Lincoln 1999 Town Car - Manual

Lincoln 1999 Town Car

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – ICONS; Seating; WARNINGS; Introduction
  • Page 3 – Instrumentation
  • Page 6 – The; What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates; Light turns on solid:; This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.; SERVICE
  • Page 7 – Air bag readiness; Seating and safety restraints; AIR
  • Page 8 – Exterior bulbs; High beams; ABS
  • Page 9 – Engine oil; Engine coolant temperature; engine is running or hot.; CHECK
  • Page 10 – system has been; Air suspension; Driving; km
  • Page 11 – Trac active; system begins applying and; Speed control; FUEL ECON AVG
  • Page 12 – Safety belt warning chime; Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.; Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime; For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the; Headlamps on warning chime
  • Page 13 – Indicates the current vehicle speed.
  • Page 14 – Engine coolant temperature gauge; in the; ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER; The message center allows you to:
  • Page 15 – Selectable features; Select
  • Page 16 – Compass zone adjustment
  • Page 17 – Compass calibration adjustment; Message center functions; your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
  • Page 18 – FUEL REMAIN
  • Page 19 – 0 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel; AVG SPEED
  • Page 21 – To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.; HEADLAMP CONTROL; the ignition is in RUN,; Controls and features
  • Page 22 – Push forward to activate.; Flash to pass
  • Page 23 – location will change to the floor area.
  • Page 24 – Temperature selection; ) if automatic fan speed; Temperature conversion; Press MAX A/C and FRONT
  • Page 25 – Manual override controls; . It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been
  • Page 27 – In humid weather, select FRONT
  • Page 29 – Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.; AM
  • Page 30 – SCAN
  • Page 31 – Setting memory preset stations; Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.; Bass adjust; BASS
  • Page 32 – BAL; FADE; CLK; CLK
  • Page 33 – EJ
  • Page 34 – Setting the clock; to decrease hours and
  • Page 38 – FM; TUNE
  • Page 39 – Tune adjust for CD changer; Shuffle feature; Seek function
  • Page 40 – REW
  • Page 42 – CD
  • Page 43 – FF
  • Page 44 – Compression feature; The effect of the feature varies with the music content.; COMP; RDS
  • Page 46 – RDS clock feature; Refer to; Phone mode; Press the phone/mute control again to send and end calls.
  • Page 47 – Clock
  • Page 51 – Radio reception factors
  • Page 52 – Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger; Audio system warranties and service; If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.; REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
  • Page 54 – Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.; TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
  • Page 56 – To turn speed control off; Press OFF or; To set a speed
  • Page 58 – To disengage speed control; Depress the brake pedal.; To return to a previously set speed; Indicator message; SPEED CONTROL
  • Page 59 – NEXT
  • Page 61 – Programming; Rolling code programing; Canadian Programming
  • Page 63 – second time; Erasing HomeLink; Reprogramming a single HomeLink; Do NOT
  • Page 64 – INTERIOR LAMPS; The courtesy lamp lights when:; AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
  • Page 65 – UN
  • Page 67 – To adjust your mirrors:
  • Page 68 – CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS; SET
  • Page 69 – POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT; (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
  • Page 70 – Press this control to lock all doors.
  • Page 71 – weather conditions
  • Page 73 – Autolock
  • Page 75 – Programming your own entry code; /2 recalls personality 1
  • Page 76 – Erasing personal code; To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:
  • Page 77 – Locking doors with the keyless entry system; SECURILOCK
  • Page 78 – Theft indicator
  • Page 82 – Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls; To operate the heated seats:; BACK
  • Page 83 – Release the handle when the desired position has been reached.
  • Page 84 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS; injury in a collision.
  • Page 85 – Combination lap and shoulder belts
  • Page 86 – When to use the automatic locking mode; When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.; Anytime; a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to
  • Page 88 – Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)
  • Page 90 – Conditions of operation; Safety belt maintenance; personal injuries in the event of a collision.
  • Page 92 – place a rear-facing child
  • Page 93 – How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?
  • Page 94 – Side air bag system; Determining if the system is operational
  • Page 96 – How does the side air bag system work?
  • Page 97 – the air bag will; If
  • Page 98 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN; Air Bag Supplemental Restraint; Important child restraint precautions; Children and safety belts; If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.
  • Page 103 – Attaching safety seats with tether straps
  • Page 104 – Tether anchorage hardware; injured in a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 105 – PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE; Starting the engine; Important safety precautions; Starting
  • Page 106 – Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
  • Page 107 – If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light (; STARTING THE ENGINE
  • Page 108 – Guarding against exhaust fumes; Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:; Important ventilating information
  • Page 109 – BRAKES
  • Page 110 – ABS warning lamp; warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates; Using ABS; To set the parking brake:
  • Page 111 – TRACTION CONTROL; Warning Lights
  • Page 112 – Traction control switch
  • Page 114 – Fuses and relays
  • Page 115 – See your dealer or a qualified service technician.; Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission; Understanding gearshift positions; pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
  • Page 116 – driving with a heavy load
  • Page 119 – TRAILER TOWING
  • Page 120 – Preparing to tow; Hitches; Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.; Trailer brakes
  • Page 121 – Driving while you tow; Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades.; Servicing after towing; Trailer towing tips; Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.; Launching or retrieving a boat; When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
