Home
Bookmarks
Home
Ford
Ford TOWN CAR 2008 User Manual
Page 269
User Manual - Page 269
For TOWN CAR 2008.
Page 269/272
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 29
Page 30
Page 31
Page 32
Page 33
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36
Page 37
Page 38
Page 39
Page 40
Page 41
Page 42
Page 43
Page 44
Page 45
Page 46
Page 47
Page 48
Page 49
Page 50
Page 51
Page 52
Page 53
Page 54
Page 55
Page 56
Page 57
Page 58
Page 59
Page 60
Page 61
Page 62
Page 63
Page 64
Page 65
Page 66
Page 67
Page 68
Page 69
Page 70
Page 71
Page 72
Page 73
Page 74
Page 75
Page 76
Page 77
Page 78
Page 79
Page 80
Page 81
Page 82
Page 83
Page 84
Page 85
Page 86
Page 87
Page 88
Page 89
Page 90
Page 91
Page 92
Page 93
Page 94
Page 95
Page 96
Page 97
Page 98
Page 99
Page 100
Page 101
Page 102
Page 103
Page 104
Page 105
Page 106
Page 107
Page 108
Page 109
Page 110
Page 111
Page 112
Page 113
Page 114
Page 115
Page 116
Page 117
Page 118
Page 119
Page 120
Page 121
Page 122
Page 123
Page 124
Page 125
Page 126
Page 127
Page 128
Page 129
Page 130
Page 131
Page 132
Page 133
Page 134
Page 135
Page 136
Page 137
Page 138
Page 139
Page 140
Page 141
Page 142
Page 143
Page 144
Page 145
Page 146
Page 147
Page 148
Page 149
Page 150
Page 151
Page 152
Page 153
Page 154
Page 155
Page 156
Page 157
Page 158
Page 159
Page 160
Page 161
Page 162
Page 163
Page 164
Page 165
Page 166
Page 167
Page 168
Page 169
Page 170
Page 171
Page 172
Page 173
Page 174
Page 175
Page 176
Page 177
Page 178
Page 179
Page 180
Page 181
Page 182
Page 183
Page 184
Page 185
Page 186
Page 187
Page 188
Page 189
Page 190
Page 191
Page 192
Page 193
Page 194
Page 195
Page 196
Page 197
Page 198
Page 199
Page 200
Page 201
Page 202
Page 203
Page 204
Page 205
Page 206
Page 207
Page 208
Page 209
Page 210
Page 211
Page 212
Page 213
Page 214
Page 215
Page 216
Page 217
Page 218
Page 219
Page 220
Page 221
Page 222
Page 223
Page 224
Page 225
Page 226
Page 227
Page 228
Page 229
Page 230
Page 231
Page 232
Page 233
Page 234
Page 235
Page 236
Page 237
Page 238
Page 239
Page 240
Page 241
Page 242
Page 243
Page 244
Page 245
Page 246
Page 247
Page 248
Page 249
Page 250
Page 251
Page 252
Page 253
Page 254
Page 255
Page 256
Page 257
Page 258
Page 259
Page 260
Page 261
Page 262
Page 263
Page 264
Page 265
Page 266
Page 267
Page 268
Page 269
Page 270
Page 271
Page 272
Contents
Table of Contents
Search
Previous
Next
Bookmarks
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
269
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
<
266
267
268
269
270
271
>
File type: PDF
File name: 91046672_town-car-2008.pdf
File size: 2.24 MB
File Language: English
Pages: 272
Author: Ford
Published: 2020-10-26
Updated: 2023-09-08
Download File
Table of Contents
×
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
5
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Export unique (NonâUnited States/Canada) vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
14
Entertainment Systems
17
AUDIO SYSTEMS
17
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system
17
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)
21
Climate Controls
24
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM
24
Operating tips
26
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
27
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
27
Lights
28
HEADLAMP CONTROL
28
Autolamp control
28
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
29
High beams
29
Flash to pass
29
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
29
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
30
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
30
Vertical aim adjustment
30
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
32
INTERIOR LAMPS
32
Map/Courtesy lamps
32
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
32
BULB REPLACEMENT
32
Headlamp condensation
32
Using the right bulbs
33
Replacing the interior bulbs
33
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
34
Replacing exterior bulbs
34
Replacing headlamp bulbs
34
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
35
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
36
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
36
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
37
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
37
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly
38
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
38
Driver Controls
39
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
39
Windshield wiper/washer features
39
TILT STEERING WHEEL
40
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
40
CLOCK
41
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
41
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
42
Remote seat adjustment
42
Remote seat adjustment lockout
43
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)
43
Rear radio/climate controls lockout
43
POWER WINDOWS
43
44
One touch down
44
Window lock
44
Accessory delay
44
INTERIOR MIRROR
44
