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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 engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the jumper cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.

1. Remove 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.

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2006 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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Summary of Contents for Town Car 2006

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Page 2: ...Controls 93 Dual automatic temperature control 93 Rear window defroster 96 Lights 97 Headlamps 97 Turn signal control 101 Bulb replacement 101 Driver Controls 107 Windshield wiper washer control 107 Steering wheel adjustment 107 Power windows 110 Mirrors 112 Speed control 113 Moon roof 118 Message center 123 Locks and Security 136 Locks 136 Anti theft system 148 Table of Contents 1 2006 Town Car t...

Page 3: ...23 Brakes 227 Traction control 229 Air suspension 231 Transmission operation 231 Roadside Emergencies 239 Getting roadside assistance 239 Hazard flasher switch 241 Fuel pump shut off switch 241 Fuses and relays 242 Changing tires 249 Lug Nut Torque 255 Jump starting 255 Wrecker towing 260 Customer Assistance 261 Reporting safety defects U S only 267 Cleaning 268 Table of Contents 2 2006 Town Car t...

Page 4: ...l rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic 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 2006 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2006 Town Car...

Page 5: ...ia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications 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 a...

Page 6: ...0 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 500 miles 800 km before towing a trailer For more detailed information about towing a trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break in oils since these additives may prevent ...

Page 7: ...arious systems in your vehicle were operating whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled how far if at all the 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 a...

Page 8: ...cations systems telematics devices and portable two way radios A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment Middle East North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region your ...

Page 9: ...rning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 10: ...e Coolant 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 Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ...ed to the ON position to check the bulb Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and ...

Page 12: ...nger to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated Airbag readiness If this light fails to illuminate when ignitio...

Page 13: ...he 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...

Page 14: ...ture 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 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 13 ...

Page 15: ...nd hold the RESET button to reset Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The arrow near ...

Page 16: ...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 and audio system are off press CD prior to inserting a disc Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result 2 SEEK Press to access the next previous radio station or CD track Press and hold to advance reverse in the current CD track 2006 To...

Page 17: ...rease increase the level of bass output TREB Treble Press TREB then press SEL to decrease increase the level of treble output 7 BAL Balance Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left right speakers FADE Press FADE then press SEL to shift sound to the rear front speakers 8 SEL Use with Bass Treble Balance Fade and other menu functions 9 Menu Press MENU to access the following functions Com...

Page 18: ...is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting Press MENU to access and use SEL to adjust the volume setting The level will appear in the display Note The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately 10 seconds 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 ...

Page 19: ...uffle Press to play all tracks on the current CD in random order Press again to stop 16 SCAN Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop Premium Satellite Compatible AM FM Stereo Single CD Cassette system if equipped 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 18 ...

Page 20: ... a CD label side up With the ignition on the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted If the ignition and audio system are off press CD prior to inserting a disc Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result 2 CD eject Press to eject a CD If the disc is not removed within the allotted time the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play Note The eject function will work ...

Page 21: ...pability The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit Dealer installed satellite kit available only in the continental United States 7 MENU Press MENU repeatedly to access RDS on off Use SEL to toggle RDS on off Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type Name mode MENU mus...

Page 22: ...appear in the display Occupancy mode Available only on Audiophile audios Press MENU repeatedly until occupancy mode appears in the display Press SEL TEXT to select ALL DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode Autoset Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display Pres...

Page 23: ... 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 CAT CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio Your vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability The kit to enable Satellite reception is ...

Page 24: ...s 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 are included with the dealer install...

Page 25: ... CD press LOAD When the system is ready insert a CD label side up With the ignition on the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted If the ignition and audio system are off press CD prior to inserting a disc Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result 2 SEEK Press to access the next previous radio station or CD track Press and hold to advance reverse in the current CD track 3 TUN...

Page 26: ...oaded 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 will reload the disc and begin play if the system is on 6 BASS Press BASS then press SEL TEXT to decrease increase the level of...

Page 27: ...or 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 various program types will appear Press SEL TEXT to scroll through music types Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music category Show TYPE Selects between displaying the station s ca...

Page 28: ...play Setting the clock Your vehicle is equipped with an in dash clock Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time 10 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns 11 On Off Volume Push to turn on off turn to adjust the volume levels Note With the ignition and audio system off you ...

Page 29: ...t tape selection VOL Press the up arrow to increase the volume or the down arrow to decrease the volume MODE Press to toggle through AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped modes GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 ...

Page 30: ...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 recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Dirty warped or damaged CDs irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protecti...

Page 31: ... all seating positions and road conditions The system offers an advanced speaker system amplifier subwoofer and equalizer Your Lincoln Navigation System has a large range of features yet is easy to use Guidance is shown on the display screen and is supplemented with voice prompts The display screen provides full information for operating the system through use of menus text screens and map display...

Page 32: ... entire route select route preferences or change or cancel the destination This will not function without a map DVD loaded 5 MENU Press to access system settings such as display brightness clock mode if equipped etc 6 CD OPEN CLOSE Press to open close the display screen and access the CD player Cold temperature advisory When operating the system below 32 Fahrenheit 0 Celsius the display screen req...

Page 33: ...k if equipped Quick Start How to get going To play a radio station 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on 2 Press AUDIO 3 Select AM FM1 or FM2 4 Press TUNE to adjust manually up or down the frequency band 5 Press SEEK to find the next strong station up or down Note If PTY program type is selected the station selection will be limited Refer to Program Type PTY for further information 2006 Town Ca...

