2007 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 2nd Printing
2007 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2007 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 108 108 109 111 113 114 119 124 Locks and Security Locks Anti-theft system 138 138 149 1 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Airbags Child restraints 155 155 160 175 187 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 199 199 213 219 222 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Air suspension only) 261 267 2 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
your new Lincoln. Please take driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 5 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful 6 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become vehicle. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinder chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. 11 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 13 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 14 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door CD track. 15 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
3. TUNE: Press to manually go up or down the radio shift sound to the FADE: Press FADE; then press rear/front speakers. 8. SEL: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu functions. 9. Menu: Press MENU to displayed. Press 16 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/ volume setting. Press MENU to access and use The level will appear in the display to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 10. 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door turned off. 19 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 20 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
in the display. Press SEL-TEXT to select NAME or TYPE. Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press MENU 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 8. Cassette: Insert a cassette facing to the right. 9. TUNE: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. CAT 3 4 rewind in tape or CD mode. REW FF 22 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
through your authorized dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 20. On/Off/Volume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. 23 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
to access the next/previous radio station or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 3. TUNE/CAT: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. 24 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your . 8. SEL-TEXT: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu functions. 25 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer on/off. Use SEL-TEXT to toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type mode. (MENU manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press 26 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
SEL-TEXT to adjust the volume Press MENU to access and use setting. The level will appear in the display. Setting the -dash clock. Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 10. Memory presets: To 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. 28 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially service: Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 29 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
is supplemented with voice prompts. The display screen provides full information for operating the system through use of menus, text screens and map displays. Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen. 30 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
get going To 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
. To use the Navigation system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on, and the navigation DVD is loaded into the navigation DVD player. Refer to Loading the map DVD or Navigation system - DVD location in the Index for your vehicle's navigation DVD location. 33 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
will show a map with your current location. Press DEST again. 3. Select the desired type of destination entry. You may select "Address", "Point of Interest", "Emergency" or " After making your selection, enter any required information. 34 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
it appears). There can be up to three alternative routes. 6. Press START to begin the navigation Use the numeric keys (1-7) to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts. Voice activated commands (if equipped) Your Lincoln 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
REPEAT button or arrow on your steering wheel controls to hear the previous command repeated may say: • Seek up • Seek down Disc operation commands you may say when using a rear seat DVD (if equipped): • Track up • Track down • Previous track 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
point map Second way point map Fourth way point map Destination map Cancel destination Go home Go starting point First way point map Third way point map Fifth way point map voice Softer Voice guidance on Close guidance screen Arrow guide 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42
cities with different radio stations. Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency band using AM/FM1/FM2. SCAN RDS 87.9 SEEK PRESET SCAN TRAFFIC 89.9 INFO 98.5 audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO SET again. 42 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 43
receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations such as station call letters, program type, etc. When in FM mode, press RDS to activate/deactivate. Traffic function Select PTY 106.3 SET PTY 107.9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD 98.1 43 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 44
PTY to select from the following program types: 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 44 All Classical Country Information Jazz Religious Rock Soft Top 40 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45
will stop when the desired program type has been reached. If no program type is found, a message will display. Note: Not all stations support PTY information. Sound functions To access raise or lower the audio system's treble output. 45 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 46
noise. Refer to Speed compensated volume earlier in this chapter. DSP Occupancy mode: Use to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle. Select from ALL SEATS the sound returns. The frequency will appear in the preset. 46 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 49
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 51
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 52
is able to be selected as a destination. To delete POI icons from the map, touch the map again and press the POI off button. 52 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 54
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 55
home position. Stored location symbol - Indicates the location of a memory point. This is the default symbol used when the point is stored. (If desired, an icon of your own choice can be selected from at the bottom of the map screen. 55 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 56
is entered. While 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57
code restrictions and do not take any risks. For example, if you are unable to make a U-turn, continue on your journey. The navigation system will recalculate your route to get you back POIs' to show the desired POIs on your current map. 57 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 58
guidance, voice, search area and route preferences). Calibration This feature is helpful if the car has been towed, or if you notice it is not registering at the correct vehicle location additional map DVDs for further information. 58 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 59
(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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 60
/volume Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on/off and to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts. To adjust: 60 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 61
option on/off. Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts. Home To set home for the first time: 61 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 62
Entertainment Systems 1. Press MAP. 2. Press "Nav. Menu". 3. Press "Stored Locations". 4. Press "Home". 5. Press "Add". 62 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 69
Entertainment Systems Press DETOUR to activate. Use the soft controls to select and enter the number of miles you want to select from Detour, Display whole route, Route preferences, Destination Entry, Calculate or Cancel Guidance. 69 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 72
will be used. To check your area or reset, press CHANGE under the search area listing. The map will open and allow you to select another regional area. Ensure that your search area is correct prior to setting your destination. IL , IN , KY , MI , OH , WI Cancel 72 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 73
certain freeway exit or entrance. • Select from map -Use to 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 74
and press OK. 3. Use the keyboard to type in the street name. When you are typing the street name, the system may bring up possible roads that you can select from. Use the arrows to scroll (if available). Or, press "Input City Name". 74 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 75
Entertainment Systems 5. You may use the keyboard to input the desired city. Points of interest (POI) Select "Point of the list of destinations previously reached. The item details will be listed. 2. Confirm destination details. 75 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 78
station, hospital and dealer to your current location. Memory point Your navigation system allows you to go to special destinations you may wish to again visit. To view any of these "memory add a memory point via the Navigation menu. 78 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 82
