2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR display

Phone mode
This feature allows you to control
the factory-installed cellular phone
(if equipped) through the radio
controls.
²Press the phone/mute control to enter phone mode. The playing media
will mute.
²Use SEEK, TUNE or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone
number previously programmed in the phone.
²Press the phone/mute control again to send and end calls.
This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not
equipped with a factory-installed cellular phone.
Press the control again to return to the playing media.
Digital signal processing (if equipped)
The digital signal processing (DSP)
feature allows you to change the
signal mode to suit your listening
tastes.
These effects will change the sound quality and may need to be adjusted
based upon the program material to suit your listening needs.
Press the control to turn the feature on or off.
Use the SEL control to select the
desired signal mode (the selected
mode will appear in the display).
The following signal modes can be
selected:
²JAZZ CLUBÐjazz club with
clearly reflected sounds.
²HALLÐrectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000
²CHURCHÐchurch with a high vault.
²STADIUMÐoutdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000.
²NEWSЪvoice-onlyº type of sound with a limited audio band.
MUTE
RDSDSP
SEL
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Press the DSP control until one of
the following appears:
²ALL SEATS
²DRIVER SEAT
²REAR SEATS
Use the SELECT control to change
the equalization to the desired
mode.
Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature
(if equipped)
This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate, instrument
panel mounted clock. If your vehicle has a separate clock, please refer to
Clockin this chapter.
Press the RDS control until SELECT
HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed.
Use the SEL control to manually set
the time.
²Press
to increase
hours/minutes.
²Press
to decrease
hours/minutes.
CD changer (if equipped)
Your CD changer is located in the trunk.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
RDSDSP
SEL
RDS
SEL
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Radio frequency information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
Audio system warranties and service
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is not equipped with an instrument panel mounted clock,
refer toSetting the Clocksection in this chapter.
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P(Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
²Press the bottom of the control to
adjust the pedals toward you.
²Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of
maximum travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals
or while the vehicle is moving.
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To return to a previously set speed
²Press RES/RESUME. For
RES/RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than
48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
Indicator message
This message is displayed in the
Message Center when either the
SET ACCEL or RES/RESUME
controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF is pressed,
the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Radio control features
²Press BAND/MODE to select
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD
(if equipped).
In Radio mode:
²Press MEM/NEXT to select a
preset station from memory.
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
SPEED CONTROL
NEXT
MODE
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The transmission control indicator
light (TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
Drive
Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control
switch on the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the Drive position. The
O/D OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Transmission
operates in gears one through three. Drive provides more engine braking
than Overdrive and is useful when:
²driving with a heavy load.
²towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
²additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to
Driving while you towin theTrailer Towingchapter.
To return to Overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch. The
O/D OFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal Overdrive mode.
Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if the Overdrive
mode is not desired.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of gasoline. ªPremiumº
unleaded gasoline should not be used (particularly in the United States)
if ªRegularº unleaded gasoline is recommended because it may cause
these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world's automakers
issued the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline
specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control
system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide
Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier
about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada,
look for fuels that display theAuto Makers' Choiceylogo.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come on. For more
information on the ªService Engine Soonº indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Vehicle Security
Styled wheel locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Engine block heaters
Travel equipment
Cell phone holder
Floor mounted console organizer
Inside rear view mirror (Electrochromic with compass and temperature
display)
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Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Car covers
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Emergency kit
First aid kit
Flat splash guards
Front end cover (full)
Molded splash guards
Styled hood deflector
Underbody lighting
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
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