fuel cap release LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2000 Owners Manual

filter, specifications .........178,195
fuel filler door override ............67
fuel filler door release ..............66
fuel pump shut-off switch .....133
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........179
octane rating ....................177,198
quality ......................................177
running out of fuel .................178
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................174
Fuses ...................................134,135
Garage door opener ....................61
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................179
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................127
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
Hazard flashers .........................133
Head restraints ...........................84
Headlamps ...................................23
aiming ........................188,189,190
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................188
daytime running lights .............23
flash to pass ..............................24
high beam ............................10,24replacing bulbs .......................184
turning on and off ....................23
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................24
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ...61,62,63,64
Hood ..........................................151
Ignition .......................................198
positions of the ignition ...........54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................107
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................183
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up
panel and interior .....................23
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
Keyless entry system .................77
autolock .....................................75
keypad .......................................77
programming entry code .........78
Keys .............................................55
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........54
Lamps
autolamp system .......................23
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................188
cargo lamps ...............................23
daytime running light ...............23
headlamps .................................23
headlamps, flash to pass ..........24
instrument panel, dimming .....23
interior lamps ....................65,188
replacing bulbs .........184,186,187
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
216

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 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
212.1L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use 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.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Police Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
224