Page 34: ...ot Or press and hold LOAD to auto load all available slots The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system is ready to accept a disc Push CD OPEN CLOSE to close the screen Once closed the CD will begin to play 3 Use the touch controls to advance tracks scan pause etc To use the Navigation system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on and the navigation DVD is loaded into the n...

Page 35: ...pe of destination entry You may select Address Point of Interest Emergency or Previous Dest from the first screen Or press Next Page to access selections of Memory Point Select from map Freeway Ent Exit and Special Memory Points After making your selection enter any required information 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 34 ...

Page 36: ... off Use the numeric keys 1 7 to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts Voice activated commands if equipped Your Lincoln Navigation System LNS may be equipped with a voice activated feature which allows you to speak certain commands to the system Speaking clearly will help to ensure that the system correctly responds to your commands Ensure that the commands are spoken in Englis...

Page 37: ...mal radio operation you may say Seek up Seek down Disc operation commands you may say when using a rear seat DVD if equipped Track up Track down Previous track Disc up Disc down Next disc Previous disc During CDDJ or in dash CD play you may say Track up Track down Previous track Disc up Next disc Disc down Previous disc To change the screen display you may say the following commands Screen off Scr...

Page 38: ...ile club AAA Triple A Auto service maintenance Auto service Gas station Gas Parking garage Parking lot ATM Bank City hall Civic center Community center Convention center Exhibition center Court house Higher education University College Hospital Library Police station School Amusement park Casino Golf course Marina Museum Park recreation Parks recreation Performing arts Ski resort Skiing Sports com...

Page 39: ...I off Commuter rail station While in navigation destination DEST mode the following commands are available Home Go home Previous starting point Go starting point Next way point map First way point map Second way point map Third way point map Fourth way point map Fifth way point map Destination map Delete destination Cancel destination While in navigation guidance mode the following commands are av...

Page 40: ...ation help commands you may speak at any time Help Map Destination Guidance Radio Disc Map help Destination help Guidance help Radio help Disc help Audio mode Your Lincoln Navigation Audio System has many features including a full range of audio functions To access these functions press AUDIO on the main bezel This will take you into audio mode 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus ...

Page 41: ...select the NAV MENU button via the map screen Speed compensated volume SCV With this feature radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise To engage the SCV feature 1 Press AUDIO 2 Press SOUND SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt...

Page 42: ...gation modes AM FM select in radio mode Press AM FM1 FM2 to switch between AM FM1 FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in CD mode Press to stop CD play and begin radio play AM FM select in navigation mode The radio will continue to play in the background of the navigation screens To access press AUDIO then AM FM1 FM2 Seek Press to find the next listenable station up down the frequency band Pres...

Page 43: ...M FM1 FM2 2 Press AUTO SET 3 When the first six strong stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AUTO...

Page 44: ... to activate deactivate Traffic function Select TRAFFIC for traffic information broadcast from certain stations which will automatically interrupt radio or CD playback at a preset volume level SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 ...

Page 45: ...RDS function is turned on Press PTY to turn the feature on off To set change PTY Ensure that the RDS function is turned on Press SET PTY to select from the following program types All Classical Country Information Jazz Religious Rock SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SE...

Page 46: ... If no program type is found a message will display Note Not all stations support PTY information Sound functions To access settings for Bass Treble Balance Fade DSP Digital Signal Programing SCV Speed Compensated Volume and Occupancy modes 1 Press AUDIO 2 Press SOUND 3 Select from Bass Treb Bal Fade DSP SCV 4 Press to increase decrease the levels 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA f...

Page 47: ...e earlier in this chapter DSP Occupancy mode Use to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle Select from ALL SEATS REAR SEATS or DRIVER SEAT Setting memory preset stations The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 1 Select the frequency band with ...

Page 48: ...lar shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information ...

Page 49: ...Press CD CD play will begin where it stopped last Loading a CD 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 48 ...

Page 50: ...isc 5 To load more than one disc press and hold LOAD This will initiate autoload and will allow you to load all open CD slots After an allotted time the screen will close automatically or you may press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel again 6 Once the screen closes the system will start playing the last CD loaded Track Press to advance to the next previous track 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 ...

Page 51: ...ure Press to select from shuffling between tracks SHUFFLE TRACK on the current CD or between all tracks on all CDs SHUFFLE DISC All tracks will be played in random order Press again to disengage SHUFFLE OFF Compression feature The compression feature works in CD mode and boosts more quiet music and lowers louder music to minimize the need for volume adjustments When in CD or CDDJ mode press COMPRE...

Page 52: ...ar on the screen showing the current vehicle location Zoom control When Zoom is pressed the scale indicator is shown on the screen The scale markings are 1 32 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 2 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 miles The control can be used in a number of ways Touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed again at each zoom level 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Enterta...

Page 53: ...as a memory point Refer to Memory Points for further information POI Point of Interest brings up the Quick POI menu which allows the user to perform two functions Display POI icons on the map for one category Select local map area POIs as destinations or waypoints The list of local area POIs can be sorted by distance name or icon Refer to Points of Interest for further information If home has been...

Page 54: ...ch the system will factor in when calculating your route Those options are Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Information function INFO will appear on the screen when you have calculated a destination Press INFO for more information about the current destination if available 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 53 ...

Page 55: ...l Shows the next maneuver that will need to be taken on the current route North up button Indicates that the map is displayed with north to the top of the screen Press to toggle between North up and Heading up map display states Heading up button Indicates that the map is displayed with the vehicle heading to the top of the screen The position of the pointer indicates the direction of north on the...

