jump start LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2007 Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 155
Seating 155
Safety restraints 160
Airbags 175
Child restraints 187
Tires, Wheels and Loading 199
Tire information 199
Vehicle loading 213
Trailer towing 219
Recreational towing 222
Driving 223
Starting 223
Brakes 227
Traction Control™ 229
Air suspension 231
Transmission operation 231
Roadside Emergencies 239
Getting roadside assistance 239
Hazard flasher switch 241
Fuel pump shut-off switch 241
Fuses and relays 242
Changing tires 248
Lug nut torque 255
Jump starting 255
Wrecker towing 260
Customer Assistance 261
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 267
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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 – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
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WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING
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.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
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1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
+–+–
+–+–
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2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
+–+–
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
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Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............130
Console
rear ..................................111, 118
Controls
power seat ...............................156
steering column ......................117
Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................289, 309
specifications ..........................309
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
Customer Assistance ................239
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................265
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................266
Getting roadside assistance ...239
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................267
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................98
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................304
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................238E
Electronic message center .......124
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................241
Emission control system ..........301
Engine ........................................312
cleaning ...................................271
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..........................278
starting after a collision .........241
Engine block heater .................226
Engine oil ..................................280
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................280
checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........282, 307
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
Exhaust fumes ..........................226
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....291
Floor mats .................................134
Fluid capacities .........................309
Foglamps .....................................98
Fuel ............................................291
calculating fuel
economy ..........................126, 297
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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
G
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
I
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
S
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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