1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

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When you move the thumbwheel, the fan speed
will go to manual control. The display window will
show the
Hsymbol in the upper left corner along
with the selected temperature and operating
function.
You can override the fan speed at any time. If you
use the thumbwheel to override the fan speed, the
EATC will continue to control the temperature but
you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan
control, press the AUTOMATIC button. If you are
operating in one of the override functions (FLOOR,
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continue unless you rotate the fan thumbwheel. To
return to automatic fan control, press the
AUTOMATIC button. The EATC will return to
Automatic operation. If you want to return to any
override function, press the button for that function.
The fan speed will continue to be automatically
controlled.Steering wheel remote control buttonsSome cars have control buttons to the right side of
the center of the steering wheel which allow you to
control some radio and climate control features.
Refer to theSteering Column Controlschapter later
in this owner guide for further information.Manual override buttonsYour EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC control and
allow you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button changesthe air discharge location only. It does not affect
the ability of the system to control temperature or
the fan speed. Return to fully Automatic operation
by pushing the AUTOMATIC button.
MAX A/C button
The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling
because air is drawn from inside the vehicle. Using
inside air causes the fan to sound louder which is
normal for this selection. The Display window will
change to indicate60ÊF(16ÊC) and MAXA/C. The
fan will run and the airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. To exit and return to the
previous temperature, push AUTOMATIC or any of
the other five override buttons.
NORM A/C button
When you push this button, you select air
conditioning using outside air. The Display window
will indicate A/C under the selected temperature.
The cooled air will flow from the instrument panel
registers. The fan speed will continue on automatic.
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VENT button
Push this button to select outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The display window will
show the set temperature and VENT to the lower
right of the temperature. Your EATC will heat the
air if the temperature you have selected is warmer
than the outside air coming into the vehicle.
However, the air will NOT be cooled regardless of
the temperature setting.
FLOOR button
Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR
button is pressed. The display window will show
the set temperature and FLR to the left of the
temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the FLR
position, only heated. Fan speed will be automatic
unless manually controlled. If you override the fan
speed and wish to return to automatic fan control,
push AUTOMATIC. Then, again select FLOOR for
airflow to the floor.FLR & DEF button
Push this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The display
will show the set temperature, FLR and the Defrost
symbol. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) andabove, the air will be dehumidified to
remove moisture. This will help to prevent fogging
in humid weather.
DEF button
Press the Defrost Button to obtain maximum airflow
to the windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as
required for defrosting. The Display window will
show the temperature setting with the Defrost
symbol to the left of the temperature. When the
outside temperature is about50ÊF(10ÊC) and
above, the air will be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This will help prevent fogging in humid
weather.
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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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NOTE:The outside temperature reading is most
accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher
readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may not agree
with temperatures given on the radio due to
differences in vehicle and station locations.Operating tipsThe following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control system.q
In humid weather, select DEFVbefore
starting your engine. This will help to prevent
windshield fogging. After a few minutes of
operation, switch to AUTOMATIC or an
override selection of your choice.
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the EATC System
turned on.
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your EATC System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield, under the
hood at the passenger side rear corner.
ServiceIf your EATC is not operating as described here,
take it to your dealer to have it checked. System
diagnostics are built in which will allow your dealer
to readily identify problems that might occur.
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Heated Sideview MirrorsThe rear window and heated outside mirrors
defroster switch activates the defroster for the rear
window to clear frost, fog, or thin ice from both
the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated outside rearview mirrors.
The switch for the rear window defroster and
heated outside rearview mirrors is located to the left
of the climate control.
The switch that controls the rear window
defroster and heated outside rearview mirrors
Before using the defroster, clear away any snow
that is on the rear window and outside rearview
mirrors. With the engine running, push the
defroster button.
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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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