2001 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 4th Printing
2001 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2001 Lincoln Town Car manual content summary:
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Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 2
environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 3
This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 4
Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 5
Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 6
F 1 2 E BRAKE LO F PANEL DIM S OFF MIST RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON NEXT MODE VOL TEMP FAN Traction control switch* (pg. 133) Speed control (pg. 62) Power adjustable foot pedals (pg. 58) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 60) Climate controls (pg. 27) Driver air bag (pg. 110) 6 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 7
Audio system (pg. 33) Clock* (pg. 58) BASS SEL BAL VOL PUSH ON TREB FADE TAPE EJ RDS SEEK TUNE SCAN AUTO AM 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1 2 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF SELECT RESET FRONT REAR EXT AUTO MAX A/C Climate control system (pg. 27) Electronic sound system controls* (pg - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 8
AVG SPEED TRIP A B E/M 180 < FILL ON LEFT H SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km/h F AIR BAG 1 2 P R N D 2 1 E BRAKE Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a SERVICE computer that monitors the engine's ENGINE emission control system. This SOON system is commonly known as the On Board - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 9
or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 10
when the ignition is turned to the ON position ABS to indicate a system check. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 11
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 12
is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Never remove the coolant this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain on. TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL CIRCLE SLOWLY - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 13
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL CIRCLE SLOWLY COMPASS Air suspension Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. This light will remain on to indicate that the air suspension switch is OFF, the load limit is exceeded or to indicate a possible system fault. For - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 14
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. For more information on the traction control system, refer to the Driving chapter. Speed control This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 15
AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS CIRCLE SLOWLY 50 40 80 60 60 100 70 80 120 140 160 WASHER LTR/100km 30 20 10 40 20 90 100 110 120 km MILES/GAL FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E/M 180 < FILL ON LEFT H SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km/h F AIR BAG - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 16
Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL CIRCLE SLOWLY COMPASS Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much < FILL ON LEFT fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 17
, switch off works when the ignition is in the ON position. The message center allows you to: • see problems such as door ajar TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR and trunk ajar. CIRCLE TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION SLOWLY • see the compass direction. • check the on/off status of air suspension and speed control systems - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 18
/GAL • AVG SPEED • TRIP A/TRIP B • E/M For descriptions of the SELECT features, refer to "Message center functions" later in this chapter. Reset Press this control to reset the selected message center function to zero. (The only functions which can be reset are FUEL ECON and TRIP A or B.) SELECT - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 19
power lines and TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION SLOWLY powerful broadcast antenna. km CONTROL COMPASS Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 20
. 11 4. Press and hold the CALIBRATION 5 6 10 BUTTON switch located on top of the compass module until the 7 8 9 message center display changes to show the accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate the compass module - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 21
AIR SUSPENSION SLOWLY message center. km 4. Release pressure from the button. O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE 5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a SPEED CONTROL automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • variations in top-off procedure the vehicle speed control system to be set to highway - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 22
speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. This is most noticeable in hilly environments. 4. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 5. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 23
the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. AVG SPEED Remember to turn the ignition OFF TRIP problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. AVG speed To use this function, select AVG SPEED and press the RESET control - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 24
and must be reset individually. FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E/M SELECT RESET To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET control while the appropriate trip distance feature (A or B) is displayed. E/M When this function is displayed, press the RESET - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 25
PANEL DIM AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light OFF P sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the AUTO lights on for a preselected period of LAMP time after the ignition switch is turned to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 26
may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will automatically illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps at dusk (when the headlamp control is in the OFF - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 27
. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steering wheel fan speed control is pressed. When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 28
unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows ) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. FRONT ˚C EXT EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C REAR If your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 29
conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature display will remain unchanged and air will be cooled based on the selected temperature. To exit, press AUTO or any other override controls - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 30
Controls and features • (Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. (Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 31
EXT OFF AUTO A/C four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window. If a manual override function to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in the OFF - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 32
warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been "aired out", operate the climate control system as - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 33
defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM stereo cassette VOL - PUSH ON AM BASS TREB FM1 ST CLK BAL FADE TAPE AMS - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 34
, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes. AM FM AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 35
next frequency up the band (whether or not • Press a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. to find the next • Press - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 36
sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's bass output. BASS Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 37
Controls and features Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. BAL Speaker fade adjust between the front and rear speakers. FADE Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radio mode, press the TAPE AMS control. CLK TAPE AMS 37 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 38
The fast forward control works in SIDE 1 - 2 tape mode. To fast forward in tape mode, press REW FF the FF control. In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached. Tape direction select Press SIDE and 1-2 at the same time to play the alternate side of - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 39
