258 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 Owners Manual

258Fluid Specifications and Capacities
NOTE:Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle
has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube
should not be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or repair required.
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296Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 116
description............. 116
disarming an untriggered system.... 118
disarming a triggered system...... 118
triggering............. 118
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 266
Ashtray(s)............... 73
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 265
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............ 33
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 70
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 173
fluid, adding............. 231
fluid, checking............ 230
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
fluid, specification.......... 259Axle
lubricant specifications........ 259
refill capacities............ 258
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery................ 232
battery saver............. 115
charging system warning light..... 15
disconnecting............ 232
how to service............ 232
jumping a disabled battery....... 204
maintenance-free........... 232
proper disposal, recycling....... 232
replacement, specifications....... 257
servicing.............. 232
when storing your vehicle....... 261
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Brake fluid
brake warning light.......... 12
checking and adding......... 221
description............. 221
specifications............ 259
Brakes................ 167
adjustment............. 167
anti-lock.............. 167
applying the brakes.......... 167
brake warning light.......... 11
fluid, checking and adding....... 221
fluid, refill capacities......221, 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
master cylinder........... 221
new brake linings........... 5
noise................ 167
parking............... 168
servicing.............. 167
when storing your vehicle....... 262Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 13
Bulbs, replacing............ 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 270
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 271
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 165
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 141
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 40
Catalytic converter........... 246
Changing a tire............. 192
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Climate control system
air conditioning........... 55
electronic automatic temperature
control.............. 55
heating............... 55
Clock................. 72
Cold engine starting.......... 162
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 126
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Controls, mirrors............ 89
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 224
preparing for storage......... 261
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10Cooling fan.............. 214
Cupholder(s).............. 73
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 270
D
Daytime running light system...... 68
Defects, reporting............ 263
Defrost, windshield........... 63
Dipstick................ 219
automatic transmission fluid...... 230
engine oil.............. 219
power steering fluid......... 229
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 209
Dispute Settlement Board........ 266
Doors................. 96
door ajar warning message....... 31
lubricant specifications........ 259
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300Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 177
towing a trailer........... 179
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers........... 191
fuses................ 190
power point outlet.......... 73
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 40
tuning the radio........... 36
warranty and service information.... 53
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 35
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 243
jump-starting............ 204
towing............... 209Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 168
Emission control system......... 246
catalytic converter.......... 246
emissions warranty........ 3,246
Engine
check engine warning light...... 14
does not start.........163, 181
fuel injected engine, starting...... 161
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 181
preparing to start........... 161
refill capacities............ 258
service points............ 216
starting............... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
storing your vehicle......... 260
Engine block heater........... 164
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Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 224
disposal............... 212
preparing for storage......... 261
proper solution........... 212
recovery reservoir.......... 216
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 10
Engine fan............... 214
Engine knocking............ 241
Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....... 220
checking and adding......... 219
dipstick............... 219
disposal............... 212
engine oil pressure warning light.... 15
filter, specifications.......... 257
refill capacities............ 258specifications.........218, 259
synthetic oil............. 218
viscosity.............. 218
Exhaust fumes............. 165
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 214
Flashers, hazard............ 78
Flashing the lights........... 76
Flat tire................ 192
Fluid refill capacities.......... 258
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 266
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 270
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 270
Foreign registration........... 272
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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302Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 244
capacity............... 258
choosing the right fuel........ 240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 244
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 257
fuel filler door release lever...... 239
fuel gauge.............. 17
octane rating............ 241
quality............... 241
running out of fuel.......... 243
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 242
storing your vehicle......... 261
treating emergencies......... 242
Fuel cap
removing.............. 239
replacing.............. 239Fuel filler door
remote release............ 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 257
Fuel gauge............... 17
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 181
starting after a collision........ 181
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 187
instrument panel........... 190
Fuses
charts............185, 190
checking and replacing........ 190
circuit breakers........... 191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 239
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge........ 15
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 10
fuel gauge.............. 17
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PCV valve, specifications........ 257
Phone, cellular............. 101
Power features
mirrors............... 89
moon roof.............. 87
seats................ 121
windows.............. 98
Power point electrical outlet....... 73
Power steering
dipstick............... 229
driving with power steering...... 173
fluid, checking and adding....... 229
fluid, refill capacity.......... 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
servicing.............. 173
Programmable memory seat....... 99
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 33
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 259
refill capacity............ 258
Rearview mirror............ 89
Refill capacities for fluids........ 258
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 112
locking/unlocking doors........ 111
opening the trunk.......... 111
panic alarm............. 112
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 114
replacing the batteries........ 114
Reporting safety defects......... 263
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Transmission
automatic operation......... 173
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 230
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
lubricant specifications........ 259
Transmission control switch....... 175
Trunk
trunk ajar warning light........ 32
using the keys to open........ 104
using the remote entry system to open . 111
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 246
Turn signal.............. 75
indicator lights............ 17
lever................ 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 212
V
Variable interval wipers......... 77
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 246
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 178
calculating the load.......... 178
understanding loading information . . . 177
Vehicle storage............. 260
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 55
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 218
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 90
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