1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ignition

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Luxury Audio SystemUsing the Controls on Your New RadioHow to turn the radio on and offPress the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio
on. Press again to turn it off.How to adjust the volumeTurn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob clockwise to
increase the volume and counter-clockwise to
decrease the volume.
Volume may also be controlled by the Redundant
Control Switch located on your steering wheel (if
equipped). PressAon the ªVOLº button to
increase the volume andBon the ªVOLº button
to decrease the volume.NOTE:If the volume is set above a certain level
when the ignition is turned off, the volume level
will reset to a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on. However, if the
radio is turned off with the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob,
the volume will not reset and will stay at the same
level when the radio is turned back on.
Selecting the AM or FM frequency bandPush the ªAMº or ªFM1/FM2º button to select the
desired frequency band. Pushing the ªFM1/FM2º
button more than once will alternate between FM1
and FM2. These functions are used with the
memory preset buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
You may also select AM, FM1 or FM2 by
depressing the ªBANDº button located on the
Redundant Control Switch on your steering wheel
(if equipped).
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Using the Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) FeaturePush the ª(
aDSP
b)º button to activate the
feature. The display will indicate which signal mode
is in effect. To change the signal mode press either
the left (
b) or right (
a) side of the selector
button (located under the ª(
aDSP
b)º button).
The following signal modes may be selected:
1. ªHALLº Ð Rectangular concert hall capacity of
about 2,000.
2. ªCHURCHº Ð Church with a high vault.
3. ªJAZZº Ð Jazz club with clearly reflected
sounds.
4. ªSTADIUMº Ð Outdoor stadium with a
capacity of about 30,000.
5. ªNEWSº Ð ªVoice-onlyº type of sound with a
limited audio band.To deactivate the DSP feature, press the
ª(
aDSP
b)º button again.
Delayed Accessory Feature
(If Equipped)If the ignition is turned off while the radio is on,
the radio will continue to play for up to ten
minutes or until a door is opened.Speaker LocationsThe Premium Analog system is equipped with four
speakers: one in each of the front doors and two in
the package tray.
The Ford JBL sound system is equipped with a total
of nine speakers: two in each of the front doors and
four in the package tray along with one subwoofer
speaker in the package tray.
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64OUTSIDE TEMP button
By pressing this button the temperature of the air
outside of the vehicle will show in the display. The
outside temperature will continue to be displayed
until the OUTSIDE TEMP button is pressed again
to cancel. If the selected temperature setting is
changed while the outside temperature is displayed,
the new selected temperature will be displayed for
4 seconds after it is changed. Then, the outside
temperature will return to the window. If a manual
override is pressed or the thumbwheel is rotated
while the outside temperature is displayed, the
window will show the change for 4 seconds. Then,
the outside temperature will return along with the
changed override selection.
If the EATC is turned OFF while the outside
temperature is displayed, the temperature will
continue to be displayed. Press the OUTSIDE TEMP
button to clear the display window. When the
ignition key is turned OFF the display will be blank
(dark).
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will
turn off. If the window or mirrors are still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF or START position.
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could damage
the heating elements.
3-Way Steering Assist Switch
(If Equipped)Your Town Car is equipped with a speed sensitive
steering system that changes steering effort with
vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, this
system automatically increases the steering effort
(i.e., it takes more force to move the steering
wheel) to provide better road feel. At lower speeds
the steering effort is decreased, making it easier to
perform turns or other slow speed maneuvers such
as parking.
3-way steering assist switch
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70To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, side
markers, and license plate lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
SystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps
to:q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
q
turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.The controls for the autolamp
To use the autolamp:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position. If the control for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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Ashtray and CupholderYour vehicle has an ashtray/cupholder mounted to
the lower center of the instrument panel.
To open the ashtray, pull out the bottom edge of
the drawer until it stops.
To close, remove cup(s) and push drawer forward
until closed.Power Point Electrical OutletThe power point outlet is located under the
instrument panel to the right of the ashtray. This
outlet should be used in place of the cigarette
lighter for optional electrical accessories.
NOTE:Do not plug optional electrical accessories
into the cigarette lighter. Electrical system damage
could occur.
To access the outlet, pull the cap off.
IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of the
IgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignitionACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not running.
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accessory timer. This allows some of your
accessories to remain on for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The
accessory timer is cancelled if any door is opened,
the dimmer switch is used, or the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P
(Park) to move the key to the LOCK position.
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect
your vehicle from theft.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel, or
the gearshift lever.ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights
to make sure they work before you start the engine.
The key returns to the ON position once the engine
is started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the
engine starts so that you do not damage the starter.
The key should return to ON when you release it.
Key SystemThe vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet
key lock system. The master key will actuate doors,
trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release.
The valet key will actuate doors and ignition only.
The valet key is marked ªvaletº.
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Windshield Wipers and WasherTo turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key
must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
Rotate the knob towards ªSº to activate the wipers.
The first seven detents are interval wipe positions,
the eighth detent is the LO position and the ninth
detent is the HI position.
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob to the OFF
position.Variable Interval WipersIn addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle has
wipers that you can set to operate at varying
intervals. For example, you can set the interval so
they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often
in heavier rain.
To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end
of the turn signal lever between ªSº (slow) and ªFº
(fast) until the desired interval between wipes is
achieved.
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