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When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel,

do not:

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Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)

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Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

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Use commercial car washing equipment

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Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel

The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the
following:

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Handling, stability and braking performance

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Comfort and noise

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Ground clearance and parking at curbs

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Winter weather driving capability

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Wet weather driving capability

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All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)

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Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution
should be given to:

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Towing a trailer

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Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body

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Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack

Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service 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 being changed.

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.

2005 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English

(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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Summary of Contents for 2005 Town Car

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Page 2: ...temperature control 101 Rear window defroster 104 Lights 105 Headlamps 105 Turn signal control 108 Bulb replacement 109 Driver Controls 115 Windshield wiper washer control 115 Steering wheel adjustment 116 Power windows 129 Mirrors 130 Speed control 132 Message center 138 Locks and Security 146 Locks 146 Anti theft system 157 Table of Contents 1 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_Eng...

Page 3: ...onal towing 234 Driving 235 Starting 235 Brakes 238 Traction control 241 Air suspension 243 Transmission operation 243 Roadside Emergencies 251 Getting roadside assistance 251 Hazard flasher switch 252 Fuel pump shut off switch 252 Fuses and relays 253 Jump starting 260 Wrecker towing 266 Customer Assistance 267 Reporting safety defects U S only 275 Cleaning 276 Table of Contents 2 2005 Town Car t...

Page 4: ...erved 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 2004 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2005 Town Car tow Owners ...

Page 5: ... and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia 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 c...

Page 6: ...ication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in D...

Page 7: ...ing your vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were ...

Page 8: ... air bag MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner s Guide therefore a supplement has been supplied that complements this book By referring to the pages in the provided supplement you can properly identify those features recommendati...

Page 9: ...ng 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Introduction ...

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 warning 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ...id 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 deceleration and have your vehicle serviced...

Page 12: ...nation after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately Anti lock brake system ...

Page 13: ...action control娂 active Flashes when the Traction control娂 system is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off the engine and let cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Air s...

Page 14: ...s when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch TCS refer to the Driving chapter If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate have the transmission serviced soon or damage may occur Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open or not fully closed 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Instrument Cluster 13 ...

Page 15: ...rned on Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver s door is opened Turn signal chime if equipped Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to si...

Page 16: ...more information on the Trip A and B feature Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_Engl...

Page 17: ...osition The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located TRUNK AJAR CHECK GAUGE CHECK FUEL CAP AIR SUSPENSION O D OFF DOOR AJAR SPEED CONTROL km h MPH mi 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002...

Page 18: ...ce 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 TUNE Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency 4 MUTE Press to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2...

Page 19: ...ession Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press MENU until compression status is displayed Press SEL to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed Press SEL again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed When activated the compression icon will appear in the display Autoset Allows you to set the strongest l...

Page 20: ... the menu options by pressing any other audio control 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 turned off you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clock 12 CD Press to enter CD mode if a CD is already prese...

Page 21: ...PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM FM STEREO SINGLE CD CASSETTE SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 20 ...

Page 22: ... 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 alloted time the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play Note The eject function will work when the ignition and audio systems are turned off 3 BASS Press BASS then press SEL TEXT to decrease increase the level of bass output 2005 Town Car tow Owners ...

Page 23: ...t 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 must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RDS mode The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC recommend that FM radio broa...

Page 24: ...stations for AM FM1 FM2 Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display Press SEL TEXT to toggle ON OFF When the six strongest stations are filled the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing If there are less than six strong stations the system will store the last one in the remaining presets Speed sensitive volume Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed...

Page 25: ... only available when equipped with Satellite Radio Your vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit Dealer installed satellite kit not available in Canada 10 Side 1 2 Press to access the next side of the cassette tape The display will indicat...

Page 26: ...between CD and TAPE mode In radio mode the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded into the sytem 19 SAT Your system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your dealer Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit Dealer installed satellite kit not available in Canada 20 On Off Volume ...

Page 27: ... next previous radio station or CD track Press and hold to advance reverse in the current CD track 3 TUNE CAT Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency 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 available through your dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with...

Page 28: ...s SEL TEXT to decrease increase the level of bass output TREB Treble Press TREB then press SEL TEXT to decrease increase the level of treble output 7 BAL Balance Press BAL then press SEL TEXT to shift sound to the left right speakers FADE Press FADE then press SEL TEXT to shift sound to the rear front speakers 8 SEL TEXT Use with Bass Treble Balance Fade and other menu functions TEXT TEXT is only ...

