SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Owner Information Guideto find out which parts and services
are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
2007 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................309
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................300
detergent in fuel .....................295
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................291, 294, 298
filter, specifications ........291, 307
fuel filler door override ..........137
fuel filler door release ............136
fuel pump shut-off switch .....241
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................296, 312
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................291
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................291, 295–296
Fuses ..................................242–243
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................297
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................241
Head restraints .........................155
Headlamps ...................................97
aiming ........................................99
autolamp system .......................97
bulb specifications ..................102
daytime running lights .............98
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .................................98replacing bulbs .......................103
turning on and off ....................97
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................120
Hood ..........................................277
I
Ignition ...............................223, 312
Illuminated visor mirror ...........109
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................99
J
Jack ............................................248
positioning ...............................248
storage .....................................248
Jump-starting your vehicle ......255
K
Keyless entry system ...............147
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking doors ..148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...................................138, 152
positions of the ignition .........223
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................97
2007 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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