2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR remote control

Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
2. Within five seconds, press one
control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate
and then press the SET control on the driver’s door panel .
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
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9. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (ON) or the 2 (ACCESSORY)
position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dimmer panel control mustnotbe set to theoffposition for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following
conditions are met:
•all the doors are closed,
•the engine is running,
•you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and.
•the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Auto-relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•a door is opened and closed while the engine is running,
•you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Auto-unlock
The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when:
•the ignition has been in the 3 (ON) position, all doors are closed, and
the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 3 mph (5
km/h),
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All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Note:To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1
•2 on the keypad, or press the 7•8 and 9•0 pads simultaneously to
lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other.Note:The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps will
illuminate after the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are
correctly entered.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps
will turn off. If the driver’s door is ajar, the doors will not lock.
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.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unauthorized
entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the park
lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any
of the following actions will arm the alarm system:
•Press the remote transmitter lock control one time to arm the system.
•Lock all doors using the keypad.
•Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or
passenger door is open and then closed.
•Lock all doors with the key in the key lock cylinder.
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 above actions is
performed before allowing the alarm to be armed. After the 20–second
pre-arm phase, the interior trim remote trunk release control and the
interior trim 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.
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Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the cushion of the
front center seat and the rear seat . The rear seat cupholder is designed
to over rotate from the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The rear
seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position.
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to three
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located on the driver door.
•To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position
using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
•To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System
provides an improved overall level of
frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help
further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to
analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating
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Rear window defroster ...............96
Relays ........................................242
Remote entry system ...............139
illuminated entry ....................144
locking/unlocking doors .........140
opening the trunk ...................140
panic alarm .............................141
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................143
replacing the batteries ...........142
Reverse sensing system ...........235
Roadside assistance ..................239
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........173
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158, 162–167
Safety Canopy ...........................183
Safety defects, reporting ..........267
Safety restraints ........158, 162–167
belt minder .............................168
extension assembly ................172
for adults .........................163–167
for children .............................186
lap belt ....................................164
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................160
safety belt maintenance .........173
warning light and chime ........168
Safety seats for children ..........190
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................314
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............158
Seats ..........................................153
child safety seats ....................190
easy access/easyout feature ..157memory seat ...................141, 158
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................148
Servicing your vehicle ..............275
Spark plugs,
specifications .............306, 311–312
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................309, 311
Speed control ............................113
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......225
Starting your vehicle ........223–225
jump starting ..........................255
Steering
speed sensitive .......................230
Steering wheel
controls ....................................116
tilting .......................................107
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................107
Tires ...........................198–199, 249
alignment ................................205
care ..........................................202
changing ..........................249, 251
checking the pressure ............202
inflating ...................................200
label .........................................211
replacing ..................................204
rotating ....................................205
safety practices .......................204
sidewall information ...............206
snow tires and chains ............212
spare tire .........................249, 251
terminology .............................199
tire grades ...............................199
treadwear ........................198, 203
Towing .......................................218
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recreational towing .................222
trailer towing ..........................218
wrecker ....................................260
Traction control ........................229
Traction-lok rear axle ...............231
Transmission .............................231
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............307
lubricant specifications ..309, 311
Trunk .........................................137
remote release ................134, 140
Turn signal ................................101
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................312Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
..........................................314
Vehicle loading
..........................212
Ventilating your vehicle
...........226
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Water, Driving through
.............238
Windows
power
.......................................110
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
........................................107
replacing wiper blades
...........279
Wrecker towing
.........................260
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