2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Gas

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
2003 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Introduction
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At any time, you may say these commands:
•AM
•FM1
•FM2
•CD
•DVD (if equipped)
During normal radio operation, you may say:
•Seek up
•Seek down
During CD play with the in-dash 6 disc player:
•Track up
•Track down
•Disc up
•Disc down
While in navigation map mode, the following commands are available by
voice activation:
•Zoom in
•Zoom out
•Minimum scale
•Maximum scale
While in navigation destination (DEST) mode, the following commands
are available by voice activation:
•Home
•Detour
While in navigation map mode, the following commands are available by
voice activation:
•Gas station
•Gas
•Hospital
•Police station
•Restaurant
•Hotel
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Entertainment Systems
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Quick POI (Point of Interest)
Allows you to change the Quick POI
menu settings. Select the desired
Quick POI (Gas, ATM, etc.) and
then press’List Categories’for
further categories, or’Map Area
POIs’to show the desired POIs on
your current map.
Restore system defaults
Resets all system user-selectable
options to the default (automatic)
values (i.e, guidance, voice, search
area and route preferences).
Calibration
This feature is helpful if the car has
been towed, or if you notice it is not
registering at the correct vehicle
location on the map.
Press“Position”to reposition the
vehicle location. Press the screen to
scroll the map to the desired
location and press OK to confirm.
Press“Distance”to calibrate by
distance and improve the navigation
accuracy. It is recommended to
activate this function after ever tire replacement. When the button is
highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when
complete.
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Route interruptions
In the course of your destination, you may decide to temporarily leave
your planned route for gas, food, etc. If you turn off the ignition, the
option to continue the route guidance will be displayed when the ignition
is turned on again. The route can be accessed once again after you press
“Agree”on the warning screen.
Route alterations or cancellations
To cancel or change your current
route from the map, press DEST or
select“Nav Menu”and“Route
Options”. You may then select from
Detour, Display whole route, change
route preferences or cancel
guidance.
Avoiding an area while under guidance
For one reason or another, you may
choose to avoid a certain area while
in route to your destination. To
select the area to avoid:
•From the MAP screen, press Nav
Menu.
•Select Route Options, then
Display Whole Route
•Press Turn List
•Press Avoid next to the street to
be avoided
•Choose OK to confirm
•Press Reroute to activate
The new area is added to the list of stored avoid areas.
Note:In some circumstances, it may not be possible to avoid all selected
areas.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position.
2. Remove the protective bulb cover
by loosening and removing the five
screws.
3. Rotate the light bulb socket
counter clockwise and pull it
straight out from the assembly.
4. Remove the old bulb from the
lamp assembly by pulling it straight
out of the bulb socket.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Note:To ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cap and partially tighten
the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish
tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right
etc.)
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a“high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned
out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing the
headlamp assembly.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
2. Remove the protective bulb cover by removing the three retaining
bolts.
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Lights
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Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
To release/open the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5•6 within five seconds.
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power decklid, pressing 5•
6 again will close it (you may need to reenter the keypad code again).
Before operating the power decklid, be sure that no one,
particularly a child, is in a position where he or she can be
injured by the trunk lid. NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter
where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously
injured by a moving decklid.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The use of
the wrong type of coded key may lead to a“no-start”condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to
your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how to program the coded
key.
Note:The SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
•When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once
every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock
system is functioning as
a theft deterrent.
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Locks and Security
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How does the side air bag system work?
The design and development of the
side airbag system included
recommended testing procedures
that were developed by a group of
automotive safety experts known as
the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of
side airbags.
The side air bag system consists of
the following:
•An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)
with a gas generator concealed
behind the outboard bolster of
the driver and front passenger
seatbacks.
•A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.
•The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used
for the front air bags.
•Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle.
Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of
severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.
The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected
by the collision will be inflated. The air bag was designed to inflate
between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection
provided occupants in side impact collisions.
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
that initiates air bag inflation.
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed
to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Be sure to stow the jack
properly in the holder bracket.
12. Turn on the air suspension
switch.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic converter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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Roadside Emergencies
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