2003 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 5th Printing
2003 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2003 Lincoln Town Car manual content summary:
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lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD CD changer Navigation system 17 17 21 24 Climate Controls Dual automatic temperature control 70 70 Lights Locks Anti-theft system 113 113 123 1 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 2
Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 166 166 170 172 173 174 180 181 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 3
storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 4
Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 5
) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 5 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 6
stored information may be read out and used by: • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such information. 6 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 7
Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 8
Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 9
Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 10
and have your vehicle serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 11
Air bag readiness: If this light fails AIR to illuminate when ignition is turned BAG to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 12
temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible , switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 13
been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS), refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Door ajar: Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed). 13 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 14
closed. This light will flash and sound a tone for one second, then the light remains on. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). 14 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 15
be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. 15 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 16
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 16 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 17
STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 16 17 18 19 1 2 15 MUTE 3 14 13 AM/FM CD TAPE BASS TREB TUNE SCAN RDS SEL BAL FADE 4 SEEK AUTO SET REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 3 4 COMP 5 SHUF 6 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 17 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 18
increase the bass levels. to decrease Treble: Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's treble output. Press TREB then press SEL or increase the treble levels. to noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate. 18 . 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 19
modes between the following:. • ALL SEATS • DRIVER SEAT • REAR SEATS RDS: (Radio Data System): Allows you to access FM stations which are RDS- equipped. Press RDS then SEL to select ; press again to return to normal stations. 19 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 20
in radio mode. Press to manually advance up or down the system on/off. Turn to raise/lower the volume. 17. Tape: Press to play the tape. 18. CD door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side up. 19. Tape door: Insert the tape facing the right. 20 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 21
Entertainment Systems CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) Your CD changer is located in the trunk. 1. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Pull the lever to remove a CD tray from the magazine. 21 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 22
Entertainment Systems 4. Insert one disc into each CD tray of the magazine (up to 6 discs). Ensure that the label side is only compact discs containing this mark. The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate. 22 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 23
Entertainment Systems Radio Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you long time when not being played. 23 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 24
with voice prompts. The display screen provides full information for operating the system through use of menus, text screens and map displays. Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen. 24 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 25
to achieve maximum brightness. Ensure that the system display setting is set to DAY mode until maximum brightness is achieved (refer to Menu mode section). Once maximum brightness is achieved, revert to AUTO mode display setting. 25 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 26
adjust manually up ( band. ) or down ( ) the frequency ). 5. Press SEEK to find the next strong station up ( ) or down ( Note: If PTY (program type) is selected, the station selection will be limited. Refer to Program Type (PTY) for further information. 26 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 27
AUDIO. 3. Press CD to select a CD which is already loaded. (NO CD will appear in the display if there are not CDs loaded into the system auto load all available slots. The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 28
(if equipped) Your Lincoln Navigation System (LNS) may be equipped with a voice activated feature which allows you to "speak" certain commands to the system. Speaking clearly will help to ensure that the system correctly responds to your commands. 28 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 29
Entertainment Systems At any time, you may say these commands: • AM • FM1 • FM2 • CD • DVD (if equipped) following commands are available by voice activation: • Gas station • Gas • Hospital • Police station • Restaurant • Hotel 29 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 30
to turn the audio system on/off. Turn to raise or lower volume. The levels will be displayed on the screen. To activate the navigation mode, press MAP or DEST. To adjust the navigation voice output level, select the NAV MENU button via the map screen. 30 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 31
recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 31 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 32
( Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. 32 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 33
available. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO SET again. Scan Press SCAN for a brief INFO 98.5 TUNE AUTO SET PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 33 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 34
This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from AUTO SET PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 Program type (PTY) This feature allows you to search for Radio Data System (RDS) stations selectively by their program type. 34 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 35
initiate PTY searches. The search will stop when the desired program type has been reached. If no program type is found, a message will display. 35 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 36
from Bass/Treb; Bal/Fade; DSP/SCV. 4. Press +/- to increase/decrease the levels. Bass : Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's bass output. Treble : Allows you to raise or lower the audio system's treble output. 36 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 37
Entertainment Systems Fade : Allows you to mode CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable CDs be identified 37 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 38
2. The navigation screen will fold down, allowing you access to the in-dash six CD system. 3. Press LOAD and the desired CD slot number. The indicator light will blink slowly at first, then quickly, signaling the system is ready. 38 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 39
or you may press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel again. 6. Once the screen closes, the system will start playing the last CD loaded. Track / to advance to the Press next/previous track. disengage and remain with the current track. 39 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 40
Entertainment Systems Shuffle feature in CD mode When in CD (or CDDJ mode), press SHUFFLE to engage the shuffle feature. Press feature. Pause In CD mode, press PAUSE to pause the current track. Press again to continue playing. 40 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 41
Entertainment Systems Map mode Map display information To access the map display, press MAP on the bezel. Once pressed, the one of the segments of the scale indicator for the map to be displayed at the selected zoom level. 41 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 42
, name, or icon. Refer to Points of Interest for further information. • NEXT - Press for the system to step through a list of the POIs requested and display them on the map. • INFO - Press again and press the POI off button. 42 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 43
