2009 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 1st Printing
2009 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2009 Lincoln Town Car manual content summary:
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temperature control Rear window defroster 31 31 34 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 35 35 39 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Airbags Child restraints 93 93 101 115 127 1 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
165 171 174 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Air suspension Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Canada only) 218 224 225 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant 2 226 233 235 237 240 242 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
Fuel information Air filter(s) Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 248 264 267 270 Accessories Index 273 275 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. 5 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 6 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. 7 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 8 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
vehicle. This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 12 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
when the ignition is turned to no, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 13 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 14 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
the hazard lights are turned on 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 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 15 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 16 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the changed. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 17 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 18 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
: Insert a CD, label side up. With the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. If the ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result. 19 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
audio systems are availability. 7. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access RBDS on/off. Use SEL to toggle RBDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RBDS mode.) 20 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
presets. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1-3. SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 21 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
the next side of the cassette tape. The display will indicate whether TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 is playing. 11. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station, tape selection or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 22 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
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. REW FF 3 4 23 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
until the system prompts you. With the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. If the ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result. 24 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
. 3. TUNE/CAT: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with 25 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with Press compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. 26 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
a preset button until sound returns. 11. On/Off/Volume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. Note: With the ignition and audio system off, you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clock. 27 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped) modes. 28 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
Entertainment Systems Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 30 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
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. 31 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
to select airflow locations and fan speed. 13. Driver's side temperature control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. 14. Fan Speed: Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 32 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. During extreme high ambient temperatures side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. 33 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
the fan speed. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. R Press the rear defroster control of time or when the ignition is turned off. To manually turn off the defroster, press the control again. Do 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a . • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 35 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 36 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parking lamp operation. ) away. Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 37 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 38 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin 39 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
and an "E" for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system (SOR) 40 Trade Number 9005 H7 3457 AK 168 3156 K 3157 K 3156 K 168 LED assembly 212-2 578 A6224PF 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 41
clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. * For vehicles with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service. ** installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 41 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. 6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 42 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 43 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 44
Lights 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the trunk and remove the retainer. 2. Carefully pull the two grommets, ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws. 44 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 45
Lights Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open trunk and carefully 3. Install the new high-mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until it snaps in place. 45 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 46
Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the , the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 46 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47
feature (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 47 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 48
of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, 48 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 49
Driver Controls • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in located in the rear center console. With the ignition is in the accessory position, move the control forward or backward to move front passenger seat. 49 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 50
detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. One touch up or down (Driver's window only) This feature allows the driver's window to open or close fully without holding the control down. 50 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 51
control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the power window switches and radio may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until any door is opened. 51 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 52
the driver's side exterior mirror). The electronic day/night mirrors will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights ( abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 52 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 53
. Auto-dimming feature (if equipped) For the auto-dimming feature on the driver's side view mirror, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter. with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 53 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake are winding, slippery or unpaved. 54 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 55
mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 55 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 56
Driver Controls Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 56 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 57
) Audio control features In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select the next preset station within the current radio band. In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc. 57 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 58
. HOMELINKா WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink Wireless Control System, located on the driver's visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a and reverse features as required by 58 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 59
Driver the sale to the accessory position for located on your visor) while keeping the indicator light light. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. 59 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 60
and release - every two seconds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. 60 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 61
Driver Controls • Proceed with Step 3 in the light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 61 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62
highest severity rating of the warnings displayed. Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 62 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 63
Driver Controls Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu and (16 km). DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not 63 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 64
Driver Controls the same as the during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of economy cannot be reset. 64 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 65
Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To odometer/speedometer) • Text Size (normal/large) • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Compass Zone/Calibration • Oil Minder Start Value 65 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 66
Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the 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. 66 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 67
broadcast antenna. Magnetic manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four 67 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 68
Driver . 3. Start the engine. 4 4. From setting for your geographic location is displayed on the 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. 68 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 69
mode. 2. Press the SELECT control to change oil value. Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 69 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70
conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Fuel level low Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes 70 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 71
WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. CHECK FUEL CAP - Displayed when and Specifications chapter. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION - Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 72
Driver Controls OVERDRIVE OFF - Displayed when the overdrive is CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 72 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 73
installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 73 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 74
