Minder Start Value 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the SELECT control to change oil value Reverse Sensing System Park Aid This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Dr...

Page 70: ...ll functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories They cannot be reset until the condition is corrected They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition off on cycle has been completed This ...

Page 71: ...soon as possible WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot CHECK FUEL CAP Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK AIR SUSPENSION Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly If this message ...

Page 72: ... and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer CHECK COMPASS MOD Displayed when the compass is not operating properly If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full Check the washer fl...

Page 73: ...FE START VALUE SET TO XXX is displayed POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the opera...

Page 74: ...power trunk Reconnect the battery with the trunk closed Power activate the trunk with the power interior trunk release the key fob or the keypad on the door to the full open position then power activate the same power source and fully close the trunk The power trunk is now reset INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver s door trim panel and can be operated a...

Page 75: ...press the control located on the door Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative open the trunk then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driver Controls 75 ...

Page 76: ...l doors Power door trim switch inhibit This feature disables the power door locks and trunk interior release switches if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed Once the power door trim switches are disabled they can only become active when perimeter alarm is disarmed Smart locks With the key in the ignition in any switch position and either the driver s or passenger s door open...

Page 77: ... to a stop and the ignition is turned to the accessory or off position and the driver door is opened within ten minutes after the ignition was transitioned to the accessory or off position Note The vehicle doors will not auto unlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked prior to the driver door being opened Deactivating activating the autolock or auto unlock feature Autolocking and auto un...

Page 78: ...long chirp if auto unlock was activated If any door the hood or the deck lid is open the horn will chirp twice and the procedure will need to be performed again 8 After having waited the necessary time for the programming to confirm turn the ignition to the off position Once disabled the autolock auto unlock feature can be enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1 8 CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When ...

Page 79: ...the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps WARNING Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmi...

Page 80: ...that may cause undesired operation Radio type approval numbers for remote entry receiver If the type approval of your remote entry system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table refer to the corresponding approval number Remote entry receiver certification numbers Gabon 01070305 ARTEL GABTEL Jordan CAZ ENG CA 04 11 1 Zambia TRC LPD 2004 28 Changes or modifications not ex...

Page 81: ...eadlamps and park lamps will illuminate if it is dark outside evening the headlamp control is in the autolamp position and the unlock control is pressed on the remote entry transmitter The headlamps and parklamps remain illuminated for 25 seconds or until you turn the ignition from the off position or until the vehicle doors are locked using the remote entry transmitter or the power door unlock co...

Page 82: ...before driving your vehicle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver s rear view The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition is in any position However if the ignition is in the on position and the gearshift is in D Drive the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving 3 mph 5 km h or slower Sounding a panic alarm Press on ...

Page 83: ...ld like to associate with the memory positions and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions 4 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Deactivating the memory seat mirrors adjustable pedals feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within five seconds press one control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then p...

Page 84: ...ttery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all re...

Page 85: ...emote entry transmitter 8 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 9 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door...

Page 86: ... 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be recalled by the personal code 1 2 recalls driver personality 1 3 4 recalls driver personality 2 5 6 7 8 and 9 0 do not recall a driver personality All of...

Page 87: ...code or your personal code are correctly entered To unlock all doors press the 3 4 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time You do not need to enter the keypad code first Note The interior lamps will turn off If the driver s door is ajar the doors will not lock Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system To release open the trunk enter the fact...

Page 88: ...ce may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radio type approval numbers for Immobiliser System PATS XCVR If the type approval of your immobilizer system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table refer to the corresponding approval number Immobiliser System PATS XCVR ...

Page 89: ...ramming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection Note Large metallic objects electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items or a second coded key on th...

Page 90: ...o your vehicle disarms the vehicle and allows the engine to start The indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If the indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly have the system serviced by your authorized dealer or a qualified technician Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you wi...

Page 91: ...e 3 on position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds 6 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position and remove the second key from the ignition 7 Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key insert the unprogrammed key new valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at le...

Page 92: ...and then closed Lock all doors with the key in the key lock cylinder If all the closures doors trunk hood are closed the park lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp once when the on the remote entry transmitter is pressed a second time within five seconds If any closure is not properly closed the park lamps will not flash and the horn will chirp twice The system will wait 20 seconds after o...

Page 93: ...le The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint U...

Page 94: ...de under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position You can recline the seat back or bring it forward Release the handle when the desired position has been reached 2009 Town Car ...

Page 95: ...ny recommends that all front seat armrests should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the locking pin feature has not been damaged The front seat armrest must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is found Failure to replace a damaged front seat armrest may result in the armrest falling suddenly during a collision which could lead to serious injury ...