Page 29: ...bled Press and hold MENU until SHOW XX appears in the display Press SEL TEXT to select NAME or TYPE Compression Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press MENU until compression status is displayed Press SEL TEXT to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed Press SEL TEXT again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is...

Page 30: ...ress LOAD and a specific preset to load in that particular slot Available slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display When the system is ready to accept a disc LOAD CD X will appear in the display Load the CD Press and hold to autoload up to six discs Note Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD and do not try to force the disc into the CD slot as damage could result 1...

Page 31: ...om order for the CD currently being played Press again to stop AUDIOPHILE AM FM STEREO CASSETTE SINGLE CD IF EQUIPPED SHUF DSP SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN CD AM FM SEEK REW FF COMP 5 6 3 4 1 2 SIDE TUNE TAPE RDS AUTO SET 2 7 9 10 12 1 6 11 13 14 3 4 5 8 17 19 15 16 18 MUTE 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 30 ...

Page 32: ...crease the audio system s treble output Press TREB then press SEL to decrease or increase the treble levels 4 Balance Allows you to shift speaker sound between the right and left speakers Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left or right SHUF SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN CD AM FM SEEK REW FF COMP 5 6 3 4 1 2 SIDE TUNE TAPE RDS AUTO SET 2 7 9 10 12 1 6 11 13 14 3 4 5 8 17 19 15 16 18 MUTE...

Page 33: ...oise and hiss press to activate deactivate 8 REW Rewind Works in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play continues until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached In CD mode REW control reverses the CD within the current track FF fast forward Works in tape and CD modes In the tape mode tape direction automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached...

Page 34: ...esired Setting the clock Your vehicle is equipped with an in dash mounted clock Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls Chapter for further information 10 Autoset Press to set first six strong stations into AM FM1 or FM2 memory buttons press again to return to normal stations 11 Scan Works in radio tape and CD modes Press SCAN for a brief sampling of radio stations tape selections or CD tracks 12 Se...

Page 35: ...olume or the down arrow to decrease the volume MODE Press to toggle through AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped modes ACCESSORY DELAY With accessory delay the window switches moon roof if equipped and audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turn to the OFF position or until any door is opened RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal C...

Page 36: ...ls before inserting tapes Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 12 hours of play to maintain good sound operation Don t Expose tapes to direct sunlight extreme humidity heat or cold Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not bei...

Page 37: ...y 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 dealer for further information AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician CD C...

Page 38: ...re that the label side is facing up If you pull too hard on the disc holder the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine 5 Insert each CD tray with the disc loaded all the way into the CD magazine 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 37 ...

Page 39: ... when not being used The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Lincoln Navigation System which allows you to listen to the radio play CDs and also navigate the vehicle using...

Page 40: ... The display screen provides full information for operating the system through use of menus text screens and map displays Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen 1 VOL PUSH Press to turn the system ON OFF Turn to adjust the audio volume level 2 AUDIO Press to enter audio mode and access radio CD CDDJ DVD if equipped settings 3 MAP Press to enter map mode and view...

Page 41: ...lsius the display screen requires 20 30 minutes warm up to achieve maximum brightness Ensure that the system display setting is set to DAY mode until maximum brightness is achieved refer to Menu mode section Once maximum brightness is achieved revert to AUTO mode display setting Initial map display After pressing AGREE to the initial WARNING screen you will move into the initial map screen which s...

Page 42: ...Refer to Program Type PTY for further information To play a previously loaded CD 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on 2 Press AUDIO 3 Press CD to select a CD which is already loaded NO CD will appear in the display if there are no CDs loaded into the system Use the controls 1 6 to select the desired CD 4 CD will begin to play 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Enterta...

Page 43: ...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 navigation DVD player Refer to Loading the map DVD or Navigation system DVD location in the Index for your vehicle s navigation DVD location 2005 ...

Page 44: ...f 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 43 ...

Page 45: ... 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 English no...

Page 46: ...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 Screen ...

Page 47: ...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 complex...

Page 48: ...f 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 availa...

Page 49: ...n 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English ...

Page 50: ...ct 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA...

Page 51: ...on 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 Press to...

Page 52: ...1 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 SET...

Page 53: ...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 89 9...

Page 54: ...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 SET SC...

Page 55: ...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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_Engli...

Page 56: ...rlier 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 the ...

Page 57: ...gular 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 dealer for further information Playing a...

Page 58: ...Press CD CD play will begin where it stopped last Loading a CD 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 57 ...

Page 59: ...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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ...

Page 60: ...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 COMPRESS t...

Page 61: ...ue playing Map mode Map display information To access the map display press MAP on the bezel Once pressed the current map display will appear on the screen showing the current vehicle location 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 60 ...