Page 56: ...cation symbol Indicates the location of a memory point This is the default symbol used when the point is stored If desired an icon of your own choice can be selected from the 15 icons available Refer to Choosing from the icon list GPS symbol Indicates that insufficient GPS satellite signals are being received for accurate map positioning The symbol is not displayed under normal operation Speaker i...

Page 57: ... Press to select a detour around the current route Refer to Detour options later in this chapter for further information Route Preferences When creating a destination select from Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Display Whole Route Will enter MAP mode and display your entire chosen route Note Route preference appears on the Nav menu when no destination is entered W...

Page 58: ... you to make adjustments to the navigation displays Average speed settings Allows you to set approximate speeds you drive These speeds enable the navigation system to aid in calculating timing for routes Quick POI Point of Interest Allows you to change the Quick POI menu settings Select the desired Quick POI Gas ATM etc and then press List Categories for further categories or Map Area POIs to show...

Page 59: ...n Press the screen to scroll the map to the desired location and press OK to confirm Press Distance to calibrate by distance and improve the navigation accuracy It is recommended to activate this function after every tire replacement When the button is highlighted calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when complete DVD map version Displays the version of the inserted navigation...

Page 60: ...Map Mode Dual or Full Guidance Mode Arrows or Turn list Guidance Display On or Off Time to destination Show or Hide Stored locations The Stored locations screen will allow you to choose from destinations that have been saved into the navigation system 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 59 ...

Page 61: ...r to the Destination menu section for a complete description of the functions On route scroll The system automatically scrolls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards To activate press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 60 ...

Page 62: ...oice prompts To adjust 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu at the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press the speaker icon to turn the voice guidance option on off Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 61 ...

Page 63: ...Home To set home for the first time 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Add 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 64: ...Memory Point Point of Interest Previous Destination 7 Enter the required details 8 Press OK to set the home position To view home press the home icon house on the Destination Entry screen 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 63 ...

Page 65: ...To view the set home position 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press List 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 64 ...

Page 66: ...Deleting a home location 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Delete 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 65 ...

Page 67: ...pecial memory points There are five possible special memory points that you can set To set a memory point 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 66 ...

Page 68: ...Input a destination 8 Press OK Once all five special memory points are entered the Add control will read as Full You must delete points before more can be added To delete a memory point 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 67 ...

Page 69: ...Press Del all to delete all entered special memory points 8 Press Yes to confirm Detour options You may engage the detour option once a route has already been calculated by the system To access the detour option 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Chg Route 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 68 ...

Page 70: ... course of your destination you may decide to temporarily leave your planned route for gas food etc If you turn off the ignition the option to continue the route guidance will be displayed when the ignition is turned on again The route can be accessed once again after you press Agree on the warning screen Route alterations or cancellations To cancel or change your current route from the map press ...

Page 71: ...a is added to the list of stored avoid areas Note In some circumstances it may not be possible to avoid all selected areas Listing areas to avoid You can list all areas noted as avoid Press Nav Menu Press Stored locations Press Avoid area Press LIST to view all previously stored selections Select the desired one The map screen will be displayed showing the location and address of the selected area...

Page 72: ...ions menu select Avoid area Press DELETE Select the desired area to be deleted Press DEL ALL to delete all stored areas Press YES to confirm Destination menu Press DEST on the main bezel to access the navigation mode 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 71 ...

Page 73: ...entry Search area The mapped areas covered by your map DVD are reflected in the Search Area map that is displayed on the Destination Entry screen Your navigation system uses a regional search area This area is the area from which navigational directions will be used To check your area or reset press CHANGE under the search area listing The map will open and allow you to select another regional are...

Page 74: ...ered destinations Emergency Use to select the Emergency screen which will give you the location of the closest Hospital Police Station and Dealer Press Next Page to access more selections Memory point Use to select from a memory point Freeway exit entrance Use to select a certain freeway exit or entrance Select from map Use to select a place on the map Special Memory Points Use to select a destina...

Page 75: ...he arrows to scroll up or down to select the desired street 4 Once the address is entered the system will pull up some possible city and state matches If one of those is correct select it If not you may press either 5 near cities for another listing of five possible cities and states if available Or press Input City Name 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 74...

Page 76: ...isted try entering the town name first By Category Press Category Scroll down the list to select the category then sub category desired Once you have selected a category your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category Previous destination Press Previous Destination on the Destination Entry Menu 1 Select touch the desired item from the list of destinations previously reached The item deta...

Page 77: ... memory points special memory points home avoid areas destination and way points etc To delete any of these stored locations 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press Stored locations 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 76 ...

Page 78: ...isplayed 7 Select touch the entry to be deleted The item details will be listed 8 Press YES to confirm the deletion 9 Press DELETE ALL to delete all stored locations Emergency Your navigation system is equipped with a separate Emergency screen To access the Emergency screen press Emergency 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 77 ...

Page 79: ...ion to calculate a route to that memory point Note The list can be sorted by date name or icon by pressing the appropriate button Adding a memory point You may add more memory points to be stored in the system 1 With the map displayed touch your finger to the screen to scroll to the desired location When you reach the desired location remove your finger from the screen and the map will stop scroll...

Page 80: ...Point 5 Press Add at the bottom of the screen 6 Select the desired menu item 7 Enter select any required details The new point will be added to the stored list of memory points 8 Press OK The new point will be added to the list of stored memory points 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 79 ...

