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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)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	15
AUDIO SYSTEMS	15
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	15
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	18
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	19
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	24
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	28
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	30
	30
THX audio system (if equipped)	30
Cold temperature advisory	31
Initial map display	32
Quick Start — How to get going	32
Voice activated commands (if equipped)	35
Audio mode	39
Volume/power control	40
Speed compensated volume (SCV)	40
AM/FM select	41
AM/FM select in radio mode	41
AM/FM select in CD mode	41
AM/FM select in navigation mode	41
Seek	41
Tune adjust	42
Autoset memory preset	42
Starting autoset memory preset	42
Scan	43
Preset scan	43
Radio data system (RDS) feature	43
Traffic function	43
Information feature	44
Program type (PTY)	44
Sound functions	45
Setting memory preset stations	46
Satellite ready capability	47
CD mode	47
Track	49
Rewind/fast forward in CD mode	50
Scan feature in CD mode	50
Shuffle feature in CD mode	50
Compression feature	50
Pause	51
Map mode	51
Map display information	51
Zoom control	51
Additional map function buttons	52
Route preferences	53
Information function	53
Screen symbols	54
Navigation menu	55
Route options (destination entered)	56
Navigation set up	57
Average speed settings	57
Quick POI (Point of Interest)	57
Restore system defaults	58
Calibration	58
DVD map version	58
Display Options	59
Stored locations	59
On route scroll	60
Voice guidance/volume	61
Home	62
To view the set home position	64
Deleting a home location	65
Special memory points	66
Detour options	68
Route interruptions	69
Route alterations or cancellations	69
Avoiding an area while under guidance	70
Listing areas to avoid	70
Deleting areas to avoid	71
Destination menu	71
Initial map display	72
Destination entry	72
Search area	72
Selecting a destination	73
Address	73
Points of interest (POI)	75
Previous destination	75
Deleting stored locations	76
Emergency	77
Memory point	78
Adding a memory point	78
Accessing memory point lists	80
Sorting memory point lists	81
Choosing from the icon list	82
Deleting a memory point	82
Deleting all memory points	82
Freeway Entrance/Exit	83
Destination and way points	84
Adding (storing) a destination or way point	84
Listing destinations and way points	84
Editing and changing order of way points and destination	85
Deleting way points and destination	85
Selecting route criteria	85
Route calculation	86
Next route	86
Menu mode	86
System setup	88
General information	88
Safety information	88
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	89
Radio reception factors	90
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation	90
Limited GPS reception	90
Cleaning the display	91
Loading the map DVD	91
Ordering additional map DVDs	92
Latest map DVDs	92
Customer service	92
Climate Controls	93
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	93
OPERATING TIPS	95
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	96
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	96
Lights	97
HEADLAMP CONTROL	97
Autolamp control	97
High beams	98
Flash to pass	98
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	98
Foglamp control (if equipped)	99
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	99
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	99
Vertical aim adjustment	99
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	101
INTERIOR LAMPS	101
Map/Courtesy lamps	101
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	101
BULB REPLACEMENT	101
Headlamp Condensation	101
Replacing exterior bulbs	102
Using the right bulbs	102
Replacing the interior bulbs	102
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	103
Replacing headlamp bulbs	103
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	104
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	104
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	105
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	106
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	106
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	106
Driver Controls	107
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	107
Windshield wiper/washer features	107
TILT STEERING WHEEL	107
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	108
CLOCK	108
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	109
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	109
Remote seat adjustment	110
Remote seat adjustment lockout	110
POWER WINDOWS	110
	111
One touch down	111
Window lock	111
Accessory delay (if equipped)	111
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	112
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	112
Power side view mirrors	112
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	113
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	113
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	113
SPEED CONTROL	113
Setting speed control	114
Disengaging speed control	114
Resuming a set speed	115
Increasing speed while using speed control	115
Reducing speed while using speed control	115
Turning off speed control	116
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	116
Audio control features	116
Climate control features (if equipped)	117
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	117
Rear radio/climate controls lockout	118
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	118
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	119
Programming	120
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	121
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	122
Erasing HomeLink buttons	122
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	122
MESSAGE CENTER	123
Selectable features	123
Select	123
Reset	124
Info menu	124
Odometer/Trip odometer	124
Distance to empty (DTE)	124
Average fuel economy (AFE)	125
Instantaneous fuel economy	125
Setup menu	126
System check	126
Display Type	127
Font Size	127
Units (English/Metric)	127
Language	127
Compass display	128
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	128
Oil Minder Start Value	129
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)	130
System warnings	130
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	133
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)	133
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	134
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	134
Fuel filler door override release	135
Locks and Security	136
KEYS	136
POWER DOOR LOCKS	136
Power door trim switch inhibit	136
Smart locks	136
Central locking/unlocking	136
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	137
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	137
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	139
Unlocking the doors	140
Security lighting	140
Locking the doors	140
Opening the trunk	140
Sounding a panic alarm	141
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	141
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	141
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	142
Replacing the battery	142
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	143
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	143
Illuminated entry	144
Autolock	144
Auto-relock	144
Auto-unlock	144
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	145
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	145
Programming a personal entry code	146
Erasing personal codes	146
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	147
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	147
Anti-scan feature	147
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	148
Anti-theft indicator	149
Automatic arming	150
Automatic disarming	150
Replacement keys	150
Programming spare keys	150
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	152
Arming the system	152
Disarming the system	152
Seating and Safety Restraints	153
SEATING	153
Adjustable head restraints	153
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	153
Front seat armrest	154
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	154
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls	154
Heated seats (if equipped)	157