Page 62: ...hard key These additional features will disappear from the screen within five seconds unless pressed STORE stores current vehicle location 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 waypoi...

Page 63: ...he 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 64: ...ows 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 map...

Page 65: ...on 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 icon ...

Page 66: ...ss 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 While...

Page 67: ... 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 the...

Page 68: ...ess 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 DVD...

Page 69: ...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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 68 ...

Page 70: ...olls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards To activate press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen Voice guidance volume Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on off and to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts To adjust 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu at the bottom left hand corner of the screen 2005 Town Car ...

Page 71: ...n on off Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts Home To set home for the first time 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 70 ...

Page 72: ...Address 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 71 ...

Page 73: ...To view the set home position 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press List 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 72 ...

Page 74: ...Deleting a home location 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Delete 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 73 ...

Page 75: ...al 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 74 ...

Page 76: ...t 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 75 ...

Page 77: ...s 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 76 ...

Page 78: ...rse 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 DEST...

Page 79: ... 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 Pre...

Page 80: ... 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 79 ...

Page 81: ...y 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 area En...

Page 82: ... 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 destination...

Page 83: ...rrows 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment System...

Page 84: ...d 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 details ...

Page 85: ...ory 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 84 ...

Page 86: ...ayed 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 85 ...

Page 87: ...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 scrolling ...

Page 88: ...t 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 87 ...

Page 89: ...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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 88 ...

Page 90: ... 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 89 ...

Page 91: ...roaching 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 The sc...

Page 92: ... 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 desired ...

Page 93: ...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 list a...

Page 94: ...tination 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 screen Re...

Page 95: ...ss 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 mode 20...

Page 96: ...nformation 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 95 ...

Page 97: ...tem 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 for yo...

Page 98: ...de 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 harmf...

Page 99: ... 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 to ...

Page 100: ...y 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 print...

Page 101: ...he 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 or wa...

Page 102: ...ature 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 control Removes ice and fog from the rear window Press to turn on off 5 DUAL Single dual temperature control Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings single zone or ...

Page 103: ...select the desired temperature The system will automatically determine the fan speed airflow location outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature If unusual conditions exist i e window fogging etc manual overrides allow you to select airflow locations and fan speed 13 Driver s side temperature control Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicl...

Page 104: ...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 temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan to the highest speed 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer in...

Page 105: ...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 wind...

Page 106: ...on To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes See the programming procedure following To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition to OFF 2 Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp p...

Page 107: ...mp 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 headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull th...

Page 108: ... thumbwheel to the left AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician Vertical aim adjustment 1 Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface approximately 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 ...

Page 109: ...e 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 horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line 6 HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE 7 Close the hood and turn off the lamps TURN SIGNAL CON...

Page 110: ...tion the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control BULBS 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 minutes of headlamp operation Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequ...

Page 111: ... 3156 K Stop tail turn and sidemarker lamp rear 3157 K Cornering lamp 3156 K License plate lamp 168 High mount brakelamp Stop 20 LEDS Luggage compartment lamp 212 2 Map lamp 906 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 To replace all instrument panel ligh...

Page 112: ... in reverse order Note To ensure a good seal attach the bulb cap and partially tighten the screws Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered Finish tightening the screws in a criss cross pattern upper left lower right 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 bur...

Page 113: ...1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position then open the trunk and carefully pull the carpet away to expose the plastic retainer 2 Remove plastic retainer to expose the lamp assembly hardware 3 Remove three nut and washer assemblies and the lamp assembly from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the s...

Page 114: ...e trunk lid and secure with two screws Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position then open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise 2 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 3 Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs To change the high mount brake lamp...

Page 115: ...traight out Install the new bulb in reverse order Rear courtesy reading lamps To replace the rear courtesy reading lamp bulbs in the rear assist handle 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and remove the lamp and assist handle from the headliner by removing the two retaining screws 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp assembly 3 Remove the two screws on the lamp a...

Page 116: ...with the ignition on Headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on Changing the wiper blades 1 Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm 2 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it int...

Page 117: ...ering 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 the steering wheel release control This will lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp 2005 Town C...

Page 118: ...nder mode 3 Press and release the MODE button again to return to OFF Warning mode A system warning will display for oil minder park assist and alarm system related warnings A higher priority active warning message will overwrite the lower message Press the RESET button to acknowledge the warning the warning message is cleared and a normal mode message or another warning message will be displayed T...

Page 119: ...isplayed in the right corner of the display Refer to Calibration mode in this section for more details 4 The overhead console displays the compass heading in one of eight directions NORTH NORTHEAST EAST SOUTHEAST SOUTH SOUTHWEST WEST and NORTHWEST Zone variation mode Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps A correct ...

