LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1999 Owners Manual

Coolant ...............................147,149
checking and adding ..............148
refill capacities .................149,181
specifications ...................182,184
Customer Assistance ................187
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................194
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................188
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............193
Getting roadside assistance ...187
Getting the service
you need .................................189
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................198
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................190
Defrost
rear window ..............................52
Dipstick
engine oil .................................144
Doors
door ajar warning .....................10
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................122
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................135
Emission control system ..........169
Engine ........................................184
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........6
coolant .....................................147
idle speed control ...................154
lubrication
specifications ...................182,184
refill capacities ........................181
service points ..........................143
starting after a collision .........123
Engine block heater .................107
Engine oil ..................................144checking and adding .......144,145
dipstick ....................................144
filter, specifications .........145,181
recommendations ...................145
refill capacities .................144,181
specifications .....144,145,182,184
Exhaust fumes ..........................108
Fail safe cooling ........................150
Floor mats ...................................69
Fluid capacities .........................181
Fuel ............................................161
calculating fuel economy .......165
cap ...........................................163
capacity ...................................181
choosing the right fuel ...........163
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................168
detergent in fuel .....................165
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................161,163,166
filter, specifications .........165,181
fuel filler door override ............66
fuel filler door release ..............65
fuel pump shut-off switch .....123
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........165
octane rating ....................164,184
quality ......................................164
running out of fuel .................165
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................161
Fuses ...................................124,125
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............163
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................165
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................13
Index
201

GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....118
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............118
calculating ...............................118
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
Hazard flashers .........................123
Head restraints ...........................80
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ........................174,175,176
autolamp system .......................21
bulb specifications ..................174
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................22
high beam ..............................8,22
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................12
Heating ........................................22
Hood ..........................................142
Ignition .......................................184
positions of the ignition ...........53
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................99
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................170
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................179
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................21
location of components ..............6
Jump-starting your vehicle ......135
Keyless entry system .................75
autolock .....................................73
keypad .......................................75
programming entry code .........75
Keys .............................................54
key in ignition chime ...............12positions of the ignition ...........53
Lamps
autolamp system .......................21
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............21
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........22
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ....................64,174
replacing bulbs ..170,171,173,174
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................7
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......8,110
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................10
high beam ...................................8
liftgate ajar ................................10
low coolant ..................................9
low washer fluid .......................11
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
speed control ............................58
traction control system .........9,11
turn signal indicator ...................8
Load limits .................................118
GAWR ......................................118
GVWR ......................................118
trailer towing ..........................118
Locks
childproof ..................................68
doors ..........................................67
Lubricant specifications ....182,184
Lumbar support, seats ...............83
Message center ...........................14
reset button ..............................15
select button .............................15
Index
202

Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
cleaning ...................................180
heated ........................................68
programmable memory ............74
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts .................165,181
Octane rating ............................164
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive .....................................59
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................71
Parking brake ............................110
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....181
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................128
Power door locks ........................67
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....151
fluid, refill capacity ................181
fluid, specifications ..........182,184
Radio ............................................28
Relays ........................................124
Remote entry system ............69,71
illuminated entry ......................72
locking/unlocking doors ...........70
opening the trunk .....................71
panic alarm ...............................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............71
Roadside emergencies ................77
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........12,84,85,86,87,88
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................186
Safety defects, reporting ..........199
Safety restraints ......84,85,86,87,88
cleaning the safety belts ...90,180
extension assembly ..................89for adults .........................85,86,87
for children ...............................98
lap belt ......................................88
warning light
and chime .....................7,12,89,90
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............84
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ......................99
cleaning ............................179,180
memory seat ...................68,74,84
Seats-easy access/
easyout feature ...........................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............141
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................181,184
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................182,184
Speed control ..............................55
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .........105,107
jump starting ..........................135
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................77
Steering wheel ............................59
tilting .........................................54
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ......................130,157,158,159
changing ...........................130,131
checking the pressure ............159
replacing ..................................160
rotating ....................................159
snow tires and chains ............160
tire grades ...............................158
treadwear ................................158
Towing .......................................119
trailer towing ..........................119
wrecker ....................................140
Traction control ........................111
how to enable/disable ............112
Traction-lok rear axle ...............117
Index
203

Transmission .............................114
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................152
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
lubricant specifications ..........184
Trunk
remote release .....................65,71
Turn signal ...............................8,54
Vehicle dimensions ...................184
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................186
Vehicle loading ..........................118
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108Warning chimes ...........................12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........6
Washer fluid ..............................147
Water, Driving through .............122
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................134
Windows ......................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............156
operation ...................................55
replacing wiper blades ...........157
Wrecker towing .........................140
Index
204

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Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Certification Label
located on the driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
208