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Note:

For trailer towing information refer to

Trailer towing

found in

this chapter or the

RV and Trailer Towing Guide

provided by your

dealership.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

– is the Vehicle Curb cargo +

passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

– is the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle (including all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo).

The GVWR is shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label located on the driver’s
door or B-Pillar. The GVW must
never exceed the GVWR.

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle 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.

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Summary of Contents for Town Car 2004

Page 1: ...88 Rear window defroster 91 Lights 92 Headlamps 92 Turn signal control 95 Bulb replacement 96 Driver Controls 101 Windshield wiper washer control 101 Steering wheel adjustment 102 Power windows 114 Mirrors 115 Speed control 117 Message center 122 Locks and Security 130 Locks 130 Anti theft system 141 Table of Contents 1 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_En...

Page 2: ...ler towing 202 Recreational towing 204 Roadside Emergencies 206 Getting roadside assistance 206 Hazard flasher switch 207 Fuel pump shut off switch 207 Fuses and relays 208 Changing tires 216 Lug Nut Torque 222 Jump starting 222 Wrecker towing 227 Customer Assistance 228 Reporting safety defects U S only 236 Cleaning 237 Table of Contents 2 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ...

Page 3: ...ction 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners G...

Page 4: ...sit 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 cycles it may describ...

Page 5: ...erials 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 Drive your n...

Page 6: ...cle 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 operating whe...

Page 7: ...E 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 recommendations and specif...

Page 8: ...eat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂 Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Int...

Page 9: ...ine 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...ulb Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle s...

Page 11: ...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 If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flas...

Page 12: ...minates 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 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Autolamp Illuminates when the autolamps are turned on Traction control娂 active Flashes when the Traction control娂 system is active I...

Page 13: ...ol system is deactivated O D off Illuminates 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide ...

Page 14: ...mps 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 signal a turn an...

Page 15: ...on 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Ma...

Page 16: ...nk when the ignition is in the ON position 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Instrument Clu...

Page 17: ... 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 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems 17 ...

Page 18: ... shift sound to the left or right Fade Allows you to shift speaker sound between the front and rear speakers Press FADE then press SEL to shift the sound to the rear or the front 5 COMP Compression In CD mode press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level SHUF Shuffle Press to play CD tracks in random order 6 Select Use to adjust bass treble balance and fade l...

Page 19: ...DS then SEL to select from Traffic Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their volume level Traffic information is not available in most U S markets Show Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the chosen radio station The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS t...

Page 20: ... to manually advance up or down the frequency band 14 AM FM CD Press AM FM to select a radio frequency Press while in tape or CD mode to return to radio mode Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the system 15 Mute mode Press to mute the playing media 16 Power volume Press to turn the system on off Turn to raise lower the volume 17 Tape Press to play the tape 18 CD door Insert the ...

Page 21: ...PE 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 CD CHANGER IF EQUIPPED Your CD changer is located in the trunk 1 Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post...

Page 22: ...bel 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 22 ...

Page 23: ...zine 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 RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 ...

Page 24: ...rting 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 being played CD C...

Page 25: ...IO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician 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 a navigation DVD Your Lincoln Navigation System has a ...

Page 26: ...ect route preferences or change or cancel the destination This will not function without a map DVD loaded 5 MENU Press to access system settings such as display brightness clock mode if equipped etc 6 CD OPEN CLOSE Press to open close the display screen and access the CD player Cold temperature advisory When operating the system below 32 Fahrenheit 0 Celsius the display screen requires 20 30 minut...

Page 27: ...ck Start How to get going To play a radio station 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on 2 Press AUDIO 3 Select AM FM1 or FM2 4 Press TUNE to adjust manually up or down the frequency band 5 Press SEEK to find the next strong station up or down Note If PTY program type is selected the station selection will be limited Refer to Program Type PTY for further information REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow...

Page 28: ...old LOAD to auto load all available slots The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system is ready to accept a disc Push CD OPEN CLOSE to close the screen Once closed the CD will begin to play 3 Use the touch controls to advance tracks scan pause etc To use the Navigation system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on and the navigation DVD is loaded into the navigation DVD pla...

