1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR lock

300Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 177
towing a trailer........... 179
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Electrical system
circuit breakers........... 191
fuses................ 190
power point outlet.......... 73
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 40
tuning the radio........... 36
warranty and service information.... 53
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 35
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 243
jump-starting............ 204
towing............... 209Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 168
Emission control system......... 246
catalytic converter.......... 246
emissions warranty........ 3,246
Engine
check engine warning light...... 14
does not start.........163, 181
fuel injected engine, starting...... 161
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 181
preparing to start........... 161
refill capacities............ 258
service points............ 216
starting............... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
storing your vehicle......... 260
Engine block heater........... 164
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303
odometer.............. 21
speedometer............. 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 178
definition.............. 177
driving with a heavy load....... 177
location............... 177
Gearshift
automatic operation......... 173
column-mounted........... 173
locking the gearshift......... 73
positions.............. 173
shifting the gears.......... 173
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 178
definition.............. 177
driving with a heavy load....... 177
location............... 177
H
Hazard flashers............. 78
Headlamps
aiming............... 248
autolamp system........... 70
cleaning............... 254
daytime running lights........ 68
flashing............... 76
high beam............. 76
replacing bulbs............ 248
turning on and off.......... 69
warning chime............ 32
Head restraints............. 119
Heated mirrors............. 101
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system.............. 55
High beams
indicator light............ 13
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304High beams (continued)
operation.............. 76
Hood................. 215
latch location............ 215
lubrication specifications....... 259
release lever............. 215
working under the hood....... 213
Horn................. 79
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Idle, relearning..........208, 213
Ignition
chime............... 75
positions of the ignition........ 73
removing the key.......... 75
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 141
Instrument cluster, electronic....... 9
Instrument panel............. 7
Interval wipers............. 77
J
Jack.................. 193
operation.............. 196
positioning............. 196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 206
disconnecting cables......... 208
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 107
programming entry code....... 109
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 75
positions of the ignition........ 73
removing from the ignition...... 75
stuck in lock position......... 75
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PCV valve, specifications........ 257
Phone, cellular............. 101
Power features
mirrors............... 89
moon roof.............. 87
seats................ 121
windows.............. 98
Power point electrical outlet....... 73
Power steering
dipstick............... 229
driving with power steering...... 173
fluid, checking and adding....... 229
fluid, refill capacity.......... 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
servicing.............. 173
Programmable memory seat....... 99
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 33
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 259
refill capacity............ 258
Rearview mirror............ 89
Refill capacities for fluids........ 258
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 112
locking/unlocking doors........ 111
opening the trunk.......... 111
panic alarm............. 112
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 114
replacing the batteries........ 114
Reporting safety defects......... 263
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308Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 124
child................ 140
head................ 119
infant............... 140
Reverse................ 175
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 234
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 124
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 177
Safety defects, reporting......... 263
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 242
Safety restraints
adjusting the
safety belts . . 126, 128, 130, 131, 134
automatic locking mode........ 130
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 130
center front lap belt......... 134center rear lap belt.......... 134
cleaning the safety belts........ 254
extension assembly.......... 134
for adults.............. 124
for children............. 140
for infants.............. 140
for pregnant women......... 124
head................ 119
lap and shoulder belts........ 126
lap belt............... 134
maintenance............. 135
proper use............. 124
replacement............. 135
warning light and chime....... 13
Safety seats for children
and air bags..........131, 141
attaching with tether straps...... 158
automatic locking mode
(retractor)........130, 141, 143
in front seat..........141, 143
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310Steering, power............ 173
Steering wheel
horn................ 79
locking............... 73
tilting............... 80
Storing your vehicle........... 260
Sunroof (moon roof).......... 87
Sun visor............... 90
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 135
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 248
cleaning.............. 254
Temperature control (see Climate control) . 55
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 158
Tilt steering wheel........... 80Tires................. 234
changing.............. 192
checking the pressure......... 234
cleaning............... 255
inspection and maintenance...... 234
replacing.............. 235
rotating............... 234
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle......... 262
tire grades............. 235
treadwear.............. 237
wear bands............. 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 179
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 209
with a tow truck........... 209
Traction assist............. 170
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