LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2005 Owners Manual

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences within 12
month period)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800–665–2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
The hazard flasher is located on the
steering column, just behind the
steering wheel. The hazard flashers
will operate when the ignition is in
any position or if the key is not in
the ignition.
Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on a bracket inside of the
luggage compartment.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Starter relay coil
2 10A Restraint Control Module (RCM),
Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
3 10A Audio, Navigation control head
4 10A Back-up lamps
5 10A Audio
6 10A Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS), Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relay coil, Ignition
coil relay coil, Fuel relay coil
7 10A Wiper module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
8 10A Power Decklid Module (PDM),
Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Overdrive cancel switch, Cluster,
Rear defroster relay coil
9 7.5A Mirror switch illumination, Door
lock switch illumination, Rear
audio control, Heated seat switch
illumination, LCM,
Electrochromatic mirror,
Overhead console
10 15A Hazards
11 10A Rear Air Suspension Module
(RASM)
12 10A LCM (Illumination)
13 10A Cluster, Extended rear park aide
module
14 15A Adjustable pedals
15 10A Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) module
16 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
17 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module, Positive Crankcase
Ventilation (PCV)
18 15A LCM (Interior lighting)
19 10A Driver’s Door Module (DDM)
switches, PDM, Power mirrors,
DSM
20 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
21 10A PATS LED, Cluster, Analog clock,
Overhead console
22 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
23 10A LCM
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
24 15A LCM (High beams), Multi-function
switch (Flash-to-pass)
25 10A Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI), Stop switch signal feed,
Speed control deactivation switch
26 15A LCM (Park lamps, cornering
lamps)
27 10A DATC module
28 10A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
29 15A Turn signals
30 15A Stop lamps
31 10A A/C cycle switch, Heated seats
module
32 10A Mirror heaters
33 15A Audio, Navigation
K101 — Rear defroster relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 20A* Ignition switch (Key in, RUN 1,
RUN 2)
2 25A* Ignition switch (RUN/START,
RUN/ACC, START)
3 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
keep alive power
4 20A* Fuel relay feed
5 20A* Instrument panel power point
6 15A* Alternator regulator
7 30A* PCM relay feed
8 20A* Driver’s Door Module (DDM)
9 15A* Ignition coil relay feed
10 20A* Horn relay feed
11 15A* A/C clutch relay feed
12 20A* Audio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 20A* Instrument panel fuse box feed #3
14 20A* Stop lamp switch
15 15A* Lumbar, Fuel door
16 20A* Heated seats
17 – Not used
18 – Not used
19 15A* Injectors
20 15A* PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF)
sensor
21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors
22 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module
(RASM)
23 10A* Delayed accessory (Moonroof,
audio and navigation system)
24 – Not used
101 40A** Blower relay feed
102 50A** Cooling fan
103 50A** Instrument panel fuse box feed #1
104 40A** Instrument panel fuse box feed #2
105 30A** Starter relay feed
106 40A** ABS module (Pump)
107 40A** Rear defroster relay feed
108 40A** Power Decklid Module (PDM)
109 20A** ABS module (Valves)
110 30A** Wiper module
111 20A** Rear power point #1
112 30A** RASM (Air compressor)
113 20A** Rear power point #2
114 20A** Moonroof
115 20A** Rear cigar lighters
116 30A** Pulldown module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
117 30A** Driver seat module
118 20A** Rear heated seats
K201 Micro relay A/C clutch
K202 — Not used
K203 Micro relay Ignition coil
K204 Micro relay PCM
K205 — Not used
K206 Micro relay Fuel
K207 — Not used
K208 — Not used
K209 Micro relay Horn
K301 Mini relay Starter
K302 Mini relay RASM (Air compressor)
K303 Mini relay Blower
K304 Mini relay Delayed accessory
D501 Diode A/C clutch
D502 Diode Reverse battery
D503 Diode Horn, Door latch
CB601 20A Circuit
BreakerPower seats
CB602 20A Circuit
BreakerDelayed accessory relay for
windows, moonroof, audio and
navigation system
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
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