2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR brake

1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
Maintenance and Specifications
233

A
Accessory delay ..........................62
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................121, 125
and child safety seats ............123
description ......................121, 125
disposal ....................................128
driver air bag ..................123, 126
indicator light ...................12, 125
operation .........................123, 126
passenger air bag ...........123, 126
side air bag ..............................125
Air cleaner filter ...............221, 226
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................43
Air suspension ...........................145
description ..............................145
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................201
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................141
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................147
fluid, adding ............................219
fluid, checking ........................219
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specification ..................230
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
traction lok ..............................149B
Battery .......................................199
acid, treating emergencies .....199
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....169
maintenance-free ....................199
replacement, specifications ...226
servicing ..................................199
Belt minder ...............................116
Brakes ........................................140
anti-lock ...................................141
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 142
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....218
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specifications .........228, 230
lubricant
specifications ..................228, 230
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................64
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....227
Cassette tape player ...................26
CD changer .................................38
Certification Label ....................232
Child safety restraints ..............129
child safety belts ....................129
Child safety seats ..............129±130
attaching with tether
straps .......................................133
Index
237

bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ...........................15, 50
replacing bulbs .........................55
turning on and off ....................49
warning chime ..........................16
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................69±72
Hood ..........................................194
I
Ignition ...............................136, 230
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............129±130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................217
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ................................10, 190
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................50
J
Jack ............................................165
positioning ...............................165
storage .....................................165
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................96
autolock .....................................94
keypad .......................................96
programming entry code .........96Keys ...............................88, 98±100
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................49
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
cargo lamps ...............................50
daytime running light ...............49
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....50
interior lamps .....................53±54
replacing bulbs .......53, 55, 57±58
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................53
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
liftgate ajar ................................16
low coolant ................................13
low washer fluid .......................14
oil pressure ...............................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................68
traction control system ............15
turn signal indicator .................15
Index
240

Load limits .................................150
GAWR ......................................150
GVWR ......................................150
trailer towing ..........................150
Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................88
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...228, 230
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center ...........................77
english/metric button ...............82
reset button ..............................78
Mirrors .........................................61
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
heated ........................................64
programmable memory ............94
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ................212, 226
O
Octane rating ............................211
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................195
Overdrive .............................83, 148
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................91
Parking brake ............................142Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................108
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................88
Power steering ..................144±145
fluid, checking and adding ....217
fluid, refill capacity ................227
fluid, specifications .........228, 230
R
Rear window defroster ...............48
Relays ........................................158
Remote entry system ...........90±91
illuminated entry ......................93
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
opening the trunk .....................91
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................93
replacing the batteries .............92
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 106, 110±114
Safety defects, reporting ..........185
Safety restraints ........106, 110±114
belt minder .............................116
cleaning the safety
belts .................................120, 191
extension assembly ................120
for adults .........................111±113
for children .....................128±129
Index
241