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	157
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	157
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	158
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	158
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	158
Personal Safety System	158
How does the Personal Safety System work?	159
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	159
Front crash severity sensor	160
Driver’s seat position sensor	160
Front passenger sensing system	160
Front safety belt usage sensors	161
Front safety belt pretensioners	161
Front safety belt energy management retractors	161
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	161
Safety restraints precautions	162
Combination lap and shoulder belts	163
Energy management feature	164
Lap belts	164
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt	164
Vehicle sensitive mode	165
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	165
Automatic locking mode	165
How to use the automatic locking mode	166
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	167
Front safety belt height adjustment	167
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	168
Conditions of operation	168
BeltMinder	168
One time disable	171
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	171
Safety belt extension assembly	172
Safety belt maintenance	173
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	173
Important SRS precautions	174
Children and airbags	176
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	176
Front passenger sensing system	178
Determining if the system is operational	183
Seat-mounted side airbag system	183
How does the side airbag system work?	184
Determining if the system is operational	185
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	185
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	186
Important child restraint precautions	186
Children and safety belts	186
Child booster seats	187
When children should use booster seats	187
Types of booster seats	188
The importance of shoulder belts	189
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	190
Child and infant or child safety seats	190
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	191
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	194
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	195
Tires, Wheels and Loading	198
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	198
Treadwear	198
Traction AA A B C	198
Temperature A B C	199
TIRES	199
Glossary of tire terminology	199
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	200
TIRE CARE	202
Inspecting your tires	202
Tire wear	203
Damage	203
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	203
Tire Replacement Requirements	204
Safety practices	204
Highway hazards	205
Tire and wheel alignment	205
Tire rotation	205
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	206
Information on “P” type tires	207
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	210
Information on “T” type tires	211
Location of the tire label	211
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	212
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	212
TRAILER TOWING	218
Preparing to tow	219
Hitches	219
Safety chains	219
Trailer brakes	219
Trailer lamps	220
Driving while you tow	220
Servicing after towing	220
Trailer towing tips	220
Launching or retrieving a boat	221
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	222
Driving	223
STARTING	223
Positions of the ignition	223
Preparing to start your vehicle	223
Important safety precautions	224
Starting the engine	225
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	225
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	226
Guarding against exhaust fumes	226
Important ventilating information	226
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	226
BRAKES	227
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	227
Using ABS	227
ABS warning lamp	227
Parking brake with auto-release	228
TRACTION CONTROL	229
STEERING	230
Speed sensitive steering	230
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	231
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	231
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	231
Brake-shift interlock	231
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	233
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	233
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	235
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	235
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	238
Roadside Emergencies	239
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	239
Getting roadside assistance	239
Using roadside assistance	240
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	240
HAZARD FLASHER	241
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	241
FUSES AND RELAYS	242
Fuses	242
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	242
Passenger compartment fuse panel	243
Power distribution box	245
CHANGING THE TIRES	249
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	249
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	251
Tire change procedure	251
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	255
JUMP STARTING	255
Preparing your vehicle	255
Connecting the jumper cables	256
Jump starting	258
Removing the jumper cables	258
WRECKER TOWING	260
Customer Assistance	261
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	261
At home	261
Away from home	261
Additional Assistance	262
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	263
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	264
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	264
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	265
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	266
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	266
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	267
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	267
Cleaning	268
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	268
WAXING	269
PAINT CHIPS	269
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	269
ENGINE	270
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	270
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	271
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	271
INTERIOR	272
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	272
UNDERBODY	273
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	273
Maintenance and Specifications	275
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	275
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	275
Working with the engine off	275
Working with the engine on	275
OPENING THE HOOD	276
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	277
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	278
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	279
ENGINE OIL	279
Checking the engine oil	279
Adding engine oil	281
Engine oil and filter recommendations	281
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	281
BATTERY	282
ENGINE COOLANT	284
Checking engine coolant	284
Adding engine coolant	286
Recycled engine coolant	288
Coolant refill capacity	288
Severe climates	288
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	289
How fail-safe cooling works	289
When fail-safe mode is activated	289
FUEL FILTER	290
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	290
Important safety precautions	290
Refueling	293
Fuel Filler Cap	293
Choosing the right fuel	294
Cleaner air	294
Octane recommendations	295
Fuel quality	295
Running out of fuel	296
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	296
Measuring techniques	296
Filling the tank	296
Calculating fuel economy	297
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	298
Habits	298
Maintenance	298
Conditions	299
EPA window sticker	299
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	299
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	300
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	301
POWER STEERING FLUID	302
BRAKE FLUID	303
TRANSMISSION FLUID	303
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	303
Low fluid level	304
Correct fluid level	304
High fluid level	305
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	305
AIR FILTER	305
Changing the air filter element	306
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	306
REFILL CAPACITIES	307
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	309