The power trunk is now reset. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver's door trim panel and can be operated at any time except when your perimeter alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 74 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
To open the door, press the control located on the door. 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. 75 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 76
control located on the drivers driver's door is unlocked when the key is inserted into the driver door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position. • If the key is turned a second time to the unlock position within five seconds, all vehicle doors will unlock. 76 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 77
are met: • all the doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle the accessory or off position, and • the driver door is opened (within ten minutes after the ignition was transitioned to the accessory or 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 78
locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks. 78 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 79
that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment should be taught not to play in vehicles. 79 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 80
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 80 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 81
you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. doors will lock again, the horn will chirp 81 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 82
will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Opening the the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver's rear view. The remote entry system allows you to open 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 83
press the SET control on the driver's door panel . 3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 83 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 84
) available before beginning this procedure. Note: Do not depress the brake pedal at any time during this procedure. If the brake pedal is depressed at any time during this procedure, programming mode will be exited and the entire procedure must be repeated. 84 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85
Security Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not 3 will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the on or the accessory position, or • the lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or 85 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 86
entry code; this code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box and is available from your authorized dealer. You recalls driver personality 1. • 3 • 4 recalls driver personality 2. • 5 • 6, 7 • 8 and 9 • 0 do not recall a driver 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 87
personal codes 1. Enter the factory set 5-digit code. The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock. 2. Press and release the 1 • 2 within five seconds of and the keypad lamp will flash. 87 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 88
DLM/GEN/18/18/16 Barbados 340/3 Vol.II Canada CANADA: 3043104475A China CMII ID:2005DJ0428 Ghana SPLS / -485 / 2001 Guam (USA) See USA Jordan 4/U/U/4250 Kenya CCK/ES/100/0 Kuwait M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579 Mauritius TA/2005/15 Mayotte (F) 88 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 89 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 90
located system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ vehicle and allows the engine to start. The indicator rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer or coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 91
's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key. 91 2009 Town Car - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 92
problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or passenger door is open and then closed. • Lock 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93
adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. manual recline function (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 93 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94
manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position. You can recline the seat back or bring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. 94 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95
suddenly during a collision, which could lead to serious injury. To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, press the button, on either the driver or passenger side, to unlatch and open the lid. 95 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96
reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 96 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97
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. Press to move the seat forward or backward. 97 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98
the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seat control is located on the driver's or front passenger's door. 98 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the ignition is turned to the off position. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100
. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. • To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control 2. A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. 100 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 101
dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with 101 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. 102 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103
seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a -mounted side airbag. The system is designed to help the "pass airbag off" indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104
warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are the child from injury in a collision. 104 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 105
, including the driver, should always a safety belt properly. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106
is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. 106 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 107
your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. 107 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108
belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 108 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on 109 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
is turned to the on position...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the by the front passenger sensing system. 110 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
ignition switch has been turned to on...The driver's or front passenger's safety belt is not buckled light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 111 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. We design work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" 112 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set. 113 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
, the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. 114 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 115
The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint driver airbag module. 115 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
adding 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. 116 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117
restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure an appropriate child seat or booster. 117 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118
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 module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 118 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
. • Driver and passenger side airbags • One or more impact and safing sensors • A readiness light and tone If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is designed to 119 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120
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, The front passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger seat side 120 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger's frontal leaning against the seat back, and centered on the 121 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122
too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against occupant's lap • Cargo interference with the seat 122 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 123
weight of instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. In case there is a problem problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. 123 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124
airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 124 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125
unit as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. 125 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 126
side airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. 126 2009 Town Car - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 127
or on the internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 127 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128
for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Infants Children properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U.S. and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129
(lower belt belt and belt Child anchors anchors and LATCH only Weight and top only) top (lower tether tether anchors anchor) anchor and Forward facing child seat WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130
, height and weight. All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 130 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 131
be designed to fit children of different heights, ages and weights. Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 132 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 133 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
Steps 5 and 6. 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in with tether straps later in this chapter. 134 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 135 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 136
side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 7. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified two (2) lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 137
easier to attach some child seats. WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 137 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 138
side and forward and back where it is secured to the vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash . 138 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child the seatback. 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 139 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140
tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits specific to the risk of serious injury in a crash. To improve the fit of both 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141
across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 141 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
, or consider using a high back booster seat. • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 142 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143
item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. 143 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144