Page 120: ...Note The compass exits the zone setting mode and returns to its previous setting after one minute of no activity Note If power is interrupted during the zone setting process the compass resets to the same zone it was set to before the zone change process was started Calibration mode For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all veh...

Page 121: ...cess the compass resets to the original calibration data from before the calibration process started HomeLink姞 wireless control system if equipped The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System located on the overhead console provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate...

Page 122: ...quire the ignition switch to be turned to the second or ACC position for programming and or operation of the HomeLink威 It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons The message CLEARING CHANNELS will app...

Page 123: ...pleted 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 residents 4 When the message CHANNEL X 1 2 or 3 TRAINED appears on the display release both the HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter buttons DID NOT TRAIN will be displayed if the channel did not properly train 5 Press and hold th...

Page 124: ...mly press hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink威 button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with step 2 in the Programmi...

Page 125: ... HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for the trained product garage door gate operator security system entry door lock or home or office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons To erase the thre...

Page 126: ... HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button DO NOT release the button The display will read CHANNEL X 1 2 or 3 TRANSMIT 2 The display will change to CHANNEL X 1 2 or 3 TRAINING after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www...

Page 127: ...E OIL SOON is displayed as a warning it will be displayed until the RESET button is pressed and revert back to the previous mode Change oil now The overhead console will warn the user that the oil needs changing when CHANGE OIL NOW is displayed This warning will remain on until the oil life is reset in oil minder mode unless a higher priority message is requested In any other mode the CHANGE OIL N...

Page 128: ... reset oil life mode the overhead console resets the oil life to the original value Park assist de activation if equipped Park assist can be de activated re activated with the transmission in R reverse by pressing the control on the overhead console The system will re activate every time the ignition key is turned ON To de activate park assist 1 Press the OFF button to de activate PARK ASSIST DISA...

Page 129: ...ng the cigarette lighter element The maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse rating For example a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should supply a maximum of 120 Watts Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used The auxiliary power poi...

Page 130: ...enings Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open One touch down Press AUTO completely down and release quickly The driver s window will open fully Depress again to stop window operation One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the...

Page 131: ... dimming function available as an option on the outside driver s side mirror The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal s...

Page 132: ...ve the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to disable the adjust function Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could ...

Page 133: ...oward 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 brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a speed of 30 mph 48 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Speed control d...

Page 134: ...ote Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake pedal ...

Page 135: ...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 the co...

Page 136: ...d 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 listen ...

Page 137: ...e 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Driver Controls 136 ...

Page 138: ...dren unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves When closing the moon roof you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However drivers must not compr...

Page 139: ...r and trunk ajar check the on off status of air suspension and speed control systems see a more accurate speed while driving this may not show the same speed as your analog speedometer see how many miles kilometers you can drive before running out of fuel monitor the average fuel economy monitor the average speed check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B You can select d...

Page 140: ...s chapter Reset Press this control to reset the selected message center function to zero The only functions which can be reset are FUEL ECON and TRIP A or B Message center functions Speed To use this function select SPEED and press the RESET control Your speed from that point will be displayed on the left side of the cluster until RESET is pressed again SELECT RESET 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide ...

Page 141: ...g of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 gallon liter Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy Since this procedure requires the vehicle speed control system to be set to highway speeds it must be run only on suitable roadways where long distance speed control can...

Page 142: ...ning in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km left before you run out of fuel 25 miles 40 km 10 miles 16 km DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is bas...

Page 143: ...Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset individually To reset either trip feature to zero press the RESET control while the appropriate trip distance feature A or B is displayed E M When this function is displayed press the RESET control to change the message center display from metric to English units or from English to metric units SELECT RESET 2005 Town Car tow Owners Gui...

Page 144: ...nk Reconnect the battery with the trunk closed Power activate the trunk with the power interior trunk release the key fob or the keypad on the door to the full open position then power activate the same power source and fully close the trunk The power trunk is now reset INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver s door trim panel and can be operated at any tim...

Page 145: ...nk then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES IF EQUIPPED The rear center console incorporates the following features utility compartment auxiliary power point if equipped remote radio climate controls if equipped remote seat adjustment if equipped 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Driver Contr...

Page 146: ...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 POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal T...

Page 147: ... the valet attendant POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors Note When the perimeter alarm is armed the power door locks are disabled Press control to lock all doors Smart locks With the key in the ignition in any switch position and either the driver s or passenger s door open the doors cannot be locked using the power door lock switches Central locking unlocking All doors are locked w...

