child lock LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2009 Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 24
Climate Controls 31
Dual automatic temperature control 31
Rear window defroster 34
Lights 35
Headlamps 35
Turn signal control 39
Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 46
Windshield wiper/washer control 46
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Power windows 50
Mirrors 52
Speed control 54
Message center 62
Locks and Security 76
Locks 76
Anti-theft system 88
Seating and Safety Restraints 93
Seating 93
Safety restraints 101
Airbags 115
Child restraints 127
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the five retainers and radiator cover.
3. Remove the three bolts for each headlamp.
4. Press the clip next to the vertical aim adjuster, pull the headlamp
assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the five screws and the protective bulb cover from the
headlamp assembly.
Low beam
•Disconnect electrical connector
and remove retainer and
headlamp bulb from headlamp
assembly.
High beam
•Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling
it straight out.
•Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Remote seat adjustment lockout
The window lockout control, located
on the drivers door, will also lockout
the remote seat adjustment. To lock
out the remote seat adjustment
feature, press the right side of the
control. Press the left side to
restore the remote seat adjustment
control.
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)
Refer to theEntertainment SystemsandClimate Controlschapters for
operation instructions.
Rear radio/climate controls lockout
The rear radio/climate control feature can be locked out by pressing the
3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on. To
enable the rear radio/climate controls, press the 3 and the 5 buttons
again.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)
This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully without
holding the control down.
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1. Turn the ignition to the on
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on to
the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position.
6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode is
entered/active.
7. With the ignition still in the on position,for the autolock feature,
press the unlock control once then press the lock control once. The horn
will chirp once to confirm successful programming.For the
auto-unlock feature,press the lock control once, then press the unlock
control once. The horn will chirp once if auto-unlock was deactivated or
twice (one short and one long chirp) if auto-unlock was activated.
If any door, the hood, or the deck lid is open, the horn will chirp twice,
and the procedure will need to be performed again.
8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming to
confirm, turn the ignition to the off position.
Once disabled, the autolock auto-unlock feature can be enabled by
repeating the procedure in Steps 1–8.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock for both doors.
•Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock.
•Move control down to disengage childproof locks.
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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
WARNING:Keep vehicle
doors and luggage
compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out
of a child’s reach. Unsupervised
children could lock themselves in
the trunk and risk injury. Children
should be taught not to play in
vehicles.
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WARNING:Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the
trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause
death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Radio type approval numbers for remote entry receiver
If the type approval of your remote entry system is inspected in one of
the countries listed in the following table, refer to the corresponding
approval number:
Remote entry receiver certification numbers
Gabon 01070305/ARTEL/GABTEL
Jordan CAZ/ENG/CA/04/11/1
Zambia TRC/LPD/2004/28
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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once and the parklamps will flash, if all the closures are closed. If any
closure is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the parklamps will
notflash.
Car finder
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twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the
parklamps/tail lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be
used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
If your vehicle is fitted with the optional power decklid, press
twice
to open the trunk and twice to close it.
WARNING:Before operating the power decklid, be sure that no
one, particularly a child, is in a position where he or she can be
injured by the trunk lid. NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter
where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously
injured by a moving decklid.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition
is in any position. However, if the ignition is in the on position and the
gearshift is in D (Drive), the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving
3 mph (5 km/h) or slower.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm.Note:The
panic alarm only works with the ignition in the off position.
Press
a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also deactivate
the alarm in the following ways:
•Turn the ignition to the on or start positions.
•Wait two minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out.
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)
The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. With this feature, the first two
programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position.
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Tips for setting codes:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
Erasing personal codes
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. The keyless entry keypad and
interior lights will illuminate and the driver’s door will unlock.
2. Press and release the 1•2 within five seconds of completing Step 1.
3. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds to erase the customer
programmed codes.
All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Note:To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1
•2 on the keypad, or press the 7•8 and 9•0 pads simultaneously to
lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other.Note:The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps will
illuminate after the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are
correctly entered.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps
will turn off. If the driver’s door is ajar, the doors will not lock.
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
To release/open the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5•6 within five seconds.
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power decklid, pressing 5•
6 again will close it (you may need to reenter the keypad code again).
WARNING:Before operating the power decklid, be sure that no
one, particularly a child, is in a position where he or she can be
injured by the trunk lid. NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter
where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously
injured by a moving decklid.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.
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