Restraints Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat in the event of a collision. 144 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 145 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 146
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 146 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 147
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. • B-pillar: The structural member at the side • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire half of its air pressure without appearing flat automatic service station gauges patterns. 147 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 148
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure 148 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 149
there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. TIRE CARE if one or more of the following conditions exist: 149 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150
it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. two numbers or letters are the plant code 150 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 151
is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver's door. suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 151 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 152
service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air designed deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 152 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153
wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 154
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owner's Guide. If not, contact 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 156 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
is located on the B-Pillar or the 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. 157 2009 Town Car - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 158 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 159
tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 159 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 160 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 161
Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressure still needs to be checked. Visit www.checkmytires.org for additional information. 161 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
is to warn you when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 162 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
Label (located on the edge of driver's door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light will and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 163 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
is not in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is 164 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165
30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on our vehicle. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating 165 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166
weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 166 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load 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. 167 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 168
fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 168 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 169 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
a light duty towing vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Note: The L-series 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 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. 172 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 173
• To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 173 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 174 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 175
other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or 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. 175 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176
garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. WARNING: If you smell exhaust accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 176 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 177
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. 177 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 178
or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle 178 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
cord plug /engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire. • Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. 179 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
your engine block heater system may consume braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 180 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181
to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. HOOD The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to the on position) until the parking brake is fully released. ! P BRAKE 181 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 182
manual parking brake release lever. Pull the lever to manually release the parking brake. TRACTION CONTROL™ For Traction Control™ warning lights refer to Warning lights to make better use of available traction in these conditions. 182 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 183
the engine is running. It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 183 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184
level before seeking service by your 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. 184 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to 2 (accessory). 185 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186
to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: 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. 186 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) 187 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine 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. 188 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 189
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 189 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 190
the vehicle at such a rate that rapid braking is required, a very high rate tone will sound. If this tone is heard while reversing, the driver is advised to slow down immediately until the tone either changes to a slower rate or stops. 190 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
is in R (Reverse). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. The message center will indicate the system is off and will not allow the driver to switch the system on to indicate a failure of the reverse sensing system. 191 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
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. 192 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 193
the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 193 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 194
Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 195
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on a bracket inside of the can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 195 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 196
Brown Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 196 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 197
(PADI) Audio Back-up lamps, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Lighting control module (LCM) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay coil, Ignition relay coil, Fuel relay coil Wiper module 3 4 5 6 10A 10A 7.5A 10A 7 10A 197 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 198
Audio Extended rear park aide module, Cluster Adjustable pedals, Delayed accessory relay coil Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) module OBD II A/C cycle switch, Heated seat modules LCM (Interior lighting) Driver 10A 10A 15A 10A 15A 198 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 199
used Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS Not used Not used LCM (Key in) Delay accessory (audio) Not used Delayed accessory Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 199 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 200
high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 20A* 10A Driver's Door Module (DDM) Ignition coil relay feed Horn relay feed A/C clutch relay feed Audio 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20A* 20A* 15A* 30A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 200 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 201
Location 20A** 20A** 30A** 20A** - Protected Circuits Rear air suspension module (RASM) Stop lamp switch Lumbar, Fuel door Air compressor) Rear power point #2 Instrument panel fuse box feed #3 Rear cigar lighters Decklid pulldown module Cigar lighter Not used 201 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202
clutch Not used Ignition coil PCM Not used Fuel Not used Not used Horn Starter RASM (Air compressor) Blower Rear defroster Not used Reverse battery Horn, Door latch Power seats, driver seat module Delayed accessory relay for windows, audio 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 203
load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire 203 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204
vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 204 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 205
equipped with TPMS, have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 205 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206
(Park), turn engine off and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack could be located: • under the full size spare tire or • in the trunk, (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. 206 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207
to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. A 5. Locate pry under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location markings: 207 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 208
(D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B -triangle). • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. A B C D A B C D 208 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 209
of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is ONLY meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear the holder bracket. 12. Turn on the air suspension switch. 209 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210
grease to lugnut/stud holes or wheel-to-brake surfaces. JUMP STARTING WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Bolt size 210 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 211
the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - - + + 211 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 212
bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 212 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213
vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 214
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. 214 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - - - - + + + + - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215
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. 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 215 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216
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. 216 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217
N (Neutral). Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 217 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 218
5952) Online Additional information and resources are available online at www.genuineservice.com. • U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name, City/State, or Zip Code • Owner Guides • Maintenance Schedules • Recalls • Ford Extended Service Plans 218 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 219
