2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR wiper fluid

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Windshield wiper/washer features
The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on, Headlamp control in
the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on.
The lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.
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Driver Controls
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Windshield washer fluid
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. Refer toRefill
capacitiesin this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common
windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should
be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (4.5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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wiper blades ............................239
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Clock ..........................................113
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............104
Console
overhead ..................................103
rear ..........................................128
Controls
power seat ...............................147
steering column ......................120
Coolant
checking and adding ..............252
refill capacities ................256, 287
specifications ..................288, 290
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................206
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................241
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............234
Getting roadside assistance ...206
Getting the service you
need .........................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................230
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................233
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................93Defrost
rear window ..............................91
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................269
engine oil .................................246
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........288
Driving under special
conditions ..................................196
through water .........................198
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emergency Flashers .................207
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................290
cleaning ...................................238
coolant .....................................252
fail-safe coolant ......................257
idle speed control ...................250
lubrication
specifications ..................288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
service points ..........................245
starting after a collision .........207
Engine block heater .................187
Engine oil ..................................246
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................246
checking and adding ..............246
dipstick ....................................246
filter, specifications ........249, 286
recommendations ...................249
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................288, 290
Exhaust fumes ..........................187
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fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
Trunk .........................................132
remote release ................127, 135
Turn signal ..................................95
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................290
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................293
Vehicle loading ..........................199
Ventilating your vehicle ...........187W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................246
Water, Driving through
.............198
Windows
power
.......................................114
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
........................................101
checking and adding fluid
.....246
replacing wiper blades
...........102
Wrecker towing
.........................227
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