User Manual Lincoln 2006 Town Car

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User Manual

For LINCOLN 2006 TOWN CAR.

• Table of Contents1
• Introduction4
  • CONGRATULATIONS4
  • SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5
    • Warning symbols in this guide5
    • Warning symbols on your vehicle5
    • Protecting the environment5
  • BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE5
  • SPECIAL NOTICES6
    • New Vehicle Limited Warranty6
      • Service Data Recording6
      • Event Data Recording6
    • Special instructions7
    • Cell phone use7
    • Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information7
• Instrument Cluster10
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES10
  • GAUGES13
• Entertainment Systems15
  • AUDIO SYSTEMS15
    • AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)15
    • Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)18
      • Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)19
    • Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)24
    • Rear console audio controls (if equipped)28
  • GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION28
  • LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)30
    • 30
      • THX audio system (if equipped)30
      • Cold temperature advisory31
      • Initial map display32
    • Quick Start — How to get going32
    • Voice activated commands (if equipped)35
    • Audio mode39
      • Volume/power control40
      • Speed compensated volume (SCV)40
      • AM/FM select41
      • AM/FM select in radio mode41
      • AM/FM select in CD mode41
      • AM/FM select in navigation mode41
      • Seek41
      • Tune adjust42
      • Autoset memory preset42
      • Starting autoset memory preset42
      • Scan43
      • Preset scan43
      • Radio data system (RDS) feature43
      • Traffic function43
      • Information feature44
      • Program type (PTY)44
      • Sound functions45
      • Setting memory preset stations46
      • Satellite ready capability47
    • CD mode47
      • Track49
      • Rewind/fast forward in CD mode50
      • Scan feature in CD mode50
      • Shuffle feature in CD mode50
      • Compression feature50
      • Pause51
    • Map mode51
      • Map display information51
      • Zoom control51
      • Additional map function buttons52
      • Route preferences53
      • Information function53
      • Screen symbols54
      • Navigation menu55
      • Route options (destination entered)56
      • Navigation set up57
      • Average speed settings57
      • Quick POI (Point of Interest)57
      • Restore system defaults58
      • Calibration58
      • DVD map version58
      • Display Options59
      • Stored locations59
      • On route scroll60
      • Voice guidance/volume60
      • Home61
      • To view the set home position63
      • Deleting a home location64
      • Special memory points65
      • Detour options67
      • Route interruptions68
      • Route alterations or cancellations68
      • Avoiding an area while under guidance69
      • Listing areas to avoid69
      • Deleting areas to avoid70
    • Destination menu70
      • Initial map display71
      • Destination entry71
      • Search area71
      • Selecting a destination72
      • Address72
      • Points of interest (POI)74
      • Previous destination74
      • Deleting stored locations75
      • Emergency76
      • Memory point77
      • Adding a memory point77
      • Accessing memory point lists79
      • Sorting memory point lists80
      • Choosing from the icon list81
      • Deleting a memory point81
      • Deleting all memory points81
      • Freeway Entrance/Exit82
      • Destination and way points83
      • Adding (storing) a destination or way point83
      • Listing destinations and way points83
      • Editing and changing order of way points and destination84
      • Deleting way points and destination84
      • Selecting route criteria84
      • Route calculation85
      • Next route85
    • Menu mode86
      • System setup87
    • General information87
      • Safety information87
      • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance88
      • Radio reception factors89
      • Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation89
      • Limited GPS reception90
      • Cleaning the display90
      • Loading the map DVD91
      • Ordering additional map DVDs91
      • Latest map DVDs91
      • Customer service91
• Climate Controls92
  • DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM92
  • OPERATING TIPS94
  • REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)95
  • REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER95
• Lights96
  • HEADLAMP CONTROL96
    • Autolamp control96
    • High beams97
    • Flash to pass97
    • Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)97
  • PANEL DIMMER CONTROL98
  • AIMING THE HEADLAMPS98
    • Vertical aim adjustment98
  • TURN SIGNAL CONTROL99
  • INTERIOR LAMPS100
    • Map/Courtesy lamps100
      • Rear courtesy/reading lamps100
  • BULB REPLACEMENT100
    • Headlamp Condensation100
    • Replacing exterior bulbs100
    • Using the right bulbs101
    • Replacing the interior bulbs101
    • Replacing headlamp bulbs102
      • Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)102
      • Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/ sidemarker bulbs102
      • Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs103
      • Replacing license plate lamp bulbs104
      • Replacing backup lamp bulbs104
      • Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs104
      • Rear courtesy/reading lamps105
• Driver Controls106
  • MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER106
    • Windshield wiper/washer features106
  • TILT STEERING WHEEL106
  • ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)107
  • CLOCK107
  • AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)108
  • REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)108
    • Remote seat adjustment109
      • Remote seat adjustment lockout109
  • POWER WINDOWS109
    • 110
      • One touch down110
    • Window lock110
    • Accessory delay (if equipped)110
  • AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)111
  • EXTERIOR MIRRORS111
    • Power side view mirrors111
    • Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)112
    • Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)112
  • POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)112
  • SPEED CONTROL113
    • Setting speed control113
      • Disengaging speed control114
      • Resuming a set speed114