Dolby noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby noise 4 reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby noise Press the reduction. Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 40
and press: CLK TAPE AMS • • to decrease minutes and to increase minutes. SEEK TUNE SEEK TUNE The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 41
BAL FADE CD TAPE EJ RDS DSP MUTE SEEK TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated. During the operation - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 42
off. Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. VOL PUSH ON - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 43
, then press: VOL PUSH ON to increase volume compensation • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation • SEL AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped). AM FM AM/FM select in radio mode The AM/FM - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 44
to continue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped). Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 45
, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay. Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped). SCAN Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to activate scan mode and to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 46
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the control again. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's bass output. Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 47
BAL SEL FADE BAL SEL FADE Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) CD TAPE while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function. • To begin CD - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 48
is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1-2 to play the alternate side of a tape. SIDE 1-2 3 Eject function Press - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 49
noise reduction reduces the amount of 4 hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby noise reduction. The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 50
Controls and features Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audio system to receive station DSP RDS identification or program type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 51
: • Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R&B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 SEL Show • With RDS activated, press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed. • Use the SEL control to select TYPE (the display shows the program type), NAME (the display shows the call letters of the station) or - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 52
sound quality and may need to be adjusted based upon the program material to suit your listening needs. Press the control to turn the feature on or off. Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected mode will appear in the display). SEL The following signal modes can - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 53
SEATS Use the SELECT control to change the equalization to the desired mode. RDS DSP SEL Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature ( in this chapter. Press the RDS control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is RDS displayed. Use the SEL control to manually set the time. to increase • - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 54
Controls and features 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Pull the lever to remove a CD tray from the magazine. 4. Insert one disc into each CD tray of - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 55
Controls and or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped) The laser beam used in the compact not scratch the discs or damage the player. If your changer does not work, it may be that: • A disc is already loaded where you want to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 56
Controls and features • The disc is dusty or defective. • The player's internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating. • A disc - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 57
is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo. Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 58
with an instrument panel mounted clock, refer to Setting the Clock section in this chapter. Press the right control to increase the time displayed. Press the left control to decrease the time displayed. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 59
cause damage not covered by your warranty. The auxiliary power point is located under the instrument panel. This outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories. TRACTION CONTROLி This control can be used to turn the Traction Control on or off. Refer to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 60
key and valet key lock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. The valet key (marked "valet") will access doors and ignition only. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the Trunk remote control on the drivers door, then - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 61
the Mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle one or two times. HI LO F S ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position. The lights will remain in on until 30 seconds after the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 62
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. ON OFF To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. ON OFF To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speed - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 63
vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a To set a lower set speed • Press and hold COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release COAST to operate - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 64
pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL. RES SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. ON OFF - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 65
be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). RES SET ACCEL COAST Indicator light Indicator message This message is displayed in the Message Center when either the SET ACCEL or RES/RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 66
upshifts and downshifts through all available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of O/D ON/OFF the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 67
a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. When programming your - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 68
. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the procedure in the "Canadian Programing" section. 4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttons when the red light flashes rapidly. 5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 69
the garage door motor head unit. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1-800-355-3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. if there is difficulty locating the training button. 2. Press the training button on the garage door motor head unit (which will activate the "training" light). 69 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 70
Controls and features 3. Press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do NOT release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter 5-14 cm (2 to 5 inches) - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 71
position, press and hold the rear portion of the control. INTERIOR LAMPS Rear courtesy/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 72
to prevent visibility interference with the moon roof controls. The mirror support arm has two pivot points which lets you adjust the REMOTE CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver's door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 73
the fuel filler door. POWER WINDOWS Express down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the top portion of the driver window control completely down and release quickly. Depress again to stop window operation. WINDOW LOCK Window lock The window lock feature - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 74
accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and moonroof may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control power door lock switches. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 75
Controls and features Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks. LOCKED VERROUILLEE CHILD LOCK ABOVE SECURITE ENFANTS ENHAUT - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 76