Page 81: ...ist 2 Press NAME 3 Enter the desired name Accessing memory point lists 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press Stored locations 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 80 ...

Page 82: ...list 2 Press the button to sort the list as desired i e date name or icon When sorted by distance the points are ordered by distance from the current vehicle location When sorting by icon the icons are listed in the order they appear on the icon selection screen 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 81 ...

Page 83: ... approaching the memory point associated with that icon Deleting a memory point In the Memory Point Menu press DELETE Select the entry to be deleted The system will ask you to confirm deletion Press YES to confirm The screen will briefly show Memory Point Deleted Deleting all memory points In the Memory Point Menu press DELETE ALL The system will ask you to confirm deletion Press YES to confirm Th...

Page 84: ...name press Sym 2 Select entrance exit Press Entrance if you wish to join the freeway at this junction Press Exit if you wish to leave the freeway at this junction 3 Select Junction The screen will display a list of junctions on the freeway They can be listed either by distance from the current vehicle location by pressing the Dist button or alphabetically by pressing the A Z button Select the desi...

Page 85: ...ess Point of Interest or Previous Destination Enter the necessary details for the selection If a destination was entered it will be stored as the current location If a way point was entered it will be added to the list of way points Listing destinations and way points Press LIST to display the stored way points and destination if entered The first way point to be visited is at the bottom of the li...

Page 86: ... destination After pressing DELETE the list of way points and the destination if entered is displayed showing the Delete Dest Way Pt menu Select the entry to be deleted Press YES to confirm Press DELETE ALL to delete all way points Press YES to confirm Selecting route criteria Once you have selected a destination you may change the routing criteria by pressing Change in the route preferences scree...

Page 87: ... Press Next to scroll through the various planned routes Press Start to confirm the route selection and begin route guidance Next route Your navigation system may map more than one route to the same destination After the destination has been calculated it will appear on the map screen Press NEXT in the upper right hand corner to scroll through other possible routes to the same destination Menu mod...

Page 88: ...up Information Gives you the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information Brightness Contrast Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen Screen off Allows you to turn off the navigation screen 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 87 ...

Page 89: ... system while the vehicle is in motion Give full attention to driving and to the road Pull off the road and park in a safe place before performing detailed operations If the system is used for an extended period of time with the vehicle stationary ensure that the engine is running to avoid draining the battery Do not apply pressure to the display screen The navigation system is not a substitute fo...

Page 90: ...rovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause h...

Page 91: ...ples of GPS global positioning system operation Your system directs you based on information derived from global positioning satellites road maps stored on the DVD sensors in your vehicle and the desired destination The system compiles all necessary information to guide you to your selected destination Space satellites determine the vehicle s current location and transmit position and time signals...

Page 92: ...n any part of the system with benzene paint thinner or any other solvent Do not spill liquids of any kind onto the unit Loading the map DVD Your navigation DVD unit is located in the trunk mounted under the rear window or in a left side compartment with access door Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON If a DVD is already loaded in the Navigation unit push the eject button Load the DVD with the p...

Page 93: ...use the latest version of the map DVD Map information is regularly updated but all areas are not necessarily covered to the same level of detail Some areas in particular private roads may not be included on the database To help with accuracy always use the latest DVD version for navigation Customer service If you need help operating your navigation audio system want to report a map database error ...

Page 94: ...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 95: ... 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 sele...

Page 96: ...the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle 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 To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the ...

Page 97: ...ted 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 to the OFF position 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 ...

Page 98: ...tate 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 position Note Steps 3 throu...

Page 99: ...ition is in RUN 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 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 provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your he...

Page 100: ...l daylight the instrument panel will still be visible with the headlamps operating Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right past detent to activate the domelamp In order to turn off the domelamp rotate the thumbwheel to the left AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant ...

Page 101: ...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 The...

Page 102: ...ontrols are pressed and the ignition is OFF With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure When moist air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur This condensation is normal and will clear within 45...

Page 103: ... lamp 3156 K Stop tail turn and sidemarker lamp rear 3157 K Cornering lamp 3156 K Foglamp if equipped 9145 License plate lamp 168 High mount brakelamp Stop LED Assembly Luggage compartment lamp 212 2 Map lamp 578 Visor vanity lamp Slide on Rail system SOR 37 Rear grab handle reading lamps 578 Door courtesy lamp 904 Glove compartment 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted T...

Page 104: ...ssembly 4 Remove the two screws on the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position 2 Remove five retainers and radiator cover 3 Remove three bolts pull headlamp assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector 4 Remove fiv...

Page 105: ...ht etc Replacing HID headlamp bulbs if equipped The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source These lamps operate at a high voltage When the bulb is burned out the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs The front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs are located in the...

Page 106: ...ow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position then open the trunk and remove two retainers and scuff plate 2 Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the lamp assembly hardware 3 Remove three nut and washer assemblies and the pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lam...

Page 107: ...trunk and carefully pull the trunk lid liner away to expose the lamp assembly 2 Remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs To change the high mount brake lamp assembly 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF positi...

Page 108: ... be activated for up to ten seconds Windshield wiper washer features The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Release th...

Page 109: ... 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 windshield CLOCK Press the right control to move the time display forward Press the left control to move the time display backwards 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 108 ...

Page 110: ...ng Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used Cigar Cigarette lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating this will damage the lighter element and socket The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used Improper use of the lighter ca...