Page 96: ...avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can ta...

Page 97: ...d the center console if equipped Check Passenger Airbag Disable Indicator for proper Airbag Status Refer to Front Passenger Sensing System chapter for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward Press to move the seat forward or backward 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guid...

Page 98: ...e Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy object...

Page 99: ...llness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not punctu...

Page 100: ...o a heavy load The rear seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision Memory seats outside rearview mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and outside rearview mirrors to two programmable positions The memory seat control is located on t...

Page 101: ...sition sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front crash severity sensor Restraints Control Module RCM with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and back up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor and indicator lights How...

Page 102: ...ty and modify the deployment strategy of the dual stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners Driver s seat position sensor The driver s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual stage airbag based on seat position The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag ou...

Page 103: ...g system has turned off the passenger s frontal airbag the pass airbag off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off See Front passenger sensing system in the airbags section of this chapter Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened ...

Page 104: ...traints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired If any of these things h...

Page 105: ... in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNING When possible all children 12 years...

Page 106: ...system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision The energy management feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt if equipped WARNING ...

Page 107: ...mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbi...

Page 108: ...s for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode 2009 Town Car tow Owners...

Page 109: ...nger Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoulder belt push the button and slide the height adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that th...

Page 110: ...ning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off Belt Minder姞 The Belt Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in...

Page 111: ...en the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes...

Page 112: ...ght as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts ...

Page 113: ...eature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this wi...

Page 114: ...peed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the restraint system warning light airbag light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minde...

Page 115: ...le including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s ch...

Page 116: ...bly Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See ...

Page 117: ...ommends properly restraining the child in the center front seating position but only if doing so will not interfere with driving the vehicle This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt and airbag protection for adult occupants and an attachment method for a child restraint If the child seat interferes with driving the vehicle and the child restraint is forward facing the child may be restraine...

Page 118: ...ropellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries contact with a deploying airbag may also ca...

Page 119: ...n Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the air bag has deployed the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately If the air bag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision WARNING If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in an accident they will not function again belt will not extract or retract and must be replaced immediately Fa...

Page 120: ...lt is unbuckled The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled The indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel to the right of the radio Note The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the on positi...

Page 121: ...e full upright position Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger s frontal airbag If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this the person should be advised to ride...

Page 122: ...objects that are in the front passenger seat the passenger airbag will be disabled Even though the passenger airbag is disabled the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Small i e three ring binder small purse bottled water Unlit Disabled Medium i e heavy briefcase fully packed luggage Lit Disabled Em...

Page 123: ...oblem with the front passenger sensing system the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit If the airbag readiness lamp is lit do the following The driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the f...

Page 124: ...er chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of th...

Page 125: ...ded testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags The side airbag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag airbag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and...

Page 126: ...less the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the side airbag has deployed the airbag will not function again The side airbag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the airbag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the ri...

Page 127: ...eight Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child WARNING All children are shaped differently The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the...

Page 128: ... 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces ...

Page 129: ...kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children...

Page 130: ... to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it reduce...

Page 131: ...nd weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer should always properly wear safety belts SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the A...

Page 132: ... belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to help prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode R...

Page 133: ...child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restrain...

Page 134: ...t Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle Sometimes a sl...

Page 135: ...he center front seating position but only if doing so will not interfere with driving the vehicle This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt and airbag protection for adult occupants and an attachment method for a child restraint If the child seat interferes with driving the vehicle and the child restraint is forward facing the child may be restrained in the passenger seat Move the seat as fa...

Page 136: ...ter Attaching child safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren attachments The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachment...

Page 137: ...s with tether straps later in this chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown Two plastic LATCH guides can be obtained at no charge from an authorized dealer They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seat...

Page 138: ...ttached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check tha...

Page 139: ...chor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt the lower anchors of the LATCH syst...

Page 140: ...e weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child remains appropriate for their weight height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection children who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly and w...

Page 141: ...least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Booster seats should be used until you can an...

Page 142: ...ackless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately support...

Page 143: ...the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s he...

Page 144: ...f equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a col...

Page 145: ...uires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire...

Page 146: ...rloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflatio...

Page 147: ...upport wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires a...

Page 148: ...ormally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label When weather temperature changes occur...

Page 149: ...l 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread groov...

Page 150: ...er storage conditions and conditions of use load speed inflation pressure etc the tires experience throughout their lives In general tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear However heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more frequently You should replace your spare tire when you...

