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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped. Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • 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) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	7
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	7
Special instructions	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	8
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system	19
Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system	24
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	29
Climate Controls	31
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	31
Operating tips	33
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	34
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	34
Lights	35
HEADLAMP CONTROL	35
Autolamp control	35
High beams	36
Flash to pass	36
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	36
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	37
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	37
Vertical aim adjustment	37
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	39
INTERIOR LAMPS	39
Map/Courtesy lamps	39
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	39
BULB REPLACEMENT	39
Headlamp condensation	39
Using the right bulbs	40
Replacing interior bulbs	41
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	41
Replacing exterior bulbs	42
Replacing headlamp bulbs	42
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	43
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	43
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	43
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	44
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	45
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly	45
Driver Controls	46
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	46
Windshield wiper/washer features	46
TILT STEERING WHEEL	47
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	47
CLOCK	48
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	48
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Remote seat adjustment	49
Remote seat adjustment lockout	50
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	50
Rear radio/climate controls lockout	50
POWER WINDOWS	50
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)	50
Window lock	51
Accessory delay	51
INTERIOR MIRROR	52
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	52
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	53
Power side view mirrors	53
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	53
Fold-away mirrors	54
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	54
SPEED CONTROL	54
Setting speed control	55
Disengaging speed control	55
Resuming a set speed	56
Increasing speed while using speed control	56
Reducing speed while using speed control	56
Turning off speed control	57
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	57
Audio control features	57
Climate control features (if equipped)	58
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Programming	59
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	60
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	61
Erasing HomeLink buttons	61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	61
MESSAGE CENTER	62
Selectable features	62
Select	62
Reset	63
Info menu	63
Odometer/Trip odometer	63
Hour meter (if equipped)	63
Distance to empty (DTE)	63
Average fuel economy (AFE)	64
Instantaneous fuel economy	64
Trip elapsed drive time	65
Setup menu	65
System check	66
Display Type	66
Text Size	67
Units (English/Metric)	67
Language	67
Compass display	67
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	68
Oil Minder Start Value	69
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)	69
System warnings	70
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	73
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)	74
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	74
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	75
Fuel filler door override release	75
Locks and Security	76
KEYS	76
POWER DOOR LOCKS	76
Power door trim switch inhibit	76
Smart locks	76
Central locking/unlocking	76
Autolock	77
Auto-relock	77
Auto-unlock	77
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	77
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	78
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	79
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	80
Unlocking the doors	81
Security lighting	81
Locking the doors	81
Car finder	82
Opening the trunk	82
Sounding a panic alarm	82
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	82
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	83
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	83
Replacing the battery	83
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	84
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	84
Illuminated entry	85
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Programming a personal entry code	86
Erasing personal codes	87
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	87
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	87
Anti-scan feature	87
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	88
Anti-theft indicator	90
Automatic arming	90
Automatic disarming	90
Replacement keys	90
Programming spare keys	90
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	92
Arming the system	92
Disarming the system	92
Seating and Safety Restraints	93
SEATING	93
Adjustable head restraints	93
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	93
Front seat armrest	95
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	96
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls	96
Heated seats (if equipped)	98
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	99
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	100
Seat-mounted cup holders (if equipped)	100
Memory seats/outside rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	100
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	101
Personal Safety System	101
How does the Personal Safety System work?	101
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	102
Front crash severity sensor	102
Driver’s seat position sensor	102
Front passenger sensing system	102
Front safety belt usage sensors	103
Front safety belt pretensioners	103
Front safety belt energy management retractors	103
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	104
Safety restraints precautions	104
Combination lap and shoulder belts	106
Energy management feature	106
Lap belts	106
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	106
Vehicle sensitive mode	107
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	107
Automatic locking mode	107
When to use the automatic locking mode	108
How to use the automatic locking mode	108
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	109
Front safety belt height adjustment	109
Safety belt extension assembly	109
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	110
Conditions of operation	110
Belt-Minder	110
One-time disable	113
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	113
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	115
Important SRS precautions	115
Children and airbags	117
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	118
Front passenger sensing system	119
Determining if the system is operational	124
Seat-mounted side airbag system	124
How does the side airbag system work?	125
Determining if the system is operational	126
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	127
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	127
Important child restraint precautions	127
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	129
Transporting children	130
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	131
Infant and/or toddler seats	131
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	132
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	135
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	136
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	138
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	138
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	139
Child booster seats	140
When children should use booster seats	141
Types of booster seats	142
The importance of shoulder belts	143
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	144
