LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2008 Owners Manual

L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................33
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
daytime running light ...............34
headlamps .................................33
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................37–39
replacing bulbs .........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........174
Load limits .................................158
Locks
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................202
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............64
system check button ................63
warning messages .....................67
Mirrors ...................................49–50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
fold away ...................................51
heated ........................................51
programmable memory ............79
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........224, 241, 258
O
Octane rating ............................246Oil (see Engine oil) ..................230
P
Parking brake ............................175
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....258
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................46
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacity ................260
Power trunk ..........................71–72
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ......................................17, 22
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ........................................188
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................82
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................78
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........182
Roadside assistance ..................186
2008 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Index
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S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........107
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............98, 101, 103–106
Safety Canopy ...........................122
Safety defects, reporting ..217–218
Safety restraints ..98, 101, 103–106
Belt-Minder...........................108
extension assembly ................107
for adults .........................103–106
for children .............................125
lap belt ....................................103
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................99
safety belt maintenance .........107
warning light and chime ........108
Safety seats for children ..........129
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................264
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................129
easy access/easyout feature ....97
heated ........................................95
memory seat .......................79, 97
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............226
Spark plugs, specifications ......258,
263
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................52
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................203Steering wheel
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....152
Tires ...........................137–138, 195
alignment ................................145
care ..........................................141
changing ..........................195, 198
checking the pressure ............141
inflating ...................................139
label .........................................151
replacing ..................................143
rotating ....................................145
safety practices .......................144
sidewall information ...............146
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .........................196, 198
terminology .............................138
tire grades ...............................138
treadwear ........................137, 142
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................209
Traction control ........................176
Traction-lok rear axle ...............178
Transmission .............................178
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................255
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
lubricant specifications ..........260
Trunk ...........................................76
remote release ....................71, 78
2008 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
272

Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................264
Vehicle loading ..........................158
Ventilating your vehicle ...........171
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10Water, Driving through
.............185
Windows
power
.........................................48
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................44
replacing wiper blades
...........230
Wrecker towing
.........................209
2008 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
273