Page 111: ...tment To lock out the remote seat adjustment feature press the right side of the control Press the left side to restore the remote seat adjustment control POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that...

Page 112: ...own on the top part of the driver power window control Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls Accessory delay if equipped With accessory delay the window switches radio and moonroof may be used for up to ...

Page 113: ...o minimize glare Without Navigation System With Navigation System The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse when the mirror is on to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors...

Page 114: ...e adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator 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 The adjustment allows for approximately 2 5 inches 65 mm of maximum travel Never adjust the accelerator and bra...

Page 115: ...D CONTROL will be displayed in the message center Note 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 d...

Page 116: ... Up function Press and release this control 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 th...

Page 117: ...speed control or the ignition off your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features 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 lis...

Page 118: ...l the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the Navigation voice command Press the top portion of the control to hear previous command repeated from the navigation system Rear console radio climate controls if equipped Refer to Entertainment Systems and Climate Controls chapters for operation instructions 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 117 ...

Page 119: ...d release the front portion of the control To stop motion at any time during the one touch closing press the control again Bounce back When an obstacle has been detected in the moon roof opening as the moon roof is closing the moon roof will automatically open and stop at a prescribed position Bounce back override To override bounce back press and hold the front portion of the control For example ...

Page 120: ...tems entry door locks and home or office lighting 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 harm or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any...

Page 121: ...sh to program located on your overhead console while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator and Canadian Programming section for Canadian resi...

Page 122: ...rogram additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments please contact HomeLink 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 from the hand held transmitter After completing Steps ...

Page 123: ...wo 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 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follow ...

Page 124: ...n 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 a...

Page 125: ...r to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning message this display and tone will return within 10 minutes or 10 miles 16 km DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is base...

Page 126: ...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 2 seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the I...

Page 127: ...ng monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds Pressing the SELECT 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...

Page 128: ...Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the SELECT control to change from English to Metric Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the language choices 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus...

Page 129: ...ne setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Compass zone calibration adjustment 1 Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map 2 Turn ignition to the ON position 3 Start the engine 4 From SETUP menu select the Compass Odometer function 5 Press SELECT to show the current zone setting XX 6 Press the SELECT control repeatedly until the correct zone s...

Page 130: ...TE COMPASS display changes to COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETED It will take up to five circles to complete calibration 10 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 129 ...

Page 131: ... selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full 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 ten minutes from th...

Page 132: ...e 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 is displayed while driving pull off the road as soon as safely possible ...

Page 133: ...ining is 5 percent or less When oil life left is between 5 and 0 the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed When oil life left reaches 0 the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil...

Page 134: ...y reverse to the open position provided it meets sufficient resistance Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing trunk or stronger The force of the closing trunk increases as the trunk approaches the latched position The trunk will close with the next press of the interior trunk control or key fob button Make sure all persons are clear of the luggage compartment area before using th...

Page 135: ...h inoperable by locking the button with your master key The remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter FUEL DOOR RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a locking fuel door To open th...

Page 136: ...e 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 135 ...

Page 137: ...he perimeter alarm is armed the power door locks are disabled Press control to lock all 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 i...

Page 138: ...the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the lugga...

Page 139: ...amps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time...

Page 140: ... expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decrease in operating range could be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The remote entry syste...

Page 141: ... parklamps will flash if all the closures doors trunk hood are closed If any closure is not closed the parklamps will not flash Press and release again within five seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp once and the parklamps will flash if all the closures are closed If any closure is not closed the horn will chirp twice and the parklamp...

Page 142: ...seat mirrors adjustable pedals feature if equipped The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory seats mirrors adjustable pedals feature With this feature the first two programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position Press once to unlock the driver s door and move the memory features to the corresponding memory position just as if you had pressed the memory control in...

Page 143: ...ttery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER 2 Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board 3 Remove the old battery Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 4...

Page 144: ...tire procedure must be repeated Note Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence To reprogram the remote entry transmitters 1 Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked 2 Put the key in the ignition 3 Cycle eight times rapidly within 10 seconds between the 1 OFF LOCK position and the 3 ON position Note The eighth turn must end in the 3 ON position 4 The doors will lock then unl...

Page 145: ...ery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are met all the doors are closed the engine is running you shift into gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle s speed is greater than 3 mph 5 km h Auto relock The au...

Page 146: ...e 3 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 3 ON to the 1 OFF LOCK position 4 Press the power door unlock control three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the 3 ON position 6 The door locks will lock unlock to confirm programming mode is entered active 7 With the ignition still in the 3 ON position for the autolock feature press t...

Page 147: ...2 5 6 7 8 and 9 0 do not recall a driver personality All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code Each driver personality profile personality 1 or personality 2 can be associated with only one personal code The factory set code cannot be associated with a personality code You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle These codes do not re...

Page 148: ...ors will not lock Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system To release open the trunk enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press 5 6 within five seconds If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power decklid pressing 5 6 again will close it you may need to reenter the keypad code again Before operating the power decklid be sure that no one particularly a...

Page 149: ...ion 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 certification numbers TX Frequency 134 2 kHz 8 1 dBµA m 10 m Country Name Type Approval Number American Samoa USA See USA Bahrain DLM GEN 18 18 16 B...

Page 150: ... 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 the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine These objects will not cause damage to the coded key...

Page 151: ...eriod 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 will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly St...

Page 152: ...tion for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds 6 Turn the ignition to the 1 OFF LOCK 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 LOCK position to the 3 ON position Keep the ignition in the 3 ON position for at lea...

