hazard flasher LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2000 Owners Manual

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Introduction
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Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
Roadside emergencies
133

Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporary
spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²tow a trailer
²use tire chains
²drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced
ground clearance
²try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
²use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine OFF.
Roadside emergencies
141

filter, specifications .........178,195
fuel filler door override ............67
fuel filler door release ..............66
fuel pump shut-off switch .....133
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........179
octane rating ....................177,198
quality ......................................177
running out of fuel .................178
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................174
Fuses ...................................134,135
Garage door opener ....................61
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................179
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................127
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
Hazard flashers .........................133
Head restraints ...........................84
Headlamps ...................................23
aiming ........................188,189,190
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................188
daytime running lights .............23
flash to pass ..............................24
high beam ............................10,24replacing bulbs .......................184
turning on and off ....................23
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................24
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ...61,62,63,64
Hood ..........................................151
Ignition .......................................198
positions of the ignition ...........54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................107
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................183
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up
panel and interior .....................23
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
Keyless entry system .................77
autolock .....................................75
keypad .......................................77
programming entry code .........78
Keys .............................................55
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........54
Lamps
autolamp system .......................23
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................188
cargo lamps ...............................23
daytime running light ...............23
headlamps .................................23
headlamps, flash to pass ..........24
instrument panel, dimming .....23
interior lamps ....................65,188
replacing bulbs .........184,186,187
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
216