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
45
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
45
Power side view mirrors
45
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
46
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)
46
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
46
SPEED CONTROL
46
Setting speed control
47
Disengaging speed control
47
Resuming a set speed
48
Increasing speed while using speed control
48
Reducing speed while using speed control
48
Turning off speed control
49
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
49
Audio control features
50
Climate control features (if equipped)
50
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
51
Programming
51
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
53
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
53
Erasing HomeLink buttons
54
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
54
MESSAGE CENTER
54
Selectable features
55
Select
55
Reset
55
Info menu
56
Odometer/Trip odometer
56
Hour meter (if equipped)
56
Distance to empty (DTE)
56
Average fuel economy (AFE)
57
Instantaneous fuel economy
57
Trip elapsed drive time
58
Setup menu
58
System check
59
Display Type
59
Text Size
60
Units (English/Metric)
60
Language
60
Compass display
60
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
61
Oil Minder Start Value
62
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)
63
System warnings
63
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
66
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)
67
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
67
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
68
Fuel filler door override release
68
Locks and Security
69
KEYS
69
POWER DOOR LOCKS
69
Power door trim switch inhibit
69
Smart locks
69
Central locking/unlocking
69
Autolock
70
Auto-relock
70
Auto-unlock
70
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature
70
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
71
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
71
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
73
Unlocking the doors
74
Security lighting
74
Locking the doors
74
Car finder
74
Opening the trunk
74
Sounding a panic alarm
75
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)
75
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
75
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
76
Replacing the battery
76
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
77
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
77
Illuminated entry
78
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
79
Programming a personal entry code
79
Erasing personal codes
80
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad
80
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
80
Anti-scan feature
81
SECURILOCK⢠PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
81
Anti-theft indicator
83
Automatic arming
83
Automatic disarming
83
Replacement keys
83
Programming spare keys
84
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
85
Arming the system
85
Disarming the system
86
Seating and Safety Restraints
87
SEATING
87
Adjustable head restraints
87
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)
88
Front seat armrest
89
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
89
Adjusting the power front seats â door mounted controls
90
Heated seats (if equipped)
92
Rear heated seats (if equipped)
93
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)
93
Seat-mounted cup holders (if equipped)
94
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
95
Personal Safety Systemâ¢
95
How does the Personal Safety System⢠work?
95
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
96
Front crash severity sensor
96
Driverâs seat position sensor
96
Front passenger sensing system
96
Front safety belt usage sensors
97
Front safety belt pretensioners
97
Front safety belt energy management retractors
97
Determining if the Personal Safety System⢠is operational
97
Safety restraints precautions
98
Combination lap and shoulder belts
99
Energy management feature
100
Lap belts
100
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)
100
Vehicle sensitive mode
101
Webbing extraction sensitive mode
101
Automatic locking mode
101
How to use the automatic locking mode
102
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
103
Front safety belt height adjustment
103
Safety belt extension assembly
104
Safety belt maintenance
104
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
105
Conditions of operation
105
Belt-Minder
105
One-time disable
108
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
108
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
110
Important SRS precautions
110
Children and airbags
112
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
112
Front passenger sensing system
114
Determining if the system is operational
119
Seat-mounted side airbag system
119
How does the side airbag system work?