      • Increasing speed while using speed control114
      • Reducing speed while using speed control115
      • Turning off speed control115
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)116
    • Audio control features116
      • Climate control features (if equipped)116
    • Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)117
      • Rear radio/climate controls lockout117
  • MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)117
  • HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)118
    • Programming119
    • Gate Operator & Canadian Programming120
    • Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System121
    • Erasing HomeLink buttons121
      • Reprogramming a single HomeLink button121
  • MESSAGE CENTER122
    • Selectable features122
      • Select122
      • Reset123
      • Info menu123
      • Odometer/Trip odometer123
      • Distance to empty (DTE)123
      • Average fuel economy (AFE)124
      • Instantaneous fuel economy124
      • Setup menu125
      • System check125
      • Display Type126
      • Font Size126
      • Units (English/Metric)126
      • Language126
      • Compass display127
      • Compass zone/calibration adjustment127
      • Oil Minder Start Value128
      • Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)129
      • System warnings129
  • POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT132
  • POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)132
  • INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL133
  • FUEL DOOR RELEASE133
    • Fuel filler door override release134
• Locks and Security135
  • KEYS135
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS135
    • Power door trim switch inhibit135
    • Smart locks135
    • Central locking/unlocking136
  • CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS136
  • INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE136
  • REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM138
    • Unlocking the doors139
      • Security lighting139
    • Locking the doors139
    • Opening the trunk139
    • Sounding a panic alarm140
    • Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)140
      • Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature140
      • Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature141
    • Replacing the battery141
    • Replacing lost remote entry transmitters142
      • How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters142
    • Illuminated entry143
    • Autolock143
      • Auto-relock143
      • Auto-unlock143
      • Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature144
  • KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)144
    • Programming a personal entry code145
      • Erasing personal codes145
      • Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad146
      • Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system146
      • Anti-scan feature146
  • SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM147
    • Anti-theft indicator148
    • Automatic arming149
    • Automatic disarming149
    • Replacement keys149
    • Programming spare keys149
  • PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)151
    • Arming the system151
    • Disarming the system151
• Seating and Safety Restraints152
  • SEATING152
    • Adjustable head restraints152
    • Using the manual recline function (if equipped)152
    • Front seat armrest153
    • Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)153
    • Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls153
    • Heated seats (if equipped)156
      • Rear heated seats (if equipped)156
    • Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)156
      • Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)157
    • Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)157
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS157
    • Personal Safety System157
      • How does the Personal Safety System work?158
      • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints158
      • Front crash severity sensor159
      • Driver’s seat position sensor159
      • Front passenger sensing system159
      • Front safety belt usage sensors160
      • Front safety belt pretensioners160
      • Front safety belt energy management retractors160
      • Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational160
    • Safety restraints precautions161
    • Combination lap and shoulder belts162
      • Energy management feature163
    • Lap belts163
      • Adjusting the front center seat lap belt163
    • Vehicle sensitive mode164
      • Webbing extraction sensitive mode164
    • Automatic locking mode164
      • How to use the automatic locking mode164
      • How to disengage the automatic locking mode165
    • Front safety belt height adjustment166
    • Safety belt warning light and indicator chime166
    • Conditions of operation167
    • BeltMinder167
      • One time disable170
      • Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature170
    • Safety belt extension assembly171
    • Safety belt maintenance171
  • AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)172
    • Important SRS precautions172
    • Children and airbags174
    • How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?175
      • Front passenger sensing system176
    • Determining if the system is operational181
    • Side airbag system181
      • How does the side airbag system work?182
      • Determining if the system is operational183
    • Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)184
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN184
    • Important child restraint precautions184
    • Children and safety belts184
      • Child booster seats185
      • Types of booster seats186
  • SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN188
    • Child and infant or child safety seats188
    • Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts189
    • Attaching child safety seats with tether straps192
    • Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments193
• Tires, Wheels and Loading196
  • INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING196
    • Treadwear196
    • Traction AA A B C196
    • Temperature A B C197
  • TIRES197
    • Glossary of tire terminology197
  • INFLATING YOUR TIRES198
  • TIRE CARE200
    • Inspecting your tires200
    • Tire wear201
    • Damage201
    • U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)201
    • Tire Replacement Requirements202
    • Safety practices202
      • Highway hazards203
    • Tire and wheel alignment203
