LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 Manual PDF

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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will
turn off. If the window or mirrors are still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF or START position.
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could damage
the heating elements.
3-Way Steering Assist Switch
(If Equipped)Your Town Car is equipped with a speed sensitive
steering system that changes steering effort with
vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, this
system automatically increases the steering effort
(i.e., it takes more force to move the steering
wheel) to provide better road feel. At lower speeds
the steering effort is decreased, making it easier to
perform turns or other slow speed maneuvers such
as parking.
3-way steering assist switch
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Turning On the Exterior LightsTo turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the
control knob that is to the left of the steering
wheel.
The knob that operates the headlamps and
parking lamps
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70To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, side
markers, and license plate lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
SystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.The controls for the autolamp
To use the autolamp:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position. If the control for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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3. Rotate the headlamp switch counterclockwise
from the OFF position.
4. The autolamp will automatically turn the lamps
on and off for you.
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that
is located in the top left corner of the instrument
panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you
cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime,
and the lamps turn on.
To turn the autolamp off, rotate the headlamp
switch clockwise to the OFF position.You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your vehicle
off.
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The further you rotate the headlamp switch
counterclockwise, the longer the lamps will stay
on after you leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you
rotate the switch only slightly, the headlamps
stay on for only a short time after you turn
your vehicle off.
Turning On Interior LightsTo turn on the interior lights, push the headlamp
switch in.Instrument Panel IlluminationWith the light knob in the parking lamps or the
headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the
lights in the instrument panel with the rocker
switch.
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instrument panel illumination
ClockThe digital clock1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears, release
the button.
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the minute
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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Ashtray and CupholderYour vehicle has an ashtray/cupholder mounted to
the lower center of the instrument panel.
To open the ashtray, pull out the bottom edge of
the drawer until it stops.
To close, remove cup(s) and push drawer forward
until closed.Power Point Electrical OutletThe power point outlet is located under the
instrument panel to the right of the ashtray. This
outlet should be used in place of the cigarette
lighter for optional electrical accessories.
NOTE:Do not plug optional electrical accessories
into the cigarette lighter. Electrical system damage
could occur.
To access the outlet, pull the cap off.
IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of the
IgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignitionACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not running.
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74NOTE:Your vehicle is also equipped with an
accessory timer. This allows some of your
accessories to remain on for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The
accessory timer is cancelled if any door is opened,
the dimmer switch is used, or the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P
(Park) to move the key to the LOCK position.
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect
your vehicle from theft.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel, or
the gearshift lever.ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights
to make sure they work before you start the engine.
The key returns to the ON position once the engine
is started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the
engine starts so that you do not damage the starter.
The key should return to ON when you release it.
Key SystemThe vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet
key lock system. The master key will actuate doors,
trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release.
The valet key will actuate doors and ignition only.
The valet key is marked ªvaletº.
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76Turn SignalsMove the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it
down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash.
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the
off position when you release it.When the turn signal is used when the headlamps
are on, the cornering lamps will automatically light
on either the right or left side depending on the
direction of the turn.
High BeamsTo turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control switch to the headlamp ON position (or
activate the autolamp feature) and push the turn
signal lever away from you until it latches. When
the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator
light on the instrument cluster comes on.
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward
you until it latches. The high beam indicator light
turns off.Flashing the LightsTo flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The headlamps
will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on
or off position.
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