120
Determining if the system is operational
121
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
122
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
122
Important child restraint precautions
122
Children and safety belts
122
Child booster seats
123
When children should use booster seats
123
Types of booster seats
124
The importance of shoulder belts
125
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
126
Child and infant or child safety seats
126
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
127
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
130
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments
131
Tires, Wheels and Loading
134
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
134
Treadwear
134
Traction AA A B C
134
Temperature A B C
135
TIRES
135
Glossary of tire terminology
135
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
136
TIRE CARE
138
Inspecting your tires
138
Tire wear
139
Damage
139
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
140
Tire Replacement Requirements
140
Safety practices
141
Highway hazards
142
Tire and wheel alignment
142
Tire rotation
143
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
144
Information on âPâ type tires
144
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
147
Information on âTâ type tires
148
Location of the tire label
148
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
149
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
151
When your temporary spare tire is installed
151
When you believe your system is not operating properly
151
When inflating your tires
153
How temperature affects your tire pressure
153
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
154
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
155
TRAILER TOWING
160
Preparing to tow
160
Hitches
160
Safety chains
161
Trailer brakes
161
Trailer lamps
161
Driving while you tow
161
Servicing after towing
162
Trailer towing tips
162
Launching or retrieving a boat
162
RECREATIONAL TOWING
163
Driving
164
STARTING
164
Positions of the ignition
164
Preparing to start your vehicle
164
Important safety precautions
165
Starting the engine
166
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
166
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
167
Guarding against exhaust fumes
167
Important ventilating information
167
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
168
BRAKES
169
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
170
Using ABS
170
ABS warning lamp
170
Parking brake with auto-release
171
TRACTION CONTROLâ¢
172
STEERING
173
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
174
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
174
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
174
Brake-shift interlock
174
Driving with a 4âspeed automatic transmission
176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transmission
176
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
178
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
178
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
181
Roadside Emergencies
182
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
182
Getting roadside assistance
182
Using roadside assistance
183
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
183
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
184
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
184
FUSES AND RELAYS
185
Fuses
185
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
185
Passenger compartment fuse panel
186
Power distribution box
188
CHANGING THE TIRES
191
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
192
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
194
Tire change procedure
194
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
198
JUMP STARTING
199
Preparing your vehicle
199
Connecting the jumper cables
200
Jump starting
202
Removing the jumper cables
202
WRECKER TOWING
204
Emergency Towing
205
Customer Assistance
206
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
206
At home
206
Away from home
206
Additional Assistance
207
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
208
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
209
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
210
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
210
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
211
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
212
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
212
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
212
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
213
Cleaning
214
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
214
WAXING
215
PAINT CHIPS
215
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
215
ENGINE
216
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
216
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
217
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
217
INTERIOR
218
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
219
UNDERBODY
219
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
220
Maintenance and Specifications
221
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
221
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
221
Working with the engine off
221
Working with the engine on
221
OPENING THE HOOD
222
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
223
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
223
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
224
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
225
ENGINE OIL
225
Checking the engine oil
225
Adding engine oil
227
Engine oil and filter recommendations
227
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
227
BATTERY
228
ENGINE COOLANT
230
Checking engine coolant
230
Adding engine coolant
231
Recycled engine coolant
234
Coolant refill capacity
234
Severe climates
234
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
235
How fail-safe cooling works
235
When fail-safe mode is activated
235
FUEL FILTER
236
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
236
Important safety precautions
236
Refueling
239
Fuel filler cap
239
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
240
Choosing the right fuel
240
Cleaner air
241
Octane recommendations
241
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
241
FFV engine (if equipped)
241
Fuel quality
241
Unleaded Gasoline engines
242
FFV engine (if equipped)
242
Running out of fuel
242
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
243
Measuring techniques
243
Filling the tank
243
Calculating fuel economy
244
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
244
Habits
244
Maintenance
245
Conditions
245
EPA window sticker
246
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
246
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
248
POWER STEERING FLUID
249
BRAKE FLUID
250
TRANSMISSION FLUID
250
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
250
Low fluid level
251
Correct fluid level
251
High fluid level
251
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
251
AIR FILTER
252
Changing the air filter element
252
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
253
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
255
ENGINE DATA
258
Engine drivebelt routing
258
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
259
Safety Compliance Certification Label
259
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
259
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
260
Accessories
261
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
261
Exterior style
261
Interior style
261
Lifestyle
261
Peace of mind
261
Index
263
Search:
×
Search