2006 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 3rd Printing
2006 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2006 Lincoln Town Car manual content summary:
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97 101 101 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 107 107 107 110 112 113 118 123 Locks and Security Locks Anti-theft system 136 136 148 1 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 239 239 241 241 242 249 255 255 260 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 261 267 Cleaning 268 2 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
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 © 2006 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. 4 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 5 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. 6 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
passenger airbag. book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 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 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. Turn signal chime (if equipped): Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). 12 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 13 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 14 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
SYSTEMS AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 15 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until compression status is displayed. Press 16 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press SEL Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 10. Memory presets: To set a station: 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped) 18 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
system (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play. Note: The eject function will work when the ignition and audio systems are turned off. 19 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit available only station ID and program type as desired. 20 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
occupancy mode. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display. SEL/TEXT to toggle ON/OFF. 21 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
will indicate whether TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 is playing. 11. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station, tape selection or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 12. REW (Rewind): Press to 3 4 rewind in tape or CD mode. REW FF 22 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit available only in the continental United States. 20. On/Off/Volume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. 23 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and . 3. TUNE/CAT: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. 24 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed the ignition is on or off. Numbers will illuminate in the display indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs. To eject a specific CD, 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit available ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode. 26 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
your original manually set in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 10. Memory presets: To in that particular slot. Available slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display. When the system is 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. 28 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
the cassette player for a long time when not being played. CD/CD player care: Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. service: Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 29 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
quality for all seating positions and road conditions. The system offers an advanced speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer and equalizer. Your Lincoln Navigation System has a large range of touching the desired selection on the screen. 30 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
to DAY mode until maximum brightness is achieved (refer to Menu mode section). Once maximum brightness is achieved, revert to AUTO mode display setting. 31 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
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. 32 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
select the desired slot. Or, press and hold LOAD to auto load all available slots. The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system is ready to accept a disc. Push CD OPEN CLOSE to your vehicle's navigation DVD location. 33 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
Or, press " selections of "Memory Point", "Select from map", "Freeway Ent/Exit" and "Special Memory Points." After making your selection, enter any required information. 34 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
NEXT button (if it appears). There can be up to three alternative routes. 6. Press START to begin the navigation guidance. To adjust prompts. Voice activated commands (if equipped) Your Lincoln Navigation System (LNS) may be equipped with 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
appears on the Navigation display. Press the REPEAT button or arrow on your steering wheel controls to hear the previous command repeated from the navigation system. The voice activated will not turn on again with a voice command. 36 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
service Gas Parking lot Bank Civic center Convention center Court house University Hospital Police station Amusement park Golf course Museum Parks & recreation Ski resort Sports complex Tourist attraction Restaurant American restaurant Chinese restaurant 37 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
Other restaurant Shopping Grocery store Bus station Historical monument Park and ride Rest area Tourist information Business facility POI off While in navigation Repeat voice Softer Voice guidance on Close guidance screen Arrow guide 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
you may speak at any time: Audio mode Your Lincoln Navigation Audio System has many features including a full range of audio functions. To access these functions, press AUDIO on the main bezel. This will take you into audio mode. 39 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
. SEEK SCAN RDS 87.9 PRESET SCAN TRAFFIC 89.9 INFO 98.5 TUNE AUTO SET PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 40 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
/FM2. Seek / to find the next • Press listenable station up/down the frequency band. / to advance to the • Press next/previous track on a CD. 41 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
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 to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO SET again. 42 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
. SEEK SCAN RDS 87.9 PRESET SCAN TRAFFIC 89.9 INFO 98.5 TUNE AUTO SET PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 43 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
SET PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 Note: Not all stations support INFO function. Program type (PTY) This feature allows you to search for Radio Data System (RDS) 44 All Classical Country Information Jazz Religious Rock 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
If no program type is found, a message will display. Note: Not all stations support PTY information. Sound functions To access settings for Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade, DSP Bal/Fade; DSP/SCV. 4. Press +/- to increase/decrease the levels. 45 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
the AM/FM1/FM2 touch controls. 2. Select a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset until the sound returns. The frequency will appear in the preset. 46 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Lincoln dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. CD mode CD units 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 47 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
Entertainment Systems Press CD. CD play will begin where it stopped last. Loading a CD: 1. Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel. 48 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 49
number. The indicator light will blink time, the screen will close automatically 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. 49 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 50
louder music to minimize the need for volume adjustments. When in CD or CDDJ mode, press COMPRESS to engage or disengage the compression feature. 50 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 51
indicator is shown on the screen. The scale markings are: 1/32, 1/16,1/4, 1/8, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 miles. The control can be used in a number of ways: • Touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed again at each zoom level. 51 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 52
be displayed again at the final zoom level. • Touch one of the segments of the scale indicator for the map to be displayed at the selected zoom level. Additional map function buttons To initiate map again and press the POI off button. 52 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 53
options are Minimize Time/Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Information function INFO will appear on the screen when you have calculated a destination. Press INFO for more information about the current destination, if available. 53 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 54