what is currently selected. You may choose to activate/deactivate selections which the system will factor in when calculating your route. Those options are: Minimize Time/Distance will need to be taken on the current route. 43 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 44
Entertainment Systems North up button - Indicates that the map is displayed with north to the top of the screen. Press to of your own choice can be selected from the 15 icons available.) Refer to Choosing from the icon list. 44 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 45
Entertainment Systems GPS symbol- Indicates that insufficient GPS satellite signals are being received for accurate map creating a destination, select from: Minimize Time/Distance, Use Major Roads, Use Toll Roads, Use Ferries. 45 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 46
under route guidance, only follow an instruction when it is safe to do so as the system cannot be aware of changing conditions. Use voice guidance as much as enable the navigation system to aid in calculating timing for routes. 46 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 47
Area POIs' to show the desired POIs on your current map. Restore system defaults Resets all system user-selectable options to the default (automatic) values (i.e, guidance, voice, and will turn off automatically when complete. 47 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 48
Entertainment Systems DVD map version Displays the version of the inserted navigation DVD. Refer to Ordering additional map • Guidance Mode (Arrows or Turn list) • Guidance Display (On or Off) • Time to destination (Show or Hide) 48 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 49
menu section for a complete description of the functions. On route scroll The system automatically scrolls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards. To volume level of the guidance voice prompts. 49 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 50
Entertainment Systems Destination menu Press DEST on the main bezel to access the navigation mode. Initial map display After and clock. Note: There may be a slight time delay between the soft key and the hard key functions. 50 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 51
Points - Use to select a destination from previously stored entries. Search area Your navigation system uses a regional search area. This area is the area from which navigational directions will to setting your destination. 51 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 52
Entertainment Systems Points of interest (POI) Select "Point of Interest" from the Destination Entry Menu. In this next menu, you listed. • Press YES to confirm the deletion. • Press DELETE ALL to delete all previous destination. 52 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 53
Memory point Your navigation system allows you to save special destinations you may wish to again visit. Select "Memory Point" from the new memory point a name: • Select it from the list. • Press NAME. • Enter the desired name. 53 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 54
Entertainment Systems Accessing memory point lists • Press LIST • Select the desired entry to view its location details. Sorting a distinctive chime when the vehicle is approaching the memory point associated with that icon. 54 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 55
press DELETE. • Select the entry to be deleted. • The system will ask you to confirm deletion. Press YES to confirm. The screen time: VOL PUSH AUDIO MAP DEST MENU CD OPEN • CLOSE • Press MAP. • Press "Nav. Menu". • Press "Stored Locations." 55 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 56
Entertainment Systems • Press "Home". • Press "Add". Set home by selecting the correct address, POI, Previous destination, or selecting from menu with home selected, press LIST to view the location of the stored home position. 56 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 57
• Once in the stored locations menu with home selected, press DELETE. • The system will ask you to confirm. • Press YES to confirm. Freeway Entrance/Exit Select displayed. To enter numbers in the freeway name, press "Sym". 57 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 58
Entertainment Systems 2. Select entrance/exit- Press "Entrance" if you wish to join the freeway at this junction. Press "Exit" if entered, the "Add" control will read as "Full". You must delete points before more can be added. 58 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 59
Entertainment Systems Destination and way points The Store Dest. & Way Point menu is used after a destination or way point has . To adjust the position of the way point (or destination), scroll the map as required. Press OK. 59 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 60
Entertainment Systems Editing and changing order of way points and destination Press "Chg. Order" to change the criteria by pressing "Change" in the route preferences screen. Refer to Route preferences for further information. 60 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 61
appears on the display screen and a voice prompt provides instructions. The system may calculate up to four routes for the desired destination. like the system to plan a different route. Press DETOUR to confirm the selection. 61 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 62
Entertainment Systems Route interruptions In the course of your destination, you may decide to temporarily leave your planned route for avoid areas. Note: In some circumstances, it may not be possible to avoid all selected areas. 62 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 63
Entertainment Systems Listing areas to avoid You can list all areas noted as "avoid". • Press "Nav Menu". • Press "Stored locations desired area to be deleted. • Press DEL. ALL to delete all stored areas. • Press YES to confirm. 63 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 64
hard control. Menu mode allows you to access: • System Set-up • Information - Gives you the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information. • Brightness/Contrast - Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen. 64 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 65
• Screen off - Allows you to turn off the navigation screen. System setup The system set up menu contains the following user settings: • Audible Feedback - . • Language - Press to toggle between English, French, or Spanish. 65 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 66
guidelines. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the system. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The driver must conditions. To use the system as effectively and safely as possible, obtain up-to-date map database DVD whenever they become available. 66 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 67
by "signal modulation." Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations. • Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. 67 2003 Town Car (tow - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 68
Entertainment Systems Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of the unit. Only recommended products should be used. 68 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 69
DVD version for navigation. Customer service If you need help operating your navigation/audio system, want to report a map database error or want to obtain a map DVD, please call 1 (888) 628-6277 (NAV-MAPS) or log onto www.navtech.com. 69 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 70
SYSTEM 1. A/C control: Cools the vehicle A/C and is used to reduce humidity in the vehicle. Press to turn on/off. 2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly by recirculating the cabin air instead of using outside air 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 71
to manually enable or disable the fan speed. 15. EXT: Displays the outside air temperature. It will remain displayed until the EXT control is pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time. 71 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 72
humid weather, place position. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the recirculation control on or the system turned off. • Do not in a collision or sudden stop. 72 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 73
defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time 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. 73 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 74
to RUN and then back to OFF. 3. Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position. 4. Wait the desired amount of time for delay, then turn the headlamp switch to OFF. 5. Steps 1 thru 3 need to be performed within 10 seconds. 74 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 75
not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. 75 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 76
Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release a qualified service technician. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. 76 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 77
screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 77 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 78
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 turned on by pressing the rocker control. 78 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 79
panel lights - see your dealer. * For vehicles with HID lamps, see your dealer for service. **When replacing the center high mount stop lamp, see your dealer for replacement bulbs. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 79 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 80
The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing the headlamp assembly. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the protective bulb cover by removing the three retaining bolts. 80 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 81
Lights 3. Rotate the bulb socket tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the trunk and carefully pull the carpet away to three nut and washer 81 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 82
sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then pry the light assembly away from its housing to disengage it from the retaining clips. 2. Remove the light assembly from the headliner. 3. Disconnect the light assembly wiring and replace the light assembly. 82 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 83
pressing the end of the stalk switch causes a single wipe without washer Auto/Interval setting. The speed is automatically increased at night. When the ignition is turned ON, the wipers will perform one wipe if one of the five Auto/Interval settings is selected. 83 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 84
manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. 3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance. 84 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 85
vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. Some of the features in the overhead console include Compass, Homelink, Oil minder and Park assist deactivation. 85 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 86
mode A system warning will display for oil minder, park assist and alarm system related warnings. antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. 1. Turn ignition to the ON position. 2. Start the engine. 86 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 87
setting will eliminate compass heading error. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. To zone. 3. Release the MODE button. 87 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 88
on the right side. 5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]). This will take up to three circles to complete calibration. 88 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 89
opener/transmitter at the overhead console. Hold down the original transmitter's button so the overhead console can learn the transmitter's frequency and data stream. 89 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 90
instructions manual or contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or on the Internet at www.homelink.com. 2. Press and release the "learn" or "smart" button on the garage door motor head unit. Note: Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3. 90 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 91
the device being controlled. 4. Release the button. Note: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel. 91 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 92
3. HomeLinkா default code mode HomeLink uses default codes for testing and for optional home lighting accessories. To load the default codes: 1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3. CLEARING CHANNELS is displayed. 92 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 93
enter oil minder mode, press the MODE button repeatedly until OIL LIFE XX% is displayed. XX will be 6-100 when oil life is OK. 93 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 94
changed: 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until one of these three messages is displayed; OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE OIL SOON or CHANGE OIL NOW. 94 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 95
to 1. Press the de-activate. PARK ASSIST DISABLED will be displayed and the button will be backlit amber. OFF button again 2. Press the to re-activate. The button will be backlit green at night time when the headlamps are ON. 95 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 96
optional electrical accessories into the fuse should supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The auxiliary power point is located under the instrument panel. 96 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 97
to restore the window controls. Accessory delay (if equipped) With 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. 97 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 98
non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it support arm has two pivot points which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE. OFF AUTO 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 99
Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). 99 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 100
will disengage. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 100 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 101
control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). 101 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 102
ON control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. OFF Indicator light Indicator message This message is displayed in the Message Center when either the SET ACCEL or radio and climate control features. 102 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 103
hold the front portion of the control. • To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control. 103 NEXT MODE 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 104
center only works when the ignition is in the ON position. The message center allows you to: • see problems such as door ajar and trunk ajar. • check the on/off status of air suspension, autolamp and speed control systems. 104 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 105
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 RESET 105 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 106
differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • variations in top-off procedure from one fill- Since this procedure requires the vehicle speed control system to be set to highway speeds, it must 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 107
at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 5. Record the with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 108
If "CO" or "CS" is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. AVG speed To use this function, from English to metric units. SELECT RESET 108 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 109
door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed. This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 109 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 110
the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door. REAR CENTER CONSOLE controls (if equipped) • remote seat adjustment (if equipped) 110 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 111
Controls in this chapter for operation instructions. Without navigation system With navigation system Radio/climate controls lockout The navigation radio, press audio button, press sound soft button, press disable rear controls soft button. 111 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 112
the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 112 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 113
is equipped with a master (black) key and a valet (gray) key lock system. The master (black) key will access: • the black) key. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Note: When Perimeter Alarm is armed, this switch 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 114
compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 114 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 115
brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle will be located either conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 115 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 116
If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership, this will aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. /tail lamps will flash. 116 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 117
ignition to the ACC, ON or START positions. • Wait 2 minutes and 45 deconds for the alarm to time-out. Opening the trunk Press once to open the trunk. If your vehicle is fitted to fall out or block the driver's rear view. 117 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 118
system the operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the PART OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 119
lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. 119 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 120
