air suspension LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2004 Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 146
Seating 146
Safety restraints 151
Air bags 165
Child restraints 172
Driving 184
Starting 184
Brakes 188
Traction control 190
Air suspension 192
Transmission operation 192
Vehicle loading 199
Trailer towing 202
Recreational towing 204
Roadside Emergencies 206
Getting roadside assistance 206
Hazard flasher switch 207
Fuel pump shut-off switch 207
Fuses and relays 208
Changing tires 216
Lug Nut Torque 222
Jump starting 222
Wrecker towing 227
Customer Assistance 228
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 236
Cleaning 237
Table of Contents
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Air suspension:Illuminates when
the air suspension is turned OFF or
the air suspension system requires
servicing.
Washer:Illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
O/D off:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned OFF
using the transmission control
switch (TCS), refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily
or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or
damage may occur.
Door ajar:Illuminates when any
door is open (or not fully closed).
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Instrument Cluster
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The message center allows you to:
•see problems such as door ajar
and trunk ajar.
•check the on/off status of air
suspension, autolamp and speed
control systems.
•see a more accurate speed while
driving (this may not show the
same speed as your analog
speedometer).
•see how many miles/kilometers
you can drive before running out
of fuel.
•monitor the average fuel
economy.
•monitor the average speed.
•check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B.
You can select different features for the message center to display by
using the message center controls located in the center of the
instrument panel.
Selectable features
Select
Each press of the SELECT control
will select a different feature as
follows:
•SPEED
•FUEL ECON
•DIST TO EMPTY
•AVG SPEED
•TRIP A/TRIP B
•E/M
For descriptions of the SELECT features, refer to“Message center
functions”later in this chapter.
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Driver Controls
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If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while
driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system
checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and
general vehicle performance during:
•Certain road conditions
•Steering maneuvers
•Braking
•Accelerations
This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by
automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.
If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate.
The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
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Driving
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Left-hand low beam headlamp
2 5A Back-up aide
15A Back-up aide, Fog lamps
3 10A LCM, Right-hand low beam
headlamp
4 7.5A Instrument cluster
5 7.5A LCM, Instrument panel light
6 15A EATC, Heated seats
7 15A LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload
sensors, Park/Tail lamps,
Cornering lamps
8 10A Shift lock, Speed control, Air
suspension
9 20A Hi beam headlamps (LCM)
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
1310
33
31
2932
30
28 11
97
8653
41
2RELAY
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Roadside Emergencies
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 30A* Radio, I/P Fuse 33
2 20A* Front power point
3—Not used
4 15A* Horn
5 20A* Fuel pump, Inertia switch
6 20A* Right rear power point (Long Wheel
Base only)
7 30A* Front driver and front passenger
heated seats
8—Not used
9—Not used
10 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM)
11 30A* Rear driver/passenger heated seats
(Long Wheel Base only)
12 20A* Left rear power point (Long Wheel
Base only)
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Roadside Emergencies
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On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from
the jack. Rotate the lug wrench
socket out from the handle.
5. Locate pry off notch (if
equipped) and remove the center
ornament from the aluminum wheel
with the tapered end of the wheel
nut wrench that came with your
vehicle. Insert and twist the handle,
then pry against the wheel.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
OFF
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Roadside Emergencies
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To lessen risk of personal
injury, do not put any part
of your body under the vehicle
while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is
on the jack. The jack is ONLY
meant for changing the tire.
•Never use the rear differential
as a jacking point.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer toWheel lug nut
torque specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Be sure to stow the jack
properly in the holder bracket.
12. Turn on the air suspension
switch.
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Roadside Emergencies
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the
luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position (if equipped).
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Roadside Emergencies
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5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.
Note:Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other
tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s door
for the recommended spare tire pressure.
6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.
7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.
Tire and wheel alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be
out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technician
at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may
require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
Tire rotation
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
Scheduled Maintenance Guidethat comes with your vehicle) will help
your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and
longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
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Maintenance and Specifications
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