reset LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

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Climate control
systems
(pg. 26)Clock
(pg. 34) Electronic sound
system; refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 35)
Passenger side
air bag
(pg. 77)
Traction control
switch*
(pg. 101)
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Selectable features
Select
Each press of the SELECT control
will select a different feature as
follows:
²FUEL ECON AVG
²FUEL REMAIN
²DIST TO EMPTY
²AVG SPEED
²TRIP A/TRIP B
²E/M
For descriptions of the SELECT
features, refer to ªMessage center
functionsº later in this chapter.
Reset
Press this control to reset the
selected message center function
to zero. (The only functions which
can be reset are FUEL ECON AVG,
TRIP A or B, and AVG SPEED.)
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be
affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
powerful broadcast antenna.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed
in, on or near the vehicle may also
affect compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects
the compass readings, the compass
will correct itself after a few days
of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still
appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GALFUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
SELECT
RESET
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
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toCompass calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones)
have a magnetic north compass
point that varies slightly from the
northerly direction on maps. This
variation is four degrees between
adjacent zones and will become
noticeable as the vehicle crosses
multiple zones. A correct zone
setting will eliminate this error.
Refer toCompass zone
adjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted on the center rear view
mirror post.
3. Turn ignition to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the reset control
located on top of the compass
module until the message center
display changes to show the
current zone setting.
5. Release the reset control, then
slowly press down again. Press the
control repeatedly until the correct
zone setting for your geographic
location is displayed on the
message center.
6. To exit the zone setting mode,
release pressure from the switch
for greater than ten seconds.
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off
all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and
make sure all vehicle doors are
shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted on the center rear view
mirror post.
3. Press and hold the reset control
for 2 to 4 seconds until CIRCLE
SLOWLY is displayed on the
message center.
4. Release pressure from the
control.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY
indicator turns off. This will take
up to five circles to complete
calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
Message center functions
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function to display your
average fuel economy in liters/100
km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel
used by 100 kilometers traveled
(miles traveled by gallons used),
your figure may be different than
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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3. Press the RESET control to
clear the system memory.
²Actual highway fuel economy
is now displayed.This current
average measure will change as
the speed control system
changes the engine speed to
maintain a constant vehicle
speed. This is most noticeable in
hilly environments.
4. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km
(5 miles) with the speed control
system engaged to display a
stabilized average.
5. Record the highway fuel
economy for future reference.
It is important to press the RESET
control after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway
fuel economy readings.
FUEL REMAIN
This function shows how many
liters (gallons) of fuel you have left
in the fuel tank. If the fuel level is
above 71.9 liters (19 gallons), the
letter ªFº (full) will appear on the
display. If the fuel level is below 4
liters (1 gallon), the letter ªEº will
appear in the display.
DIST TO EMPTY (DTE)
This function estimates
approximately how far you can
drive with the fuel remaining in
your tank under normal driving
conditions. Remember to turn the
ignition OFF when refueling your
vehicle. Otherwise, the display will
SELECT
RESET
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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not show the addition of fuel for a
few kilometers (miles).
The DTE function will flash for 5
seconds and sound a tone for 1
second when you have
approximately:
²80 km (50 miles) left before
you run out of fuel
²40 km (25 miles)
²16 km (10 miles)
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, there
is a problem with the fuel
indication system and you should
contact your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
AVG SPEED
To use this function, select AVG
SPEED and press the RESET
control. Your average speed from
that point will be displayed until
RESET is pressed again.
TRIP A B
These two functions allow you to
see how far you have traveled
since you last reset. Trip A and
Trip B are completely independent
and must be reset individually.
To reset either trip feature to zero,
press the RESET control while the
appropriate trip distance feature
(A or B) is displayed.
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
SELECT
RESET
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E/M
When this function is displayed,
press the RESET control to change
the message center display from
metric to English units or from
English to metric units.FUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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Radio control features
²Press MEM/NEXT to select a
preset station from memory.
²Press BAND/MODE to select
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped).
²Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
Climate control features
²Press TEMP up or down to
adjust temperature.
²Press FAN up or down to adjust
fan speed.
HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinktUniversal
Transmitter, located underneath
the driver's visor, provides a
convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held transmitters with
a single built-in device. This
feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most current
transmitters to operate garage
doors and gates, and can also
control home or office lighting and
security systems (with the
available accessory package).
NEXT
MODE
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Deactivating the memory
seat/mirrors feature
1. Press the SET control.
2. Press any button on the remote
entry transmitter.
3. Within five seconds, press the
SET control again.
Manually moving any seat or
mirror during these steps will
cancel the programming
procedure.
SECURILOCKYANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
The SecuriLockyanti-theft system
provides an advanced level of
vehicle theft protection. Your
vehicle's engine can only be started
with the two special SecuriLocky
electronically coded keys provided
with your vehicle. Each time you
start your vehicle, the
SecuriLockykey is read by the
SecuriLockyanti-theft system. If
the SecuriLockykey identification
code matches the code stored in
the SecuriLockyanti-theft system,
the vehicle's engine is allowed to
start. If the SecuriLockykey
identification code does not match
the code stored in the system or if
a SecuriLockykey is not detected
(vehicle theft situation), the
vehicle's engine will not operate.
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be
purchased from your dealership
and programmed to your
SecuriLockyanti-theft system.
Refer toProgramming spareSET
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damage or improper operation is
noted.
Failure to replace the
safety belt assembly under
the above conditions could result
in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Refer toCleaning and
maintaining the safety beltsin
theMaintenance and care
section.
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