Page 29: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 29 ...

Page 30: ...ric 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 not any other l...

Page 31: ...n 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 day mode Day m...

Page 32: ...le 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 Stadium Tour...

Page 33: ...l 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 available by voice a...

Page 34: ...ds 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Marke...

Page 35: ...U 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own20...

Page 36: ... 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 advance to th...

Page 37: ... 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 again SOUND ...

Page 38: ...tivate 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 98 1 98 5 10...

Page 39: ...urned 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 SCAN RDS TRAFFI...

Page 40: ...e 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Mar...

Page 41: ...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 AM FM1 FM2 tou...

Page 42: ...Ds 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 previously lo...

Page 43: ...s CD CD play will begin where it stopped last Loading a CD 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 43 ...

Page 44: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ow...

Page 45: ...t 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 to engage or di...

Page 46: ...showing the current vehicle location Zoom control When Zoom is pressed the scale indicator is shown on the screen The scale markings are 1 32 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 2 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 miles The control can be used in a number of ways Touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed again at each zoom level REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_E...

Page 47: ... Refer to Memory Points for further information POI Point of Interest brings up the Quick POI menu which allows the user to perform two functions Display POI icons on the map for one category Select local map area POIs as destinations or waypoints The list of local area POIs can be sorted by distance name or icon Refer to Points of Interest for further information If home has been previously progr...

Page 48: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 4...

Page 49: ...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 Press to tog...

Page 50: ...icates 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 symbol Press ...

Page 51: ...tive press Chng route to access the ROUTE OPTIONS screen Choose from the following selections Detour Press to select a detour around the current route Refer to Detour options later in this chapter for further information Route Preferences When creating a destination select from Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Display Whole Route Will enter MAP mode and display you...

Page 52: ...e unable to make a U turn continue on your journey The navigation system will recalculate your route to get you back to an appropriate road to your destination Navigation set up The Navigation Set up screen will allow you to make adjustments to the navigation displays Average speed settings Allows you to set approximate speeds you drive These speeds enable the navigation system to aid in calculati...

Page 53: ... helpful if the car has been towed or if you notice it is not registering at the correct vehicle location on the map Press Position to reposition the vehicle location Press the screen to scroll the map to the desired location and press OK to confirm Press Distance to calibrate by distance and improve the navigation accuracy It is recommended to activate this function after every tire replacement W...

Page 54: ...ons The Display Options screen will allow you make adjustments to the navigation display screen You can choose from Map Mode Dual or Full Guidance Mode Arrows or Turn list Guidance Display On or Off Time to destination Show or Hide REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 54 ...

Page 55: ... and Way Point or Previous Destination Please refer to the Destination menu section for a complete description of the functions On route scroll The system automatically scrolls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards To activate press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_E...

Page 56: ...just 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu at the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press the speaker icon to turn the voice guidance option on off Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 56 ...

Page 57: ...ome for the first time 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Add REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 57 ...

Page 58: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 58 ...

Page 59: ...e set home position 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press List REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 59 ...

Page 60: ...a home location 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Delete REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 60 ...

Page 61: ...nts 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 61 ...

Page 62: ...n 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 63: ...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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 63 ...

Page 64: ...estination 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 You may then...

Page 65: ...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 Press Enlarge or ...

Page 66: ...void 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 66 ...

Page 67: ...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 Ensure that your...

Page 68: ... 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 from previou...

Page 69: ...l 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Enterta...

Page 70: ...g 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 will be liste...

Page 71: ...cial 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 71 ...

Page 72: ...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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 72 ...

Page 73: ...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 STORE will ap...

Page 74: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 74 ...

Page 75: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 75 ...

Page 76: ...utton 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 76 ...

Page 77: ...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 screen will bri...

Page 78: ...elect 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 entrance or ex...

Page 79: ...est 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 and the destina...

Page 80: ...r 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 Refer to Route ...

Page 81: ...oll 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 REVIEW COPY 2004...

Page 82: ...es 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Entertainment Systems 82 ...

