key LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1999 Owners Manual

Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and carechapter. If light
stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your
vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON.
Check Trac (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light stays on, the
Traction Controlysystem needs to
be serviced.
CHECK
TRAC
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Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
GAUGES
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AIR
BAG CHECK
TRAC
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLYWASHER FUEL ECON AVG
LTR/100km
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M km MILES/GAL
BRAKE
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Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while
the vehicle is being refueled. When
the gauge first indicates empty,
there is a small amount of reserve
fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the
amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised
capacity due to the reserve fuel.
A minimum of six gallons must be added or removed from the fuel tank
in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than six gallons
is the change, the gauge will take between five to ten minutes to update.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
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Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The auxiliary power point is located
under the instrument panel. This
outlet should be used in place of the
cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
VOL
PUSH ONTAPE
MUTESEEK
TUNE
AM
FM
REW
FFSIDE 1 2
COMP
SHUFFCDEJ
RDS
SCAN AUTO123
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BASS
TREBSELBAL
FADE
EXT
OFFMAX
A/CAUTOFRONT
REARSELECTRESET
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KEY SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system.
The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote
trunk release. The valet key (marked ªvaletº) will actuate doors and
ignition only.
TILT STEERING
Pull the tilt steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the moon roof:
²Press and release the control.
²For one-touch operation, press
and release the rear portion of
the control; this will fully open
the moon roof.
²To stop one-touch operation at
the desired position, press and
release the forward portion of the
control.
To close the moon roof:
²Press and hold the front portion of the control.
²To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be
turned on by pressing the rocker control.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function (available as an option on the outside driver's side
mirror). The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal
state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror.
When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will
automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
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Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may
impair proper mirror performance.
Press the control to turn the mirror
on or off.
The mirror will automatically return
to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)
(when the mirror is on) to ensure a
bright clear view when backing up.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver's door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time.
Use the key to lock and unlock the
release control.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
locking fuel door. To open the door,
press the control located on the
door.
COMP MIRROR
TRUNK
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Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and moonroof may be
used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF
position or until any door is opened.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.
Smart locks
With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either the
driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be locked using the
front door lock switches.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
DOOR LOCK
LR
LR
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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.
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To 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.
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 theControls and featureschapter.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry LOCK or UNLOCK operate with the ignition in the ON
or OFF position and the transmission in P (Park).
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
The horn will chirp and the
parklamps/taillamps will flash to
confirm that the control was
pressed. This feature can be turned
on/off through the following
procedure:
Complete steps 1-7 within 30
seconds or you must repeat the
procedure. Wait 30 seconds before
repeating the procedure.
1. Turn ignition key to ON.
2. Press power door unlock control on the door panel 3 times.
3. Turn ignition key from ON to OFF.
4. Press power door unlock control 3 times.
5. Turn ignition key back to ON. The doors will lock and unlock.
6. Press unlock control twice within 5 seconds. The horn will chirp twice
upon successful toggling of the horn chirp feature.
7. Turn ignition to OFF.
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