light LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owner's Manual

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
MEMORY SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat and
outside rearview mirrors to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls.
Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is
illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat
the previous procedure using
control 2.
A position can only be set or
recalled when the transmission
gearshift is in Park or Neutral. A
memory seat position may be
programmed at any time.
LOCKED
VERROUILLEE
CHILD LOCK ABOVE
SECURITE ENFANTS
ENHAUT
SET
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The memory seat positions are also
recalled when you press your
remote entry transmitter UNLOCK
control.
To program the memory seat to
remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin the
Controls and features chapter.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²cassette storage
²coin holder slots
²cellular phone (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Auxiliary power point
The auxiliary power point is
located on the instrument panel.
This outlet should be used in place
of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
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press any button on all
transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to
OFF.
All transmitters must be
programmed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when
the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position. The dome lamp
switch (if equipped) mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to
operate.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver will shut off the
interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all of
the doors when:
²all vehicle doors are fully closed
²the ignition key is turned to the
ON position
²the vehicle is in a forward gear
and
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SecuriLockykeysfor more
information.
If one or both of your SecuriLocky
keys are lost or stolen and you
want to ensure the lost or stolen
key will not operate your vehicle,
bring your vehicle and all available
SecuriLockykeys to your
dealership for reinitialization.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator on top of the
instrument panel will operate as
follows:
²When the ignition is OFF, the
theft indicator will flash briefly
every 2 seconds to indicate the
SecuriLockysystem is
protecting your vehicle.
²When the ignition is turned to
RUN or START, the theft
indicator will light for 3 seconds
and then go out. If the theft
indicator stays on for an
extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system
serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Programming spare
SecuriLockYkeys
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be
purchased from your dealership
and programmed to your
SecuriLockyanti-theft system (up
to a total of 8 keys). Your
dealership can program your new
SecuriLockykey(s) to your
vehicle or you can do it yourself
using the following simple
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3. Within five seconds of turning
the ignition to OFF, insert the
second previously programmed
SecuriLockykey into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition from
OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in
RUN for at least one second but no
more than 5 seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to OFF and
remove the second SecuriLocky
key from the ignition switch.
5. Within 10 seconds of turning the
ignition to OFF, insert the
unprogrammed SecuriLockykey
(new key) into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition from OFF to
RUN (maintain ignition switch in
RUN for at least one second). This
step will program your new
SecuriLockykey.
6. If it is desired to program
additional SecuriLockykey(s),
repeat this procedure from step 1.
If the programming procedure was
successful, the new SecuriLocky
key(s) will start the vehicle's
engine. The theft indicator (located
on the instrument panel) will light
for three seconds and then go out.
If the programming procedure was
not successful, the new
SecuriLockykey(s) will not
operate the vehicle's engine. The
theft indicator will flash on and off.
Wait at least one minute and then
repeat the procedure from step 1.
If failure repeats, bring your
vehicle to your dealership to have
the spare SecuriLockykey(s)
programmed.
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belt extension only if the safety
belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extensions
to change the fit of the shoulder
belt across the torso.
Safety belt warning light and
indicator chime
The seat belt warning light
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Safety belt maintenance
Check the safety belt systems
periodically to make sure they
work properly and are not
damaged. Check the safety belts to
make sure there are no nicks,
wears or cuts. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies (slide bar)(if
equipped), shoulder belt height
adjusters (if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket
assemblies (if equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. Ford
recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles
involved in a collision be replaced.
However, if the collision was minor
and a qualified technician finds
that the belts do not show damage
and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced.
Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either
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If the air bag is inflated,
the air bag will not
function again and must be
replaced immediately.Ifthe
air bag is not replaced, the
unrepaired area will increase the
risk of injury in a collision.
The SRS consists of:
²driver and passenger air bag
modules (which include the
inflators and air bags),
²one or more impact and safing
sensors,
²a readiness light and tone
²and the electrical wiring which
connects the components.
The diagnostic module monitors its
own internal circuits and the
supplemental air bag electrical
system warning (including the
impact sensors), the system wiring,
the air bag system readiness light,
the air bag back up power and the
air bag ignitors.
Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the
system. Refer to theAir bag
readinesssection in the
Instrumentationchapter. Routine
maintenance of the air bag is not
required.
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A difficulty with the system is
indicated by one or more of the
following:
²The readiness light will either
flash or stay lit.
²The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
²A series of five beeps will be
heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the SRS
serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may
not function properly in the event
of a collision.
Disposal of air bags and air bag
equipped vehicles
For disposal of air bags or air bag
equipped vehicles, see your local
dealership or qualified technician.
Air bags MUST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR
CHILDREN
Important child restraint
precautions
You are required by law to use
safety restraints for children in the
U.S. and Canada. If small children
ride in your vehicle (generally
children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 18 kg
[40 lbs] or less), you must put
AIR
BAG
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Make sure the corresponding lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the light (
) will not
illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return
to 4 (ON).
2. If the engine does not start
within five seconds, wait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
two attempts or if the temperature
is below -12ÉC (10ÉF), depress the
accelerator and start the engine
while holding the accelerator
down. Release the accelerator
when the engine starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
Using the engine block heater
(if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the
engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine
faster and allows the
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shudder while braking, felt mainly
in the steering wheel, the vehicle
most likely needs service.
The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lock up during
brake applications and
compensating for this tendency.
The front wheels are prevented
from locking even when the brakes
are firmly applied. The
accompanying illustration depicts
the advantage of an ABS equipped
vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS
equipped vehicle (on top) during
hard braking.
ABS warning lamp
The
ABSwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates for
about five seconds when starting
the vehicle. If an ABS fault is
detected, the light will remain on
and your vehicle should be
serviced as soon as possible.
Normal braking is still effective
unless the BRAKE warning lamp is
also illuminated.
Using ABS
²In an emergency or when
maximum efficiency from the
ABS is required, apply
continuous full force on the
brake. The ABS will be activated
immediately, thus allowing you
to retain full steering control of
your vehicle and, providing
there is sufficient space, will
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BRAKE
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