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Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking-up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped. Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 175 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Data Recording	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	16
Message center	18
Info (Information menu)	19
Compass zone adjustment	22
Compass calibration adjustment	22
System warnings	23
Entertainment Systems	26
Audio systems	26
Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system	26
Premium plus AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system	31
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)	36
General audio information	36
Climate Controls	38
Dual electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) system	38
Operating tips	40
Rear console climate controls (if equipped)	41
Rear window defroster	41
Lights	42
Headlamp Control	42
Autolamp control	42
High beams	43
Flash-to-pass	43
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	43
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	44
Aiming the headlamps	44
Vertical aim adjustment	44
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	46
Interior Lamps	46
Map/courtesy lamps	46
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	46
Bulb Replacement	47
Lamp assembly condensation	47
Using the right bulbs	47
Replacing interior bulbs	48
Replacing rear courtesy/reading lamps	48
Replacing exterior bulbs	49
Replacing headlamp bulbs	49
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	50
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker/cornering bulbs	50
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	51
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	52
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	52
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly	53
Driver Controls	54
Multi-function lever	54
Windshield wiper/washer features	54
Tilt Steering Wheel	55
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	55
Clock	56
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	56
Rear center console features (if equipped)	57
Remote seat adjustment	57
Remote seat adjustment lockout	57
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	57
Power Windows	58
One-touch down	58
Window lock	58
Accessory delay	58
Interior mirror	58
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	59
Exterior Mirrors	59
Power side view mirrors	59
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	60
Fold-away mirrors	60
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)	60
Speed control	61
Using speed control	61
Setting speed control	61
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	62
Increasing speed while using speed control	62
Reducing speed while using speed control	62
Turning off speed control	62
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Audio control features	63
Climate control features (if equipped)	63
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	63
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	63
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	64
Rolling code programming	65
Fixed code programming	67
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	69
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	69
Positive Retention Floor Mat	70
Power Trunk (if equipped)	70
Interior trunk control	71
Fuel door release	71
Fuel filler door override release	72
Locks and Security	73
Keys	73
Power door locks	73
Power door trim switch inhibit	73
Smart locks	73
Central locking/unlocking	73
Autolock	74
Autorelock	74
Autounlock	74
Deactivating/activating the autolock or autounlock feature	74
Childproof door locks	75
Interior luggage compartment release	76
Remote entry system	77
Unlocking the doors	78
Security lighting	78
Locking the doors	78
Car finder	79
Opening the trunk	79
Sounding a panic alarm	79
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	80
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	80
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	80
Replacing the battery	80
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	81
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	81
Illuminated entry	82
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)	83
Programming a personal entry code	83
Erasing personal codes	84
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	84
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	84
Anti-scan feature	85
Securilock passive anti-theft system	85
Anti-theft indicator	87
Automatic arming	87
Automatic disarming	87
Replacement keys	87
Programming spare keys	88
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	89
Arming the system	89
Disarming the system	90
Seating and Safety Restraints	91
SEATING	91
Adjustable head restraints	91
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	93
Front seat armrest	94
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	95
Adjusting the power front seats	95
Heated seats (if equipped)	98
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	99
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	99
Seat-mounted cup holders (if equipped)	99
Memory seats/outside rear view mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	100
Safety restraints	100
Personal Safety System™	100
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	101
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	101
Front crash severity sensor	101
Driver’s seat position sensor	102
Front passenger sensing system	102
Front safety belt usage sensors	103
Front safety belt pretensioners	103
Front safety belt energy management retractors	103
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	103
Safety restraints precautions	104
Combination lap and shoulder belts	105
Restraint of pregnant women	106
Lap belts	106
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	106
Safety belt locking modes	107
Energy management feature	108
Safety belt extension assembly	109
Front safety belt height adjustment	109
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	109
Conditions of operation	110
Belt-Minder	110
One-time disable	113
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	113
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	115
Important SRS precautions	115
Children and airbags	117
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	118
Front passenger sensing system	119
Determining if the system is operational	124
Seat-mounted side airbag system	125
How does the side airbag system work?	126
Determining if the system is operational	127
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	127
Safety restraints for children	128
Important child restraint precautions	128
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	130
Transporting children	131
Safety seats for children	132
Infant and/or toddler seats	132
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	132
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	136
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	137
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	139
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	140
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	140
Child booster seats	142
When children should use booster seats	142
Types of booster seats	143
The importance of shoulder belts	144
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	145
Tires, Wheels and Loading	146
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	146
Treadwear	146
Traction AA A B C	146
Temperature A B C	147
Tires	147
Glossary of tire terminology	147
Inflating your tires	148
Tire care	150
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	150
Tire wear	151
Damage	151
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	152
Tire replacement requirements	152
Safety practices	154
Highway hazards	154
Tire and wheel alignment	154
Tire rotation	155
Information contained on the tire sidewall	155
Information on “P” type tires	156
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	159
Information on “T” type tires	160
Location of the tire label	160
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	161
Changing tires with a TPMS	162
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	163
