rear entertainment LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2009 Owners Manual
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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 24
Climate Controls 31
Dual automatic temperature control 31
Rear window defroster 34
Lights 35
Headlamps 35
Turn signal control 39
Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 46
Windshield wiper/washer control 46
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Power windows 50
Mirrors 52
Speed control 54
Message center 62
Locks and Security 76
Locks 76
Anti-theft system 88
Seating and Safety Restraints 93
Seating 93
Safety restraints 101
Airbags 115
Child restraints 127
Table of Contents
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2.CD eject:Press to eject a CD. If
the disc is not removed within the
allotted time, the system will
automatically reload the CD and begin play.Note:The eject function will
work when the ignition and audio systems are turned off.
3.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
4.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
FADE:Press FADE; then press
SEL-TEXTto shift sound
to the rear/front speakers.
5.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media, or turn the
volume control to adjust the volume.
6.SEL/TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio is quipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to
enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RBDS on/off. Use SEL to
toggle RBDS on/off. Press MENU
again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name mode. (MENU
must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RBDS mode.)
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RBDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RBDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for
a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
With RBDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press
SEL-TEXT
to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RBDS is enabled. Press and hold MENU until SHOW
XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select NAME or
TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU repeatedly until
COMP (compression) is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable
the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press
SEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will appear in the
display.
Occupancy mode:(Available only on Audiophile audios): Press MENU
repeatedly until occupancy mode appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT
occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle ON/OFF. When the six strongest
stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If
there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one
in the remaining presets.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
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Press MENU to access andSEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Dolby:Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU
until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL/TEXT to toggle
ON/OFF.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Armrest (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat
Audio controls, this feature will be listed in Menu mode.
Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle ON/OFF. When the feature is turned
ON, rear seat passengers can adjust the settings of the front audio stem.
For further information, refer toRear Console Audio Controls (if
equipped)later in this chapter.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on
how to set the time.
8.Cassette:Insert a cassette facing to the right.
9.TUNE:Press to manually go up
or down the radio frequency.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1orTAPE2isplaying.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or CD track. Press and
hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
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FADE:Press FADE; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
8.SEL-TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Check
with your authorized dealer for availability.
9.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS on/off.
Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle
RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show
Type mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to
the next RDS mode.)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
In FM mode, with RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is
displayed. One of the various program types will appear.
Press
SEL-TEXTto scroll through music types. Press SEEK or
SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RDS is enabled. Press and hold MENU until SHOW
XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select NAME or
TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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PressSEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in
the display.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile audios only): Press MENU
until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXT
to toggle ON/OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Armrest ON/OFF:Press MENU repeatedly until Armrest ON/OFF
appears. Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle the rear console audio controls
on or off (if equipped).
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition and audio
system off, you may press the
volume control to momentarily view the clock.
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12.LOAD:Press to load a CD.
When the system prompts you,
select a preset to load a CD in that
particular slot. Load the CD. If you do not pick a slot, the system will
select the next available slot. Available slots are indicated by small
flashing indicators in the display. Press and hold to autoload up to six
discs.
Note:Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD and do not try
to force the disc into the CD slot as damage could result.
13.AM/FM:Press repeatedly to
toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 mode.
14.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
Press CD and a preset to select a
specific CD to play.
15.SAT:SAT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Check
with your authorized dealer for availability.
16.SHUF/SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations
or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order
for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop.
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)
•NEXT:Press to access the next
radio memory preset, the next
CD track or the next tape
selection.
•VOL:Press the up arrow to
increase the volume or the down
arrow to decrease the volume.
•MODE:Press to toggle through
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped) modes.
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Remote seat adjustment lockout
The window lockout control, located
on the drivers door, will also lockout
the remote seat adjustment. To lock
out the remote seat adjustment
feature, press the right side of the
control. Press the left side to
restore the remote seat adjustment
control.
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)
Refer to theEntertainment SystemsandClimate Controlschapters for
operation instructions.
Rear radio/climate controls lockout
The rear radio/climate control feature can be locked out by pressing the
3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on. To
enable the rear radio/climate controls, press the 3 and the 5 buttons
again.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)
This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully without
holding the control down.
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