1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Module

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Compass Display (If Equipped)The Compass can display direction indicated by N,
S, E, W, NE, NW, SE and SW. The sensor for the
compass display is located on the back side of the
rear view mirror. The Compass can be set to one of
15 geographic zones.
To set the ZONE, first locate the compass module
on the center rear view mirror post. Press and hold
the reset button located on top of the compass
module until the display in the message center
changes to show the current zone setting (1-15).
Release the reset button and press it agian
repeatedly until the current zone is displayed (see
zone map). After 10 seconds the display will return
to normal. Your zone will then be updated.The Compass is continually self-calibrating and
should not require calibration, however a
manual-calibrating mode can be initiated.
NOTE:Compass calibration requires that the
vehicle be driven 2-3 mph (3-5 km/h) in at least
two 360 degree circles. A safe location free of
vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be required. To
manually calibrate the compass, locate the reset
button on the top side of the compass module.
Press and hold the reset button until the Compass
display indicates ªCIRCLE SLOWLYº. Once the
button has been released, slowly drive the vehicle
in circles until the ªCIRCLE SLOWLYº indicator
disappears. This may require several complete
circles.
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40Your AntennaAntennas for both AM and FM reception are hidden
in the back glass of your vehicle. There is an
internal antenna module that will switch between
AM and FM, when bands are changed, for
maximum reception performance.
NOTE:Do not attempt to adapt any other type of
antenna system to your audio system.Using the Controls of Your Cassette
Tape PlayerNOTE:Radio power must be on to use the cassette
tape player.How to insert a tapeYour cassette tape player is equipped with power
loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly
(with theopen edge to the right), the loading
mechanism draws the tape the rest of the way inand play will begin after a momentary tape
tightening process. Display indicates ªTAPEº while
tape is playing.
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,
pressing the ªTAPEº button will activate play. If the
ªTAPEº button is pressed with no tape inserted, the
display will flash ªNO TAPEº.
How to locate a desired track on the tapeThere are six ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward,
rewind, Blank Skip, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº or ªSIDE 1-2º
functions. Following are brief descriptions of each:q
Fast forwarding the tape
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button.
The radio will play while the tape is in fast
forward. The light above the ªFFº button will blink
while in the fast forward mode. Press ªFFº again or
press the ªTAPEº button to stop fast forwarding. At
the end of the tape, the direction automatically
reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
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Controls and FeaturesThe Climate Control SystemElectronic Automatic Temperature
Control SystemThe Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) module is located at the center of the
instrument panel and operates only when the key is
in the ON position.The EATC feature maintains the temperature you
select and automatically controls the airflow for
your comfort. It also allows you to override the
automatic operation with manual override buttons.
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106The keyless entry buttonsWhen you bought your vehicle, you were given a
computer code that operates the system for your
vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated
this code in three places.The code is:
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove
compartment
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taped to the trunk lid's right hinge support bar
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taped to the computer module in your driver's
front door
When you use keyless entry, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds
and the buttons on the keypad light up. Do not
push the buttons with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil,
or any other hard object. These objects could
damage the buttons.
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists
of:q
driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
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one or more impact and safing sensors,
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a system diagnostic module,
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a readiness light and tone,
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and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,
the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness
light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
Determining if System Is OperationalThe Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a
readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition
of the system. The readiness light is in the
instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition key
to ON, this light will illuminate for approximatelysix (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates
that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Routine maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
A problem with the system is indicated by one or
more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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the readiness light will not light immediately
after ignition is turned on,
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a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone
pattern will repeat periodically until the problem
and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently,
have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer
immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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