Page 83: ... 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 your personal j...

Page 84: ... 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 harmful interferen...

Page 85: ...ing 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 your car If the vehicle...

Page 86: ... 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 printed side up Do not allow moisture or foreign objects to enter the slot The navigation system utilizes ...

Page 87: ...t 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 want to obtain a map DVD please call 1 888 628 6277 NAV MAPS or log onto www navtech com REV...

Page 88: ...er 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 defrost 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 allows the passenger t...

Page 89: ...sired 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 vehicle 14 Fan Spee...

Page 90: ... 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 Modulate 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 instrument pan...

Page 91: ...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 window This may c...

Page 92: ...nterclockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes See the programming procedure following To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition to OFF 2 Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position 3 Turn the headlamp switch to OFF 4 Tu...

Page 93: ...urn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your 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 the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to...

Page 94: ...eel 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 Eight feet 2 Center height o...

Page 95: ...ile 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 CONTROL Push dow...

Page 96: ...ULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the following chart Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembl...

Page 97: ...amp 906 Visor vanity lamp 7065 Door courtesy lamp 904 Glove compartment 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer For vehicles with HID lamps see your dealer for service When replacing the center high mount stop lamp see your dealer for replacement bulbs Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs freque...

Page 98: ...der 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 burned out the bu...

Page 99: ...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 socket and push in the new bulb 6 Install the bulb socket into the l...

Page 100: ... 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 assembly 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position then pry th...

Page 101: ...the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long push and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Windshield wiper washer features The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on Headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on The lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off REVIEW COPY 2004 T...

Page 102: ...ick is heard 3 Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Release the steering wheel release control This will lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle i...

Page 103: ... 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 The park assist de activation cannot be cleared by the RESET button and will remain display...

Page 104: ...e 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 zone setting w...

Page 105: ...ass 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 vehicle doors ar...

Page 106: ...Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h This will take up to three circles to complete calibration 7 The correct compass heading will be displayed when the compass is calibrated Note If the RESET button is not pressed the compass will exit calibration mode after three minutes of no activity and the original calibration data will be restored Note If power is interrupted during t...

Page 107: ...isplay will read CHANNEL X TRAINING to indicate training has started Continue to hold the button Note If the channel being trained has not been previously trained the channel will immediately enter the training mode no 20 second delay 4 Point the original garage door opener transmitter at the overhead console Hold down the original transmitter s button so the overhead console can learn the transmi...

Page 108: ...ing the learn or smart button refer to the device s owner manual or contact HomeLink威 at 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com 2 Press and release the learn or smart button on the garage door motor head unit Note Following step 2 there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3 3 Press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button Press and release the HomeLink威 button a second time ...

Page 109: ...ton is pressed priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel Erase mode To erase all three HomeLink威 channel codes 1 Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds 2 CLEARING CHANNELS will be displayed when the channel codes are being erased 3 CHANNELS CLEARED will be displayed when the erase operation is complete 4 Release buttons 1 and 3 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners...

Page 110: ... is displayed 2 After 20 seconds CHANNELS CLEARED is displayed Continue to hold the buttons 3 After 10 more seconds CHANNELS DEFAULTED is displayed when all the channel default codes have been successfully loaded Note If you need to train the garage door opener refer to Train mode in this section REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Driver Control...

Page 111: ...e is running When CHANGE 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 othe...

Page 112: ...interrupted during the 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 act...

Page 113: ... 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 point is located un...

Page 114: ... top part of the driver power window control Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls Accessory delay if equipped With accessory delay the window switches radio and moonroof may be used for up to ten minute...

Page 115: ...n to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Without Navigation System Press the control to turn the mirror OFF or AUTO With Navigation System The illuminated LED to the right of the AUTO button indicates if the mirror is in the auto dimming function To turn the mirror off push the OFF button u...

Page 116: ...TABLE FOOT PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you The adjustment allows for approximat...

Page 117: ... and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The message SPEED CONTROL will be displayed in the message center Note Vehicle speed may vary 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...

Page 118: ...on 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 ACCEL control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the COAST control until you get to the desired speed then release the ...

