1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR rear view mirror

Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be
affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
powerful broadcast antenna.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed
in, on or near the vehicle may also
affect compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the
compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions.
If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be
necessary. Refer toCompass calibration adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone adjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the compass module and
the calibration button mounted on
the center rear view mirror post.
3. Turn ignition to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the CALIBRATION
BUTTON switch located on top of
the compass module until the
message center display changes to
show the current zone setting.
5.
Release the CALIBRATION
BUTTON, then slowly press down
again. Press the CALIBRATION BUTTON repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center.
6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for
greater than ten seconds.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
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Instrumentation
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module and the CALIBRATION BUTTON mounted
on the center rear view mirror post.
3. Press and hold the CALIBRATION
BUTTON for 2 to 4 seconds until
CIRCLE SLOWLY is displayed on the
message center.
4. Release pressure from the button.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY indicator
turns off. This will take up to five circles to complete calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
Message center functions
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function to display your
average fuel economy in liters/
100 km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel
used by 100 kilometers traveled
(miles traveled by gallons used),
your figure may be different than 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)
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the moon roof:
²Press and release the control.
²For one-touch operation, press
and release the rear portion of
the control; this will fully open
the moon roof.
²To stop one-touch operation at
the desired position, press and
release the forward portion of the
control.
To close the moon roof:
²Press and hold the front portion of the control.
²To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be
turned on by pressing the rocker control.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function (available as an option on the outside driver's side
mirror). The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal
state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror.
When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will
automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
Controls and features
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Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and
mirrors.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
MEMORY SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat and
outside rearview mirrors to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
LOCKED
VERROUILLEE
CHILD LOCK ABOVE
SECURITE ENFANTS
ENHAUT
SET
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Memory seats (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat and
outside rearview mirrors to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position
using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using
control 2.
A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is
in Park or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any
time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theControls and featureschapter.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from
injury in a collision.
SET
12
Seating and safety restraints
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Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
cleaning ...................................180
heated ........................................68
programmable memory ............74
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts .................165,181
Octane rating ............................164
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive .....................................59
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................71
Parking brake ............................110
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....181
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................128
Power door locks ........................67
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....151
fluid, refill capacity ................181
fluid, specifications ..........182,184
Radio ............................................28
Relays ........................................124
Remote entry system ............69,71
illuminated entry ......................72
locking/unlocking doors ...........70
opening the trunk .....................71
panic alarm ...............................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............71
Roadside emergencies ................77
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........12,84,85,86,87,88
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................186
Safety defects, reporting ..........199
Safety restraints ......84,85,86,87,88
cleaning the safety belts ...90,180
extension assembly ..................89for adults .........................85,86,87
for children ...............................98
lap belt ......................................88
warning light
and chime .....................7,12,89,90
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............84
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ......................99
cleaning ............................179,180
memory seat ...................68,74,84
Seats-easy access/
easyout feature ...........................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............141
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................181,184
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................182,184
Speed control ..............................55
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .........105,107
jump starting ..........................135
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................77
Steering wheel ............................59
tilting .........................................54
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ......................130,157,158,159
changing ...........................130,131
checking the pressure ............159
replacing ..................................160
rotating ....................................159
snow tires and chains ............160
tire grades ...............................158
treadwear ................................158
Towing .......................................119
trailer towing ..........................119
wrecker ....................................140
Traction control ........................111
how to enable/disable ............112
Traction-lok rear axle ...............117
Index
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