warning LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2002 Owner's Guide

lubrication
specifications ..................228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
service points ..........................194
starting after a collision .........157
Engine block heater .................139
Engine oil ..................................195
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................195
checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ........198, 226
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................227
specifications ..................228, 230
Exhaust fumes ..........................139
F
Fail safe cooling ........................206
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................227
Fuel ............................................207
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 212
cap .....................................11, 209
capacity ...................................227
choosing the right fuel ...........210
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................215
detergent in fuel .....................212
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................207, 209, 212
filter, specifications ........212, 226
fuel filler door override ............84
fuel filler door release ..............84
fuel pump shut-off switch .....157
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........212octane rating ...................211, 230
quality ......................................211
running out of fuel .................212
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................207
Fuses ..................................158±159
G
Garage door opener ....................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................212
Gauges .........................................17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
calculating ...............................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................102
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ..................................51±52
autolamp system .......................49
Index
239

bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ...........................15, 50
replacing bulbs .........................55
turning on and off ....................49
warning chime ..........................16
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................69±72
Hood ..........................................194
I
Ignition ...............................136, 230
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............129±130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................217
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ................................10, 190
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................50
J
Jack ............................................165
positioning ...............................165
storage .....................................165
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................96
autolock .....................................94
keypad .......................................96
programming entry code .........96Keys ...............................88, 98±100
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................49
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
cargo lamps ...............................50
daytime running light ...............49
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....50
interior lamps .....................53±54
replacing bulbs .......53, 55, 57±58
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................53
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
liftgate ajar ................................16
low coolant ................................13
low washer fluid .......................14
oil pressure ...............................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................68
traction control system ............15
turn signal indicator .................15
Index
240

lap belt ....................................114
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................108
warning light and
chime ...................12, 16, 115±116
Safety seats for
children ..............................129±130
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................106
Seats ..........................................102
child safety seats ............129±130
cleaning ...................................190
easy access/easyout feature ..105
heated ......................................105
memory seat ...............84, 94, 106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..................................98±100
Servicing your vehicle ..............193
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................226, 230
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................228, 230
Speed control ..............................65
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........136±138
jump starting ..........................169
Steering
speed sensitive .......................145
Steering wheel
controls ..........................60, 65, 68
tilting .........................................60
T
Tires ...........................165, 222±224changing ..........................165±166
checking the pressure ............224
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................224
snow tires and chains ............225
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ................................223
Towing .......................................151
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................151
wrecker ....................................175
Traction control ........................143
active light ................................13
how to enable/disable ............144
off light ......................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............149
Transmission .............................146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................219
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
lubricant
specifications ..................228, 230
Trunk ...........................................89
remote release ....................83, 91
Turn signal ......................15±16, 53
V
Vehicle Communication
System .........................................73
Vehicle dimensions ...................230
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................232
Vehicle loading ..........................150
Ventilating your vehicle ...........140
Index
242

W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................195
Water, Driving through .............149
Windows
power .........................................62Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....195
checking and cleaning ..............59
operation ...................................59
replacing wiper blades .............60
Wrecker towing .........................175
Index
243