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Entertainment Systems Deleting stored locations Your navigation system allows you to delete any stored locations (previous destinations, memory points, special memory points, home, avoid areas, destination and way points, etc.) To delete any of these stored locations: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press "Nav Menu" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 3. Press "Stored locations". 84 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	17
AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	17
PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD/CASSETTE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD/CASSETTE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	21
PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)	30
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)	31
REAR CONSOLE AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	34
ACCESSORY DELAY	34
RADIO FREQUENCIES	34
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	35
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	35
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	35
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	36
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)	36
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	38
************	39
THX audio system (if equipped)	39
Cold temperature advisory	40
Initial map display	40
Quick Start — How to get going	40
Voice activated commands (if equipped)	44
Audio mode	48
Volume/power control	49
Speed compensated volume (SCV)	49
AM/FM select	50
AM/FM select in radio mode	50
AM/FM select in CD mode	50
AM/FM select in navigation mode	50
Seek	50
Tune adjust	51
Autoset memory preset	51
Starting autoset memory preset	51
Scan	52
Preset scan	52
Radio data system (RDS) feature	52
Traffic function	52
Information feature	53
Program type (PTY)	53
Sound functions	54
Setting memory preset stations	55
Satellite ready capability	56
CD mode	56
Track	58
Rewind/fast forward in CD mode	59
Scan feature in CD mode	59
Shuffle feature in CD mode	59
Compression feature	59
Pause	60
Map mode	60
Map display information	60
Zoom control	61
Additional map function buttons	61
Route preferences	62
Information function	62
Screen symbols	63
Navigation menu	64
Route options (destination entered)	65
Navigation set up	66
Average speed settings	66
Quick POI (Point of Interest)	66
Restore system defaults	67
Calibration	67
DVD map version	67
Display Options	68
Stored locations	68
On route scroll	69
Voice guidance/volume	69
Home	70
To view the set home position	72
Deleting a home location	73
Special memory points	74
Detour options	76
Route interruptions	77
Route alterations or cancellations	77
Avoiding an area while under guidance	78
Listing areas to avoid	78
Deleting areas to avoid	79
Destination menu	79
Initial map display	80
Destination entry	80
Search area	80
Selecting a destination	81
Address	81
Points of interest (POI)	83
Previous destination	83
Deleting stored locations	84
Emergency	85
Memory point	86
Adding a memory point	86
Accessing memory point lists	88
Sorting memory point lists	89
Choosing from the icon list	90
Deleting a memory point	90
Deleting all memory points	90
Freeway Entrance/Exit	91
Destination and way points	92
Adding (storing) a destination or way point	92
Listing destinations and way points	92
Editing and changing order of way points and destination	93
Deleting way points and destination	93
Selecting route criteria	93
Route calculation	94
Next route	94
Menu mode	94
System setup	96
General information	96
Safety information	96
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	97
Radio reception factors	98
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation	98
Limited GPS reception	98
Cleaning the display	99
Loading the map DVD	99
Ordering additional map DVDs	100
Latest map DVDs	100
Customer service	100
Climate Controls	101
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	101
OPERATING TIPS	103
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	104
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	104
Lights	105
HEADLAMP CONTROL	105
Autolamp control	105
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	106
High beams	106
Flash to pass	106
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	107
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	107
Vertical aim adjustment	107
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	108
INTERIOR LAMPS	109
Map/Courtesy lamps	109
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	109
BULBS	109
Headlamp Condensation	109
Replacing exterior bulbs	109
Using the right bulbs	110
Replacing the interior bulbs	110
Replacing headlamp bulbs	111
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	111
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/ sidemarker bulbs	111
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	112
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	113
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	113
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	113
Overhead console lamps	114
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	114
Driver Controls	115
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	115
Windshield wiper/washer features	115
Changing the wiper blades	115
TILT STEERING WHEEL	116
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	116
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	117
Normal mode	117
Warning mode	117
Compass mode	118
Zone variation mode	118
Calibration mode	119
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	120
Programming	121
Gate operator & Canadian programming	123
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	124
Erasing HomeLink buttons	124
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	125
Oil minder mode	126
Normal mode	126
Change oil soon	126
Change oil now	126
Reset oil life mode	126
Park assist de-activation (if equipped)	127
CLOCK	128
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	128
POWER WINDOWS	129
************	129
One touch down	129
Window lock	130
Accessory delay (if equipped)	130
MIRRORS	130
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	130
Power side view mirrors	131
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	131
Fold-away mirrors	132
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	132
SPEED CONTROL	132
Setting speed control	133
Disengaging speed control	133
Resuming a set speed	134
Increasing speed while using speed control	134
Reducing speed while using speed control	134
Turning off speed control	135
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	135
Audio control features	135
Climate control features (if equipped)	136
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	136
Rear radio/climate controls lockout	137
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	137
CELL PHONE USE	137
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER	138
Selectable features	139
Select	139
Reset	139
Message center functions	139
Speed	139
Fuel econ (average fuel economy)	140
Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display	140
Dist to empty (DTE)	141
AVG speed	142
Trip A B	142
E/M	142
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)	143
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	143
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	144
Fuel filler door override release	144
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	144
Remote seat adjustment	145
Remote seat adjustment lockout	145
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	145
Locks and Security	146
KEYS	146
POWER DOOR LOCKS	146
Smart locks	146
Central locking/unlocking	146
Power door trim switch inhibit	147
Childproof door locks	147
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	147
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	148
Unlocking the doors	149
Security lighting	149
Locking the doors	150
Deactivating/activating the horn chirp feature	150
Sounding a panic alarm	150
Opening the trunk	151
Replacing the battery	151
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	152
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	152
Illuminated entry	153
Autolock	154
Relock	154
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	154
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	154
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	155
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	155
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	155
Programming a personal entry code	156
Erasing personal codes	156
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	157
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	157
