2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR fuel fill door release

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 (Average fuel economy)
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)
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.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
FUEL ECON

DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
Driver Controls
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FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
locking fuel door. To open the door,
press the control located on the
door.
Fuel filler door override release
If the remote release is inoperative,
open the trunk, then pull the
override release handle located
inside the trunk to open the fuel
filler door.
MEMORY SEATS/REARVIEW MIRRORS/ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
(IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to three
programmable positions.
The memory control is located on the driver door.
²To program position one, move the driver seat, mirrors, and pedals to
the desired position using the controls. Press the SET control. The
SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is
illuminated, press control 1.
SET
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Driver Controls
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5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
²front wheels are turned
²front wheel is against the curb
²steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.
Starting the engine
Note:Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
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2
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10
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70
80
90
100
120206080
40100
120
160 140
180
P R N D 2 1
MPHkm/h
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HF
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2
FILL ON
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AIR
BAG SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY FUEL ECON

DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
km MILES/GALWASHER
LTR/100km
BRAKE
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
Driving
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
22 20A Multi-Function Switch, High
Mounted Stop Lamps, Stop Lamps
23 20A Datalink Connector, I/P Cigar
Lighter, Reardoor Cigar Lighters
(Long Wheel Base Only)
24 5A Front Radio Control Unit
25 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Courtesy/Demand Lamps
26 5A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor, Starter Relay Coil
27 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
28 10A Heated Mirrors
29 20A LF Door Module, Door Locks,
Decklid Release
30 7.5A LF Seat Module, Trunk Lid
Release Switch, Door Lock
Switches, LF Seat Control Switch,
LF Door Module, Power Mirror
Switch
31 7.5A Main Light Switch, Lighting
Control Module (LCM)
32 25A Brake Pedal Position Switch
(BPP), Brake Pressure Switch,
Fuses 20 and 22
33 15A Front Radio Control Unit, Digital
Compact Disk Changer, Cellular
Telephone Transceiver, VCS
Relay 1 Ð Accessory Delay Relay
(Signature/Cartier) or Power
Window Relay (Executive)
Roadside Emergencies
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lubrication
specifications ..................228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
service points ..........................194
starting after a collision .........157
Engine block heater .................139
Engine oil ..................................195
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................195
checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ........198, 226
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................227
specifications ..................228, 230
Exhaust fumes ..........................139
F
Fail safe cooling ........................206
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................227
Fuel ............................................207
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 212
cap .....................................11, 209
capacity ...................................227
choosing the right fuel ...........210
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................215
detergent in fuel .....................212
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................207, 209, 212
filter, specifications ........212, 226
fuel filler door override ............84
fuel filler door release ..............84
fuel pump shut-off switch .....157
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........212octane rating ...................211, 230
quality ......................................211
running out of fuel .................212
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................207
Fuses ..................................158±159
G
Garage door opener ....................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................212
Gauges .........................................17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
calculating ...............................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................102
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ..................................51±52
autolamp system .......................49
Index
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