Page 151: ...P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or edge of the driver s door If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford Dealer Use of any tire or wheel not reco...

Page 152: ...ys inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels if equ...

Page 153: ...re tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment...

Page 154: ... appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place sta...

Page 155: ...icates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informatio...

Page 156: ... numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS Al...

Page 157: ...epresenting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the man...

Page 158: ...s 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure...

Page 159: ...In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loca...

Page 160: ...r s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfu...

Page 161: ...is located opposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TP...

Page 162: ...f the Tire Pressure Monitoring System have the damaged road wheel tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle For additional information refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer cap...

Page 163: ...minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use This includes the optional full sized matching wheel and tire Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPMS malfun...

Page 164: ...e air added to your tires It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph 32 km h for the light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may incre...

Page 165: ... same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only cable type chains offered by Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house and or body Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any w...

Page 166: ...of the driver s door vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle...

Page 167: ...and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 167 ...

Page 168: ...towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar...

Page 169: ... GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle The GCW must never exceed the GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized ...

Page 170: ...d to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 o...

Page 171: ... s door TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 1 000 miles 1 600 km Note The L series Town Car extended length is NOT rated for towing Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine transmission brakes tires and suspension Inspect these components carefully after towing Your load...

Page 172: ...ons WARNING Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn si...

Page 173: ...steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective The trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather hilly conditions at GCWR or any combination of these factors consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped Refer t...

Page 174: ...en submerged in water Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational RV towing An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged All vehicles Do no...

Page 175: ...ntrol system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine i...

Page 176: ...minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and ...

Page 177: ... accelerator to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Cold weather starting flexible fuel vehicles only The starting characteristics of all grades of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol As th...

Page 178: ...rmation on ethanol If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions flexible fuel vehicles only 1 Press and hold down the accelerator 1 3 to 1 2 way to floor then crank the engine 2 When the engine starts release the key then gradually release the accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up If the engine still fails to start repeat Step 1 Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide i...

Page 179: ...r extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord minimum Use as short an extension cord as possible Do not use multiple extension cords Instead use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord to the outlet without stretching Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition not pa...

Page 180: ...e sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle While not in use make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may be worn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer If the vehicle has conti...

Page 181: ...minate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer Parking brake with auto release Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked To set the pa...

Page 182: ...ion to one of the forward gears the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift into reverse The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved If the parking brake fails to release after completing this procedure use the manual parking brake release lever Pull the lever to manually release the parking brake TRACTION CONTROL For Traction Control warning lights refer t...

Page 183: ...of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage The occurrence of a Traction Control event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN If a system fault is detected...

Page 184: ...steering system breaks down or if the engine is off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is designed to improve ride handling and general vehic...

Page 185: ...ise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the on position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift le...

Page 186: ...ver start the vehicle and release the parking brake WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains il...

Page 187: ...hift lever and securely latch it in P Park WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gears...

Page 188: ...towing and when engine braking is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 2 Second This position allows for second gear only Provides engine braking Use to start up on slippery roads To return to Overdrive move the gearshift lever into the Overdriv...

Page 189: ...REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The reverse sensing system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse gear is selected WARNING To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section The park assist is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in revers...

Page 190: ...reased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper If vehicle speed is below 2 5 mph 4 km h the system detects obstacles within approximately 9 feet 2 6 meters behind the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the distance to the obstacle is approximately less than 18 inches 45 0 cm t...

Page 191: ...dium beep 4 5 feet 1 4 meters to 6 3 feet 1 9 meters Medium slow beep 6 3 feet 1 9 meters to 8 7 feet 2 6 meters Slow beep 8 7 feet 2 6 meters to 16 4 feet 5 meters No sound The reverse sensing system is automatically enabled when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is on and ...

Page 192: ...h is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water ...

Page 193: ...o a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be tow...

Page 194: ...ce call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement i...

Page 195: ...fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the on position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the off position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within th...

Page 196: ... 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover 2009 To...

Page 197: ...ation Sensor OCS Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator PADI 3 10A Audio 4 10A Back up lamps Anti Lock Brake System ABS 5 7 5A Lighting control module LCM 6 10A Passive Anti Theft System PATS Powertrain Control Module PCM relay coil Ignition relay coil Fuel relay coil 7 10A Wiper module 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 197 ...

