high beam LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2008 Owners Manual
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O/D off:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage
may occur.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal chime (if equipped):Sounds when the turn signal lever
has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).O/D
OFF
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6. Wait the desired amount of time for delay, then turn the headlamp
switch to off.
•At this point, the exterior lamps turn off and the time delay is set.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
•the ignition is on,
•the transmission is not in P (Park),
•the headlamp system is not turned on by another feature such as
using the headlamp control or Autolamp.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light
(DRL) System does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block
the light from one headlamp while
adjusting the other.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Usinga4mm
wrench, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the following chart. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Headlamp (HI beam) 9005
Headlamp (LOW beam)* H7
Park and turn lamp (front) 3457 AK
Sidemarker (front) 168
Backup lamp 3156 K
Stop, tail, turn and sidemarker lamp (rear) 3157 K
Cornering lamp 3156 K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp - Stop** LED Assembly
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Map lamp 578
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system
(SOR)37
Rear grab handle reading lamps 578
Door courtesy lamp 904
Glove compartment 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* For vehicles with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service.
** When replacing the center high mount stop lamp assembly, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Low beam
•Disconnect electrical connector
and remove retainer and
headlamp bulb from headlamp
assembly.
High beam
•Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling
it straight out.
•Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Note:To ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cover and partially tighten
the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish
tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right
etc.)
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned
out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your
authorized dealer.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 7.5A Mirror switch illumination, Door
lock switch illumination, Heated
seat switch illumination,
Electrochromatic mirror
10 15A Hazards
11 15A Turn signal
12 15A Audio
13 10A Extended rear park aide module,
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Cluster
14 15A Adjustable pedals, Delayed
accessory relay coil
15 10A Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) module
16 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
17 10A A/C cycle switch, Heated seat
modules
18 15A LCM (Interior lighting)
19 7.5A Driver’s Door Module (DDM)
switches, PDM, Power mirrors,
DSM, DDM, PATS LED
20 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
21 10A Analog clock, LCM (Illumination)
22 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
23 10A LCM
24 15A LCM (High beams), Multi-function
switch (Flash-to-pass)
25 10A DATC module, Cluster
26 15A LCM (Park lamps, cornering
lamps, license lamps)
27 — Not used
28 7.5A Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS
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Fluid capacities .........................260
Fuel ............................................241
calculating fuel
economy ............................61, 248
cap ...........................................244
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................251
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................241, 244, 248
filter, specifications ........241, 258
fuel filler door override ............72
fuel filler door release ..............72
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
improving fuel economy ........248
octane rating ...................246, 263
quality ..............................246–247
running out of fuel .................247
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................241
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................241, 245–246
Fuses ..................................188–189
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............244
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................248
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ........................................35
autolamp system .......................33bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................33
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................55
Hood ..........................................227
I
Ignition ...............................168, 263
Illuminated visor mirror .............45
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................129
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................253
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......203
K
Keyless entry system .................83
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................73, 87
positions of the ignition .........168
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