2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Trunk

If all the closures (doors, trunk, hood) are closed, the park lamps will
flash once and the horn will chirp once when the
on the remote entry
transmitter is pressed a second time within five seconds.
If any closure is not properly closed, the park lamps will not flash and
the horn will chirp twice.
The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the actions is performed
before allowing an alarm to go off. After the 20–second pre-arm phase,
the interior trim remote trunk release control and the power door unlock
control are disabled, in order to further protect your vehicle.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter.
•Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad.
•Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder.
•Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a programmed coded
ignition key.
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1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare tire and the
jack. The jack is located in the trunk
(in a holder bracket), on the
right-hand side, next to the wheel
well.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
HOOD
OFF
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If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while
driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system
checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and
general vehicle performance during:
•Certain road conditions
•Steering maneuvers
•Braking
•Accelerations
This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by
automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.
If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate.
The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse
has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer
toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ................110
daytime running light .............106
headlamps ...............................105
headlamps, flash to pass ........106
instrument panel, dimming ...107
interior lamps .........109–110, 114
replacing bulbs .......109, 111–113
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................108
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239
Load limits .................................225
Locks
childproof ................................147
doors ........................................146
Lubricant specifications ...314, 316
Lug nuts ....................................215
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Message center .........................138
english/metric button .............142
reset button ............................139
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors ...............................116, 130
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................130
fold away .................................132
heated ......................................131
programmable memory ..........154
side view mirrors (power) .....131
Moon roof ..................................137
Motorcraft parts ................301, 311
N
Navigation system .......................38cd functions ..............................56
destination mode ......................79
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................60
quick start .................................40
radio functions ..........................48
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................285
P
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................169
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................132
Power adjustable foot pedals ...132
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................257
Power door locks ......................146
Power mirrors ...........................131
Power point ...............................128
Power steering ..........................242
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .................314
Power trunk ......................143–144
Power Windows .........................129
R
Radio ............................................30
Rear window defroster .............104
Relays ........................................253
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................153
locking/unlocking doors .........150
opening the trunk ...................151
Reverse sensing system ...........248
Roadside assistance ..................251
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........182
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........167, 170, 172–175
Safety defects, reporting ..........275
Safety restraints ...............167, 170,
172–175
belt minder .............................177
extension assembly ................181
for adults .........................172–174
for children .............................193
lap belt ....................................175
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................169
safety belt maintenance .........182
warning light and chime 176–177
Safety seats for children ..........196
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............167
Seats ..........................................162
child safety seats ....................196
easy access/easyout feature ..166
memory seat ...................154, 166
Servicing your vehicle ..............282
Spark plugs, specifications ......311,
316
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................132
Starting your vehicle ........235–237jump starting ..........................260
Steering
speed sensitive .......................242
Steering wheel
controls ....................................135
tilting .......................................116
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................116
Tires ...........................204–205, 209
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................220
changing ..........................209, 211
checking the pressure ............207
inspecting and inflating .........206
label .........................................220
replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................223
safety practices .......................221
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............224
spare tire .................................210
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................205
treadwear ........................204, 220
Towing .......................................231
recreational towing .................234
trailer towing ..........................231
wrecker ....................................266
Traction control ........................241
Traction-lok rear axle ...............247
Transmission .............................243
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....243
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................147
remote release ................143, 151
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