2011 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 2nd Printing
2011 Lincoln Town Car Manual
2011 Lincoln Town Car manual content summary:
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Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Message center 4 12 12 16 18 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 26 26 31 Climate Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 91 91 100 115 128 1 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 195 195 202 210 211 215 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 217 224 224 Cleaning 225 2 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2010 Ford Motor Company 3 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. 4 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc. chapter. 5 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See your SYNC supplement for more information. 6 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and • How fast the vehicle was travelling; and • Canada. 7 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
(set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. 8 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
-UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
when a problem exists Service engine soon: The service engine engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 12 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
: If this light fails to illuminate 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 sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. 13 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
Displays the indicated severity color when any of the following warning conditions has occurred: • Red: Low Oil Pressure, Charge System, Engine Coolant Over Temperature, Door Ajar • Amber: Low Fuel Refer to Message center in this chapter. 14 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
the transmission serviced soon, 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
. Press and release the message center INFO button until "ENGINE IDLE 0 HOURS" appears in 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by highest severity rating of the warnings displayed. 18 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up 19 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up SELECT and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. 20 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
OIL 2. WASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES - OK - FAILED RED - FAILED AMBER 5. PARK AID (if equipped) SCREEN FORM Press SELECT to change the display: • ODOMETER may also affect compass accuracy. 21 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE COMPASS display changes to COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. 22 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 23 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 24 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
is 10% or less. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 25 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
while driving. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened. 26 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
Satellite 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 your authorized dealer for availability. 27 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in system will store the last one in the remaining presets. 28 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 10. Side 1-2: Press to access the next side of the cassette tape. The display will indicate whether TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 is playing. 29 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. REW FF 3 4 30 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 31
plus AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system WARNING Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened. 31 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
if the system is on. 6. BASS: Press BASS; then BASS SEL-TEXT to press + SEL-TEXT TREB decrease/increase the level of bass output. 32 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 9. MENU a station playing the requested music category. 33 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
with an in-dash clock. Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. 10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 34 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
dealer for availability. 16. SHUF/SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. SHUF (Shuffle): Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop. 35 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
Entertainment Systems Rear console audio controls (if equipped reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • sound/operation. 36 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37
from the center out. Don designed to dealer for further information. 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. 37 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
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 vehicle defrost section for more information. 38 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39
. DUAL : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the 6. side window demisters. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 39 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 40
, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back the middle of the instrument panel. 40 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 41
Climate Controls REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) • TEMP after a predetermined amount of time or when the ignition is turned off. To manually turn off the defroster, press the control again. Do not use razor blades warranty. 41 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42
ignition to on and then back to off. 5. Turn the headlamp switch to the autolamp position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 42 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 43
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. 43 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 44
, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 44 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45
25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 45 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 46
lights when: • the rocker control is pressed. • any door is opened. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. 46 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 47
changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are 3156 K 47 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 48
dealer. * For vehicles with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service. ** When replacing the center high mount stop lamp assembly, see your authorized dealer for service. lamp assembly and assist handle from the headliner. 48 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 49
. 5. Remove the five screws and the protective bulb cover from the headlamp assembly. Low beam • Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the retainer. • Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out. 49 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 50
the bulb cover and partially tighten the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right etc assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector. 50 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 51
gasket is fully centered. Finish tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right etc.) Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 51 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 52
. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise. 52 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53
the high-mount brake lamp assembly from the headliner by pulling downward on the assembly. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the assembly. 3. Install the new assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until it snaps in place. 53 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 54
is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 54 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 55
for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 55 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 56
(12V DC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any center console (if equipped) Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Note: Do not plug optional electrical accessories 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57
the control located in the rear center console. With the ignition is in the accessory position, move the control forward or console radio/climate controls (if equipped) Refer to the Entertainment Systems and Climate Controls chapters for operation instructions. 57 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 58
of the 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 on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. 58 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 59
side exterior mirror have an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirrors will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 59 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 60
is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. 60 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 61
speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 61 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 62
or turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. 62 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 63
of your vehicle. After being programmed for garage doors, the Car2U system transmitter can be programmed to operate security devices and home lighting systems. 63 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 64
is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. • Fixed code garage door openers were produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time. It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. 64 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 65
T124 Note: Programming the Car2U system to a community gate will require a unique set of instructions depending on the gate system model. Contact the Car2U help line at 1-866-572-2728 to engine off while programming the transmitter. 65 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 66
and complete the following steps. If you cannot locate the "learn" button, refer to the Owner's Guide of your garage door opener or call the toll-free Car2U system help line at 1-866-57Car2U button you programmed to activate the opener. 66 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 67