using the controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. • transmitter UNLOCK control. To program the memory settings to remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Controls and features - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 77
and features Radio/climate controls Refer to Steering Wheel Controls in this chapter for operation instructions. NEXT MODE 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 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 78
front passenger seat. Remote seat adjustment lockout The window lockout control, located WINDOW LOCK 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 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 79
To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 80
on the door panel 3 times. 3. Turn ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press power door unlock control 3 times. 5. Turn ignition key back to ON. The doors will lock and unlock. 6. Press unlock control twice within 5 seconds. The horn will chirp twice upon successful toggling of the horn chirp feature - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 81
if the ignition is in the OFF position. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 82
Controls and features To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 83
. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open The battery - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 84
of the Autolock feature. 7. Turn ignition to OFF. Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped) The remote keyless entry system can also control the seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. With this feature, the first two programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 85
press the SET control again. Manually moving any seat, mirror or pedal during these steps will cancel the programming procedure. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) computer module • or at your dealer When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 86
Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. Erasing personal code To erase - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 87
has been entered, you can unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as the controls are pressed within five seconds of each other. Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors. To lock the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 88
anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. The THEFT light - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 89
Controls and but can cause a momentary NO-START condition if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 90
Controls and features Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 91
Controls and features INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a made of will glow for hours in the darkness of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 92
to the desired position. Adjusting the power front seats - door mounted controls The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 93
Seating and safety restraints Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. 93 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 94
rear door panels and operate like the front heated seats. Refer to the Heated Seats section in this chapter for instructions on operating the rear heated seats. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 95
or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision. To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 96
controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. • To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 97
restraints Front crash severity sensor. Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 98
seat which is marked "OCS". Alternatively, you may take your vehicle to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for assistance. For air bags to do their job they must air bag and side air bag (if equipped). The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from air bag deployments - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 99
the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning Light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 100
the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 101
. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 102
have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 103
passenger outboard seat belt system must be BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 104
the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 105
belt when not in use. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 106
and safety restraints Conditions of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 107
more with don't wear often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 108
the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 109
safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 110
records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity. This information will assist Ford Motor Company in the servicing vehicle and helping to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 111
air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 112
instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag the way back. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 113
from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 114
), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 115
attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 116
air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 117
service manual. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 118
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 119
of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 120
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue tether straps in this chapter. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 121
Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 122
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 123
seat is securely held in place. 10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 124
the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 125
properly in the event of a collision. 6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 126
instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 127
AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS CIRCLE SLOWLY 50 40 80 60 60 100 70 80 120 140 160 WASHER LTR/100km 30 20 10 40 20 90 100 110 120 km MILES/GAL FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E/M 180 < FILL ON LEFT H SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km/h F AIR BAG - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 128
lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 129
shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service • the sound of the exhaust system heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 130
qualified service technician. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 131
light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system . However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 132
reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved. If the parking brake fails to release after completing this procedure, use the manual parking brake release lever. Pull the lever to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 133
It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 134
speed, have the power steering system checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • certain road conditions • steering maneuvers • braking • accelerations 134 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 135
This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch is AIR SUSPENSION located on the left side of the trunk. SWITCH If - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 136
working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly , the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4-speed - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 137
. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. O/D ON/OFF 137 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 138
Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF SPEED CONTROL COMPASS CIRCLE SLOWLY Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever with the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 139
AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a Traction - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 140
door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 141
