Hood LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2004 User Guide

OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front of the hood
in the grille.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Windshield washer fluid
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. Refer toRefill
capacitiesin this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common
windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should
be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (4.5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................257
Floor mats .................................129
Fluid capacities .........................287
Fuel ............................................258
calculating fuel
economy ..................107, 124, 262
cap ...........................................260
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........261
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................262
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................258, 260, 262
filter, specifications ........262, 286
fuel filler door override ..........128
fuel filler door release ............128
fuel pump shut-off switch .....207
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 290
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................262
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................258
Fuses ..................................208–209
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............260
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................207
Head restraints .........................146
Headlamps ...................................92aiming ........................................94
autolamp system .......................92
bulb specifications ....................96
daytime running lights .............93
flash to pass ..............................93
high beam .................................93
replacing bulbs .........................98
turning on and off ....................92
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ......................................108
Hood ..........................................244
I
Ignition ...............................184, 290
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................175
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................267
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................240
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................94
J
Jack ............................................216
positioning ...............................216
storage .....................................216
Jump-starting your vehicle ......222
K
Keyless entry system ...............139
Keys
positions of the ignition .........184
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