Page 148: ...the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting 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 lug...

Page 149: ...e 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 can cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage Small children are particularly at risk REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 1...

Page 150: ...n any gear other than P Park or N Neutral If there are problems with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem Unlocking the doors 1 Press and release to unlock the driver s door Note The interior lamps will illuminate 2 Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors Securit...

Page 151: ...30 seconds or you must repeat the procedure Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the 3 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel 3 times 3 Cycle the ignition from the 3 ON to the 1 OFF LOCK position 4 Press the power door unlock control 3 times 5 Turn the ignition to the 3 ON position The doors will lock and unlock 6 Press the unlock contr...

Page 152: ...cle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver s rear view The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition is in any position However if the ignition is in the 3 ON position and the gearshift is in D Drive the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving 5 km h 3 mph or slower Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter use...

Page 153: ...l not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entr...

Page 154: ...ion to the 1 OFF LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 9 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s or sound the personal alarm The ...

Page 155: ...ete Steps 1 7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds 1 Turn the ignition to the 3 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control 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 The door locks ...

Page 156: ...ure To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within five seconds press one control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the d...

Page 157: ...y code You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle These codes do not replace the permanent code that was provided by your dealer Tips for setting codes Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five numbers in sequential order Erasing personal codes 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the ...

Page 158: ...d be sure that no one particularly a child is in a position where he or she can be injured by the trunk lid NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter where it can be inadvertently activated as someone could be seriously injured by a moving decklid SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to help prevent th...

Page 159: ...tion is in the 3 ON position the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock娂 system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 ON position If this occurs the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the igni...

Page 160: ...s engine and the new unprogrammed key s readily accessible If no previously programmed coded keys are available you must take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key s programmed 1 Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition 2 Turn the ignition from the 1 OFF LOCK position to the 3 ON position Keep the ignition in the 3 ON position for at least one second but no more than ...

Page 161: ...1 for each additional key PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The perimeter anti theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle If there is any potential perimeter anti theft problem with your vehicle ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting Arming the system When armed the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unau...

Page 162: ...alarm to go off After the 20 second pre arm phase the interior trim remote trunk release control and the power door unlock control are disabled in order to further protect your vehicle Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad Unlock the doors with the key i...

Page 163: ...n 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 with ...

Page 164: ... a collision with sufficient forward deceleration causes a locking pin to activate To disengage this locking pin the armrest must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician 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 Pr...

Page 165: ...and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward Press to move the seat forward or backward 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 164 ...

Page 166: ... or down Heated seats if equipped To operate the heated seats Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat Push again to deactivate Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat Push again to deactivate 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 165 ...

Page 167: ...when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is placed in the ignition cylinder Seat mounted cup holders Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the cushion of the front center seat and the rear seat The rear seat cupholder is designed to over rotate from the seat when subjected to a heavy load The rear seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position Use only soft...

Page 168: ...njuries The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of the following items Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Driver and front passenger side airbags Front ...

Page 169: ...eceleration Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter Front crash severity se...

Page 170: ...nd always properly use appropriate child restraints The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat a forward facing child seat or a booster seat is detected Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat The sensor also turns off the airbag when the passeng...

Page 171: ...he condition of the system Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required The Restraints control module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors and the driver seat position sensor In ...

Page 172: ...a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under th...

Page 173: ...n a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have three types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder be...

Page 174: ...slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking ...

Page 175: ...n to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected according to the procedures in the Workshop Manual and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder ...

Page 176: ...ide the height adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt The lap belt sho...

Page 177: ...eaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ...

Page 178: ...ning lamp in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The BeltMinder娂 feature uses information from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the BeltMinder娂 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only b...

Page 179: ...ng 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 BeltMind...

Page 180: ...as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder娂 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 wrink...

Page 181: ... cycle The BeltMinder娂 feature will re 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姟 feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder娂 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the ...

Page 182: ... safety belt This will disable the BeltMinder娂 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娂 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds followe...

Page 183: ...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 a qualified technician 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 damag...

Page 184: ...appropriate child restraints The National Highway Traffic 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 a certified technician inspect all steerin...

Page 185: ...ts to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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 inc...

Page 186: ... air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation The fact that the air bags 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 sufficie...

Page 187: ...rnal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of the following items Driver and passenger air bag modules which include the inflators and a...

Page 188: ...ect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small medium o...

Page 189: ...irbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit to remind you that the air bag is enabled may inflate If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger s seat but the passenger air bag off or pass air bag off indica...