600 lbs). TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Your , structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 142
instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor your warranty coverage. Servicing after - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 143
gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you driveability, emissions, reliability and causing internal transmission damage. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 144
if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 145
Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 146
is off. • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 147
fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 148
Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Maxi - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 149
EATC Blower Motor Lighting Control Module (LCM), Right-Hand Low Beam Headlamp Instrument Cluster Lighting Control Module (LCM), Instrument Panel Light EATC, Heated Seats Lighting Control Module (LCM), Day/Night Sensor/Amplifier, Park/Tail Lamps Shift Lock, Speed Control, Air Suspension, Steering - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 150
Used Instrument Cluster, Anti-Theft, Ignition Switch, Ignition Coils Anti-Lock Brake Module, Traction Control Switch Transmission Control Switch, Lighting Control Module (LCM), VCS Multi-Function Switch, Turn Signals Wiper Control Module (WCM), Windshield Wiper Motor Digital Transmission Range (DTR - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 151
, LF Seat Control Switch, LF Door Module, Power Mirror Switch Main Light Switch, Lighting Control Module (LCM) Brake Pedal Position Switch (BPP), Brake Pressure Switch, Fuses 20 and 22 Front Radio Control Unit, Digital Compact Disk Changer, Cellular Telephone Transceiver, VCS Accessory Delay Relay - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 152
Switch Cooling Fan-High Speed PCM Power Relay I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 32(Long Wheel Base Only) Not Used I/P Fuse Panel, Fuses 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 31 Driver Power Seat, I/P Fuse Panel, Fuse 30, Adjustable Pedal, Passenger Power Seat Anti-Lock Brakes Rear Defrost, I/P Fuse - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 153
EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVAP Vapor Management Valve Fuel Pump Charging System Auxiliary Power Outlet Passenger Seat (Long Wheel Base Only) Cooling Fan-Low Speed Anti-Lock Brakes PCM Diode Not used Fuel Pump Relay A/C Clutch Relay PCM Power Relay Air Suspension Relay Rear Defrost Relay 12 13 14 15 16 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 154
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 155
The jack could be located: • A - under the spare tire or • B - in the wheel well A B On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 155 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 156
Roadside emergencies 4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. A 5. Locate pry off notch (if equipped) and remove the center ornament from the aluminum wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle. Insert and - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 157
the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. To lessen risk of personnal injury, do not put any part of your body under the Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench 3 4 away. 12. Turn on the air suspension switch. 5 2 157 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 158
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 159
jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 160
of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 160 - - - + + + + - - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 161
they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 162
the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may shift firmly. This - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 163
your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position (if equipped). If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 164
dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 165
the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 166
4.6L SOHC V8 engine 8 9 1 2 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 5 4 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 166 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 167
OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 168
the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by a qualified service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 169
is not covered by your warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 170
care BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 171
below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding Engine Coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50-50 mixture - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 172
rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check the level of Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 173
system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 174
the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed protection to -34° F/-36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/ - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 175
recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 176
distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. What you Service Engine Soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 177
operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 178
the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 179
Maintenance and care Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 180
check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 10°C (50°F). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 181
, however, try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 182
, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 183
automotive batteries. R TU RE LE AD N RECYCLE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 184
Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty the ignition to ACC, then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 185
replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 186
driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 187
Maintenance and care SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Tire rotation Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 188
band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 189
chains offered by Ford as an accessory or equivalent. Using SAE class S re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 190
Maintenance and care Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 191
hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce of a turn until it stops. The "Check Fuel Cap" (if equipped) light illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. It will also illuminate - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 192
lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 87 192 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 193
and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada, look for fuels that display the Auto Makers' Choice logo. Cleaner air Ford - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 194
replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 195
quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up. accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 196
air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 197
vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. 197 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 198
the I/M test with the "Check Engine/Service Engine Soon" light on. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a "not ready for I/M test" condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 199
off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 200
Maintenance and care 3. Twist the plastic knobs and remove the protective cover from the back of the headlamps. Lift the cover and pull towards the windshield. 4. Remove headlamp by taking the retainer pins out. Pull headlamp forward to access bulb connector. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 201
it snaps, locking it into position. 4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need the proper holes and into the guides. 6. Install protective cover on vehicle locking it in place with knobs. 201 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 202