Page 119: ...u turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased Indicator light Indicator message This message is displayed in the Message Center when either the SET ACCEL or RES RESUME controls are pressed It turns off when the speed control OFF is pressed the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position RES SET ACCEL COAST ON OFF SPEED CONTROL REVIEW ...

Page 120: ...t station from memory In Tape mode Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Climate control features Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed NEXT MODE REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market US...

Page 121: ...e control feature can be locked out by pressing the 3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on To enable the rear radio climate controls press the 3 and the 5 buttons again For navigation radio press audio button press sound soft button press disable rear controls soft button REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Driver C...

Page 122: ...romise their own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehi...

Page 123: ...d check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located in the center of the instrument panel Selectable features Select Each press of the SELECT control will select a different feature as follows SPEED FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A TRIP B E M For descriptions ...

Page 124: ...igure may be different than displayed for the following reasons your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 gallon liter Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center displ...

Page 125: ...tem engaged to display a stabilized average 5 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Dist to empty DTE This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF...

Page 126: ... and press the RESET control Your average speed from that point will be displayed until RESET is pressed again Trip A B These two functions allow you to see how far you have traveled since you last reset 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 displ...

Page 127: ...he 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 time except when ...

Page 128: ...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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fu...

Page 129: ...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 To remove the ...

Page 130: ...rol and the glove box with the master key Do not hand over the remote entry transmitter or the master key to 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 th...

Page 131: ...the perimeter alarm becomes armed Once the power door trim switches are disabled they can only become active when perimeter alarm is disarmed Childproof door locks When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separatel...

Page 132: ...exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot ...

Page 133: ...e vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key Note The remote entry features operate with the ignition in any position except in the 4 ON position when the transmission is in any gear other than P Park or N Neutral If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry tran...

Page 134: ...hirp twice and the parklamps will not flash Deactivating activating the horn chirp feature The horn chirp feature can be turned on off through the following procedure Complete Steps 1 7 within 30 seconds or you must repeat the procedure Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the 4 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel 3 times 3 Cycle the...

Page 135: ...nsure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver s rear view The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition is in any position However if the ignition is in the 4 ON position and the gearshift is in D Drive the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving 5 km h 3 m...

Page 136: ...he 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 entry transmitter...

Page 137: ...itional remote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 3 OFF position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 10 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 unloc...

Page 138: ...er door unlock control You must complete 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 4 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 4 ON to the 3 OFF position 4 Press the power door unlock control three times 5 Turn the ignition back to t...

Page 139: ...ate 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 doors without u...

Page 140: ... 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 driver s door ...

Page 141: ...ivated 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 prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition Your vehicle comes with three cod...

Page 142: ...m 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 ignition to the 3 OFF or 2 LOCK position The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming Switching the ignitio...

Page 143: ...gine 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 3 OFF position to the 4 ON position Keep the ignition in the 4 ON position for at least one second but no more than 10 second...

Page 144: ...f 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 unauthorized entry When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the park lamps and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of t...

Page 145: ...her 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 in the key lock cylinder Turn the ignition to the 4 ON position with a programmed coded ignition key REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own...

Page 146: ...llowing 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 your seatback upright and the...

Page 147: ...ith 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 Press the bottom...

Page 148: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 148 ...

Page 149: ...d 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 149 ...

Page 150: ...mission 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 cups in the c...

Page 151: ...otect 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 air bag supplemental restraints Driver and front passenger side air bags Front safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front crash severity sensor Re...

Page 152: ...or enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact Positioned up front it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners Driver s seat position sensor The driver s...

Page 153: ...e maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required The Restraints control module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors and the driver seat position sensor In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty wi...

Page 154: ...ing 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 the arm 2 Never...

Page 155: ... 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 belt length adju...

Page 156: ...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 mode Buckle t...

Page 157: ...hat 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 belt and allo...

Page 158: ...t 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 should fit snugl...

Page 159: ...ckle 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt o...