Page 198: ...s Delayed accessory relay coil 15 10A Dual Automatic Temperature Control DATC module 16 20A OBD II 17 10A A C cycle switch Heated seat modules 18 15A LCM Interior lighting 19 7 5A Driver s Door Module DDM switches PDM Power mirrors DSM DDM PATS LED 20 10A LCM Right hand low beam 21 10A Analog clock LCM Illumination 22 10A LCM Left hand low beam 23 10A LCM 24 15A LCM High beams Multi function switc...

Page 199: ...ins high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery se...

Page 200: ... Control Module PCM keep alive power and canister vent 4 20A Fuel relay feed 5 20A Instrument panel power point 6 15A Alternator regulator 7 30A PCM relay feed 8 20A Driver s Door Module DDM 9 15A Ignition coil relay feed 10 20A Horn relay feed 11 15A A C clutch relay feed 12 20A Audio 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 200 ...

Page 201: ...103 50A Instrument panel fuse box feed 1 104 50A Instrument panel fuse box feed 2 105 30A Starter relay feed 106 40A ABS module Pump 107 40A Rear defroster relay feed 108 40A Power Decklid Module PDM 109 20A ABS module Valves 110 30A Wiper module 111 20A Left rear power point 112 30A RASM Air compressor 113 20A Rear power point 2 114 20A Instrument panel fuse box feed 3 115 20A Rear cigar lighters...

Page 202: ...tridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road...

Page 203: ... wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This s...

Page 204: ...ar washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable ...

Page 205: ...to the TPMS sensor refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you c...

Page 206: ...rn engine off and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Remove the spare tire and the jack The jack could be located under the full size spare tire or in the trunk in a holder bracket on the right hand side next to the wheel well HOOD 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 206 ...

Page 207: ... 5 Locate pry off notch if equipped and remove the center ornament from the aluminum wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle Insert and twist the handle then pry against the wheel 6 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack lo...

Page 208: ...ATION REAR The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B triangle on the body C near the tire you are changing then place the jack D under the frame A of the vehicle aligning it with the mark B triangle Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground B C ...

Page 209: ...ward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 11 Put flat tire jack and...

Page 210: ...ith the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Note Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole remove loose particles by wiping with clean ra...

Page 211: ...n Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay...

Page 212: ...htning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 212 ...

Page 213: ... jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both en...

Page 214: ...e the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 214 ...

Page 215: ...able from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 215 ...

Page 216: ...s not approved a slingbelt towing procedure Before your vehicle can be towed the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the off position if equipped If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper...

Page 217: ... on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km 2009 Town Car tow Owners Gu...

Page 218: ...pair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Addr...

Page 219: ...low these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you bette...

Page 220: ...he buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the fi...

Page 221: ... after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you have already taken to try to resolve them A Customer Claim Form will be mailed that will need to ...

Page 222: ... 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to ...

Page 223: ...ust be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If you are in another foreign ...

Page 224: ...se injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you you...

Page 225: ...that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Customer Assistance 225 ...

Page 226: ...hicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or lukewa...

Page 227: ...COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel ri...

Page 228: ...wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For routine cleaning use Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A If tar or grease spots are present use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 For plastic headlamp lenses ...

Page 229: ...the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaning solution After cleaning rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water Do not use sharp objec...

Page 230: ...badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is...

Page 231: ...oducts may cause premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD AND LINCOL...

Page 232: ...se Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate U S only ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clea...

Page 233: ...ing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove th...

Page 234: ...ocated under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the grille 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 234 ...

Page 235: ... Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Engine oil dipstick access behind air tube 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Power distribution box 10 Battery 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 235 ...

Page 236: ... the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid...

Page 237: ...ber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait up to 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from en...

Page 238: ...y seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above ...

Page 239: ...cation WSS M2C930 A SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the s...

Page 240: ...n to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks o...

Page 241: ...cess 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the...

Page 242: ...Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or abo...

Page 243: ... interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it ...

Page 244: ...otorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product such as DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine ...

Page 245: ... slowly with the proper coolant mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentra...

Page 246: ...t concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you dri...

Page 247: ...oon indicator light will illuminate If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the...

Page 248: ...el filter Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fue...

Page 249: ... in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeate...

Page 250: ...tarts Severely cold weather may require additional measures for reliable starting Refer to Starting in the Driving chapter Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehi...

Page 251: ...vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel filler cap When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To install the cap align the ...

Page 252: ...out and injure you or others WARNING If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in personal injury FFV Flex Fuel Vehicle fuel cap If your vehicle is FFV capable it will have a yellow colored fuel cap Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle FFV...

Page 253: ...uels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and your warranty may be invalidated Fuel quality Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating These products have not been approved for your eng...