Page 190: ...ed the pass airbag off light may or may not be illuminated according to the table below Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenger Frontal Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small i e 3 ring binder small purse bottled water Unlit Disabled Medium i e heavy briefcase fully packed luggage Lit Disabled Empty seat Small or medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled In case there is a prob...

Page 191: ...If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Side air bag system if equipped Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come i...

Page 192: ...t passenger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle Side air bags in combination with seat belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side air bags are fitted on ...

Page 193: ...y in a collision Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light a...

Page 194: ...dren under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained 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 a...

Page 195: ...s the hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children 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 ...

Page 196: ...n be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb 18 kg The shoulder belt should cross the chest resting snugly on the center of the shoulder The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips never up high across the stomach If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the ...

Page 197: ...e If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel i...

Page 198: ...ety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats Install...

Page 199: ...p the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 198 ...

Page 200: ...ocking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat 2005 Town ...

Page 201: ...facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described bel...

Page 202: ...her strap to the anchor as shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision 6 Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored ...

Page 203: ...marked with the child seat symbol The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided for child seats at the outboard seats and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats DO NOT install child seats with LATCH attachments rigid or mounted on belt webbing to the lower anchors at the center rear seat If you install a child seat at th...

Page 204: ...e child seat only to the anchors shown If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each tim...

Page 205: ...on requires Ford 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 tire graded...

Page 206: ...verloaded 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 inflat...

Page 207: ...etween the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perimeter 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 INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to hal...

Page 208: ...k type tire pressure gauge Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear Under inflation or over inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns Under inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking tread separation or blowout with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases s...

Page 209: ...pressure could be significantly under inflated To check the pressure in your tire s 1 Make sure the tires are cool meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile Note If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire s check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go ...

Page 210: ... Mercury dealer Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size type tread design brand load carrying capacity and speed rating because it 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 Important Remember to replace the spare tire when you replace the road tires a...

Page 211: ...ent of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire wheel information if equipped Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spar...

Page 212: ...ad leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire wheel and seek service as soon as possible Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you ...

Page 213: ...k The jack is located in the trunk in a holder bracket on the right hand 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 HOOD OFF 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Tires Wheels and Loading 212 ...

Page 214: ...alf turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack location markings JACK LOCATION 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 vehic...

Page 215: ... not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is ONLY meant for changing the tire Never use the rear differential as a jacking point 7 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 8 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug ag...

Page 216: ...t fasteners When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resul...

Page 217: ...es 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 information on...

Page 218: ... 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 All Season...

Page 219: ...representing 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 ma...

Page 220: ...ts 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 single...

Page 221: ...wall 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 will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B Pillar or the edge of the dri...

Page 222: ...hould be replaced Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist Fabric showing through the tire rubber Bulges in the tread or sidewalls Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls Cracks in the tread groove Impact damage resulting from use Separation in the tread Separation in the sidewall Severe abrasion on the sidewall If ...

Page 223: ...is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle...

Page 224: ... vehicle will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Unless otherwise specified rotate the tires approximately every 5 000 miles 8 000 km Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Tires Wheels and Loading 223 ...

Page 225: ...fined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or 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 SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same siz...

Page 226: ...omponents from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains 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 rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle fa...

Page 227: ...pment 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 you have reached the maximum payload of your v...

Page 228: ...ight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Tires Wheels and Loading 227 ...

Page 229: ...n each axle must never exceed its GAWR Exceeding the Safety 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 provid...

Page 230: ...ol 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 at GVWR n...

Page 231: ...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 load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be...

Page 232: ... 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 calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 9 x 100 1400 440 900 60 lb Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and ...

Page 233: ...nnect 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 the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type t...

Page 234: ... will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached I...

Page 235: ...WHEELS ON THE GROUND Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground such as behind a recreational vehicle These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication All Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks sport utilities with rear wheel drive...

Page 236: ...n 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 engi...

Page 237: ...hen 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 proper...

Page 238: ...e the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminate Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 ON without turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Driving 237 ...

Page 239: ... cheater adapters 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 exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the ...

Page 240: ...d apply continuous force on the brake pedal do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrume...

Page 241: ...commended 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 affected Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release To release the parking brake 1 Start the vehi...

Page 242: ...e 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 disab...

Page 243: ...servoir Some noise is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your 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 dealer Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the re...

Page 244: ...s switch is in the OFF position the rear air suspension will 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the ...

Page 245: ...e 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 in P Park Turn the ignition to the OFF LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the ...

Page 246: ...earshift 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 gearshif...