Page 153: ...d 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 one...

Page 154: ...ition 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 Using the manual recline function if equipped Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride w...

Page 155: ...celeration causes a locking pin to activate To disengage this locking pin the armrest must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer in accordance with the vehicle service manual Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the front inboard side of the seat Press the top side of the control to adjust firmness Press the bottom side of the control to adj...

Page 156: ... seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check Passenger Airbag Disable Indicator for proper Airbag Status Refer to Front Pas...

Page 157: ...ward or backward Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 156 ...

Page 158: ...hen the heated seats have been activated Rear heated seats if equipped The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door panels and operate like the front heated seats Refer to the Heated Seats section in this chapter for instructions on operating the rear heated seats Easy access easy out feature if equipped This feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission ...

Page 159: ... illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 To program position three repeat the previous procedure but press controls 1 and 2 simultaneously A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled w...

Page 160: ...on to the Restraints control module RCM During a crash the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather i...

Page 161: ...ery close to the airbag For other occupants this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear ...

Page 162: ...front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy娂 system This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts In frontal collisions the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or if the collision is of sufficien...

Page 163: ... properly in the event of a collision Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injur...

Page 164: ...or more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue i...

Page 165: ... belt force acting on the occupant s chest Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt an...

Page 166: ...the driver and passengers Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and prevents more belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly The belt will unlock when you stop pulling on it Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The ...

Page 167: ...lder 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 166 ...

Page 168: ...mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger 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 shoul...

Page 169: ...ature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The BeltMinder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid acti...

Page 170: ...arning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The Belt...

Page 171: ...ght as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder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 w...

Page 172: ...n cycle The BeltMinder威 feature 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 BeltMinder姞 feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the ot...

Page 173: ...rbag light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within 10 seconds of the light turning on at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the BeltMinder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds This will enable the BeltMinder威 feature for that seating posi...

Page 174: ...er a collision Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either da...

Page 175: ... Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealer inspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collis...

Page 176: ... causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your authorized dealer The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect t...

Page 177: ...es the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type suffic...

Page 178: ...r internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of the following items Driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators an...

Page 179: ...nger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the f...

Page 180: ...ild restraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the veh...

Page 181: ...its upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased Sitting improperly o...

Page 182: ... passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in seat bac...

Page 183: ...that the airbag readiness lamp is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position An out of ...

Page 184: ...ss serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Seat mounted side airbag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a colli...

Page 185: ...nsors located near the side of the vehicle Side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate...

Page 186: ... section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system 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 r...

Page 187: ...ained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in...

Page 188: ...ter seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lb 36 kg about 8 to 12 year...

Page 189: ...level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap shoul...

Page 190: ...houlder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positi...

Page 191: ... 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 prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode LATCH lower anchors are recommended for...

Page 192: ...on Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 ...

Page 193: ...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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 194: ...n the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic loc...

Page 195: ...anchor 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 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the bac...

Page 196: ...red properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat For...

Page 197: ... strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat ba...

Page 198: ...e vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly i...

Page 199: ...requires 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 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a ...

Page 200: ...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 inflation pressu...

Page 201: ...eter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support 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 I...

Page 202: ...tions can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer s 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 manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Cer...

Page 203: ... maintain at 60psi 4 15 bars For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the...

Page 204: ... the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade over time even when they are not being used It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading con...

Page 205: ...ded by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the use of non recommended tires and wheels could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case power transfer unit failure If you have questions regarding tire replacement see an authorized dealer Important R...

Page 206: ... 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 Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be correc...

Page 207: ... 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 208: ...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 209: ... 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 210: ...presenting 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 manu...

Page 211: ...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 when the tire is used as a si...

Page 212: ...mber 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 Location of the tire label You w...

Page 213: ...n dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains Do not exceed 30mph 48km h with tire cables on our vehicle VEHICLE LOADING WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design...

Page 214: ...termarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once y...

Page 215: ...ional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 214 ...

Page 216: ...nce Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is...

Page 217: ...s of control and personal injury GCW Gross Combined Weight is the weight of the loaded vehicle GVW plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicles braking system is rated for operation...

Page 218: ...rrect load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage l...

Page 219: ...e If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb 99 kg the calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 12 x 100 1400 440 1200 240 lb No you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 12 x 45 kg 635 198 540 103 kg You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lb 45 kg cement bags then the load calcula...

Page 220: ... 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to...

Page 221: ...standing the gearshift positions of the 4 speed automatic transmission in the Driving chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information Trailer towing t...

Page 222: ...hicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval do not allow the static...

Page 223: ...ility Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km If a distance of 50 miles 80 km or a speed of 35 mph 56 km h must be exceeded you must disconnect the driveshaft Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer See your authorized dealer for driveshaft removal install...

Page 224: ...train control 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 ...

Page 225: ...PM 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 their pr...

Page 226: ...r 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 As the outside temperature approaches freezing ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol same as with unleaded gasoline If summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions you may experience incre...

Page 227: ... 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 is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell e...

Page 228: ...locking Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern Using ABS When hard braking is required apply continuous force on the brake pedal do not pump the ...

Page 229: ...o the OFF LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affe...

Page 230: ...lable traction in these conditions During Traction Control娂 operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not rev up when you push further on the accelerator This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern The Traction Control娂 switch located on the left side of the instrument panel allows the driver to enable and d...

Page 231: ...e is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the maximum level...

