LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2004 User Guide

Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
engine soon warning light to come
on. Refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
ABS
AIR
BAG
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Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt, refer to theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Autolamp:Illuminates when the
autolamps are turned on.
Traction control
active:Flashes
when the Traction control
system
is active. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately, refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
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Air suspension:Illuminates when
the air suspension is turned OFF or
the air suspension system requires
servicing.
Washer:Illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
O/D off:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned OFF
using the transmission control
switch (TCS), refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily
or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or
damage may occur.
Door ajar:Illuminates when any
door is open (or not fully closed).
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Trunk ajar:Illuminates when the
trunk is not completely closed. This
light will flash and sound a tone for
one second, then the light remains
on.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Turn signal chime (if equipped):Sounds when the turn signal lever
has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
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GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Select SPEED from the message
center to display the digital
speedometer on the left hand side
of the cluster. Refer to theMessage
Centerin theDriver Controls
chapter for more information on the
Trip A and B feature.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
door is located.
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AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
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1.Eject:Press to eject a tape.
2.Eject:Press to eject a CD.
3.Bass:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s bass
output. Press BASS then press SEL
to decrease
or increasethe bass levels.
Treble:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s treble
output. Press TREB then press SEL
to decrease
or increasethe treble levels.
4.Balance:Allows you to shift
speaker sound between the right
and left speakers. Press BAL then
press SEL to shift sound to the left
or right.
Fade:Allows you to shift speaker
sound between the front and rear
speakers. Press FADE then press
SEL to shift the sound to the rear
or the front.
5.COMP (Compression):In CD
mode, press to bring soft and loud
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play CD
tracks in random order.
6.Select:Use to adjust bass, treble,
balance and fade levels.
7.Side 1–2:Press to change sides
on the tape.
Dolby:
Dolbynoise
reduction:Reduces tape noise and
hiss; press to activate/deactivate.
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8.REW (Rewind):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In tape mode, radio play continues
until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the
tape is reached.
In CD mode, REW control reverses the CD within the current track.
FF (fast forward):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In the tape mode, tape direction
automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached.
In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
9.Digital signal processing (if
equipped):Press to adjust the
occupancy modes between the
following:
•ALL SEATS
•DRIVER SEAT
•REAR SEATS
RDS:(Radio Data System): Allows
you to access FM stations which are
RDS- equipped. Press RDS then
SEL to select from:
Traffic—Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their
volume level.Traffic information is not available in most U.S.
markets.
Show—Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the
chosen radio station.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash mounted
clock. Refer toClockin the Driver Controls Chapter for further
information.
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10.Autoset:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to normal stations.
11.Scan:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks.
12.Seek:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
13.Tune:Works in radio mode.
Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band.
14.AM/FM/CD:Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to
radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the
system.
15.Mute mode:Press to mute the
playing media.
16.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
17.Tape:Press to play the tape.
18.CD door:Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side
up.
19.Tape door:Insert the tape facing the right.
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