2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR wheel

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 30
CD changer 36
Navigation system 38
Climate Controls 101
Dual automatic temperature control 101
Rear window defroster 104
Lights 105
Headlamps 105
Turn signal control 108
Bulb replacement 109
Driver Controls 115
Windshield wiper/washer control 115
Steering wheel adjustment 116
Power windows 129
Mirrors 130
Speed control 132
Message center 138
Locks and Security 146
Locks 146
Anti-theft system 157
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Seating and Safety Restraints 162
Seating 162
Safety restraints 167
Air bags 182
Child restraints 193
Tires, Wheels and Loading 204
Tire Information 205
Changing tires 209
Wheel lug nut torque 215
Vehicle loading 225
Trailer towing 231
Recreational towing 234
Driving 235
Starting 235
Brakes 238
Traction control 241
Air suspension 243
Transmission operation 243
Roadside Emergencies 251
Getting roadside assistance 251
Hazard flasher switch 252
Fuel pump shut-off switch 252
Fuses and relays 253
Jump starting 260
Wrecker towing 266
Customer Assistance 267
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 275
Cleaning 276
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with yourOwner’s
Guide.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Press VOICE briefly (on your steering wheel controls) and the voice
icon
appears on the Navigation display. Press the REPEAT button or
arrow on your steering wheel controls to hear the previous command
repeated from the navigation system.
The voice activated command feature will not operate if a map DVD is
not inserted into the navigation DVD unit.
At any time, you may say these commands to change modes:
•Radio•Audio on
•AM•Audio off
•FM1•Power off
•FM2•CD Changer (if equipped)
•CD•DVD (if equipped)
•Power on
During normal radio operation, you may say:
•Seek up•Seek down
Disc operation commands you may say when using a rear seat DVD (if
equipped):
•Track up•Track down
•Previous track•Disc up
•Disc down•Next disc
•Previous disc
During CDDJ or in-dash CD play, you may say:
•Track up•Track down
•Previous track•Disc up
•Next disc•Disc down
•Previous disc
To change the screen display, you may say the following commands:
•Screen off•Screen day mode
•Day mode on•Screen night mode
•Night mode on•Screen auto mode
•Auto mode on
Note:If you say “Screen off”, you must touch the screen in order to
activate the screen again. The screen will not turn on again with a voice
command.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right
to left to dim the instrument
panel.
During full daylight, the instrument panel will still be visible with the
headlamps operating.
Domelamp Control
The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the
domelamp.
•In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
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To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.
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Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET + control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The message “SPEED CONTROL”
will be displayed in the message
center.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Disengaging speed control
To disengage the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal
Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.
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•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET + control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal. This will
not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn the speed
control or the ignition off, your
speed control set speed memory is
erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
In Radio mode:
•Press NEXT to select the next
preset station within the current
radio band.
In Tape mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
track on the disc.
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