low beam LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2011 Owners Manual

Low tire pressure warning (if
equipped):Illuminates when your
tire pressure is low. If the light
remains on at start up or while
driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. Refer toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will
illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light
does not turn on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
For more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
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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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
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.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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
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3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the two screws on the
lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the three retainers on top of the radiator cover and the two
retainers in front of the radiator cover.
3. Remove the three bolts for each headlamp.
4. Press the retainer next to the vertical aim adjuster, then pull the
headlamp assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the five screws and the protective bulb cover from the
headlamp assembly.
Low beam
•Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove the
retainer.
•Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
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High beam
•Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
•Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
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.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker/cornering
bulbs
The front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker/cornering bulbs are
located in the headlamp assembly. To replace any of the bulbs, follow
this procedure:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the retainers and the radiator cover.
3. Remove the bolts, then pull the headlamp assembly forward and
disconnect the electrical connector.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Power decklid module (PDM),
Overdrive cancel switch, Cluster,
Compass module, LCM, Traction
control switch
9 7.5A 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,
Cluster
14 15A Adjustable pedals, Delayed
accessory relay coil
15 10A Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) module
16 20A 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,
Driver seat module (DSM), DDM,
PAT S L E D
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
Roadside Emergencies
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