1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

The horizontal aim must be
adjusted first. You will need one 4
mm box wrench or open end
wrench.
The following procedure assumes
that the vehicle's front structure is
properly aligned. If the vehicle has
been in an accident requiring the
front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator
should be recalibrated by the
service facility.
Horizontal aim adjustment
1. With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and adjusting
screw.
2.Usea4mmwrench to turn the
horizontal adjusting screw until the
reference mark on the reflector
extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the horizontal
indicator when viewed directly
from above.
3. When the horizontal aim has
been adjusted, close the headlamp
access panel.
Vertical aim adjustment
The numbers shown on the vial
indicate beam direction in degrees
up or down.
1. Do not adjust the vertical aim
until after adjusting the horizontal
aim.
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2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level vertical aim indicator.
It is visible when viewed from the
above rear of the headlamp.
3.Usea4mmwrench to turn the
vertical adjusting screw until the
reference mark on the reflector
extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the vertical
indicator when viewed directly
from above.
4. Close the hood.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Backup lamp 3156K
Side marker lamp (front) 194
Park, turn lamp (front) 3157NAK
Headlamp 9007
Cornering lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 912
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Map lamp 578
Visor vanity lamp 168
Door courtesy lamp 904
Glove compartment 194
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the ªCustomer Assistance
Guideº for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove and also cause
damage to the vehicle. Remove any
exterior accessories, such as
antennas, before entering a car
wash.
After washing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on
the surface. This could be every
three or four months, depending
on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or
synthetic-based waxes. Remove
any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
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alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up paint, repair foil or
aerosol paint spray from the Ford
accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as
the body of your vehicle. Do not
use acid-based wheel cleaners,
steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives
that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar
remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When
washing:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
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²Do not spray with cold water to
avoid cracking the engine block
or other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent water damage when
cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning. Clean with a tar remover
if necessary. Do not clean plastic
parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean the windshield and
wiper blades with undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry
with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel.
The dull finish in this area helps
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
Check the safety belt system
periodically to make sure there are
no nicks, wear or cuts. If your
vehicle has been involved in an
accident, refer to theSafety belt
maintenancesection in the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Underbody
Flush the complete underside of
vehicle frequently. Keep body
drain holes unplugged. Inspect for
road damage.
Cleaning leather seats
(if equipped)
For routine cleaning, wipe the
surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe
the surface with a mild soap.
If the leather cannot be completely
cleaned using a mild soap and
water solution, the leather may be
cleaned using a commercially
available cleaning product
ªTanners Preserve Leather
Cleanerº and a 3M ªType T'
scrubbing pad by using the
following steps;
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The type of scrubbing pad is
very critical because the
common 3M ªScotch Briteº
green pad is too aggressive and
will damage the leather surface
²Spray a small amount of the
leather cleaner on the pad and
rub the area to be cleaned with
the pad using a circular motion.
Only clean 1/4 of the area at a
time. For heavily soiled areas,
spray the cleaner directly onto
the leather (two squirts should
be adequate) and rub with the
pad. Repeat if necessary.
²Use a soft, damp cloth to
remove the loosened dirt and
foam.
²Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use household cleaners,
glass cleaner, alcohol solutions
or cleaner intended for vinyl,
rubber or plastics. These
products can damage the
leather.
In some instances, color or dye
transfer can occur when wet
clothing (wool, denim, leathers
or other non-colorfast
garments) comes in contact
with leather upholstery. If this
occurs, the leather should be
cleaned immediately to avoid
permanent staining.
ªTanners Preserve Leather
Cleanerº (product number AS-300)
is available from ªFirst Brandsº by
calling 1±800±726±1001. This
product may also be available at
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