maintenance LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2007 Repair Manual

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Accessory delay ........................112
Air cleaner filter ...............306–307
Air suspension ...........................231
description ..............................231
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................175, 184
and child safety seats ............177
description ......................175, 184
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ....................177, 185
indicator light .................184, 186
operation .........................177, 185
passenger airbag .............177, 185
side airbag ...............................184
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................227
Anti-theft system ..............149, 153
arming the system ..................153
disarming a triggered system 154
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15, 18, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specification ..................309
Auxiliary power point ...............110
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........309
refill capacities ........................309
traction lok ..............................231
B
Battery .......................................283acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................283
BeltMinder
...............................171
Brakes ........................................227
anti-lock ...................................227
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................227
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, specifications .................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ..........................................101
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....309
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................248
Child safety restraints ..............187
child safety belts ....................187
Child safety seats ......................191
attaching with tether straps ..195
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ..............................192
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............271
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................273
plastic parts ............................271
washing ....................................269
waxing .....................................270
wheels ......................................270
wiper blades ............................272
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............93
Clock ..........................................110
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cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................309
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................300
detergent in fuel .....................295
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................291, 294, 298
filter, specifications ........291, 307
fuel filler door override ..........137
fuel filler door release ............136
fuel pump shut-off switch .....241
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................296, 312
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................291
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................291, 295–296
Fuses ..................................242–243
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................297
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................241
Head restraints .........................155
Headlamps ...................................97
aiming ........................................99
autolamp system .......................97
bulb specifications ..................102
daytime running lights .............98
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .................................98replacing bulbs .......................103
turning on and off ....................97
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................120
Hood ..........................................277
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Ignition ...............................223, 312
Illuminated visor mirror ...........109
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................99
J
Jack ............................................248
positioning ...............................248
storage .....................................248
Jump-starting your vehicle ......255
K
Keyless entry system ...............147
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking doors ..148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...................................138, 152
positions of the ignition .........223
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................97
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Remote entry system ...............142
illuminated entry ....................147
locking/unlocking doors .........143
opening the trunk ...................143
panic alarm .............................144
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................146
replacing the batteries ...........145
Reverse sensing system ...........235
Roadside assistance ..................239
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Safety Belt Maintenance ..........169
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................160, 164–169
Safety Canopy ...........................184
Safety defects, reporting ..........267
Safety restraints ........160, 164–169
BeltMinder
............................171
extension assembly ................169
for adults .........................165–168
for children .............................187
lap belt ....................................166
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................162
safety belt maintenance .........169
warning light and chime ........170
Safety seats for children ..........191
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................313
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............160
Seats ..........................................155
child safety seats ....................191
easy access/easyout feature ..159
memory seat ...................144, 160SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................149
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................307, 312
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................309
Speed control ............................114
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......225
Starting your vehicle ........223–225
jump starting ..........................255
Steering
speed sensitive .......................230
Steering wheel
controls ....................................117
tilting .......................................109
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................109
Tires ...........................199–200, 248
alignment ................................206
care ..........................................203
changing ..........................248, 251
checking the pressure ............203
inflating ...................................201
label .........................................212
replacing ..................................205
rotating ....................................207
safety practices .......................206
sidewall information ...............208
snow tires and chains ............212
spare tire .........................249–250
terminology .............................200
tire grades ...............................200
treadwear ........................199, 204
Towing .......................................219
recreational towing .................222
trailer towing ..........................219
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