-most button to the garage door, the center button to a security device, and the be programmed. If you need to change or replace any of the three devices Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. To 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 68
opener does not operate following these steps, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, call the toll-free Car2U help line at 1-866-57Car2U (1-866-572-2728). 68 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 69
of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Changes and modifications to the Car2U system transmitter by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the equipment. 69 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 70
in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED) Your trunk. The power trunk is now reset. 70 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 71
Security chapter. FUEL DOOR RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a locking fuel door. To open the door, press the control located on the door. 71 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 72
Driver Controls Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door. 72 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 73
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. 73 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 74
following conditions are met: • all the doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in ten minutes after the ignition was transitioned to the accessory or off position). Note: The vehicle doors will 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 75
not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks. 75 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 76
out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. 76 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 77
15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This CA/04/11/1 Zambia TRC/LPD/2004/28 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible your vehicle. 77 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 78
sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with 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 is not closed, the park lamps will not flash. 78 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 79
any closure is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the park lamps will not flash. Car finder twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the park Press lamps/tail lamps will minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out. 79 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 80
for another remote transmitter, if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 80 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 81
) available before beginning this procedure. Note: Do not depress the brake pedal at any time during this procedure. If the brake pedal is pressed at any time during this procedure, programming mode will be exited and the entire procedure must be repeated. 81 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 82
Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not 3 accessory position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dimmer panel control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 82 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83
off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY in the glove box and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your dealer. 83 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 84
the trunk lid. NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously injured by a moving decklid. 84 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 85
anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless 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 85 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 86
issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the 86 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 87
Security 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. authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. 87 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 88
's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least one second. 88 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 89
been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 90
using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. • Turn the ignition to the on position. 90 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 91
/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 91 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 92
Safety Restraints 3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 92 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 93
properly. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. 93 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 94
of a collision. To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the side of armrest forward until it stops to align the hole with the locking pin, then by pushing a small tool through the access hole provided. 94 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 95
to the storage compartment in your armrest, press the button, on either the driver or passenger side, to unlatch and open the lid. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar seatback when the vehicle is moving. 95 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 96
the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section 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. 96 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 97
Seating and Safety Restraints Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. 97 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 98
or low heated seat switch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned to the off position. 98 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 99
in the cushion of the front center seat and the rear seat . The rear seat cupholder is designed to over rotate from the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The rear seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position. 99 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 100
improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is , energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors 100 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 101
Restraint system warning light and back-up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 102
The system is designed to help protect smaller during pre-crash braking. The most effective air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 103
belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. 103 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 104
are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. 104 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 105
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. 105 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 106
belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly until it fits snugly across the hips. 106 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 107
brakes the retractor is designed to lock if is not available on the years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 107 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 108
reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The energy management feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. 108 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 109
safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 109 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 110
warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 110 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 111
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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 112
. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" 112 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 113
airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. People who be disabled/enabled during the same key cycle. 113 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 114
procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder, this system is designed to the on position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 115
(SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under airbag module. 115 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 117
in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. WARNING child, Ford recommends properly restraining the child in the center front seating position, but only if doing so will 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 118
The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 118 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 119
module • The electrical wiring which connects the designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. 119 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 120
passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 121
child restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended. • 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 122
of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger center console (if equipped) • Objects hanging off the seat back • Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) 122 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123
between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. In case there is a problem with the front passenger - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 124
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 124 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125
to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 125 2011 Town Car (tow - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 126 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127
Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 127 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 128
for special instructions about using Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). 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. 128 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 129
(36 kg) centered across the or 100 U.S. and Canada. • years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 129 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 130