When your temporary spare tire is installed	163
When you believe your system is not operating properly	164
When inflating your tires	165
How temperature affects your tire pressure	165
Snow tires and chains	166
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	166
Trailer towing	173
Preparing to tow	174
Hitches	174
Safety chains	174
Trailer brakes	174
Trailer lamps	175
Driving while you tow	175
Trailer towing tips	175
Launching or retrieving a boat	176
Recreational towing	176
Driving	177
Starting	177
Positions of the ignition	177
Preparing to start your vehicle	177
Important safety precautions	178
Starting the engine	179
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	179
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	180
Guarding against exhaust fumes	180
Important ventilating information	180
Engine block heater (if equipped)	181
Brakes	182
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	183
Using ABS	184
ABS warning lamp	184
Parking brake with auto-release	184
Traction control	186
Steering	187
Air suspension system (if equipped)	187
Traction-Lok axle (if equipped)	188
Brake-shift interlock	188
Automatic transmission operation	189
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	189
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	191
Driving through water	192
Roadside Emergencies	193
Roadside Assistance	193
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	193
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	193
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	194
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	194
Hazard Flasher Control	194
Fuel pump shut-off switch	195
Fuses and relays	195
Fuses	195
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	196
Passenger compartment fuse panel	196
Power distribution box	199
Changing the tires	202
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	203
Full-size matching spare tire/wheel information	205
Stopping and securing the vehicle	205
Removing the spare tire and jack	205
Tire change procedure	207
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	210
Jump starting	211
Preparing your vehicle	212
Connecting the jumper cables	212
Jump starting	213
Removing the jumper cables	213
Wrecker towing	215
Emergency towing	216
Customer Assistance	217
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	217
Away from home	217
Additional assistance	218
In California (U.S. only)	219
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	220
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	221
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	221
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	223
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	223
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	224
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	224
Cleaning	225
Washing the exterior	225
Waxing	225
Paint chips	226
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	226
Engine	226
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	227
Windows and wiper blades	227
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	228
Interior	229
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	230
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	230
Underbody	231
Ford and Lincoln car care products	232
Maintenance and Specifications	233
Service recommendations	233
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	233
Working with the engine off	233
Working with the engine on	233
Opening the hood	234
Identifying components in the engine compartment	235
Windshield washer fluid	236
Changing the wiper blades	236
Engine oil	237
Checking the engine oil	237
Adding engine oil	238
Engine oil and filter recommendations	239
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	239
Battery	240
Engine coolant	242
Checking engine coolant	242
Adding engine coolant	243
Recycled engine coolant	245
Coolant refill capacity	245
Severe climates	246
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	246
How fail-safe cooling works	246
When fail-safe mode is activated	247
Fuel Filter	248
What you should know about automotive fuels	248
Important safety precautions	248
Refueling	251
Fuel filler cap	251
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	252
Choosing the right fuel	252
Cleaner air	253
Octane recommendations	253
FFV engine (if equipped)	253
Fuel quality	253
Running out of fuel	254
Essentials of good fuel economy	255
Measuring techniques	255
Filling the tank	255
Calculating fuel economy	255
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	256
Habits	256
Maintenance	257
Conditions	257
Emission control system	257
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	259
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	259
Power steering fluid	260
Brake fluid	261
Transmission fluid	261
Checking automatic transmission fluid	261
Low fluid level	262
Correct fluid level	262
High fluid level	263
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	263
Air filter	263
Changing the air filter element	264
Vehicle storage	264
Motorcraft part numbers	267
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	268
Engine data	271
Engine drivebelt routing	271
Identifying your vehicle	272
Safety Compliance Certification Label	272
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	272
Transmission code designations	273
Accessories	274
Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle	274
Exterior style	274
Interior style	274
Lifestyle	274
Peace of mind	274
Ford Extended Service Plan	276
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	276
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	279
Scheduled Maintenance Guide	280
General maintenance information	280
Why maintain your vehicle?	280
Protecting your investment	280
Oils, fluids and flushing	281
Genuine Ford parts and service	281
Convenience	281
Factory-trained technicians	281
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	281
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	282
Owner checks and services	282
Multi-point inspection	283
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	285
Maintenance schedule log	289
Special operating conditions	292
Special operating condition log	297
Exceptions	299
Engine coolant change record	300
Engine coolant change log	300

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Trailer lamps

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running

lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contact

your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions

and equipment for hooking-up trailer lamps.

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles

(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.

•

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

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

•

Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in

transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to

Automatic

transmission operation

in the

Driving

chapter.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate

stops and brake gradually.

Trailer towing tips

•

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

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

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

•

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot

weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).

•

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

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

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

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

less effective.

•

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

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

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

equipped. Refer to the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for

the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle

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

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

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

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Tires, Wheels and Loading

175

2011 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)