Page 232: ...ill not operate On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver TRACTION LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the Traction Lok axle fun...

Page 233: ...d hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver Apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N Neutral while continuing to depress the override button 4 Reinstall the access plug cover start the vehicle and release the parking brake Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched ...

Page 234: ...he gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK 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 gear...

Page 235: ...king 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 Overdrive position Selecting 2 Sec...

Page 236: ...ne may overheat REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM The extended rear park aid system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse gear is selected To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the extended rear park assist system as contained in this section The park assist is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when mov...

Page 237: ...sed 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 10 feet three 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 238: ...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 239: ...s 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 int...

Page 240: ...icipal law shall deliver up to 2 0 gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to 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...

Page 241: ...ance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1 800 241 3673 Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 521 4140 Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty ...

Page 242: ... PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt After a collision if the engine cranks but does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located on a bracket inside of the luggage compartment Use the following procedure...

Page 243: ... a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yello...

Page 244: ... 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 The fuses are coded as follows 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 243 ...

Page 245: ...l relay coil 7 10A Wiper module 8 10A Power Decklid Module PDM Lighting Control Module LCM Overdrive cancel switch Cluster Rear defroster relay coil Compass module 9 7 5A Mirror switch illumination Door lock switch illumination Heated seat switch illumination LCM Electrochromatic mirror 10 15A Hazards 11 10A Rear Air Suspension Module RASM 12 10A LCM Illumination 13 10A Cluster Extended rear park ...

Page 246: ... switch signal feed 26 15A LCM Park lamps cornering lamps 27 10A DATC module 28 7 5A Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 29 15A Turn signals 30 15A Stop lamps 31 10A A C cycle switch Heated seats module 32 10A Mirror heaters 33 15A Audio Navigation K101 Rear defroster relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains hi...

Page 247: ...pecifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 20A Ignition switch Key in RUN 1 RUN 2 2 25A Ignition switch RUN START RUN ACC START 3 10A Powertrain Control Module PCM keep alive power 4 20A Fuel relay feed 5 20A Instrument panel power point 6 15A Alternator regulator 7 30A PCM relay feed 2006 Town Car tow ...

Page 248: ...ensor 21 15A Powertrain loads and sensors A C clutch relay coil feed 22 10A Rear Air Suspension Module RASM 23 10A Delayed accessory Moonroof audio and navigation system 24 Not used 101 40A Blower relay feed 102 50A Cooling fan 103 50A Instrument panel fuse box feed 1 104 40A Instrument panel fuse box feed 2 105 30A Starter relay feed 106 40A ABS module Pump 107 40A Rear defroster relay feed 108 4...

Page 249: ...o relay PCM K205 Not used K206 Micro relay Fuel K207 Not used K208 Not used K209 Micro relay Horn K301 Mini relay Starter K302 Mini relay RASM Air compressor K303 Mini relay Blower K304 Mini relay Delayed accessory D501 Diode A C clutch D502 Diode Reverse battery D503 Diode Horn Door latch CB601 20A Circuit Breaker Power seats CB602 20A Circuit Breaker Delayed accessory relay for windows moonroof ...

Page 250: ...e it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire 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 ...

Page 251: ...D operation is necessary do not operate above speeds of 10 mph 16 km h or for distances above 50 miles 80 km 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissi...

Page 252: ...tching spare tire wheel do not exceed 70 mph 113 km h It is intended for temporary use only This means if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire b...

Page 253: ...side next to the wheel well On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information 4 Remove the lug wrench A from the jack Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle OFF A 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 252...

Page 254: ...FRONT The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B semi circle 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 semi circle JACK LOCATION REAR The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B triangle ...

Page 255: ...e with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward 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...

Page 256: ... 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 JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin eyes and clothing if contacted Do not attempt to push...

Page 257: ...ther moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illu...

Page 258: ... battery and the carburetor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be 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 de...

Page 259: ...re disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide...

Page 260: ...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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 259 ...

Page 261: ...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 262: ...r concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow 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 or procedures please ...

Page 263: ...w customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorized...

Page 264: ...rse the 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 t...

Page 265: ...u are not bound by the decision but may choose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program ar...

Page 266: ... 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 267: ...iced 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 write or call FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country contact...

Page 268: ... 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 your dealer ...

Page 269: ...the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time 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 possi...

Page 270: ...alt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL 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...

Page 271: ...quire cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never 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 ...

Page 272: ...do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with 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 cleani...

Page 273: ...bilities of the seat materials Do not use cleaning solvents bleach or dye on the vehicle s safety belts as these actions may weaken the belt webbing Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat mounted side airbag if equipped Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision LEATHER SEATS IF EQUIPPED Your lea...

Page 274: ...lowing products or products of equivalent quality Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft Car Care Kit ZC 26 Motorcraft Car Wash Canada only CXC 21 Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant U S only ZC 40 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A M...

Page 275: ... Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Cleaning 274 ...

Page 276: ...not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing 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 shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and ...

Page 277: ...he instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood in the grille 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 276 ...

Page 278: ...ler cap 3 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 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 277 ...

Page 279: ... washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could ...

Page 280: ...leaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber 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 th...

Page 281: ... level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 280 ...

Page 282: ...l Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard To avoid possible oil loss DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and or the engine oil filler cap remo...

Page 283: ...ong life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another brand meeting Ford specifications for your engine application BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance free battery which normally does not require ...

Page 284: ...orking near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is ...