instructions and warnings provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 130 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 131
and weight. All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). 131 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 132
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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 133
: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LATCH lower anchors in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 133 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 134
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. 134 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135
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. 135 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 136
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, Never place a rear-facing child seat in the front center seating position of a vehicle with rear seating positions. WARNING 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 137
seat manufacturer's instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 138
attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 138 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 139
child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 140
seat and hooks to 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 seat for information about . Keep the tether strap just snug 140 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 141
's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. 141 2011 Town Car - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 142
child seat (e.g., convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are around four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and questions when seated without a booster seat: 142 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 143
the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 143 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 144
and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 145
replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 145 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 146
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C The traction C may have poor traction performance. 146 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 147
the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 147 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 148
mounted on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 149
"bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 149 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150
measure the pressure. 3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pressing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the more likely to blow out or fail. 150 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 151
experience throughout their lives. In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear. However, heat caused by hot climates or frequent high tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 151 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 152
the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 152 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 153
Ford dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 154
on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck dealer. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. 154 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 155
wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 156
designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars in inches. If you change your wheel size, weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your owner's guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 157
or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 157 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 158
the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 158 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 159
to 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 defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 159 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 160
of tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 161
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 161 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162
of Industry Canada. Operation is manually and personal injury. Changing tires with a serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 162 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 163
full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with a TPMS in this section. 163 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 164
The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system 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 on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 164 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165
, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 165 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166
suspension insulation and bumpers an accessory or any wiring, brake lines or fuel weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading 166 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 167
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. 167 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 168
Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. 168 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 169
allowable weight of the 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. 169 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170
Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 170 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171
in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard. 171 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 172
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 172 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 173
Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. 173 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 174
for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 175
brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 176
be checked or changed unless a leak These guidelines are designed to ensure that 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. 176 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177
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. 177 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178
safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 178 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 179
summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C), you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. 179 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 180
exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 180 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181
heater, especially the cord, is in good condition before use. • Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug/engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire. 181 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182
such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a "metal-to-metal," "continuous grinding" or "continuous squeal" sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. 182 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 183
locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction. 183 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184
lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately. Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Press pedal downward. HOOD 184 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185
reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved. If the parking brake fails to release after completing this procedure, use the manual parking brake release lever. Pull the lever to manually release the parking brake. 185 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 186
detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the traction control button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer. 186 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 187
and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. 187 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 188
or the vehicle's brake lamps are not 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 accessory. 188 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189
speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Press the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 189 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190
towing and when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. 190 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 191
• Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 191 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 193
card and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Warranty Guide in the glove compartment. 193 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 194
Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts. Vehicles sold in Canada to your Warranty Guide or visit our website at www.ford.ca for information on Canadian services and benefits. 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 195
the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 195 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 197
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 5A 10A 7.5A 10A 7 10A 197 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198
mirror Hazards Turn signal 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, 21 22 23 24 25 10A 10A 10A 10A 15A 10A 198 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 199
. Fuse Amp Rating 15A - 7.5A - - 5A 7.5A - - Protected Circuits LCM (Park lamps, cornering lamps, license lamps) Not used Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS Not used Not used LCM (Key in) Delay accessory (audio) Not used Delayed accessory 199 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 200
regulator PCM relay feed Driver's door module (DDM) Ignition coil relay feed Horn relay feed A/C clutch relay feed Audio Rear air suspension module (RASM) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 200 20A* 20A* 15A* 30A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 10A* 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 201
decklid module (PDM) ABS module (Valves) Wiper module Left rear power point RASM (Air compressor) Rear power point #2 Instrument panel fuse box feed #3 Rear cigar lighters Decklid pulldown module Cigar lighter Not used A/C clutch Not used 201 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 202
CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake serviced by an authorized dealer Air compressor) Blower Rear defroster Not used Reverse battery Horn, Door latch Power seats, driver seat module Delayed accessory relay for windows, audio 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 203
sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time 203 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 204
the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 204 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 205
engine off. HOOD Removing the spare tire and jack Mini-spare 1. Remove the carpeted wheel cover located on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. 2. Remove the wing nut/bolt assembly that secures the spare tire and jack by turning it counterclockwise. 205 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 206
On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 206 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 207
socket out from the handle. A Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). 207 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 208
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed equipped) and remove the center ornament from the aluminum wheel 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 209
you are changing, then place the jack (D) under the D 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. 209 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 210
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N •m 1⁄2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 210 Bolt size 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 211
present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. 211 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 212
fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 212 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 213
fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 213 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 214
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 214 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 215
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. 215 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 216
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). 216 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 217
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 • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 217 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 218
must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. 218 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 219
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 219 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 220
(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure BBB will review the claim for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines. 220 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 221
only get fuel with an anti-knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regional office or owner relations/customer relationship office. 221 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 222
Ford International Business Development Inc. Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, Puerto Rico 00922-1957 Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673) FAX: (313) 390-0804 Email: [email protected] www.ford.com.pr 222 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 223
by credit card, check or money order.) Obtaining a French Owner's Guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listed previously in this section. 223 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 224
. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510, or online at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx. 224 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 225
) which is available from your authorized dealer. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • scratch the chrome surface. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. 225 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 226
black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 226 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 227
rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot clean these items, follow these tips: 227 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228
37-(A, B, D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains special air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not be covered by your warranty. 228 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 229
area may be cleaned using a commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive interiors. 3. If necessary, first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101). • If a 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 230
surface with a mild soap and water solution. In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the a commercially available leather cleaning product designed for automotive SEATS FOR THE KING RANCHா EDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED) Your 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 231
on the affected area following the same instructions as in the Conditioning section. Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the King Ranch Saddle Shop. body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 231 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 232 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 234
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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 237
year 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 238
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 238 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 239
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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 . Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd 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 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 242
the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Improved freeze protection. • Improved boiling protection . • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 242 2011 Town Car - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 243
the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. If coolant is filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the engine is not cool, the system will remain underfilled. 243 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244
engine coolant may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 244 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 245
engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine in this chapter. 245 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 246
damage is incurred. The "fail-safe" distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area. 246 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 247
to maintain high-speed operation, and may completely shut down without warning, potentially losing engine power, power steering assist, and power brake assist, which may increase the possibility of a crash resulting in serious injury. 247 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 248
fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. WARNING: Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 248 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 249
, it may be equipped with a yellow fuel cap with the text "E85/Gasoline", or check if there is a label on the fuel filler door. 249 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 250
regular or premium gasoline and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power. Winter blends your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 250 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 251
. To help avoid injuries to you and others: Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; Turn off your engine when you are refueling; Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling events after you've refueled your vehicle. 251 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 252
of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engine off) is FFV capable, it will have a yellow colored fuel cap. Choosing the right fuel If your designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. 252 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 253
unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change. Fuel quality Unleaded gasoline engines If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of "Regular" unleaded gasoline. 253 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 254
on a steep grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8L) may be required. indicator may come on. For more • The service engine soon indicator, refer to information on the service engine soon Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 254 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 255
not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles odometer reading (in miles or kilometers). 255 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 256
to change a number air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. 256 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 257
brake engine weight carried). • Adding certain accessories converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: 257 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 258
any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, engine. This decal also lists engine displacement. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. 258 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 259
test if the service engine soon properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing. 259 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260
normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 260 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 261
of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262
the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. Low fluid 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 263
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. 263 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 264
and their components were engineered and tested for reliable, regular driving. Long term storage under various conditions may lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are taken to preserve the components. 264 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 265