information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Your telephone number (home and business) • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle's current odometer reading 219 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 220
The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 220 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 221
proof of ownership. Upon receipt, the BBB will review the claim for eligibility under the Program Summary CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the 221 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 222
vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 222 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 223
engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If your vehicle must be serviced 223 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 224
Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash http://www.safercar.gov. 224 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 225
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 225 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 226
scratch the chrome surface. • After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 226 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 227
tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: 227 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 228
lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the 228 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces. 229 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 230
Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A) [In Canada use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101)] to the wiped seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 231
exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-83) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) 231 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 232
Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20) Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101) Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 232 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 233
engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: 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. 233 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 234
the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the grille. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 234 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 235
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 235 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 236
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. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade into place until a click is heard. 236 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 237
brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. 237 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 238
not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. 238 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 239
does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 239 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 240
service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble during storage. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 241
set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at once the battery is reconnected. 241 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 242
falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 242 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 243
and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. When the engine is cool, add the mixture to the coolant reservoir until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 243 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 244
protection of the engine coolant. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and 244 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 245
(1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 245 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 246
protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 246 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 247
the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 247 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 248
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 replacement, see a collision, which may result in serious personal injury. 248 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 249
reaction. • FFV fuel tanks may contain zero to 85 percent ethanol. Any fuel blends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as 249 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 250
than unleaded regular or premium gasoline and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power. Winter blends may contain up interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 251
installed. The light or message can come on after several driving events after you've refueled your vehicle. At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap 251 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 252
not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty. 252 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 253
air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Octane recommendations Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 253 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 254
Service engine soon Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as 254 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 255
during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 256
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 may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to required and may reduce fuel economy. 256 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 257
kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. 257 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 258
to your 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 258 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 259
-II may not have symptoms that are apparent, indicator on can continued driving with the Service engine soon result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs. 259 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 260
must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. 260 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 261
information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator chapter for the proper fluid type. 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) STE ER UI E FL D 261 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 262
the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 262 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 263
type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 263 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 264
cover. 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. 264 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 265
dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or 265 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 266
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. 266 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 267
/ WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir - 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Door weatherstrips Engine coolant 18.6 quarts (17.6L) Cooling system stop leak pellets - Motorcraft High Performance DOT - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 268
Canada)3 13.9 quarts (13.2L)4 4.75-5.0 Pints (2.3 - 2.4L)7 Rear axle fluid8 4.50-4.75 pints (2.1-2.3L)6,7 Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank 1 2 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Add the coolant - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 269
axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service. For severe duty requirements, see Exceptions and Special Operating Conditions in scheduled maintenance information. 3 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 269 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 270
routing 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 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) 9.4:1 270 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 271
. 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 271 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 272
number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Code Q 272 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 273
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 274
not locate the Amateur 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. 274 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 275
Index A Accessory delay ...51 Air cleaner filter ...264-265 Air suspension ...184 description ...184 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...115, 124 and child safety seats ...117 description ...115, 124 disposal ...127 driver airbag ...118, 125 indicator light ...124, 126 operation ...118, 125 - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 276
237 dipstick ...237 filter, specifications ...239, 265 recommendations ...239 refill capacities ...267 specifications ...267 Event data recording ...8 Exhaust fumes ...178 F Fail safe cooling ...247 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...248 Floor mats ...73 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 277
12 lighting up panel and interior ...37 J Jack ...202 positioning ...202 storage ...202 Jump-starting your vehicle ...210 K Keyless entry system ...86 keypad ...86 locking and unlocking doors ...87 programming entry code ...86 Keys ...76, 90 positions of the ignition ...175 277 2009 Town Car (tow - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 278
memory ...82 side view mirrors (power) ...53 Motorcraft parts ...231, 248, 265 O Octane rating ...253 278 Oil (see Engine oil) ...237 P Parking brake ...181 Parts trunk ...82 panic alarm ...82 replacement/additional transmitters ...84 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 279
children ...127 lap belt ...106 Occupant Classification Sensor ...102 warning light and chime ...110 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ...136 Safety brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...185 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...262 fluid, refill capacities ...267 279 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, - 2009 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 280
271 Vehicle loading ...165 Ventilating your vehicle ...178 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...12 Water, Driving through ...192 Windows power ...50 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...46 replacing wiper blades ...236 Wrecker towing ...216 280 2009 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning lights and chimes
12
Gauges
16
Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
24
Climate Controls
31
Dual automatic temperature control
31
Rear window defroster
34
Lights
35
Headlamps
35
Turn signal control
39
Bulb replacement
39
Driver Controls
46
Windshield wiper/washer control
46
Steering wheel adjustment
47
Power windows
50
Mirrors
52
Speed control
54
Message center
62
Locks and Security
76
Locks
76
Anti-theft system
88
Seating and Safety Restraints
93
Seating
93
Safety restraints
101
Airbags
115
Child restraints
127
Table of Contents
1
2009 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)