1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR fuel pump

displayed for the following reasons:
²your vehicle was not perfectly
level during fill-up
²differences in the automatic
shut-off points on the fuel
pumps at service stations
²variations in top-off procedure
from one fill-up to another
²rounding of the displayed values
to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)
Checking your highway fuel
economy using the electronic
message center display
The following procedure will allow
you to accurately monitor your
actual highway fuel economy. Since
this procedure requires the vehicle
speed control system to be set to
highway speeds, it must be run
only on suitable roadways where
long distance speed control can be
safely maintained.
You may notice gradual
improvement in fuel economy over
the course of your vehicle's
break-in period (approximately 1
600 kilometers [1 000 miles]).
1. Set the speed control. Refer to
Speed controlin theControls and
featureschapter.
2. Select FUEL ECON AVERAGE.
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
Instrumentation
20

HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The
hazard flashers can be operated
when the ignition is off.
²Slide the hazard flasher control
to the right to activate the
hazard flashers simultaneously.
²Slide the control to the left to
turn the flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have
been activated. The shut-off switch
is a device intended to stop the
electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
Roadside emergencies
114

The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the
trunk behind the trunk liner.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
1515
Roadside emergencies
115

The high-current fuses are coded
as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 50A** Ignition Switch
2 40A** Ignition Switch
3 50A** Cooling Fan
4 30A** PCM Power Relay
5 40A** I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 10, 19, 21, 23, 25,
27, 32
6 30A** Starting System
7 50A** I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 31
8 30A** Power Seats, I/P Fuse Panel, Fuse 30
9 50A** Anti-Lock Brakes
10 40A** Rear Defrost
11 40A** Accessory Delay Relay, I/P Fuse Panel,
Fuse 29
12 30A** Air Suspension
13 15A* Charging System
14 20A* Fuel Pump
15 10A* Air Bags
16 30A* Heated Seats
17 10A* Air Suspension
18 15A* Horn
19 30A* Subwoofer, I/P Fuse Panel, Fuse 23
20 15A* Fuel Injectors
21 15A* Heated Oxygen Sensors
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 20A* Auxiliary Power Outlet
25 30A** Power Lumbar, Power Seats
26 30A CB Cooling Fan
27 Ð Not Used
Roadside emergencies
121

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
Relay 1 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
Relay 2 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
Relay 3 Ð PCM Power Relay
Relay 4 Ð Air Suspension Relay
Relay 5 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire
information
Your vehicle may have a temporary
or full-size spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your
vehicle is labeled as such. It is
smaller than a regular tire and is
designed for emergency use only.
Replace this tire with a full-size
tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary
spare tire continuously or
do not follow these precautions,
the tire could fail, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle,
possibly injuring yourself or
others.
Roadside emergencies
122

Aiming headlamps ....................169
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................76
and child safety seats ..............78
description ................................77
disposal ......................................81
indicator light ...........................80
passenger air bag .....................79
Air suspension
description ..............................102
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)#$description
Battery .......................................149
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............138
Brakes ..........................................96
anti-lock .....................................96
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................97
fluid, checking and adding ....138
traction control .........................99
Brake-shift interlock .................103
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................166
headlamps ...............................167
specifications ..........................171
Changing a tire .........................122
Child safety seats ........................84
Childproof locks ..........................51
Chime
headlamps on ............................13
Cleaning your vehicle ...............172
engine compartment ..............173
fabric ........................................175
instrument panel ....................175
plastic parts ............................174
safety belts ..............................176
tail lamps .................................175
washing ....................................172
waxing .....................................172
wheels ......................................173
windows ..................................178Climate control system
automatic temperature
control ..............26,27,28,29,32,33
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment .................18
Controls .......................................52
Daytime running light system ...25
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Emission control system ..........163
Engine
service points ..........................134
Engine block heater ...................93
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............140
disposal ....................................142
refill capacities ........................142
Engine oil ...........................135,137
changing oil and oil filter .......137
checking and adding .......135,136
Exhaust fumes ............................94
Fail safe cooling ........................143
Floor mats ...................................53
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......162
improving fuel economy ........113
octane rating ...........................161
quality ......................................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................158
Fuel gauge ...................................14
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......114
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................117
power distribution box ...........120
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gauges, Mechanical ....................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
Hazard flashers .........................114
Index
186