Lincoln Town Car 1998 User manual

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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 3
Controls and features 24
Seating and safety restraints 64
Starting and driving
Starting 90
Driving 96
Roadside emergencies 114
Servicing
Maintenance and care 131
Capacities and specifications 179
Reporting safety defects 185
Index 186
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Contents
1

ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section on Warnings for
a full explanation.
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.
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.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
1 600 km (1 000 miles).
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
2

OFF P
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MPH km/h
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FILL ON
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CHECK
TRAC
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
PANEL
DIM
LO
F
S
OFF
MIST
VOL
PUSH ON
AM
SRS
RESUME
SET ACCEL
COAST
OFF ON
NEXT
MODE VOL
TEMP FAN
Headlamp control
(pg. 24)
Speed control
(pg. 37)
Gearshift lever
(pg. 103)
Driver side
air bag
(pg. 76)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 36)
Instrument
cluster
(pg. 6)
Panel dimmer
switch
(pg. 24)
*if equipped
Instrumentation
4

TAPE
SEEK TUNE
REW FF SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFF
EJ RDS
SCAN AUTO
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3
4
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BASS
TREB
SEL
BAL
FADE
MAX
A/C
AUTO
FRONT
REAR
SELECT RESET
Climate control
systems
(pg. 26)
Clock
(pg. 34)
Electronic sound
system; refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 35)
Passenger side
air bag
(pg. 77)
Traction control
switch*
(pg. 101)
Instrumentation
5