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	157
Theft indicator	158
Automatic arming	158
Automatic disarming	158
Replacement keys	159
Programming spare keys	159
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	160
Arming the system	160
Disarming the system	161
Seating and Safety Restraints	162
SEATING	162
Adjustable head restraints	162
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	162
Front seat armrest	163
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	163
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	163
Heated seats (if equipped)	165
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	166
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	166
Seat mounted cup holders	166
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	166
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	167
Personal Safety System	167
How does the Personal Safety System work?	168
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	168
Front crash severity sensor	168
Driver’s seat position sensor	168
Front passenger sensing system	169
Front safety belt usage sensors	169
Front safety belt pretensioners	170
Front safety belt energy management retractors	170
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	170
Safety restraints precautions	170
Combination lap and shoulder belts	172
Energy management feature	172
Vehicle sensitive mode	172
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	173
Automatic locking mode	173
How to use the automatic locking mode	173
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	174
Front safety belt height adjustment	175
Lap belts	175
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt	175
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	176
Conditions of operation	177
BeltMinder	177
One time disable	180
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	180
Safety belt extension assembly	181
Safety belt maintenance	182
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	182
Important SRS precautions	183
Children and airbags	185
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?	185
Front passenger sensing system	187
Determining if the system is operational	190
Side air bag system (if equipped)	190
How does the side air bag system work?	191
Determining if the system is operational	192
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	193
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	193
Important child restraint precautions	193
Children and safety belts	193
Child booster seats	194
Types of booster seats	195
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	196
Child and infant or child safety seats	196
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	197
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	200
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	202
Tires, Wheels and Loading	204
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	204
Treadwear	204
Traction AA A B C	204
Temperature A B C	205
TIRES	205
Glossary of tire terminology	205
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	206
Inspecting your tires	207
Inflating your tires	207
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	209
CHANGING THE TIRES	209
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)	210
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	210
Tire change procedure	211
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	215
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	215
Information on “P” type tires	216
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	219
Information on “T” type tires	220
Location of the tire label	220
TIRE CARE	220
Tire wear	220
Safety practices	221
Highway hazards	222
Tire and wheel alignment	222
Tire rotation	223
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	224
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	225
TRAILER TOWING	231
Preparing to tow	232
Hitches	232
Safety chains	232
Trailer brakes	232
Trailer lamps	233
Driving while you tow	233
Servicing after towing	233
Trailer towing tips	233
Launching or retrieving a boat	234
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	234
Driving	235
STARTING	235
Positions of the ignition	235
Preparing to start your vehicle	235
Important safety precautions	236
Starting the engine	237
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	238
Guarding against exhaust fumes	238
Important ventilating information	238
BRAKES	238
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	239
Using ABS	239
ABS warning lamp	239
Parking brake with auto-release	240
TRACTION CONTROL	241
STEERING	242
Speed sensitive steering	242
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	243
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	243
Brake-shift interlock	243
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	245
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	245
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	247
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	247
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	248
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	250
Roadside Emergencies	251
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	251
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	251
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	252
HAZARD FLASHER	252
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	252
FUSES AND RELAYS	253
Fuses	253
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	254
Passenger compartment fuse panel	254
Power distribution box	257
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	260
Preparing your vehicle	261
Connecting the jumper cables	261
Jump starting	263
Removing the jumper cables	264
WRECKER TOWING	266
Customer Assistance	267
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	267
At home	267
Away from home	267
Additional Assistance	268
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	269
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	269
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	270
Board membership	270
What the Board needs	271
Oral presentations	271
Making a decision	272
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	272
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	272
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	273
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	274
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	274
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	275
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	275
Cleaning	276
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	276
WAXING	276
PAINT CHIPS	276
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	277
ENGINE	277
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	278
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	278
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	279
INTERIOR	279
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	280
UNDERBODY	280
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	280
Maintenance and Specifications	282
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	282
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	282
Working with the engine off	282
Working with the engine on	282
OPENING THE HOOD	283
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	284
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	285
ENGINE OIL	285
Checking the engine oil	285
Adding engine oil	287
Engine oil and filter recommendations	288
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	288
BATTERY	289
ENGINE COOLANT	291
Checking engine coolant	291
Adding engine coolant	292
Recycled engine coolant	294
Coolant refill capacity	295
Severe climates	295
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	296
How fail-safe cooling works	296
When fail-safe mode is activated	296
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	297
Important safety precautions	297
Refueling	299
Fuel Filler Cap	299
Choosing the right fuel	300
Octane recommendations	301
Fuel quality	301
Cleaner air	301
Running out of fuel	301
Fuel Filter	301
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	302
Measuring techniques	302
Filling the tank	302
Calculating fuel economy	303
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	303
Habits	303
Maintenance	304
Conditions	304
EPA window sticker	305
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	305
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	306
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	307
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID	307
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR	308
TRANSMISSION FLUID	308