Page 160: ...ditional reminders to the driver that the driver s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km h 3 mph and 1 3 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The BeltMinder feature is activated the...

Page 161: ...y belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder 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 ...

Page 162: ... risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactiva...

Page 163: ...uckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the BeltMinder feature 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 feature if it is currently disabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds followed by 3 seconds with the light o...

Page 164: ... if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to oper...

Page 165: ...2 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use 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 air bag module OFF P 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 20 60 80 40 100 120 160 140 180 MPH km h 110 H F E 1 2 FILL ON LEFT CHECK TRAC SERVICE ENGINE ...

Page 166: ...the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper ...

Page 167: ...plemental 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 sufficient to cause ...

Page 168: ...s 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 air bags Driver and passenger side air ...

Page 169: ...ore of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immedi...

Page 170: ...at were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags The side air bag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag air bag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatba...

Page 171: ...ons unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side air bag has deployed the air bag will not function again The side air bag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual If the air bag is not replace...

Page 172: ...en who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 lbs 18 kg or less ride in your vehicle you must put them in safety seats made especially for children Many states require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight years old Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle When possible always place chil...

Page 173: ...houlder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children When children s...

Page 174: ...d a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs 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...

Page 175: ... and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions 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 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...

Page 176: ...mation of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety 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 sho...

Page 177: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 177 ...

Page 178: ...rasp 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town C...

Page 179: ...d 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 below The teth...

Page 180: ...he 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 properly the r...

Page 181: ...he 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 the center rear...

Page 182: ...the seat back Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Two plastic LATCH guides can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach...

Page 183: ...eat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured ...

Page 184: ...cal circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Refer to the Securilock 娂 Passive Anti Theft System section in the Locks and security chapter for information on Securilock娂 keys Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Cana...

Page 185: ...your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at th...

Page 186: ...ure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly If a light fails to illuminate have the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminate HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Driving 186 ...

Page 187: ...on where temperatures reach 10 F 23 C or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fum...

Page 188: ...as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern Using ABS When hard braking is required apply continuous force on the brake pedal do not pump the 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 yo...

Page 189: ...o 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 vehicle 2 Press...

Page 190: ... 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 disable the system...

Page 191: ...oise 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 reservoir as thi...

Page 192: ...eft side of the trunk If this 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 interloc...

Page 193: ...encies chapter 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 LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your de...

Page 194: ...verse 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 gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through f...

Page 195: ...ntrol switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 2 Second This position allows for second gear only Provides engine braking Use to start up on slippery roads To return to Overdrive move the gearshift lever into the Overdrive position Selecting 2 Second at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second ge...

Page 196: ...dded traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the Traction Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM The extended rear park aid system sounds a tone to warn t...

Page 197: ...2 mph 3 km h the system detects obstacles within approximately 10 feet three meters behind the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper In the figure the smaller objects behind the vehicle represent the near vehicle and bumper corner coverage area of the park aid system and the large object represents the extended coverage area As you move closer to the obstacl...

Page 198: ...fascia leaving it misaligned or bent the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable 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...

Page 199: ...our dealer plus any aftermarket equipment Cargo Weight includes all weight 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 GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowabl...

Page 200: ...l options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver s door or B Pillar The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle 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...

Page 201: ...king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lbs 68 kg Consult your dealership or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply 5 000 by 0 10 and 0 ...

Page 202: ...Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper Use a load carrying hitch You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Safety chains...

Page 203: ...wer gear This will also assist in transmission cooling For additional information refer to the Understanding the positions of the 4 speed automatic transmission section in this chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service inte...

Page 204: ... higher than 6 inches 15 cm above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components causing internal damage to the components affecting driveability emissions and reliability Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or r...

Page 205: ...he driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician See your local dealer for driveshaft removal installation Improper removal installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Driving 205 ...

Page 206: ...elated tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow 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 disabled vehicle emergency travel expense reimbursement travel planning benefits USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistanc...

Page 207: ... 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 Press the flasher ...

Page 208: ...urn 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 rating Using a f...

Page 209: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Ow...