up button - Indicates that the map is displayed with the vehicle heading to the top of the screen. The position of the pointer indicates the direction of north on the map. Press to toggle between "North up" and "Heading up" map display states. 54 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 55
from the 15 icons available.) Refer to Choosing from the icon list. GPS symbol- Indicates that insufficient GPS satellite signals are being received for accurate map positioning. The symbol is NAV MENU at the bottom of the map screen. 55 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 56
driving 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 possible, and only view the display when driving conditions permit. 56 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 57
turn, continue on your journey. The navigation system will recalculate your route to get you back to an appropriate road to your destination. Navigation set up The Navigation Set up screen will show the desired POIs on your current map. 57 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 58
options to the default (automatic) values (i.e. guidance, voice, search area and route preferences). Calibration This feature is helpful if the car has been towed, or if you to Ordering additional map DVDs for further information. 58 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59
Mode (Arrows or Turn list) • Guidance Display (On or Off) • Time to destination (Show or Hide) Stored locations The Stored locations screen will allow you to choose from destinations that have been saved into the navigation system. 59 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 60
through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards. To activate, press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen. 60 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 61
the speaker icon to turn the voice guidance option on/off. Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts. 61 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 62
Entertainment Systems Home To set home for the first time: 1. Press MAP. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 3. Press "Stored Locations". 4. Press "Home". 5. Press "Add". 62 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 63
). 7. Enter the required details. 8. Press OK to set the home position. To view home, press the home icon (house) on the Destination Entry screen. 63 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 64
Entertainment Systems To view the set home position 1. Press MAP. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 3. Press "Stored Locations". 4. Press "Home". 5. Press "List". 64 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 65
Entertainment Systems Deleting a home location 1. Press MAP. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 3. Press "Stored Locations". 4. Press "Home". 5. Press "Delete". 65 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 66
Entertainment Systems 6. Press YES to confirm. Special memory points There are five possible special memory points that you can set. To set a memory point: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 66 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 67
read as "Full". You must delete points before more can be added. To delete a memory point: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 67 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 68
detour option once a route has already been calculated by the system. To access the detour option: 1. Press the MAP hard key 2. Press "Chg. Route". 68 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 69
current route from the map, press DEST. You may then select from Detour, Display whole route, Route preferences, Destination Entry, Calculate or Cancel Guidance. 69 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70
location and address of the selected area. Press Enlarge or Reduce to adjust the size of the visible area. Scroll the map as required. 70 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 71
DEL. ALL to delete all stored areas. • Press YES to confirm. Destination menu Press DEST on the main bezel to access the navigation mode. 71 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 72
audible feedback, navigation units, language and clock (if equipped). Note: There may be a slight time delay between the soft key and the hard key functions. Destination entry Search area The mapped areas , IN , KY , MI , OH , WI Cancel 72 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 73
select a place on the map. • Special Memory Points - Use to select a destination from previously stored entries. Address 1. From the destination entry screen, select "Address". 73 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 74
. If not, you may press either "5 near cities" for another listing of five possible cities and states (if available). Or, press "Input City Name". 74 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 75
of matching points of interest. If there are too many matches being listed, try entering the town name first. • By Category - Press "Category". Scroll down the list to select the category will be listed. 2. Confirm destination details. 75 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 76
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". 76 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 77
DELETE ALL to delete all stored locations. Emergency Your navigation system is equipped with a separate Emergency screen. To access the Emergency screen, press "Emergency". 77 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 78
on the screen. 2. Press STORE to add the location to the memory point list. You may also add a memory point via the Navigation menu. 78 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 79
be added to the stored list of memory points. 8. Press OK. The new point will be added to the list of stored memory points. 79 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 80
. Accessing memory point lists 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press "Nav Menu" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 3. Press "Stored locations". 80 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 81
distance from the current vehicle location. When sorting by icon, the icons are listed in the order they appear on the icon selection screen. 81 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 82
press ICON to edit. There will be 15 normal and three sound icons displayed. Press the icon you wish to use. The normal icons will be displayed on the map to indicate the map location screen will briefly show "All Memory Points Deleted". 82 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83
), by pressing the "Dist" button or alphabetically by pressing the "A-Z" button. Select the desired entrance or exit. The destination details are displayed for confirmation. 83 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 84
Way Point menu is used after a destination or way point has been entered for the first time using the Destination Entry menu. You can store and delete destinations and way points (locations you ), scroll the map as required. Press OK. 84 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 85
chronologically from bottom up, the destination being on the top. Press the MAP button to edit the way point location on the map display. Press OK to confirm. Deleting way points Refer to Route preferences for further information. 85 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 86
selected destination. The route appears on the display screen and a voice prompt provides instructions. The system may calculate up to four routes for the desired destination. Press " possible routes to the same destination. Menu mode 86 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 87
Set-up • Information - Gives you the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information. • Brightness/Contrast - Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen. • Screen off - Allows you to turn off the navigation screen. 87 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 88
route you into an area that you consider unsafe. Drivers should not rely on screen displays while their vehicle is in motion. Let the voice guide you. If viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safe location. 88 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 89
problem occurs, stop using the system immediately and contact your Ford or Lincoln Dealer. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln conditions, special events, traffic congestion, or travel time. 89 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 90
radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an and thunderstorms • in valleys and in mountainous regions 90 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 91
unit is located in the trunk (mounted under the rear window or in a left side compartment with access door). • Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. • If a DVD is already loaded in the Navigation unit protective cases when not in use. 91 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 92
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. 92 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 93
2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly by recirculating the cabin air instead of using outside air and helps prevent unpleasant outside odors or fumes . from entering the rear window defrost section for more information. 93 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 94
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. If unusual conditions exist, (i.e., window fogging, etc.), manual : Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 94 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 95
objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid in side window in a collision or sudden stop. 95 . 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96