Tires, Wheels and Loading	145
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	145
Treadwear	145
Traction AA A B C	145
Temperature A B C	146
TIRES	146
Glossary of tire terminology	146
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	147
TIRE CARE	149
Inspecting your tires	149
Tire wear	150
Damage	150
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	150
Tire Replacement Requirements	151
Safety practices	152
Highway hazards	153
Tire and wheel alignment	153
Tire rotation	153
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	154
Information on “P” type tires	155
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	158
Information on “T” type tires	159
Location of the tire label	159
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	160
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	161
When your temporary spare tire is installed	162
When you believe your system is not operating properly	162
When inflating your tires	164
How temperature affects your tire pressure	164
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	165
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	165
TRAILER TOWING	171
Preparing to tow	171
Hitches	172
Safety chains	172
Trailer brakes	172
Trailer lamps	172
Driving while you tow	172
Servicing after towing	173
Trailer towing tips	173
Launching or retrieving a boat	174
RECREATIONAL TOWING	174
Driving	175
STARTING	175
Positions of the ignition	175
Preparing to start your vehicle	175
Important safety precautions	176
Starting the engine	177
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	177
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	178
Guarding against exhaust fumes	178
Important ventilating information	178
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	178
BRAKES	180
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	180
Using ABS	181
ABS warning lamp	181
Parking brake with auto-release	181
TRACTION CONTROL™	182
STEERING	183
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	184
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	185
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	185
Brake-shift interlock	185
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	187
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	187
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	189
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	189
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	192
Roadside Emergencies	193
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	193
Getting roadside assistance	193
Using roadside assistance	194
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	194
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	195
FUSES AND RELAYS	195
Fuses	195
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	196
Passenger compartment fuse panel	196
Power distribution box	199
CHANGING THE TIRES	202
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	203
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	205
Tire change procedure	205
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	210
JUMP STARTING	210
Preparing your vehicle	211
Connecting the jumper cables	211
Jump starting	213
Removing the jumper cables	214
WRECKER TOWING	216
Emergency towing	217
Customer Assistance	218
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	218
Away from home	218
Additional Assistance	219
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	220
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	221
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	221
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	222
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	223
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	223
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	224
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	224
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	225
Cleaning	226
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	226
WAXING	227
PAINT CHIPS	227
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	227
ENGINE	227
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	228
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	228
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	229
INTERIOR	230
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	231
UNDERBODY	231
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	231
Maintenance and Specifications	233
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	233
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	233
Working with the engine off	233
Working with the engine on	233
OPENING THE HOOD	234
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	235
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	236
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	236
ENGINE OIL	237
Checking the engine oil	237
Adding engine oil	238
Engine oil and filter recommendations	239
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	239
BATTERY	240
ENGINE COOLANT	242
Checking engine coolant	242
Adding engine coolant	243
Recycled engine coolant	246
Coolant refill capacity	246
Severe climates	246
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	247
How fail-safe cooling works	247
When fail-safe mode is activated	247
FUEL FILTER	248
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	248
Important safety precautions	248
Refueling	251
Fuel filler cap	251
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	252
Choosing the right fuel	252
Cleaner air	253
Octane recommendations	253
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	253
FFV engine	253
Fuel quality	253
Unleaded gasoline engines	254
FFV engine (if equipped)	254
Running out of fuel	254
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	254
Measuring techniques	254
Filling the tank	255
Calculating fuel economy	255
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	256
Habits	256
Maintenance	257
Conditions	257
EPA fuel economy estimates	257
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	258
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	259
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	260
POWER STEERING FLUID	261
BRAKE FLUID	262
TRANSMISSION FLUID	262
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	262
Low fluid level	263
Correct fluid level	263
High fluid level	263
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	263
AIR FILTER	264
Changing the air filter element	264
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	265
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	267
ENGINE DATA	270
Engine drivebelt routing	270
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	271
Safety Compliance Certification Label	271
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	271
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	272
Accessories	273
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	273
Exterior style	273
Interior style	273
Lifestyle	273
Peace of mind	273

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•

Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

•

Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

•

To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist

in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to

Automatic

transmission operation

in the

Driving

chapter.

•

Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

•

Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to your

scheduled maintenance

information

for more information.

Trailer towing tips

•

Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

•

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become

less effective.

•

The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

•

If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly

conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so

equipped. Refer to the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for

the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle

lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a

new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done

at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

•

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

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.

2009 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)

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