Page 210: ... headlamp 4 7 5A Instrument cluster 5 7 5A LCM Instrument panel light 6 15A EATC Heated seats 7 15A LCM Autolamps PAT Sunload sensors Park Tail lamps Cornering lamps 8 10A Shift lock Speed control Air suspension 9 20A Hi beam headlamps LCM 27 25 26 24 23 21 22 19 20 18 16 17 15 14 12 13 10 33 31 29 32 30 28 11 9 7 8 6 5 3 4 1 2 RELAY 1 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own20...

Page 211: ...nge DTR sensor Back up lamps EC mirrors DTR signal to back up aide 18 7 5A LCM Front radio control unit Rear audio climate control module Heated seat switch illumination Door lock switch illumination OHC Rear heated seat switch illumination Mirror switch illumination 19 10A EATC Clock Instrument cluster PCM 20 7 5A ABS Shift lock 21 15A Multi function switch Hazard lamps 22 15A Multi function swit...

Page 212: ...tal compact disc changer Relay 1 Accessory delay relay Signature or Power window relay Executive Accessory delay power to windows moonroof I P fuse 32 and radio control unit 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...

Page 213: ...Inertia switch 6 20A Right rear power point Long Wheel Base only 7 30A Front driver and front passenger heated seats 8 Not used 9 Not used 10 10A Rear Air Suspension Module RASM 11 30A Rear driver passenger heated seats Long Wheel Base only 12 20A Left rear power point Long Wheel Base only REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies ...

Page 214: ...motor I P fuses 2 4 6 8 13 15 17 24 and 26 102 50A Cooling fan variable speed 103 40A Blower motor 104 40A Heated backlight IP fuse 28 105 30A EEC relay PDB fuses 19 20 Fuel pump relay coil A C clutch relay coil 106 40A ABS module 107 40A I P fuse 29 Delayed accessory relay windows moon roof radio 108 30A I P fuse 30 Memory seats Power seat switch Lumbar Adjustable pedals Memory mirrors 109 40A Tr...

Page 215: ... 1 2 ISO PCM 203 1 2 ISO Fuel pump 204 1 2 ISO A C clutch 205 Not used 206 1 2 ISO Cornering lamp ground 207 1 2 ISO Fog lamps 208 1 2 ISO Park lamp isolation 209 1 2 ISO ABS relay 301 Full ISO Blower motor 302 Full ISO Starter solenoid 303 Full ISO Heated backlight 304 Full ISO RASM 401 Not used 501 Diode PCM 502 Diode A C clutch 503 Not used 601 Not used 602 Not used Mini Fuses Maxi Fuses REVIEW...

Page 216: ...spare tire do not Exceed 50 mph 80 km h Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label Tow a trailer Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T type mini spare tire Use more than one T type mini spare tire at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Try to repair the T type mini spare tire Use of a T type mini spare tire at any one wheel loca...

Page 217: ... dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment 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 Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capabilit...

Page 218: ...the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 1 Park on a level surface activate hazard flashers and set parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Remove the spare tire and the jack The jack is located in the trunk in a holder bracket on the right hand side next to the wheel well HOOD REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Gui...

Page 219: ...from the handle 5 Locate pry off notch if equipped and remove the center ornament from the aluminum wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle Insert and twist the handle then pry against the wheel 6 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground OFF A REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners ...

Page 220: ...emi circle JACK LOCATION REAR The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B triangle on the body C near the tire you are changing then place the jack D under the frame A of the vehicle aligning it with the mark B triangle Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely ...

Page 221: ...s until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 11 Put flat tire jack and lug wrench away Be su...

Page 222: ...ses around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin eyes and clothing if contacted Do not attempt to push start your vehicle Automatic transmissions do not have push start capability doing so may damage the catalytic converter Preparing your vehicle When the batter...

Page 223: ... tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive term...

Page 224: ... the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel 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 s...

Page 225: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 225 ...

Page 226: ...tive 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Roadside Emergencies 226 ...

Page 227: ...lingbelt 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 hook up and towin...

Page 228: ...atisfied 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 Ford Customer Re...

