2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR engine

aiming ..............................204±206
autolamp system .......................25
bulb specifications ..................204
daytime running lights .............26
flash to pass ..............................26
high beam ...........................11, 26
replacing bulbs .......................199
turning on and off ..............25±26
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................27
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ............................67, 69±70
Hood ..........................................165
I
Ignition .........................59, 215±216
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................119
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................198
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ..................................8, 210
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................25
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................154
positioning ...............................154
storage .....................................154
Jump-starting your vehicle ......158
K
Keyless entry system .................85autolock .....................................83
keypad .......................................85
programming entry code .........86
Keys .................................60, 88, 90
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........59
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................204
cargo lamps ...............................25
daytime running light ...............26
headlamps ...........................25±26
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....25
interior lamps ...................71, 203
replacing bulbs .......199, 202±203
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................60
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 131
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................11
liftgate ajar ................................12
low coolant ................................12
low washer fluid .......................14
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................65
traction control system ............13
Index
234

turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................139
GAWR ......................................139
GVWR ......................................139
trailer towing ..........................139
Locks
autolock .....................................83
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...214±215
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............24
reset button ..............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................71
cleaning ...................................208
heated ........................................75
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................194, 212
O
Octane rating ............................192
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................167
Overdrive .............................66, 137
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................81Parking brake ............................131
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................98
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................58
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................151
Power door locks ........................74
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....178
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications .........214±215
R
Radio ............................................33
Rear window defroster ...............33
Relays ........................................147
Remote entry system ...........79, 81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............15, 96, 100±104
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ..........96, 100±104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety
belts .................................109, 211
Index
235

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Certification Label
located on the driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
(except Signature Touring Sedan)
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Transmission fluid capacity
(Signature Touring Sedan)212.1L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
240