Page 247: ...tch is pressed This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive O D OFF lamp is illuminated Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples city traffic hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not b...

Page 248: ...opping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear If necessary try turning the Traction Control娂 system off This will allow the wheels to spin which may help to free your stuck vehicle For more information refer to Traction Control娂 if equipped in this chapter Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmi...

Page 249: ... using the extended rear park aid This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle The system may not detect smaller objects particularly those close to the ground Certain add on devices such as large trailer hitches bike or surfboard racks and any device t...

Page 250: ... obstacle is less than 18 inches 45 0 cm the tone will sound continuously If the system detects an object that is approaching the vehicle at such as rate that rapid braking is required a very high rate tone will sound If this tone is heard while reversing the driver is advised to slow down immediately until the tone either changes to a slower rate or stops The extended rear park aid is automatical...

Page 251: ... proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs for trucks or the bottom of the wheel rims for cars 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 transmi...

Page 252: ...ord Motor Company dealership or your selling dealer if within 35 miles 56 3 km of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disable...

Page 253: ...tance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just behind the steering wheel The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash Pres...

Page 254: ...conds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rat...

Page 255: ...ue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover 2005 Town Car tow ...

Page 256: ... Occupant Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator PADI 3 10A Audio Navigation control head 4 10A Back up lamps 5 10A Audio 6 10A Passive Anti Theft System PATS Powertrain Control Module PCM relay coil Ignition coil relay coil Fuel relay coil 7 10A Wiper module 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 255 ...

Page 257: ...r Air Suspension Module RASM 12 10A LCM Illumination 13 10A Cluster Extended rear park aide module 14 15A Adjustable pedals 15 10A Dual Automatic Temperature Control DATC module 16 20A Cigar lighter OBD II 17 10A Anti lock Brake System ABS module Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV 18 15A LCM Interior lighting 19 10A Driver s Door Module DDM switches PDM Power mirrors DSM 20 10A LCM Right hand low ...

Page 258: ...ion K101 Rear defroster relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box befor...

Page 259: ...RT 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 8 20A Driver s Door Module DDM 9 15A Ignition coil relay feed 10 20A Horn relay feed 11 15A A C clutch relay feed 12 20A Audio 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 258 ...

Page 260: ...udio 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 40A Power Decklid Module PDM 109 20A ABS module Valves 110 30A Wiper module 111 20A Rear power point 1 112 30A RASM Air compressor 113 20A Rear ...

Page 261: ...elay 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 audio and navigation system Mini Fuses Cartridge Fuses JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could resu...

Page 262: ...vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps a...

Page 263: ...e positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 262 ...

Page 264: ...A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines fo...

Page 265: ...e 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 264 ...

Page 266: ... 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 265 ...

Page 267: ...t 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 hoo...

Page 268: ...tisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 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 contact the Lincoln Mercury C...

Page 269: ...0 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 dealer and the city where the dealership is located The year and make of your vehicle The date of vehicle purchase The current odometer reading The...

Page 270: ...choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same n...

Page 271: ...s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage claims cases currently in litigation vehicles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states where the D...

Page 272: ...en be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license The date of repair s and mileage at the time of occurrence s The current mileage The name of the dealer s who s...

Page 273: ...mers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure Application For a brochure application speak to your dealer or write call the Board at the following address phone number Dispute Settlement Board P O Box 1424 Waukesha WI 53187 1424 1 800 428 3718 You may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Center at 1 800 392 3673 F...

Page 274: ...age 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 Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans availabl...

Page 275: ...hile you are traveling or living in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership 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 the n...

Page 276: ...he 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 or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA yo...

Page 277: ...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 possible WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant ZC 45 to your vehicle every six months will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage Wash the vehicle ...

Page 278: ...strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent To remove tar and grease use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 available from your dealer ENGINE Engines are more efficient w...

Page 279: ...r Remover ZC 42 WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly If the wipers do not wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes tree sap or other organic contamination To clean these items please follow these tips The windshield...

Page 280: ...ion Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safe...

Page 281: ...rs These products may cause premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD...

Page 282: ...tep Wash and Wax Concentrate ZC 6 A Motorcraft Paint Sealant ZC 45 Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate U S only ZC 17 B Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ...

Page 283: ...ce in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do 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 th...

Page 284: ...nstrument 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 283 ...

Page 285: ...e oil dipstick 3 Air filter assembly 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Battery 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 284 ...

Page 286: ...fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled ma...

Page 287: ... fully then remove it again If the oil 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 286 ...

Page 288: ...operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above 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 b...

Page 289: ... performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil fi...