Page 229: ...ox 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located The year and make of your vehicle The date of vehicle purchase The current odometer readi...

Page 230: ...combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage When you buy Ford ESP you receive Peace of Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada provided by a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Serv...

Page 231: ...r family personal or household purposes except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles vehicles with non U S warranties Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your application and in certain states eligibility is dependent upon the customer s possession of the vehicle Eligibility may differ acc...

Page 232: ...ileage The name of the dealer s who sold or serviced the vehicle A brief description of your unresolved concern A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer s and Ford Motor Company The names if known of all the people you contacted at the dealership s A description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify f...

Page 233: ...r by writing to the Center at the following address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION ARBITRATION PROGRAM CANADA ONLY In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory Ford of Canada participates in an impartial thi...

Page 234: ... may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel In the United States using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the...

Page 235: ...sonable number of attempts the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code...

Page 236: ...afety 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 you may either call the Auto Sa...

Page 237: ...diately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible WAXING Apply...

Page 238: ...omatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical 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 B...

Page 239: ...2 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 rear windows ...

Page 240: ... 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 safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum c...

Page 241: ...er 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 LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality produc...

Page 242: ... ZC 26 Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate ZC 17 B Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 23 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owner...

Page 243: ...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 the parking brake and shift to P ...

Page 244: ...l 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 244 ...

Page 245: ... 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 245 ...

Page 246: ... 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 m...

Page 247: ... 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 DO NOT OVERFILL REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 247 ...

Page 248: ...e 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 by turning the ...

Page 249: ...hey are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifi...

Page 250: ...r 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 cables from the ter...

Page 251: ...gine 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 allow the engin...

Page 252: ...d 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 60 the engine p...

Page 253: ...e 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 50 50 mixture ...

Page 254: ...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 cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezi...

Page 255: ...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 obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant...

Page 256: ...hicle 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 coolant and may ca...

Page 257: ...ver 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 soon as possi...

Page 258: ...essure 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 the fuel tank ...

Page 259: ... 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 or skin contact c...

Page 260: ...t illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position It will also illuminate when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed Proper fuel filler cap installation is checked automatically as the vehicle is driven but not until after some fuel is used fuel gauge drops below full Once the fuel filler cap is properly secured the Check Fuel Cap light will turn off after a short period of driv...

Page 261: ...of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as Regular that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly...

Page 262: ...ed service technician Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual f...

Page 263: ...ore than 2 automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculati...

Page 264: ...y reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 88 km h 55 mph uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 105 km h 65 mph Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs ...

Page 265: ... and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window stic...

Page 266: ...ystem is not working properly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or ...

Page 267: ... In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If your Check engine Service engine soon light is on refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check engine Service engine soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery ha...

Page 268: ...It should be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced ...

Page 269: ...g a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 30 km 20 miles or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges A...

Page 270: ...ng You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 10 C 50 F However if fluid is added at this time an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 10 C 3...

Page 271: ...verfill 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 additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components AIR FILTER MAINTE...

Page 272: ...ranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ...

Page 273: ...formance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a spe...

Page 274: ...ic tires Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire s load carrying capability kPa Kilopascal a metric unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead ...

Page 275: ...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 all tires becaus...

Page 276: ...ire 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 10 Tire Ply Composition and Mater...

Page 277: ...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 manufacturer s reco...

Page 278: ...tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lbs 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 lbs kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single defined as two...

Page 279: ...ire 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 driver s door TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can...

Page 280: ...e label or certification label If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot i e driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under inflated To check the pressure in your tire s 1 M...

Page 281: ...at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Front wheel drive FWD vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels The tires shou...

Page 282: ...l Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 282 ...

Page 283: ...wy etc conditions Visually check your tires for uneven wear looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas Also check for signs of tire damage When the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm tires must be replaced to prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning Built in treadwear indicators or wear bars which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will app...

Page 284: ... 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 You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire ...

Page 285: ...rrently have on your vehicle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or equivalent Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicl...