. 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 identified with that will briefly show "All Memory Points Deleted". 82 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83
menu. 3. Select "Freeway Entrance/Exit". 1. Enter freeway name- Enter the freeway name using the keyboard. Press "List" to select a freeway from those displayed. To enter numbers destination details are displayed for confirmation. 83 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 84
way points The Store Dest. & 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 destination), scroll the map as required. Press OK. 84 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 85
have selected a destination, you may change the routing criteria by pressing "Change" in the route preferences screen. Refer to Route preferences for further information. 85 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 89
void your warranty. If a problem occurs, stop using the system immediately and contact your Ford or Lincoln Dealer. Federal Communication Commission other limits, road or traffic conditions, special events, traffic congestion, or travel time. 89 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 90
"signal modulation." Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations. • and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 91
not clean any part of the system a left side compartment with access door). • Ensure that the vehicle use. Ordering additional map DVDs If you wish to order a replacement or additional map, please call 1-888-NAV-MAPS (1-888-628-6277) or to log onto www.navtech.com. 91 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 92
use the use the latest 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 94
of the cabin temperature settings 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 95
drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back in a collision or sudden stop. . 95 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 96
again. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 96 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 97
controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 98
output, when: • the ignition is in RUN, • the transmission is not in P (Park), • the headlamp system is not turned on by another feature such as using the headlamp control or Autolamp. 98 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 99
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 99 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 100
will need to be adjusted. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one the other. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a 4 mm wrench, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 101
The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • any of the remote entry 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 102
with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service. ** When replacing the center high mount stop lamp assembly, see your authorized dealer for service. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 102 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 103
OFF position. 2. Remove five retainers and radiator cover. 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 104
headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach pattern (upper-left, lower right etc.) Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use bolts, pull headlamp assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector. 104 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 105
lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 105 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 106
the high-mount brakelamp assembly. 3. Install the new high-mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until it snaps in place. 106 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 107
from the fog lamp. 2. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 107 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 108
the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper and the windshield wipers are turned on. 108 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 109
3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 109 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post- - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 110
electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. < FILL ON LEFT F 1 2 E AM/FM CD TAPE BASS TREB TUNE SCAN RDS MUTE SEL BAL FADE SEEK AUTO SET REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 3 4 COMP 5 SHUF 6 EXT A/C F F F/ C DUAL AUTO OFF R 110 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 111
from its heating position when it is ready to be used. Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your lockout The window lockout control, located on the drivers door, will also lockout the remote seat adjustment. To lock 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 112
pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control Accessory delay 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. 112 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 113
placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may impair proper to the center position to disable the adjust function. 113 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 114
and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle 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). 114 2007 Town Car (tow - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 115
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 • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 115 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 116
in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the use the SET control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 116 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 117
two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle's previously set speed. your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 118
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. 118 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 119
open and stop at a prescribed position. Bounce back override: To override bounce back, press and hold the front portion of the control. For example: Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals 119 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 120
programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. 120 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 121
It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter located on your overhead console) while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 122
proceed with Steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart with Step 4 in the "Programming" section. 122 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123
operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 123 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 124
. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long severity, and non-lit for information only. For example, a door ajar warning would be accompanied by a red indicator, low 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125
is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This 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. 125 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126
of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure 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) 1. Drive 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127
from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start Units (English/Metric) • Language • Compass Zone/Calibration • Oil Minder Start Value 127 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 128
RESET IF NEW OIL 2. WASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES - OK - FAILED RED - FAILED AMBER 5. BACKUP AID Display Type 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change the display. 128 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 129
display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 129 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 130
high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 8. Press the SELECT control to start the compass calibration function. 130 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 131
Driver Controls 9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 131 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 132
to possible problems or use conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door Ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Low fuel Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes 132 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 133
turned from OFF to ON. DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door is not completely closed. POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION , refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. LOW FUEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Warning message 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 134
whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. 134 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135
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. 135 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 136
until the vehicle 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. 136 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 137
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. 137 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 138
/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. 138 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 139
seconds, all vehicle doors will unlock. Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are met: • all the doors are closed, • and all vehicle doors, the hood, and the decklid are closed. 139 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 140
