LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

must park on a grade, place
wheel chocks under the trailer's
wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during
boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water
level to rise above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break
higher than 15 cm (six inches)
above the bottom edge of the
rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting
driveability, emissions and
reliability.
If the rear axle is submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant
should be checked and changed, if
necessary. The rear axle is filled
with a synthetic lubricant and does
not normally require a lubricant
change for the life of the vehicle.
Rear axle lubricant quantities
should not need to be checked
unless a leak is suspected.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Do not drive quickly through
standing water, especially if the
depth is unknown. Traction or
brake capability may be limited
and if the ignition system gets wet,
your engine may stall. Water may
also enter your engine's air intake
and severely damage your engine.
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If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car).
Once through the water, always try
the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry
brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while
applying light pressure on the
brake pedal.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance.
²excessive speed.
²rapid acceleration.
²extended idle.
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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.
²Slide the hazard flasher control
to the right to activate the
hazard flashers simultaneously.
²Slide the control to the left to
turn the flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have
been activated. The shut-off switch
is a device intended to stop the
electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the
trunk behind the trunk liner.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
1515
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Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse rating Color
5 amp Tan
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Light blue
20 amp Yellow
20 amp fuse link Light blue
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp fuse link Green
50 amp fuse link Red
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Dark blue
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Passenger compartment fuse
panel
The fuse panel is located below
and to the left of the steering
wheel by the brake pedal. Remove
the panel cover to access the
fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse
puller tool provided on the fuse
panel cover.
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
1310
33
31
2932
30
28 11
97
8653
41
2RELAY
1
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM)
2 30A EATC Blower Motor
3 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM)
4 7.5A Instrument Cluster
5 7.5A Lighting Control Module (LCM)
6 15A EATC, Heated Seats
7 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Day/Night Sensor/Amplifier
8 10A Shift Lock, Speed Control, Air
Suspension, Steering Wheel Rotation
Sensor
9 20A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Multi-Function Switch
10 20A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch,
Brake Pressure Switch
11 10A Electronic Crash Sensor
12 15A Instrument Cluster, Anti-Theft, Ignition
Switch
13 10A Anti-Lock Brake Module, Traction
Control Switch
14 7.5A Transmission Control Switch, Lighting
Control Module (LCM)
15 20A Multi-Function Switch
16 30A Wiper Control Module (WCM),
Windshield Wiper Motor
17 10A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor
18 7.5A Lighting Control Module (LCM), Front
Radio Control Unit, Cellular Telephone
Transceiver, Electronic Day/Night Mirror,
Compass Module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
19 10A EATC, Clock, Instrument Cluster, PCM
20 7.5A Lighting Control Module (LCM), ABS,
Shift Lock
21 20A Multi-Function Switch
22 20A Multi-Function Switch, High Mounted
Stop Lamps
23 20A Datalink Connector, I/P Cigar Lighter
24 5A Front Radio Control Unit
25 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM)
26 5A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor
27 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
28 10A Heated Mirrors
29 20A LF Door Module
30 7.5A LF Seat Module, Trunk Lid Release
Switch, Door Lock Switches, LF Seat
Control Switch, LF Door Module, Power
Mirror Switch
31 7.5A Main Light Switch, Lighting Control
Module (LCM)
32 15A Not Used
33 15A Front Radio Control Unit, Digital
Compact Disk Changer, Cellular
Telephone Transceiver
Relay 1 - Accessory Delay Relay
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine
compartment. The power
distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect
your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the Power Distribution
Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
13 14
15 16
17 18
21 2219 20
23 24
25
26
27
PCM
DIODE1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12RELAY
1
RELAY
2
RELAY
3
RELAY
4
RELAY
5
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The high-current fuses are coded
as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 50A** Ignition Switch
2 40A** Ignition Switch
3 50A** Cooling Fan
4 30A** PCM Power Relay
5 40A** I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 10, 19, 21, 23, 25,
27, 32
6 30A** Starting System
7 50A** I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 31
8 30A** Power Seats, I/P Fuse Panel, Fuse 30
9 50A** Anti-Lock Brakes
10 40A** Rear Defrost
11 40A** Accessory Delay Relay, I/P Fuse Panel,
Fuse 29
12 30A** Air Suspension
13 15A* Charging System
14 20A* Fuel Pump
15 10A* Air Bags
16 30A* Heated Seats
17 10A* Air Suspension
18 15A* Horn
19 30A* Subwoofer, I/P Fuse Panel, Fuse 23
20 15A* Fuel Injectors
21 15A* Heated Oxygen Sensors
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 20A* Auxiliary Power Outlet
25 30A** Power Lumbar, Power Seats
26 30A CB Cooling Fan
27 Ð Not Used
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