2000 Lincoln Town Car Owners Manual

Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 23 Seating and safety restraints 84 Starting and driving Starting 114 Driving 118 Roadside emergencies 132 Servicing Maintenance and care 150 Capacities and specifications 195 Customer assistance 202 Reporting safety defects 213 Index 214 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company Contents 1

The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information. Introduction 2

WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Introduction 3

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Defrost/Demist Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Power Window Lockout Introduction 4

Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Introduction 5

OFF P 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 20 60 80 40 100 120 160 140 180 MPH km/h 110 H F E 12 FILL ON LEFT < CHECK TRAC SERVICE ENGINE SOON PANEL DIM LO F S OFF MIST VOL PUSH ON AM EXT RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON NEXT MODE VOL TEMP FAN Panel dimmer switch (pg. 23) Headlamp control (pg. 23) Speed control (pg. 56) Gearshift lever (pg. 123) Driver air bag (pg. 98) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 56) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Electronic sound system controls* (pg. 60) Climate controls (pg. 60) Instrumentation 6

TAPE SEEK TUNE REW FF SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFF EJ RDS SCAN AUTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE MAX A/C AUTO FRONT REAR SELECT RESET Climate control system (pg. 24) Clock* (pg. 53) Electronic sound system (pg. 30) Passenger side air bag (pg. 99) Traction control switch* (pg. 121) * if equipped Instrumentation 7

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 20 60 80 40 100 120 160 140 180 P R N D 2 1 MPH km/h 110 H F E 1 2 FILL ON LEFT < AIR BAG CHECK TRAC SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS km CIRCLE SLOWLY FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E/M km MILES/GAL WASHER LTR/100km BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE SOON Instrumentation 8

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. AIR BAG Instrumentation 9

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the START position. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. ! BRAKE ABS Instrumentation 10

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