the 1 (OFF/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 mode is entered/active of the release handle. 140 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 141
on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 141 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 142
is in any gear other than P (Park) or N (Neutral). If there are 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. 142 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 143
or • until the vehicle doors are locked using the remote entry transmitter or the power door unlock control. Locking the doors Press and release to lock all the doors. Note: The interior lamps will seriously injured by a moving decklid. 143 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 144
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. 144 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 145
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. 145 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 146
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 brake ) position. 4. The doors will lock, then unlock 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 147
on the keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming a personal entry code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 147 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 148
of each other. Note: The driver's door will unlock and the interior lamps will illuminate after the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are correctly entered. To unlock all doors, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 148 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 149
prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle 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 is subject to the following two - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150
kHz -8,1 dBµA/m @ 10 m Country Name Type Approval Number American Samoa (USA) See USA Bahrain DLM/GEN/18/18/16 Barbados 340/3 Vol.II Canada CANADA: 3043104475A China CMII ID:2005DJ0428 Ghana SPLS 's authority to operate the equipment. 150 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 151
. 2 The theft indicator will flash every 4 two seconds when the vehicle is armed. 1 Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key (programmed to your vehicle) disarms the vehicle and allows the 151 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 152
1 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and remove the coded key from the ignition. 4. Within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 152 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 153
one time to arm the system. • Lock all doors using the keypad. • Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or passenger door is open and then closed. • Lock all doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. 153 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 154
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. 154 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 155
be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 155 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 156
inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. Using the power lumbar support (if 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. 156 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 157
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. 157 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 158
rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located on the driver's or front passenger's door. To operate the heated seats: 158 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 159
activated. Rear heated seats (if equipped) The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door panels and operate like the front heated seats. Refer to the Heated Seats section in this chapter . The rear seat cupholder is designed 159 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 160
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of the following items: 160 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 161
severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable 161 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162
in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is empty. The sensor turns off the passenger seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) when the seat is empty and the safety belt is unbuckled. 162 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 163
Systemி is operational The Personal Safety System 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 . • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. 163 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 164
not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 164 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165
person. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed remove the tongue from the buckle. 165 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166
and rear seat safety belts have three types of locking modes described as follows: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle 166 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 167
brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 167 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 168
could increase the risk of injury in a collision. Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 168 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 169
extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure 169 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170
ON position...170 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. 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171
not activate. 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. 171 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 172
-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. "Belts wrinkle my Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more clothes" than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Reasons given..."Crashes are rare events" 172 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 173
they see. Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed air bag system. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt brake is set 173 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 174
may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving after the safety belt warning light turns off.) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 175
in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. 175 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 176
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. 176 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Driver and passenger 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. 177 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178
airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags) • safety belt pretensioners • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact 178 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 179
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, 179 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 180
the passenger seat side airbag if: • the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled. The front passenger sensing system uses a Љpassenger airbag offЉ or Љpass airbag offЉ indicator which , with the person's legs comfortably extended. 180 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181
restrained in the back seat. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it's 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. 181 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182
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. 182 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 183
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. 183 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184
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. 184 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185
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 185 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 186
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. 186 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 187
shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder 187 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 188
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? 188 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189
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). 189 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190
during use. Follow all instructions provided 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. 190 2007 Town Car - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 191
and a 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 191 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 192
use a forward-facing child 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. 192 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 193
. 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. 193 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 194
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. 194 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 195
include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 195 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 196
. This type of child 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. 196 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 197
the center rear seat. If you install a child seat at the center rear position, use the vehicle belt and the top tether anchor. Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion 197 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198
the front of the child seat. Keeping the 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 child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 198 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 199
AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 199 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 200
Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration of miles of service, but they must code. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 201
the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 201 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 202
"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. 202 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 203
be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: 203 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 204
two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th 204 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 205
pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire wheel assembly. 205 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 206
end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. 206 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 207
correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is 207 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 208
Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 208 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 209
the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The 209 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 210
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. 210 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 211
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. 211 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 212
edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. 212 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 213
by 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 house and/or body. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 214
more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 214 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 215
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. 215 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 216
result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 216 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 217
' braking system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 218
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The following gives you a few cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 218 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 219
Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. Town Car (extended length) is NOT rated for towing. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 220
Tires, Wheels and Loading If you use 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 brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 221
higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. 221 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 222
damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles: This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in and internal transmission components. 222 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 223
avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. 223 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 225
Driving 5. again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine gasoline). If summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, you may experience increased cranking 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 226
electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best 226 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 227
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228
. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forward gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift into reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved. 228 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 230
Driving Aggressive driving in any road conditions never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points level before seeking service by your authorized can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more or worn suspension components • 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 231
: • 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. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232
to the OFF/LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 233
shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. 233 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 234
illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 234 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 235
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control system off. This will allow the wheels obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse use caution when in R (Reverse) and when using 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 236
or stops. Audible Warnings Distance to Object Warning Speed above 2.5 mph (4 km/h) up to 1.6 feet (.5 meters) Solid 1.6 feet (.5 meters) to 3.1 feet Fast beep (1 meter) 236 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 237
Driving Audible Warnings is located behind the rear bumper/fascia. Always keep the rear bumper/fascia free from snow, ice bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 237 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 238
and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 238 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 239
shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 240
in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. 240 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 241
. Use the following 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 242
has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Yellow - Brown - Black 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 243
Starter relay coil Restraint Control Module (RCM), Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator (PADI) Audio, Navigation control head Back-up lamps Lighting control module (LCM) 3 4 5 10A 10A 7.5A 243 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244
Brake System (ABS), Cluster Adjustable pedals, Delayed accessory relay coil Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) module Cigar lighter, OBD II A/C cycle switch, Heated seat modules LCM (Interior lighting) Driver's Door 10A 10A 15A 244 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 245
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 245 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 246
(PCM) keep alive power and canister vent Fuel relay feed Instrument panel power point Alternator regulator PCM relay feed Driver's Door Module (DDM) Ignition coil relay feed Horn relay feed A/C clutch relay feed Audio Rear air suspension module (RASM) 246 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 247
Power Decklid Module (PDM) ABS module (Valves) Wiper module Rear power point #1 RASM (Air compressor) Rear power point #2 Instrument panel fuse box feed #3 Rear cigar lighters Pulldown module Fog lamps Not used A/C clutch Fog lamps 247 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 248
RASM (Air compressor) Blower Rear defroster A/C clutch Reverse battery Horn, Door latch Power seats, driver seat module Delayed accessory relay for windows, moonroof, audio and navigation system * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 249
above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 249 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 250
will match the road tire/wheel. When driving with the full size matching spare tire/wheel, do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). It is intended for temporary use only. This means if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible. 250 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 251
parking brake. HOOD 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack is located in the trunk (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. 251 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 252
handle, then pry against the wheel. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location markings: 252 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 253
be found on the lower outer edge of the body. • Locate the jack locator mark (B triangle) on the body (C) near the tire you are changing, then guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. A B C D A B C D 253 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 255
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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 257
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. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 257 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - - + + + + - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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. 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262
Canada: Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-387-9333 www.lincolncanada.com In order to help you service your Lincoln reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) 262 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 263
nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) 263 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 264
Guide. However, if your warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts Program Summary Guidelines. 264 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 265
depending on the plan you purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty expires. 265 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 266
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 affiliate office. 266 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 Publications become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 267 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 268
-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 268 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 269
a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag. • Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 269 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 270