  • Page 122 – DRIVING THROUGH WATER
  • Page 123 – Roadside emergencies
  • Page 124 – FUSES AND RELAYS; severe wire damage and could start a fire.
  • Page 125 – Standard fuse amperage rating and color; Passenger compartment fuse panel
  • Page 126 – The fuses are coded as follows.; Location; EATC Blower Motor
  • Page 127 – Front Radio Control Unit
  • Page 128 – Relay 1; Power distribution box; If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
  • Page 133 – Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
  • Page 134 – Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.; Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.; Removing the anti-theft lug nut; Insert the key over the locking lug nut.
  • Page 135 – touch. Set the parking brake on
  • Page 136 – Connecting the jumper cables; In the illustrations,
  • Page 137 – Do not; use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as
  • Page 138 – Jump starting; Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.; Removing the jumper cables; Remove the jumper cable from the
  • Page 139 – relearn
  • Page 140 – WRECKER TOWING
  • Page 141 – SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; To help you service your vehicle:; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE; Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.; Maintenance and care
  • Page 142 – Working with the engine off; Turn off the engine and remove the key.; Working with the engine on
  • Page 143 – IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
  • Page 144 – Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.; between the MIN and MAX marks,; the oil level is
  • Page 145 – Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.; Adding engine oil; Checking the engine; Engine oil and filter recommendations; Look for this certification mark.
  • Page 146 – Lubricant specifications
  • Page 147 – windshield washer fluid.; ENGINE COOLANT; Precautions
  • Page 148 – Adding engine coolant; Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.
  • Page 149 – Recycled engine coolant; Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.; Coolant refill capacity; Refill capacities; Severe winter climate
  • Page 150 – What you should know about fail-safe cooling; How fail-safe cooling works; Service Engine Soon
  • Page 151 – When fail-safe mode is activated; Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.; CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
  • Page 152 – Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
  • Page 153 – High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
  • Page 154 – Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels; BATTERY
  • Page 155 – Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
  • Page 156 – LEAD; RECYCLE
  • Page 157 – Changing the wiper blades; To replace the wiper blades:; INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES
  • Page 159 – Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.; Tire rotation; Four tire rotation
  • Page 160 – Replacing the tires; as originally offered by Ford.; SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
  • Page 161 – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
  • Page 162 – Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:
  • Page 163 – Fuel Filler Cap; When fueling your vehicle:; Choosing the right fuel
  • Page 165 – If you have run out of fuel:; Fuel Filter
  • Page 166 – Filling the tank; For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:; Calculating fuel economy
  • Page 167 – Habits; Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
  • Page 168 – Maintenance; Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.; Conditions; Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.; EPA window sticker
  • Page 169 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM; Use only unleaded fuel.
  • Page 170 – EXTERIOR BULBS
  • Page 171 – Replacing headlamp bulbs; To remove the headlamp bulb:
  • Page 172 – To install the new bulb:
  • Page 173 – Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs; Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.; High-mount brakelamp bulbs; For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
  • Page 174 – Replacing the interior bulbs
  • Page 175 – You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.; Horizontal aim adjustment
  • Page 177 – Waxing your vehicle; Cleaning the wiper blades and; Repairing paint chips
  • Page 178 – Cleaning the engine; Never apply anything to the drive belt (including belt dressing).; Cleaning plastic exterior parts
  • Page 179 – powder. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.; use; Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags; Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
  • Page 180 – Underbody; Use glass cleaner for the inside windows if they become fogged.; Cleaning mirrors
  • Page 181 – Lubricant Specifications; Capacities and specifications
  • Page 182 – Brake fluid
  • Page 183 – ATF
  • Page 184 – Maintenance and Care; VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Page 187 – GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE; 4–hours, seven days a week; Using roadside assistance; Customer assistance
  • Page 188 – Ford extended service plan; and
  • Page 192 – Oral presentations
  • Page 194 – FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
  • Page 198 – ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE; To order the publications in this portfolio in the United States:
  • Page 199 – Reporting safety defects
  • Page 200 – Axle; Index
  • Page 203 – Mirrors
  • Page 204 – Trunk
  • Page 208 – Filling station information
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Before driving

Introduction

2

Instrumentation

3

Controls and features

21

Seating and safety restraints

80

Starting and driving

Starting

105

Driving

109

Roadside emergencies

123

Servicing

Maintenance and care

141

Capacities and specifications

181

Customer assistance

187

Reporting safety defects

199

Index

200

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Summary

Page 2 - ICONS; Seating; WARNINGS; Introduction

ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read thefollowing section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towardsprotecting th...

Page 3 - Instrumentation
Page 6 - The; What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates; Light turns on solid:; This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.; SERVICE

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). The OBD II system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgo...

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