to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system. 265 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 266
will be necessary to reset memory features. Brakes • Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. 266 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 267
changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark 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. 267 2011 Town Car - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 268
(17.6L) Door weatherstrips Engine coolant 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford part name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Silicone Spray Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored)2 Multi-Purpose Grease - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 269
specification 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine oil Ford part name or equivalent •Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic 6.0 quarts (5.7L) Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 270
Canada) / WSB-M8B16-A2/- - - Fuel tank 1 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Maintenance and Specifications Use only brake fluids certified complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles only. 7 Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 271
routing 4.6L V8 engine 281 Minimum 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 V8 engine 281 Minimum 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) 9.4:1 271 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 272
number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 272 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 273
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 273 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274
Lincoln Custom 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 navigation* 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 275
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, and may also adversely affect the performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle. 275 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 276
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts. • Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance. • Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car. • Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and emergency transportation. 276 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 277
Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment opportunity. 277 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 278
Ford Extended Service Plan 278 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279
local Ford of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for you. Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are not eligible for Ford ESP coverage. This information is subject to change. 279 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 280
maintenance be completed at the designated intervals. Your vehicle is very various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine 280 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281
we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty. Your dealer can give you details. 281 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 282
if necessary Parking brake for proper operation Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary 282 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 283
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped) Battery performance Horn operation Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension *Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 284 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 285
Scheduled Maintenance Guide NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the "Normal Schedule". This schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions noted. 285 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 286
52.5 84 42 • 60 96 48 • 67.5 75 108 120 54 60 • • 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Guide Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 Months* 6 12 18 Change engine oil and filter Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 287
2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Change engine oil and filter Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 288
seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car) Every 105,000 miles Change engine coolant1 (168,000 km) Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2 Every 150,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (240 - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 289
P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 289 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 290
P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 290 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 291
P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 291 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 292
km) or - Change engine oil and filter 6 months - Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) - Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 transmission) Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) - Change manual transmission fluid 292 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 293
Guide Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Inspect frequently, service as - Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) required - Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) - Inspect brake - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 294
Scheduled Maintenance Guide Crown Victoria police interceptor & taxi, and Executive Series Town Car equipped with engine idle hour meter Inspect frequently, service as - Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) required Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) - Inspect brake system - Inspect wheels and related - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 295
often experience long periods of idling, during which engine oil will continue to break down but distance is change interval will have been reached: 3,000 road miles (4,800 road km) + (61 idle hours x 33 miles [53 km]/idle hour) = 5,013 miles (8,067 km). 295 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 296
6R80 transmission) Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) - Change manual transmission fluid Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change interval - If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 296 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 297
P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 297 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 298
P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 298 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 299
air filter replacement ❑ Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. 299 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 300
Maintenance Guide ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change After initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) (whichever comes first) Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km) Engine coolant change log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 301
rear seat ...132, 136 LATCH ...137 recommendations ...130 Child safety seats - booster seats ...142 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...226 instrument panel ...228 interior ...229 plastic parts ...227 washing ...225 waxing ...225 301 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 302
oil ...237 change oil soon warning, message center ...237 checking and adding ...237 dipstick ...237 filter, specifications ...239, 267 recommendations ...239 refill capacities ...268 specifications ...268 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...180 F Fail safe cooling ...246 2011 Town Car (tow - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 303
vehicle ...211 K Keyless entry system keypad ...83 locking and unlocking doors ...84 programming entry code ...83 Keys ...73, 87 positions of the ignition ...177 303 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 304
brakes (ABS) ...184 Load limits ...166 Locks childproof ...75 doors ...73 Lubricant specifications ...268 Lug nuts ...210 Lumbar support, seats ...95 M Message center 253 304 Oil (see Engine oil) ...237 P Parking brake ...184 Parts (see 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 305
system ...83 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...85 Servicing your vehicle ...233 Spark plugs, specifications ...267 Tires ...146-147, 202 alignment ...154 care ...150 changing ...202, 207 checking the pressure ...150 inflating ...148 305 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2011 Lincoln Town Car | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 306
173 wrecker ...215 Traction control ...186 Traction-lok rear axle ...188 Transmission ...189 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...188 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...261 fluid ...54 replacing wiper blades ...236 Wrecker towing ...215 306 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Introduction
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Instrument Cluster
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Warning lights and chimes
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Gauges
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Message center
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Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
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AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
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Climate Controls
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Dual automatic temperature control
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Rear window defroster
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Locks and Security
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Locks
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Anti-theft system
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seating
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Safety restraints
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Airbags
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Child restraints
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Table of Contents
1
2011 Town Car
(tow)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)