Page 290: ...ery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cable...

Page 291: ...talled the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and al...

Page 292: ...nda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 6...

Page 293: ...erval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a...

Page 294: ...tended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cau...

Page 295: ...oolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtai...

Page 296: ...ion in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine cool...

Page 297: ...l operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature The symbol will begin to flash A tone will sound 5 times The engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as...

Page 298: ...el tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive pressure or vacuum in ...

Page 299: ... also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors o...

Page 300: ...unded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When f...

Page 301: ... system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle 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 veh...

Page 302: ...to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality Runnin...

Page 303: ...mbined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicat...

Page 304: ...ing city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to chang...

Page 305: ...cheduled maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to yo...

Page 306: ...Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized ...

Page 307: ... to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle When the Check engine Service engine soon light illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check engine Service engine soon light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel The engine may misfire or run...

Page 308: ...Next at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go city type traffic with at least four idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete CHECKING AND ADDING POW...

Page 309: ...c transmission fluid if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed...

Page 310: ...nated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50 F 10 C Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after appro...

Page 311: ...nsmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid...

Page 312: ...rimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps 7 Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be void...

Page 313: ...chnician Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Ca...

Page 314: ...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 maintenance information for Severe Duty requirements 6 Add 118 ml 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier XL 3 or...

Page 315: ...P4 A Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A U S except CA OR and NM VC 7 B CA OR and NM WSS M97B 51 A1 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 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus M...

Page 316: ...威V Rear Axle Lubricant 2 Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications DOT 3 fluid is recommended However if DOT 3 is not available DOT 4 fluid can be used 2 Add 118 ml 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier XL 3 or equ...

Page 317: ... scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Cubic inches 281 Required fuel 87 octane Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42mm Compression ratio 9 4 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Inches mm 1 Overall length 215 4 5471 221 4 5623 2 Overall width 78 5 1993 3 Ov...

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Page 319: ...rtification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located The Certification label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door 1 4 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 318 ...

Page 320: ...entifier 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating GVWR 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission frame and transfer case if equipped XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide p...

Page 321: ...cle certification label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Code Description H Four speed automatic 4R70E Sharonville W Four speed automatic 4R70E Livonia 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 320 ...

Page 322: ...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 the 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 detail...

Page 323: ...e 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 not properly designed for a...

Page 324: ... lok 247 B Battery 289 acid treating emergencies 289 jumping a disabled battery 260 maintenance free 289 replacement specifications 311 servicing 289 BeltMinder 177 Brakes 238 anti lock 239 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 239 fluid checking and adding 308 fluid refill capacities 312 fluid specifications 314 316 lubricant specifications 314 316 shift interlock 243 Bulbs 109 C Capacities fo...

Page 325: ...ation Arbitration Program 272 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 106 Defrost rear window 104 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 308 engine oil 285 Doors lubricant specifications 314 Driving under special conditions 247 through water 250 E Emergencies roadside jump starting 260 Emergency Flashers 252 Emission control system 305 Engine 316 cleaning 277 coolant 291 fail safe coolant 296 idle speed ...

Page 326: ... fuels 297 Fuses 253 254 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 299 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 302 Gauges 15 H Hazard flashers 252 Head restraints 162 Headlamps 105 aiming 107 autolamp system 105 bulb specifications 110 daytime running lights 106 flash to pass 106 high beam 106 replacing bulbs 111 turning on and off 105 Hood 283 I Ignition 235 316 Infant seats see Safety seats 196 Inspection maintenance I M tes...

Page 327: ...programmable memory 154 side view mirrors power 131 Moon roof 137 Motorcraft parts 301 311 N Navigation system 38 cd functions 56 destination mode 79 DVD location 99 map mode 60 quick start 40 radio functions 48 O Octane rating 301 Oil see Engine oil 285 P Parking brake 240 Parts see Motorcraft parts 311 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 169 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 132 Power...

Page 328: ...ications 311 316 Specification chart lubricants 314 316 Speed control 132 Starting your vehicle 235 237 jump starting 260 Steering speed sensitive 242 Steering wheel controls 135 tilting 116 T Tilt steering wheel 116 Tires 204 205 209 alignment 222 care 220 changing 209 211 checking the pressure 207 inspecting and inflating 206 label 220 replacing 209 rotating 223 safety practices 221 sidewall inf...

Page 329: ... Vehicle loading 225 Ventilating your vehicle 238 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Water Driving through 250 Windows power 129 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 115 replacing wiper blades 115 Wrecker towing 266 2005 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA_English fus Index 328 ...

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