1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

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WARNING
Do no tpark ,idle ,or driv eyou rvehicle

248Information about your vehicle's emission control
system is on the Vehicle Emission Control
Information decal located on or near the engine.
This decal identifies engine displacement and gives
some tune-up specifications.How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) TestingIn some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II
system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its
battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is
reset to a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies that
additional city and highway driving is necessary to
complete the check of the OBD II system.
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go,
city type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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At least ten minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be
turned off during these driving modes.
Lights and Bulb ReplacementIt is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:q
headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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250Parts of a headlamp
Removing the headlamp bulb1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the
OFF position.
2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb
by grasping the wire with a quick pull
rearward.
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of
a turn to free it from the socket. Then slide the
ring off the plastic base.Keep the ring.You
must use it again to hold the new bulb in
place.
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Installing the headlamp bulb1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb
into the socket. You may need to turn the bulb
left or right to line up the grooves in the plastic
base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the
socket until the plastic base contacts the rear of
the socket.
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket. Lock
the ring into the socket by rotating it clockwise
until you feel a ªstop.º3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the bulb,
you should not need to align it again.
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Cleaning Your VehicleWashing and Polishing Your VehicleWash the outside of your vehicle, including the
underside, with a mild detergent.
DO NOT:q
Wash your vehicle with hot water
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Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight
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Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the
paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your vehicle
as often as necessary to keep it clean.
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is exposed
to chemical industrial fallout.Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to
a defect inpaint materials or workmanship and
therefore is not covered by warranty. Ford,
however, believes that continual improvement in
customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this
reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at
no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by envireonmental fallout within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of
purchase, whichever comes first. Customers may be
required to bring their vehicle in for inspection by a
Ford representative.
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and
protect the finish.
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum PartsWash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
fuel, or strong detergents.
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254Cleaning Plastic PartsSome of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic
and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration.Cleaning the Safety BeltsClean the safety belts with any mild soap solution
that is recommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing
because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the Instrument Panel LensClean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim
with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean either
the lens or the woodtone trim as these may cause
scratches.Cleaning the Exterior LampsDo not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or
abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may
cause scratches or crack the lamps.Cleaning the Interior LampsYour interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic
and should be cleaned with a mild detergent
diluted in water. Rinse them with clear water.
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