time. • 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. 270 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 271
dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 271 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 272
dry cloth, or use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A). • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 272 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 273
surfaces. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from your authorized dealer. 273 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274
avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle 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 quality products available to clean your vehicle and - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 275
Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) 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) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 275 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 276
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the 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. 276 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 277
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. 277 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 278
3. 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 278 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279
antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident. Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. 279 2007 Town Car - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 280
ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 280 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281
oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is 281 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 282
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 use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. 282 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 283
and water. It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage. 283 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284
one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. 284 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 285
Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). The level of coolant should be maintained at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD FILL RANGE" in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions properly. 285 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 286
information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 287
coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put capacities in this chapter. Note: Use service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 288
damage. Recycled engine 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 recycling process is not yet available. 288 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 289
provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 289 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 290
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 if low. 290 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 291
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 291 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 292
type identifier (8th character). If your vehicle is an FFV, then the character will be labeled as a "2." Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beer and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn 292 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 293
hazardous under certain 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. 293 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 294
and follow all the instructions on the pump island; or refueling your vehicle; Keep sparks, flames and smoking used (fuel gauge drops below full). Once the fuel filler cap is properly secured, "CHECK FUEL CAP" will turn off after a short period of driving. 294 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 295
. We recommend using regular grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality. 295 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 296
of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. Unleaded Gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of "Regular" unleaded 296 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 297
your fuel filler door. When checking the VIN, look for the engine type identifier (8th character 10 to 30 seconds. If the problems persist below this temperature, see your the "check engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 298
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low - medium - high 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 299
or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 300
Specifications • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 301
vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent 301 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 302
mixed city/highway driving. No additional vehicle service is required. indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a "not ready for I/M test" 302 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 303
fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 303 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 304
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your authorized dealer fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating temperature (approximately 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 305
condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 305 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 306
. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 306 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 307
damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery-standard Battery-heavy duty Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 2 , such as a Motorcraft or 307 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 308
plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 308 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 309
Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant Cooling system stop leak pellets Hinges, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Lock cylinders Power steering fluid Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON ATF 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 310
transmission fluid (4R75E) 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Rear axle fluid8 Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Motorcraft SAE 5W20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) (Canada) / 6.0 quarts (5.7L - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 311
2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 312
mm) 9.4:1 4.6L FFV SOHC V8 engine 281 87 octane or Ethanol (E-85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.041-0.047 inch (1.04-1.20 mm) 9.4:1 • 4.6L V8 Engine 312 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 313
driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 313 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 314
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 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 314 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 315
what accessories are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.lincolnaccessories.com. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Splash guards Interior style Floor mats Lifestyle Cargo organization and management 315 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 316
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. 316 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 317
your vehicle engine compartment ...271 instrument panel ...272 interior ...273 plastic parts ...271 washing ...269 waxing ...270 wheels ...270 wiper blades ...272 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...93 Clock ...110 317 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 318
...282 refill capacities ...309 specifications ...309 Exhaust fumes ...226 F Fail safe cooling ...290 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...291 Floor mats ...134 Fluid capacities ...309 Foglamps ...98 Fuel ...291 calculating fuel economy ...126, 297 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 319
storage ...248 Jump-starting your vehicle ...255 K Keyless entry system ...147 keypad ...147 locking and unlocking doors ..148 programming entry code ...147 Keys ...138, 152 positions of the ignition ...223 L Lamps autolamp system ...97 319 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 320
Power door locks ...138 Power mirrors ...113 Power point ...110 Power steering ...230 fluid, checking and adding ...303 fluid, refill capacity ...309 Power trunk ...135-136 Power Windows ...111 R Radio ...15, 18, 24 Rear window defroster ...96 Relays ...242 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 321
doors ...143 opening the trunk ...143 panic alarm ...144 replacement/additional transmitters ...146 replacing the batteries ...145 Reverse sensing system ...235 Roadside assistance ...239 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...169 Safety belts Servicing 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 322
Vehicle loading ...213 Ventilating your vehicle ...226 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...10 Water, Driving through ...238 Windows power ...111 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...108 replacing wiper blades ...280 Wrecker towing ...260 322 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 323
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Introduction
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Headlamps
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Bulb replacement
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Speed control
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Locks and Security
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Table of Contents
1
2007 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)