Page 285: ...NT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and distilled water which equates to a freeze point of 34 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifr...

Page 286: ...or service interval schedules Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended 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 interchangea...

Page 287: ...golden tan Do not add mix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS M97B44 D with the factory filled coolant Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine c...

Page 288: ...e and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above 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 A...

Page 289: ...bove 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 drive in the winter ...

Page 290: ...on 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 291: ... the fuel 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 Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system ...

Page 292: ...ious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid 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 cl...

Page 293: ... Winter blends may contain up to 75 denatured ethanol Ed75 and up to 25 unleaded gasoline to enhance cold engine starts Severely cold weather may require additional measures for reliable starting Refer to Cold Weather 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 br...

Page 294: ...zle 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 Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 4 turn to remove it 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To...

Page 295: ...hicle FFV use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL Ed75 Ed85 Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle s emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly In Canada premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic additives than regular grade fuel We recomm...

Page 296: ...ty may be invalidated Fuel quality Many of the world s automakers approved the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter It should not ...

Page 297: ... 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 on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine The indicator may come on For more information on the check engine or the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrume...

Page 298: ...filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is c...

Page 299: ... accelerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fo...

Page 300: ...with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windo...

Page 301: ...mission control system is not working properly An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law ...

Page 302: ... vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If the indicator is on refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the indicator on If the veh...

Page 303: ... C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several 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 ...

Page 304: ...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 305: ...les 30 km of driving You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 50 F 10 C However if fluid is added at this time an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature 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 ...

Page 306: ...excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled main...

Page 307: ...re the hinge features of the air filter cover to the air filter housing are fully engaged when reassembling the air filter assembly Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter elemen...

Page 308: ...erial 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 REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil includes filter change7 Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 6 0 quarts ...

Page 309: ...e dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 5 Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service See your scheduled m...

Page 310: ...remium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A except CA OR and NM VC 7 B CA OR and NM WSS M97B 51 A1 Cooling system stop leak pellets Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 WSS M99B37 B6 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark 20...

Page 311: ...rcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Automatic transmission 4R75E 3 Motorcraft MERCON威V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威V Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Rear Axle Lubricant limousine 2 XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 2006 Town Car tow Owne...

Page 312: ...ick or the dipstick handle MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 4 6L SOHC V8 engine 4 6L FFV SOHC V8 engine Cubic inches 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 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 p...

Page 313: ...4 5471 221 4 5623 2 Overall width 78 5 1993 3 Overall height 59 1498 59 1 1501 4 Wheelbase 117 7 2990 123 7 3143 5 Track Front 63 4 1611 5 Track Rear 65 9 1673 Denotes long wheel base 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 312 ...

Page 314: ...1 4 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 313 ...

Page 315: ...ty 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 attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...

Page 316: ...r 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic 4R75E Sharonville H Four speed automatic 4R75E Livonia U 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ...

Page 317: ...e greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that Genuine Lincoln Accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by a dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 4 years or 50 000 miles 80 000 km whichever occurs first Contact your dealer for details ...

Page 318: ...mission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms 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...

Page 319: ... refill capacities 307 traction lok 231 B Battery 282 acid treating emergencies 282 jumping a disabled battery 255 maintenance free 282 replacement specifications 306 servicing 282 BeltMinder 168 Brakes 227 anti lock 227 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 227 fluid checking and adding 303 fluid refill capacities 307 fluid specifications 309 311 lubricant specifications 309 311 shift interloc...

Page 320: ...oil 279 Doors lubricant specifications 309 Driving under special conditions 235 through water 238 E Electronic message center 123 Emergencies roadside jump starting 255 Emergency Flashers 241 Emission control system 299 Engine 311 312 cleaning 270 coolant 284 fail safe cooling 289 idle speed control 282 lubrication specifications 309 311 refill capacities 307 service points 277 starting after a co...

Page 321: ... see Fuel economy 296 Gauges 13 H Hazard flashers 241 Head restraints 153 Headlamps 97 aiming 99 autolamp system 97 bulb specifications 102 daytime running lights 98 flash to pass 98 high beam 98 replacing bulbs 103 turning on and off 97 Homelink wireless control system 119 Hood 276 I Ignition 223 311 312 Illuminated visor mirror 108 Infant seats see Safety seats 190 Inspection maintenance I M tes...

Page 322: ...r 112 fold away 113 heated 113 programmable memory 141 side view mirrors power 112 Moon roof 118 Motorcraft parts 273 290 306 N Navigation system 30 cd functions 47 destination mode 71 DVD location 91 map mode 51 quick start 32 radio functions 39 O Octane rating 295 Oil see Engine oil 279 P Parking brake 228 Parts see Motorcraft parts 306 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 160 Pedals see Pow...

Page 323: ...liance Certification Label 314 Seat belts see Safety restraints 158 Seats 153 child safety seats 190 easy access easyout feature 157 memory seat 141 158 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 148 Servicing your vehicle 275 Spark plugs specifications 306 311 312 Specification chart lubricants 309 311 Speed control 113 Starting a flex fuel vehicle 225 Starting your vehicle 223 225 jump starting 255 St...

Page 324: ...7 lubricant specifications 309 311 Trunk 137 remote release 134 140 Turn signal 101 V Vehicle dimensions 312 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 314 Vehicle loading 212 Ventilating your vehicle 226 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Water Driving through 238 Windows power 110 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 107 replacing wiper blades 279 Wrecker towing 260 2006 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt...

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