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). This 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
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MPH km/h
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FILL ON
LEFT
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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
WASHER FUEL ECON AVG
LTR/100km FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
km MILES/GAL
BRAKE
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrumentation
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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.)
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.
Instrumentation
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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 ON to remind
you to fasten your safety belts. For
more information, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON and the
engine is off. Also illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged.
Illumination after releasing the
AIR
BAG
!
BRAKE
Instrumentation
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parking brake indicates low brake
fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light remains
on, continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system
serviced immediately.
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.
Charging system
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
ABS
Instrumentation
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Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level
and add oil if needed. Refer to
Engine oil in the Maintenance
and Care chapter.
This lamp also illuminates when
the ignition is turned to ON and
the engine is off.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and
let it cool.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Refer to Engine coolant in the
Maintenance and care chapter. If
light stays on or continues to turn
on after the vehicle warms up,
have your vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly
when the ignition key is turned to
ON.
Check Trac (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on,
the Traction Controlysystem
needs to be serviced.
CHECK
TRAC
Instrumentation
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Trunk ajar
If the trunk is not completely
closed, this light comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON. With
the ignition ON, this light will flash
five times and sound a tone for
one second, then remain on.
Door ajar
Illuminates when one of the doors
is not completely shut and the
ignition is turned to ON. With the
ignition ON, this light will flash five
times and sound a tone for one
second, then remain on.
Trac off
This light illuminates when the
Traction Controltsystem has been
disabled (by the driver or as a
result of a system failure). For
more information, refer to the
Driving chapter.
Air suspension
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. This light
will remain on to indicate that the
air suspension switch is off or to
indicate a possible system fault.
For more information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
Driving chapter.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
Instrumentation
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O/D off
Illuminates when the transmission
control switch (TCS) has been
pushed. When the light is on, the
transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not
come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced.
Trac active
Illuminates when the Traction
Controltsystem begins applying
and releasing the brakes and
adjusting the engine characteristics
to limit a wheelspin condition. For
more information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
Driving chapter.
Speed control
This light comes on when either
the SET/ACCEL or RESUME
controls are pressed. It turns off
when the speed control OFF
control is pressed, the brake is
applied or the ignition is turned to
the OFF position.
Washer
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GAL
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
Instrumentation
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Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten
your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and either front door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or
parking lamps are on, the ignition
is off (and the key is not in the
ignition) and either front door is
opened.
Turn signal chime
Sounds when the turn signal lever
has been activated to signal a turn.
Instrumentation
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GAUGES
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The
fuel gauge may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The
ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being
refueled. When the gauge first
indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of
fuel that can be added will be less
than the advertised capacity due to
the reserve fuel.
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MPH km/h
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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
WASHER FUEL ECON AVG
LTR/100km FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
km MILES/GAL
BRAKE
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
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CIRCLE
SLOWLY
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FILL ON
LEFT
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Instrumentation
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal area
(the area between the “H” and
“C”). If it travels past the “H,” the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the ignition and let the
engine cool. Refer to Engine
coolant in the Maintenance and
care chapter.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
This gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant,
not the coolant level. If the coolant
is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will
not be accurate.
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H
Instrumentation
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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center allows you to:
•see problems such as door ajar
and trunk ajar.
•see the compass direction.
•check the on/off status of
traction control, air suspension
and speed control systems.
•see how many kilometers/miles
you can drive before running
out of fuel.
•see how many liters/gallons of
fuel remain in the fuel tank.
•monitor the average fuel
economy.
•monitor the instantaneous fuel
economy.
•monitor the average speed.
•check the distance traveled
during a trip on either Trip A or
Trip B.
•check the distance remaining
from a set value during a trip.
You can select different features
for the message center to display
by using the message center
controls located in the center of
the instrument panel.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GAL
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
Instrumentation
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Selectable features
Select
Each press of the SELECT control
will select a different feature as
follows:
•FUEL ECON AVG
•FUEL REMAIN
•DIST TO EMPTY
•AVG SPEED
•TRIP A/TRIP B
•E/M
For descriptions of the SELECT
features, refer to “Message center
functions” later in this chapter.
Reset
Press this control to reset the
selected message center function
to zero. (The only functions which
can be reset are FUEL ECON AVG,
TRIP A or B, and AVG SPEED.)
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be
affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
powerful broadcast antenna.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed
in, on or near the vehicle may also
affect compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects
the compass readings, the compass
will correct itself after a few days
of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still
appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GAL
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
SELECT RESET
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
Instrumentation
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to Compass calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones)
have a magnetic north compass
point that varies slightly from the
northerly direction on maps. This
variation is four degrees between
adjacent zones and will become
noticeable as the vehicle crosses
multiple zones. A correct zone
setting will eliminate this error.
Refer to Compass zone
adjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted on the center rear view
mirror post.
3. Turn ignition to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the reset control
located on top of the compass
module until the message center
display changes to show the
current zone setting.
5. Release the reset control, then
slowly press down again. Press the
control repeatedly until the correct
zone setting for your geographic
location is displayed on the
message center.
6. To exit the zone setting mode,
release pressure from the switch
for greater than ten seconds.
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off
all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and
make sure all vehicle doors are
shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted on the center rear view
mirror post.
3. Press and hold the reset control
for 2 to 4 seconds until CIRCLE
SLOWLY is displayed on the
message center.
4. Release pressure from the
control.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY
indicator turns off. This will take
up to five circles to complete
calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
Message center functions
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function to display your
average fuel economy in liters/100
km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel
used by 100 kilometers traveled
(miles traveled by gallons used),
your figure may be different than
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASS
km
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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displayed for the following reasons:
•your vehicle was not perfectly
level during fill-up
•differences in the automatic
shut-off points on the fuel
pumps at service stations
•variations in top-off procedure
from one fill-up to another
•rounding of the displayed values
to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)
Checking your highway fuel
economy using the electronic
message center display
The following procedure will allow
you to accurately monitor your
actual highway fuel economy. Since
this procedure requires the vehicle
speed control system to be set to
highway speeds, it must be run
only on suitable roadways where
long distance speed control can be
safely maintained.
You may notice gradual
improvement in fuel economy over
the course of your vehicle’s
break-in period (approximately 1
600 kilometers [1 000 miles]).
1. Set the speed control. Refer to
Speed control in the Controls and
features chapter.
2. Select FUEL ECON AVERAGE.
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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