    • Tire rotation203
  • INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL204
    • Information on “P” type tires205
    • Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires208
    • Information on “T” type tires209
    • Location of the tire label209
  • SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS210
  • VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER210
  • TRAILER TOWING216
    • Preparing to tow217
    • Hitches217
    • Safety chains217
    • Trailer brakes217
    • Trailer lamps218
    • Driving while you tow218
      • Servicing after towing218
    • Trailer towing tips218
    • Launching or retrieving a boat219
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)219
• Driving221
  • STARTING221
    • Positions of the ignition221
    • Preparing to start your vehicle221
      • Important safety precautions222
    • Starting the engine223
    • Guarding against exhaust fumes223
    • Important ventilating information224
  • USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)224
  • BRAKES224
    • Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)224
      • Using ABS224
      • ABS warning lamp225
    • Parking brake with auto-release225
  • TRACTION CONTROL226
  • STEERING227
    • Speed sensitive steering228
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM228
  • TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)229
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION229
    • Brake-shift interlock229
    • Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission231
      • Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission231
      • If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow233
  • REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM233
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER236
• Roadside Emergencies237
  • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE237
    • Getting roadside assistance237
    • Using roadside assistance238
    • Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty238
  • HAZARD FLASHER239
  • FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH239
  • FUSES AND RELAYS240
    • Fuses240
      • Standard fuse amperage rating and color240
    • Passenger compartment fuse panel241
    • Power distribution box243
  • CHANGING THE TIRES246
    • Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information247
    • Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information249
    • Tire change procedure249
  • WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS253
  • JUMP STARTING253
    • Preparing your vehicle253
    • Connecting the jumper cables254
    • Jump starting256
    • Removing the jumper cables256
  • WRECKER TOWING258
• Customer Assistance259
  • GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED259
    • At home259
    • Away from home259
      • Additional Assistance260
  • IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)261
  • THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)262
  • UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)262
  • FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN263
  • GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA264
  • ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE264
    • Obtaining a French owner’s guide265
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)265
• Cleaning266
  • WASHING THE EXTERIOR266
  • WAXING266
  • PAINT CHIPS267
  • ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS267
  • ENGINE267
  • PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS268
  • WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES268
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS269
  • INTERIOR269
  • LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)270
  • UNDERBODY270
  • FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS270
• Maintenance and Specifications272
  • SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS272
  • PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE272
    • Working with the engine off272
    • Working with the engine on272
  • OPENING THE HOOD273
  • IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT274
    • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine274
  • WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID275
  • CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES275
  • ENGINE OIL276
    • Checking the engine oil276
    • Adding engine oil277
    • Engine oil and filter recommendations278
      • Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.278
  • BATTERY279
  • ENGINE COOLANT281
    • Checking engine coolant281
    • Adding engine coolant282
    • Recycled engine coolant284
    • Coolant refill capacity285
    • Severe climates285
    • What you should know about fail-safe cooling286
      • How fail-safe cooling works286
      • When fail-safe mode is activated286
  • FUEL FILTER287
  • WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS287
    • Important safety precautions287
      • Refueling289
    • Fuel Filler Cap290
    • Choosing the right fuel291
      • Cleaner air291
    • Octane recommendations291
    • Fuel quality292
    • Running out of fuel293
  • ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY293
    • Measuring techniques293
    • Filling the tank293
    • Calculating fuel economy294
    • Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits295
      • Habits295
      • Maintenance295
      • Conditions296
    • EPA window sticker296
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM296
    • On board diagnostics (OBD-II)297
    • Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing298
  • POWER STEERING FLUID299
  • BRAKE FLUID299
  • TRANSMISSION FLUID300
    • Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)300
      • Low fluid level301
      • Correct fluid level301
      • High fluid level302
      • Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels302
  • AIR FILTER302
    • Changing the air filter element303
  • MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS303
  • REFILL CAPACITIES304
  • LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS306
  • ENGINE DATA308
  • VEHICLE DIMENSIONS308
  • IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE310
    • Safety Compliance Certification Label310
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)310
  • TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS311
• Accessories312
  • LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE312
    • Exterior style312
    • Interior style312
    • Lifestyle313
    • Peace of mind313
• Index314