Page 254: ...ntenance schedule In addition to this it is also recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline once every 3 000 miles 4 800 km See scheduled maintenance information for more information Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel You may need to cycle the ignition from off to...

Page 255: ...ing range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent results when filling the fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left run...

Page 256: ...at follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate stopping slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Sudden or hard accelerations may r...

Page 257: ...to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8 10 miles 12 16 km of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain Transmissions give their best fuel...

Page 258: ...d Motor Company parts in performance and durability WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire Illumination of the Service engine soon indicator charging system warning light or the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power...

Page 259: ... fuel quality or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened See Fuel filler cap in this chapter 4 Driving through deep water the electrical system may be wet These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out After thre...

Page 260: ...ady for I M testing turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means that the vehicle is ready for I M testing The OBD II system is designed to check the emission control system during normal d...

Page 261: ...times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities...

Page 262: ...erature approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parki...

Page 263: ...e The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 50 F 95 F 10 C 35 C High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High ...

Page 264: ...heduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine...

Page 265: ... air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter element FA 1032 Fuel filter FG 986B Battery standard BXT 65 650 Battery heavy duty 1 BXT 65 750 Oil filter FL 820 S PCV valve 2 Spark plugs 3 1 Included in long wheelbase package 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is e...

Page 266: ...ntenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Spec...

Page 267: ...orcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 2 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Cooling system stop leak pellets Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 WSS M99B37 B6 Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Power steering fluid Betwee...

Page 268: ...r axle fluid 8 4 75 5 0 Pints 2 3 2 4L 7 Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A 4 50 4 75 pints 2 1 2 3L 6 7 Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant limousine XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Windshield washer fluid Fill to line on reservoir Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 Fuel tank 19 0 gallons 71 9L 1 Use only brake ...

Page 269: ...ansmission damage Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval 6 Add 4 0 oz 118 ml of Additive Friction Modifier XL 3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles only 7 Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch 6 mm to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler ho...

Page 270: ...or Ethanol E 85 Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm 0 041 0 047 inch 1 04 1 20 mm Compression ratio 9 4 1 9 4 1 Engine drivebelt routing 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 270 ...

Page 271: ...located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2009 Town Ca...

Page 272: ...pe 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic 4R75E Q 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 27...

Page 273: ...the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessories Not a...

Page 274: ...s that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other vehicle functions such as anti lock b...

Page 275: ...ecifications 267 refill capacities 267 traction lok 185 B Battery 240 acid treating emergencies 240 jumping a disabled battery 210 maintenance free 240 replacement specifications 265 servicing 240 Belt Minder威 110 Booster seats 141 Brakes 180 anti lock 180 181 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 181 fluid checking and adding 262 fluid specifications 267 lubricant specifications 267 shift inte...

Page 276: ...ipstick automatic transmission fluid 262 engine oil 237 Driving under special conditions 189 through water 192 E Electronic message center 62 Emergencies roadside jump starting 210 Emergency Flashers 194 Emission control system 258 Engine 270 cleaning 227 coolant 242 fail safe cooling 247 idle speed control 240 lubrication specifications 267 refill capacities 267 service points 235 236 starting af...

Page 277: ...p 251 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 254 Gauges 16 H Hazard flashers 194 Head restraints 93 Headlamps 35 aiming 37 autolamp system 35 bulb specifications 40 daytime running lights 36 flash to pass 36 high beam 36 replacing bulbs 42 turning on and off 35 Homelink wireless control system 58 Hood 234 I Ignition 175 270 Illuminated visor mirror 47 Infant seats see Safety seats 131 Inspection maintenance...

Page 278: ... mirrors power 53 Motorcraft parts 231 248 265 O Octane rating 253 Oil see Engine oil 237 P Parking brake 181 Parts see Motorcraft parts 265 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 102 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 54 Power adjustable foot pedals 54 Power distribution box see Fuses 199 Power door locks 76 Power mirrors 53 Power point 48 Power steering 183 fluid checking and adding 261 f...

Page 279: ...pecifications 265 270 Specification chart lubricants 267 Speed control 54 Starting a flex fuel vehicle 177 Starting your vehicle 175 177 jump starting 210 Steering wheel controls 57 tilting 47 T Tilt steering wheel 47 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 160 Tires 145 146 202 alignment 153 care 149 changing 202 205 checking the pressure 149 inflating 147 label 159 replacin...

Page 280: ...fication Number VIN 271 Vehicle loading 165 Ventilating your vehicle 178 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Water Driving through 192 Windows power 50 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 46 replacing wiper blades 236 Wrecker towing 216 2009 Town Car tow Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Index 280 ...

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