. 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, press the control again. Do not will not be covered by your warranty. 96 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 97
to the off position (O). The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing the following: back to OFF. 5. Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position. 6. Wait the desired amount of time for delay, then turn the headlamp switch to OFF. 97 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 98
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 98 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 99
Lights Foglamp control (if equipped) The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 99 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 100
counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 100 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 101
/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • any of air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation. 101 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 102
performance, light brightness and handle reading lamps 578 Door service. ** When replacing the center high mount stop lamp assembly, see your authorized dealer for replacement bulbs. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 102 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 103
. 3. Remove three bolts, pull headlamp assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove five screws and the protective bulb cover from the headlamp assembly. 103 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 104
Lights 5. Disconnect electrical connector and remove retainer and headlamp bulb from headlamp assembly. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children screws and the protective bulb cover from the headlamp assembly. 104 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 105
Lights 5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 105 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 106
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. 106 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 107
you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 107 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 108
: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. CLOCK Press the right control to move the time display forward. Press the left control to move the time display backwards. 108 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 109
the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the (s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 110
passenger seat. Remote seat adjustment lockout The window lockout control, located on the drivers door, will also lockout the remote seat adjustment. To lock out the remote seat adjustment the proximity of the window openings. 110 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 111
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. 111 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 113
is moving. SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). 113 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 114
controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control will not erase previous set speed. 114 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 115
control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 115 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 116
the speed control or the ignition off, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. to the next track on the disc. 116 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 117
hear previous command repeated from the navigation system. Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped) Refer to Entertainment Systems and Climate Controls chapters for operation instructions. 117 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 118
the 5 buttons again. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up (from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle. To open the moon roof: , pull it toward the front of the vehicle 118 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 119
to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, , refer to Programming in this section. 119 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 120
the indicator light. If the light is constant, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with Step 2 in the "Programming" section - do not repeat Step 1. 120 2006 Town Car - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 121
transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in the "Programming" section. 121 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 122
the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 2 in the "Programming" section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 122 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 123
by an absence of the indicator. The indicator always illuminates with the highest severity rating of the warnings displayed. Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 123 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 124
remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 124 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 125
automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) fuel economy cannot be reset. 125 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 126
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. 2. WASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES - OK - FAILED RED - FAILED AMBER 126 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 127
the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. 127 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 128
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration center. The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to 01. 7. To exit accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 128 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 129
take up to five circles to complete calibration. 10. The compass is now calibrated. Oil Minder Start Value 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the SELECT control to change oil value. 129 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 130
to possible problems or malfunctions conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door Ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Low fuel 130 Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131
in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. LOW FUEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Warning 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 132
properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE START VALUE SET TO XXX%" is displayed. 132 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 133
battery with the trunk closed • Power activate the trunk with the power interior trunk release, the key fob or the keypad on the door to the full open position, then power activate the same power source and fully close the trunk. The power trunk is now reset. 133 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 134
perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. FUEL DOOR RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a locking fuel door. To open the door, press the control located on the door. 134 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 135
Driver Controls Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door. 135 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 136
/unlocking • All doors are locked when the key is inserted into the driver door key cylinder and turned to the lock position. • The driver's door is unlocked when the key is inserted into the driver door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position. 136 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 137
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. 137 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138
vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 138 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139
. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. 139 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140
to unlock all the doors. Security lighting Your vehicle's headlamps door unlock control. Locking the doors Press and release to lock all the doors. Note: The interior lamps will turn off and the parklamps will flash, if all the closures (doors 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 141
and then press the 1 or 2 button on the driver's door panel to which you would like to associate with the memory positions and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired. 141 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 142
of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 142 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 143
back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery will automatically exit the programming mode. 143 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 144
than 3 mph (5 km/h). Auto-unlock The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when: • the ignition has been in the 3 (ON) position, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), 144 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 145
LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. 6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming lock or unlock the doors without using a key. 5 6 7 8 9 0 145 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 146
digit to indicate which personality feature lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock. 2. Press and release the 1 • 2 within five seconds of completing Step 1. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds to erase the customer programmed codes. 146 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 147
keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter. • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position. 147 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 148
is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a "no-start" condition. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation ) Nicaragua NCG-CE-04-004 Northern Mariana Islands See USA 148 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 149
, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality. 149 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150
three seconds and then go out. If the indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer or a qualified technician. to your vehicle. • Only use SecuriLock keys. 150 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 151
the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized 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. 151 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 152
the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. • Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 152 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 153
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 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 153 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 154
for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door. Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. 154 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 155
Disable Indicator for proper Airbag Status. Refer to Front Passenger Sensing System chapter for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. 155 2006 Town Car (tow - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 156
Seating and Safety Restraints Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. 156 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 157
will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. Rear heated seats (if ) or P (Park) • the key is placed in the ignition cylinder 157 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 158
level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating 158 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 159
light and back-up tone • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. 159 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 160
(child size) occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY 160 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 161
uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate 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. 161 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 162
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 162 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163
Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 163 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 164
vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. 164 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 165
receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. Webbing extraction sensitive seats for children later in this chapter. 165 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 166
Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the 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. 166 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 167
place. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt 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. 167 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 168
feature. 168 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. 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 169
the safety belts are buckled. The BeltMinder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 169 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 170
younger 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" 170 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 171
passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set 171 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 172
manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. 172 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 173
the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 173 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 174
airbag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Ford Motor to service, repair, or modify the steering column, its adaptive module, or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. 174 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 175
equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 175 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 176
way back. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 176 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 177
monitors its own internal circuits as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. 177 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 178
child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, 178 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 179
the Љpassenger airbag offЉ or Љpass airbag offЉ indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens: • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position. 179 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 180
cushion. For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the Љpass airbag offЉ lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 180 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 181
seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 181 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 182
contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner's Guide. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. 182 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 183
head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. 183 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 184
that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed 184 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 185
immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 185 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 186
or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 186 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 187
vehicle seat back with knees 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? 187 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 188
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 188 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 189
by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 189 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190
's instructions with belt-positioning booster. Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps 190 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 191
seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 191 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 192
. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 192 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 193
is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 2 through 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 193 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 194
the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 194 2006 Town Car - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 195
seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. 195 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 196
or mounted on belt webbing) to the lower seat manufacturer's instructions to properly guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 196 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 197
child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 197 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 198
quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 198 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel service amount of air in a 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 200
recommended by Ford Motor Company. Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station 200 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 201
"bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 201 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 202
air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section for description): Store and 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 203
time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate and in case of a recall. 203 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 204
or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 205
(as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 205 2006 Town Car (tow - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 206
diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem a recall. 206 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207
at different conditions for load and inflation pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 207 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 208
, Wheels and Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 208 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 209
edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 209 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 210
on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle). 4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 210 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 211
(T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 211 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 212
Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent. Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle's wheel tire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 213