5 km/h (3 mph). Relock The autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met: • any door is opened then closed while the engine (if equipped) The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory seats/mirrors/ 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 121
Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 122
the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. Note: The interior lamps will turn off. 122 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 123
on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. 123 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 124
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the RUN position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 125
the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1 for each additional key. 125 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 126
is not properly closed, the park lamps will not flash and the horn will chirp twice. The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the actions is performed before allowing an alarm to go off. After the 20-second pre-arm phase, 126 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 127
and momentarily suspend the alarm system (for example, if you armed the vehicle and alarm may go off. Your vehicle's doors and hood will remain protected; only the trunk and interior motion detector are momentarily suspended (until the trunk is closed again). 127 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 128
head restraints can be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is belt snug and low across the hips. 128 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 129
the seat back or bring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Front seat armrest serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. Using the power lumbar support 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 130
forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. 130 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 131
The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in the run position, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables heating chapter for instructions on operating the rear heated seats. 131 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 132
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 refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter. 132 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 133
these safety devices. Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 133 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 134
and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The passenger occupant classification sensor can automatically turn off the passenger front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). The system is 134 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 135
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 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 136
problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal safety system serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system an air bag ( 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 137
1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a and remove the tongue from the buckle. 137 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 138
reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is for children later in this chapter. 138 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 139
belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 139 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 140
to the procedures in the Workshop Manual and replaced if either damage or rests across 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. 140 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 141
and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 141 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 142
feature. 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 turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 142 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 143
(3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...The driver's or front passenger's The BeltMinder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 144
brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I'm not going far" "Belts are uncomfortable" "I was in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" 144 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 145
given..."I have an air bag" Consider...Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 145 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 146
the safety belt warning light turns off.) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, buckle for you when fully extended. 146 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 147
ON LEFT 10 H SERVICE ENGINE SOON 180 MPH km/h F 1 2 E LO F S OFF MIST AM/FM CD TAPE BASS TREB TUNE SCAN RDS MUTE SEL BAL FADE SEEK AUTO SET REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 3 4 COMP 5 SHUF 6 EXT F F/ C F A/C DUAL AUTO OFF R 147 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 148
upright position. Do not put anything on or over the 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. 148 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 149
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 150
or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 150 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 151
of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either AIR flash or stay lit. BAG • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. 151 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 152
to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, 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 should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. 152 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 153
type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 153 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 154
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 154 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 155
sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air bag 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 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 156
bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 156 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 157
supports rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 158
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 and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 158 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 159
the manufacturer's instructions included with 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, move the seat all the way back. 159 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 160
lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt 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. 160 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 161
across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 161 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 162
back of 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 about safety seat on the seat cushion. 162 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 163
the child safety seat. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 163 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 164
rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat back. 164 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 165
seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Two plastic LATCH guides can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. injured in a crash greatly increases. 165 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 166
shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. This all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when the Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System section in the Locks and 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 167
belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 167 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 168
to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding 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 may not illuminate. 168 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 169
risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 169 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 170
be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 170 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 171
Driving Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Your vehicle has an automatic . 171 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 172
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. 172 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 173
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 173 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 174
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 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 175
possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4-speed automatic ) 175 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 176
gears one through four. by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This will . • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples 176 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 177
The park assist is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at "parking speeds". Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS; this may include reduced performance or a false activation. 177 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 178
to the ground. The system will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while the vehicle slowly moves in reverse at speeds less than 10 km/h (6 mph). The system is not effective at the distance to a potential obstacle. 178 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 179
of lights will increase to six. If the system system to operate inaccurately. If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 179 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 180
air intake and severely damage your engine. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 181
your vehicle has been driven at least 3,200 km (2,000 miles). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 181 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 182
required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. 182 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 183
, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for more information. Trailer towing 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 184
due to insufficient lubrication. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles: This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in N and internal transmission components. 184 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 185
. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-521-4140. 185 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 186
is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. 186 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 187
Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 187 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 188
- Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 188 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 189
LCM, Instrument panel light EATC, Heated seats LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload sensors, Park/Tail lamps, Cornering lamps Shift lock, Speed control, Air suspension Hi beam headlamps (LCM) Restraint Control Module (RCM), Air bags 8 9 10 10A 20A 10A 189 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 190
, I/P cigar lighter, Rear door cigar lighters (Long Wheel Base only) Front radio control unit LCM, Courtesy/Demand lamps DTR sensor, Starter relay coil 18 7.5A 19 20 21 22 23 10A 7.5A 15A 15A 20A 24 25 26 5A 15A 5A 190 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 191
door module Trunk lid release switch, Door lock switches, Left front seat control switch, Left front door module, Power mirror switch, Adjustable pedals Main light switch, LCM Electronic hidden antenna module Front radio control unit, Digital compact disc changer Accessory delay relay (Signature - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 192
Horn Fuel pump, Inertia switch Right rear power point (Long Wheel Base only) Front driver and front passenger heated seats Not used Not used RASM Rear driver/passenger heated seats (Long Wheel Base only) Left rear power point (Long Wheel Base only) 192 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 193
Delayed accessories relay (windows, moon roof, radio) IP fuse 30, Memory seats, Power seats, Lumbar, Adjustable pedals, Memory mirrors Power decklid Not used Not used Ignition switch, IP fuses, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 IP fuses, 1, 5, 7, 9, 31 193 109 110 111 112 113 40A** - - 40A** 40A** 2003 Town Car - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 194
602 - * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. 194 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 195
spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 195 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 196
is located in the trunk (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF 196 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 197
Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. A 5. vehicle aligning it with the mark (B semi-circle). 197 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 198
tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 198 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 199
in the holder bracket. 12. Turn on the air suspension switch. 1 3 4 5 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle as this could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the accessories off. 199 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 200
. 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 assisting battery. 200 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 201
assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 202
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's battery. 202 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 203
disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 203 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 204
, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 204 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 205
a particular dealership cannot assist you, then contact the Customer Relationship Center. If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.ford.com 205 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 206
odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 206 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 207
provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 207 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 208
the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 208 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 209
of the action you expect to resolve your concern. You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify for Board review. 209 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 210
Customer Assistance Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 210 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 211
caused by use of improper fuel. In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. 211 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 212
Customer Assistance If your vehicle must be serviced while you are 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 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. 212 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 213
Customer Assistance IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) nonconformity (a 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 nonconformities for 48126 213 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 214
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 214 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 215
exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will "gray" or stain the parts over time. 215 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 216
and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and 20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 216 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 217
on the windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. To clean these items, please follow these tips: 217 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 218
the seat where the side air bag is mounted. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a collision. The air bag may not function correctly and not provide injury reduction benefits. 218 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 219
air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag -based leather conditioners. These products 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 220
available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Do only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523-WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) 220 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 221
-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) * May be sold with the Motorcraft name 221 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 222
wheels. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 222 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 223
pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood in the grille. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 223 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 224
reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Air filter assembly 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Battery 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 224 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 225
cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5° C (40° F), use 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 225 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 226
ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 226 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 227
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 engine oil filler cap removed. 227 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 228
or other oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty. Change your Ford specifications) for your engine application. 228 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 229
can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. 229 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 230
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 be reset once the battery is reconnected. 230 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 231
in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. 231 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 232
Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 233
coolant may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of engine release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 233 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 234
. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. 234 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 235
should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 235 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 236
• A tone will sound 3 times. • The 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 and cools the engine. When this occurs - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 237
the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 237 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 238
guidelines when handling automotive fuel: conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 238 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 239
is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 239 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 240
use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. 240 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 241
to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your "Service Engine Soon" indicator may come on. For more information on the "Service Engine Soon" indicator, Indicated capacity is the difference in the 241 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 242
when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 243
conditions. turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 244
). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, conditions. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 245
control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the 245 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 246
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 . 246 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 247
the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to MAX 247 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 248
normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 248 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 249
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 temperature (10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]). DON'T ADD 249 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 250
an overheating condition. Adjusting air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 250 DON'T ADD 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 251
The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). 251 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 252
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road heat buildup and possible tire failure. 252 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 253
Specifications SERVICING YOUR Certification Label. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss maintenance guide. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • Four tire rotation 253 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide ( - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 254
. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of accessory or equivalent. Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house and/or body. 254 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 255
The suspension 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-258 AWSF-32P Included in long wheelbase package. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 255 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 256
DO 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 vary Engine oil (includes filter change)7 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 257
Brake Fluid 1 Silicone Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant XL-6 VC-7-A ESR-M13P4-A WSS-M97B 51-A1 257 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 258
US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Multi-Purpose Grease Ford part Ford number specification XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H (US) with API CXO-5W20-LSP12Certification 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 258 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 259
.2) 1 489 (58.6) 2 990 (117.7)/3 142 (123.7)* 1 611 (63.4) 1 673 (65.9) 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch) Coil on plug 9.4:1 3 2 259 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 260
Maintenance and Specifications 260 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 261
and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. 261 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 262
engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 262 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 263
.com. Vehicle Security Air bag anti-theft locks Remote keyless entry Styled wheel locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Cargo nets Cargo organizers Engine block heater Remote start system Travel equipment Full size (conventional) spare tire 263 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 264
accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories service technician. • Mobile communications systems systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and 264 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 265
Accessories other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. 265 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 266
indicator light ...151, 154 operation ...150, 153 passenger air bag ...150, 153 side air bag ...152 Air cleaner filter ...250-251, 255 Air suspension ...173 description ...173 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...231 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...170 Anti-theft system ...126 Audio system (see - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 267
refill capacities ...256 service points ...224 starting after a collision ...186 Engine block heater ...169 Engine oil ...225 change oil soon warning, message center ...225 checking and adding ...225 dipstick ...225 filter, specifications ...228, 255 267 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 268
fuel filler door release ...110 fuel pump shut-off switch ...186 improving fuel economy ...241 octane aiming ...76 autolamp system ...74 bulb specifications ...79 daytime running lights ...75 flash to cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior .76 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 269
Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS parts ...241, 255 N Navigation system Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...255 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...134 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...99 Power adjustable foot pedals ...99 269 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 270
Relays ...187 Remote entry system illuminated entry ...119 locking/unlocking doors ...116 opening the trunk ...117 Reverse sensing system ...177 Roadside assistance ...147 warning light and chime ...120, 132 Servicing your vehicle ... 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 271
vehicle ...169 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...225 Water, Driving through ...180 Windows power ...97 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...83 checking and adding fluid ...225 replacing wiper blades ...84 Wrecker towing ...204 271 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2003 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 272
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and control lights
10
Gauges
15
Entertainment Systems
17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
17
CD changer
21
Navigation system
24
Climate Controls
70
Dual automatic temperature control
70
Lights
74
Headlamps
74
Turn signal control
78
Bulb replacement
79
Driver Controls
83
Windshield wiper/washer control
83
Steering wheel adjustment
85
Power windows
97
Mirrors
98
Speed control
99
Message center
104
Locks and Security
113
Locks
113
Anti-theft system
123
2003 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1