2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR fuel cap release

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
2005 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English(fus)
Introduction
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When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Maintenance and Specifications
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F
Fail safe coolant ........................296
Floor mats .................................145
Fluid capacities .........................312
Fuel ............................................297
calculating fuel
economy ..................120, 139, 302
cap ...........................................299
capacity ...................................312
choosing the right fuel ...........300
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................305
detergent in fuel .....................301
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................297, 299, 302
filter, specifications ........301, 311
fuel filler door override ..........144
fuel filler door release ............144
fuel pump shut-off switch .....252
improving fuel economy ........302
octane rating ...................301, 316
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .................301
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................297
Fuses ..................................253–254
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............299
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................302
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Head restraints .........................162
Headlamps .................................105aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................105
bulb specifications ..................110
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................106
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................111
turning on and off ..................105
Hood ..........................................283
I
Ignition ...............................235, 316
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................307
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................107
J
Jack ............................................209
positioning ...............................209
storage .....................................209
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
K
Keyless entry system ...............155
Keys
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................105
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English(fus)
Index
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