Wheels and Loading Payload - is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door rollover. 213 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 214
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 214 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 215
. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 215 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 216
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is rated for operation at The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 216 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 217
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. 217 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 218
Wheels Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 218 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post- - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 219
a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 219 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 220
the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. 220 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 221
driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 221 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 222
dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 222 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 223
accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights , avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 224
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). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 224 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 225
still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; weather conditions, you may experience increased cranking times, time as starter damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to OFF and wait 30 seconds before trying again. 225 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 226
air intake system. Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E85 ethanol, and neither an alternative 23°C) or below. For best 226 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 227
distance. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. ABS 227 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 228
ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 229
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. 229 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 230
conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control event is an indication power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 231
air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232
the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 232 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 233
4-speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the . Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. 233 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 234
• O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain ; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 234 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 235
shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control system off. This will allow the wheels to spin, which may help objects, particularly those close to the ground. 235 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 236
that may block the normal detection zone of the extended rear park aid system may create false beeps. The system will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while the vehicle moves in reverse changes to a slower rate or stops. 236 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 237
is in R (Reverse). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. The message center will indicate the system is OFF and will not allow the driver to switch the system ON to indicate a failure of the reverse sensing system. 237 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 238
. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 238 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 239
, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. 239 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240
2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln www.ford.ca. 240 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 241
procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 241 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 242
Natural Green - - - Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Yellow 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 243
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. The fuses are coded as follows. 243 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 244
Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM) LCM (Illumination) Cluster, Extended rear park aide module Adjustable pedals Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) module Cigar lighter, OBD II 3 4 5 6 10A 10A - 10A 7 8 10A 10A 9 7.5A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15A 10A 10A 10A 15A 10A 20A 244 2006 Town Car - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 245
10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module LCM (Interior lighting) Driver's Door Module (DDM) switches, PDM, Power mirrors, DSM LCM Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 245 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 246
before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of power Fuel relay feed Instrument panel power point Alternator regulator PCM relay feed 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 247
) Not used Blower relay feed Cooling fan Instrument panel fuse box feed #1 Instrument panel fuse box feed #2 Starter relay feed ABS module (Pump) Rear defroster relay feed Power Decklid Module (PDM) ABS module (Valves) Wiper module Rear power point #1 247 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 248
Not used Horn Starter RASM (Air compressor) Blower Delayed accessory A/C clutch Reverse battery Horn, Door latch Power seats Delayed accessory relay for windows, moonroof, audio and navigation system * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses 248 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 249
: "THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label 249 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 250
Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 250 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 251
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. HOOD 251 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 252
the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. A 252 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 253
from the aluminum wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B triangle). 253 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 254
to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this 3 4 chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Be sure to stow the jack 5 2 properly in the holder bracket. 12. Turn on the air suspension switch. 254 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 255
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 255 Bolt size 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 256
all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 256 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 257
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 258
ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 258 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - - + + + + - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 259
cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the 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. 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 260
or incorrectly, 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. 260 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 261
find an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 261 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 262
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). 262 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 263
state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 263 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 264
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the 264 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 265
. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 265 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 266
Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If your vehicle must be serviced 48207 Or call: 266 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 267
guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 267 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 268
damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 268 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 269
. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 269 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 270
spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 270 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 271
remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. 271 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 272
cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil -based leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of the clear, protective coating. 272 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 273
frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many -A) Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54) 273 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 274
) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 274 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 275
(cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working wheels. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 275 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 276
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. 276 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 277
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil dipstick (access behind air tube) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Power distribution box 10. Battery 277 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 278
cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or engine and cooling system components. 278 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 279
the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 279 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 280
and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. 280 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 281
engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this system protection standards and fuel 281 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 282
always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. 282 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 283
), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 283 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 284
with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). The level of coolant If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 285
). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the outside of its specified function and vehicle location. 285 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 286
Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may darken the color of added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 287
bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 287 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 288
coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 288 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 289
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 therefore: 289 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 290
and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as may result in possible personal injury. 290 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 291
contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling immediately if you experience an adverse reaction. 291 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 292
for use in motor fuels, a small serviced 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. 292 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 293
and follow all the instructions on the pump island; Turn off your Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 294
with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle's emission warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality. 294 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 295
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to have a small, square, orange and black label with the problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer. 295 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 296
problems times after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • The indicator may come on. For more information on the "check engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to Warning lights 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 297
. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 298
Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. 298 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 299
checks found in scheduled maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 300
Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On 300 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 301
the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with indicator on. the 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 - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 302
coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 302 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 303
range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid ( for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 303 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 304
is above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should temperature (50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]). DON'T ADD 304 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 305
The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Lubricant an authorized dealer. DON'T ADD An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 305 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 306
the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter element FA-1668 Fuel filter FG-986B Battery-standard BXT-65-650 1 BXT-65-750 Battery-heavy duty and to its emissions system. 306 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 307
change7 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle reservoir 13.9 quarts (13.2L)3 18.6 quarts (17.6L) 307 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 308
the correct service interval. 2 Indicates only Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 8 Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole. 6 308 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 309
Ford specification PM-1 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A VC-7-A (except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) WSS-M97B 51-A1 VC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6 XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C930-A with API Certification Mark 309 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 310
SAE 75W-140 Rear Axle Lubricant (limousine)2 Motorcraft Premium Windshield Windshield washer fluid Washer Concentrate XL-1 none XT-2-QDX MERCON MERCONV XT-5-QM XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 310 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 311
Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. 3 Ensure the correct transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or the dipstick handle (1.04-1.20 mm) 9.4:1 1 311 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 312
width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear * Denotes long wheel base Inches (mm) 215.4 (5471 / 221.4 (5623)* 78.5 (1993) 59 (1498) / 59.1 (1501)* 117.7 (2990) / 123.7 (3143)* 63.4 (1611) 65.9 (1673) 312 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 313
Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 313 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 314
and is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 314 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 315
. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4R75E) - Sharonville Four-speed automatic (4R75E) - Livonia Code H U 315 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 316
.com. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Exterior trim kits Front end covers Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 316 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 317
Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 317 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 318
seat ...191 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...270 instrument panel ...271 interior ...272 plastic parts ...270 washing ...268 waxing ...269 wheels ...269 wiper blades ...271 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...93 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 319
Speed control) ...113 Customer Assistance ...239 Ford Extended Service Plan ...265 Getting assistance outside the U.S. engine oil ...279 Doors lubricant specifications ...309 Driving under special conditions ...235 through water ...99 319 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 320
fuel filler door override ...135 fuel filler door release ...134 fuel pump shut-off switch specifications ...102 320 daytime running lights ...98 flash to pass ...98 high beam doors ..147 programming entry code ...146 Keys ...136, 150 positions of the ignition ...223 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 321
indicator (see Turn signal) ...101 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...227 Load limits ...212 Locks childproof ...137 doors ...136 Lubricant specifications ...309, 311 Lug nuts ...255 Lumbar support 15, 18, 24 321 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 322
safety practices ...204 sidewall information ...206 snow tires and chains ...212 spare tire ...249, 251 terminology ...199 tire grades ...199 treadwear ...198, 203 Towing ...218 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 323
Traction control ...229 Traction-lok rear axle ...231 Transmission ...231 brake-shift lights (see Lights) ...10 Water, Driving through ...238 Windows power ...110 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...107 replacing wiper blades ...279 Wrecker towing ...260 323 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2006 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 324
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Introduction
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AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD
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Climate Controls
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Dual automatic temperature control
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Moon roof
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Message center
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Locks and Security
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Table of Contents
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2006 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)