Page 286: ...meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used 3 For spark plug replacement see your dealer or a qualified service technician Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs R...

Page 287: ...sher fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fill to line on reservoir 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter DOT 3 fluid is recommended However if DOT 3 is not available DOT 4 fluid can be used 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT MIX ME...

Page 288: ...ities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to 14 mm 1 4 inch to 9 16 inch below the bottom of the filler hole 7 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C153 H and the API Certification mark LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford specification Brake fluid Motorcraft High...

Page 289: ...ricant Motorcraft XL 1 N A Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Automatic transmission 4R70 75 E W 3 Motorcraft MERCON威V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON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 F...

Page 290: ...e MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide 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 Compression ratio 9 4 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Inches mm 1 Overall length 215 4 54...

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Page 292: ...bel 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 292 ...

Page 293: ...ake 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 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide po...

Page 294: ...al transmission M Manual 5 speed AKK C Manual 5 speed overdrive Close ratio W Manual 5 speed overdrive Dana ZF G Manual 6 speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4 speed overdrive CD4E U Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R70W T Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R44E E Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R100 J Automatic 5 speed overdrive 5R55E REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Ma...

Page 295: ...e M5 Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A 4 speed overdrive 4F27E E 4 speed overdrive 4FE J 3 speed Mazda L 4 speed overdrive AX4S P 4 speed overdrive 4F20E X 4 speed overdrive 4F50N Y 4 speed overdrive CD4E Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5 5 speed Mazda M5 Rear wheel drive automatic transmission U 4 speed overdrive 4R70W A 5 speed overdrive 5R55N REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide p...

Page 296: ...les 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 details and a copy of the warranty Not all acce...

Page 297: ...n label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be...

Page 298: ...ry 250 acid treating emergencies 250 jumping a disabled battery 222 maintenance free 250 replacement specifications 286 servicing 250 BeltMinder 160 Brakes 188 anti lock 188 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 188 fluid checking and adding 268 fluid refill capacities 287 fluid specifications 288 290 lubricant specifications 288 290 shift interlock 192 Bulbs 96 C Capacities for refilling fluid...

Page 299: ...on Program 233 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 93 Defrost rear window 91 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 269 engine oil 246 Doors lubricant specifications 288 Driving under special conditions 196 through water 198 E Emergencies roadside jump starting 222 Emergency Flashers 207 Emission control system 265 Engine 290 cleaning 238 coolant 252 fail safe coolant 257 idle speed control 250 lubri...

Page 300: ... G Gas cap see Fuel cap 260 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 262 Gauges 15 H Hazard flashers 207 Head restraints 146 Headlamps 92 aiming 94 autolamp system 92 bulb specifications 96 daytime running lights 93 flash to pass 93 high beam 93 replacing bulbs 98 turning on and off 92 HomeLink universal transceiver see Garage door opener 108 Hood 244 I Ignition 184 290 Infant seats see Safety seats 175 Inspe...

Page 301: ...ing rearview mirror 115 fold away 116 heated 116 programmable memory 138 side view mirrors power 115 Moon roof 122 Motorcraft parts 262 286 N Navigation system 25 cd functions 42 destination mode 66 DVD location 86 map mode 46 quick start 27 radio functions 34 O Octane rating 261 Oil see Engine oil 246 P Parking brake 189 Parts see Motorcraft parts 286 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 116 P...

Page 302: ...re 150 memory seat 138 150 Servicing your vehicle 243 Spark plugs specifications 286 290 Specification chart lubricants 288 290 Speed control 117 Starting your vehicle 184 185 187 jump starting 222 Steering speed sensitive 191 Steering wheel controls 120 tilting 102 T Tilt steering wheel 102 Tires 216 272 274 alignment 281 care 279 changing 216 218 checking the pressure 279 label 279 replacing 284...

Page 303: ...Identification Number VIN 293 Vehicle loading 199 Ventilating your vehicle 187 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 246 Water Driving through 198 Windows power 114 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 101 checking and adding fluid 246 replacing wiper blades 102 Wrecker towing 227 REVIEW COPY 2004 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Index 303 ...

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