Maintenance and care Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Twist the plastic knobs and remove the protective cover from the back of the headlamps. Lift the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 203
pull the bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 4. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws, grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid. 2. Carefully pull the bulb from - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 204
. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the vertical (up/down) and the horizontal (left/right) directions using your VHAD system. The - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 205
Maintenance and care You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments. If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle's front structure should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps. Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 206
Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results. To avoid spots, avoid washing - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 207
Lacquer Touch-up Paint (ALBZ-19500-XXXXA), or Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZ-19500-XXXXA) from the Ford Car Care Chemicals line. Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with your vehicle's specific coloring. Observe the application instructions on the products. 207 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 208
tar remover to remove grease and tar. The brushes used in some automatic car washes may damage the finish on your wheels. Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are abrasive. Cleaning non-painted plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 209
regular basis, and blades or rubber elements replaced when worn. Cleaning the engine Engines are . The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with cold • Never apply anything to the drive belt (including belt dressing). • Cover the highlighted areas to - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 210
cleaner. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a collision. Woodtone trim Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 211
Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label. Regular cleaning of your leather upholstery helps - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 212
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery-standard Battery-heavy duty Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 2 1 2 1 4.6L SOHC V8 engine FA-1668 FG-986B BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750 FL-820-S EV-98 AWSF-32P Included in long wheelbase package. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 213
Rear axle lubricant 5 Windshield washer fluid 1 Ford Part Name Capacity Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear 1.8L NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 214
Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Brake fluid Ford part name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 1 Silicone Lubricant Ford part number C6AZ-19542-AB Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant Engine oil Hinges, - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 215
Washer Concentrate Ford part number XY-80W90-QL Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A Windshield washer fluid C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A Use MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 216
Capacities and specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear a Denotes long wheel base mm (in) 5 469 (215.3)/5 621 (221.3)a 1 987 (78.2) 1 472 (58.0) 2 990 (117.7)/3 142 (123.7)a 1 611 (63 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 217
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Capacities and specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 219
new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (in Canada). It provides the following: • Benefits during the warranty - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 220
: 1-800-232-5952) In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 221
Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln action under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 222
discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law. What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 223
The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company • the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 224
Center at 1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 or by writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 224 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 225
office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. In the - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 226
or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 227
display) HomeLink Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Car covers Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Emergency kit First aid kit Flat splash guards Front end cover (full) Molded splash guards Styled hood deflector Underbody lighting Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 228
the use of mobile communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 229
motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 230
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 231
112, 116 passenger air bag ...112, 116 side air bag ...115 Air cleaner filter ...183, 212 Air conditioning ...27 automatic temperature control system ...27 Air suspension ...134 description ...134 warning light ...13 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...171 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...130 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 232
210 instrument panel ...210 interior ...210-211 mirrors ...208 plastic parts ...208 safety belts ...211 washing ...206 waxing ...207 wheels ...208 windows ...210 wiper blades ...208 woodtone trim ...210 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...27 Clock ...39, 53, 58 Compass, electronic - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 233
coolant ...176 idle speed control ...181 lubrication specifications ...214-215 refill capacities ...212 service points ...166 starting after fuel filler door override ...73 fuel filler door release ...72 fuel pump shut-off switch ...146 gauge ...16 improving fuel economy ...194 octane rating ...192 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 234
panel, dimming ...25 interior lamps ...71, 203 replacing bulbs ...199, 202-203 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...60 Lights, warning and indicator ...8 air bag ...9 air suspension ...13 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10, 131 brake ...10 charging system ...11 cruise indicator ...14 door ajar ...12 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 235
doors ...74 Lubricant specifications ...214-215 Lumbar support, seats ...94 M Message center ...17 system ...79, 81 illuminated entry ...83 locking/unlocking doors ...80 opening the trunk ...81 panic alarm ...81 replacement/additional transmitters ...82 replacing the batteries ...81 S Safety belts - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 236
light and chime ...9, 14, 105-106 Safety seats for children ...119 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...96 Seats ...92 child safety seats ...119 cleaning ...210-211 easy access/easyout feature ...95 heated ...94 memory seat ...76, 84, 96 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...88, 90 Servicing - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 237
Index W Warning chimes ...14-15 Warning lights (see Lights) ...8 Washer fluid ...171 Water, Driving through ...144 Windows power ...73 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...171 checking and cleaning ...184 operation ...61 replacing wiper blades ...184 Wrecker towing ...163 - 2001 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 238
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4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft change) SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. Tire pressure and size Refer to the and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity.
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Before driving
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
6
Controls and features
25
Seating and safety restraints
92
Starting and driving
Starting
126
Driving
130
Roadside emergencies
145
Servicing
Maintenance and care
164
Capacities and specifications
212
Customer assistance
219
Reporting safety defects
230
Index
231
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