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Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars", which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is worn out and must be replaced. Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th 204 2007 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	15
AUDIO SYSTEMS	15
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	15
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	18
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	19
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	24
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	28
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	30
	30
THX audio system (if equipped)	30
Cold temperature advisory	31
Initial map display	32
Quick Start — How to get going	32
Voice activated commands (if equipped)	35
Audio mode	39
Volume/power control	40
Speed compensated volume (SCV)	40
AM/FM select	41
AM/FM select in radio mode	41
AM/FM select in CD mode	41
AM/FM select in navigation mode	41
Seek	41
Tune adjust	42
Autoset memory preset	42
Starting autoset memory preset	42
Scan	43
Preset scan	43
Radio data system (RDS) feature	43
Traffic function	43
Information feature	44
Program type (PTY)	44
Sound functions	45
Setting memory preset stations	46
Satellite ready capability	47
CD mode	47
Track	49
Rewind/fast forward in CD mode	50
Scan feature in CD mode	50
Shuffle feature in CD mode	50
Compression feature	50
Pause	51
Map mode	51
Map display information	51
Zoom control	51
Additional map function buttons	52
Route preferences	53
Information function	53
Screen symbols	54
Navigation menu	55
Route options (destination entered)	56
Navigation set up	57
Average speed settings	57
Quick POI (Point of Interest)	57
Restore system defaults	58
Calibration	58
DVD map version	58
Display Options	59
Stored locations	59
On route scroll	60
Voice guidance/volume	60
Home	61
To view the set home position	64
Deleting a home location	65
Special memory points	66
Detour options	68
Route interruptions	69
Route alterations or cancellations	69
Avoiding an area while under guidance	70
Listing areas to avoid	70
Deleting areas to avoid	71
Destination menu	71
Initial map display	72
Destination entry	72
Search area	72
Selecting a destination	73
Address	73
Points of interest (POI)	75
Previous destination	75
Deleting stored locations	76
Emergency	77
Memory point	78
Adding a memory point	78
Accessing memory point lists	80
Sorting memory point lists	81
Choosing from the icon list	82
Deleting a memory point	82
Deleting all memory points	82
Freeway Entrance/Exit	83
Destination and way points	84
Adding (storing) a destination or way point	84
Listing destinations and way points	84
Editing and changing order of way points and destination	85
Deleting way points and destination	85
Selecting route criteria	85
Route calculation	86
Next route	86
Menu mode	86
System setup	88
General information	88
Safety information	88
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	89
Radio reception factors	90
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation	90
Limited GPS reception	90
Cleaning the display	91
Loading the map DVD	91
Ordering additional map DVDs	91
Latest map DVDs	92
Customer service	92
Climate Controls	93
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	93
OPERATING TIPS	95
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	96
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	96
Lights	97
HEADLAMP CONTROL	97
Autolamp control	97
Foglamp control (if equipped)	98
High beams	98
Flash to pass	98
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	98
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	99
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	99
Vertical aim adjustment	99
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	101
INTERIOR LAMPS	101
Map/Courtesy lamps	101
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	101
BULB REPLACEMENT	101
Headlamp Condensation	101
Using the right bulbs	102
Replacing the interior bulbs	102
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	103
Replacing exterior bulbs	103
Replacing headlamp bulbs	103
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	104
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	104
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	105
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	106
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	106
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly	106
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	107
Driver Controls	108
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	108
Windshield wiper/washer features	108
TILT STEERING WHEEL	109
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	109
CLOCK	110
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	110
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	111
Remote seat adjustment	111
Remote seat adjustment lockout	111
POWER WINDOWS	111
	112
One touch down	112
Window lock	112
Accessory delay	112
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR	113
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	113
Power side view mirrors	113
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	114
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	114
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	114
SPEED CONTROL	114
Setting speed control	115
Disengaging speed control	115
Resuming a set speed	116
Increasing speed while using speed control	116
Reducing speed while using speed control	116
Turning off speed control	117
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	117
Audio control features	117
Climate control features (if equipped)	118
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	118
Rear radio/climate controls lockout	119
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	119
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	120
Programming	121
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	122
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	123
Erasing HomeLink buttons	123
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	123
MESSAGE CENTER	124
Selectable features	124
Select	124
Reset	125
Info menu	125
Odometer/Trip odometer	125
Distance to empty (DTE)	125
Average fuel economy (AFE)	126
Instantaneous fuel economy	126
Trip elapsed drive time	127
Setup menu	127
System check	128
Display Type	128
Text Size	129
Units (English/Metric)	129
Language	129
Compass display	129
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	130
Oil Minder Start Value	131
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)	131
System warnings	132
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	134
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)	135
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	136
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	136
Fuel filler door override release	137
Locks and Security	138
KEYS	138
POWER DOOR LOCKS	138
Power door trim switch inhibit	138
Smart locks	138
Central locking/unlocking	138
Autolock	139
Auto-relock	139
Auto-unlock	139
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	139
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	140
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	140
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	142
Unlocking the doors	143
Security lighting	143
Locking the doors	143
Opening the trunk	143
Sounding a panic alarm	144
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	144
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	144
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	145
Replacing the battery	145
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	146
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	146
Illuminated entry	147
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	147
Programming a personal entry code	147
Erasing personal codes	148
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	148
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	149
Anti-scan feature	149
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	149
Anti-theft indicator	151
Automatic arming	151
Automatic disarming	151
Replacement keys	152
Programming spare keys	152
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	153
Arming the system	153
Disarming the system	154
Seating and Safety Restraints	155
SEATING	155
Adjustable head restraints	155
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	155
Front seat armrest	156
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	156
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls	156
Heated seats (if equipped)	158
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	159
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	159
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	159
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	160
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	160
Personal Safety System	160
How does the Personal Safety System work?	161
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	161
Front crash severity sensor	161
Driver’s seat position sensor	162
Front passenger sensing system	162
Front safety belt usage sensors	163
Front safety belt pretensioners	163
Front safety belt energy management retractors	163
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	163
Safety restraints precautions	164
Combination lap and shoulder belts	165
Energy management feature	166
Lap belts	166
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	166
Vehicle sensitive mode	166
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	167
Automatic locking mode	167
How to use the automatic locking mode	167
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	168
Front safety belt height adjustment	169
Safety belt extension assembly	169
Safety belt maintenance	169
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	170
Conditions of operation	170
BeltMinder	171
One time disable	173
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	173
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	175
Important SRS precautions	175
Children and airbags	177
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	177
Front passenger sensing system	179
Determining if the system is operational	184
Seat-mounted side airbag system	184
How does the side airbag system work?	185
Determining if the system is operational	186
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	186
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	187
Important child restraint precautions	187
Children and safety belts	187
Child booster seats	187
When children should use booster seats	188
Types of booster seats	189
The importance of shoulder belts	190
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	191
Child and infant or child safety seats	191
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	192
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	195
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	196
Tires, Wheels and Loading	199
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	199
Treadwear	199
Traction AA A B C	199
Temperature A B C	200
TIRES	200
Glossary of tire terminology	200
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	201
TIRE CARE	203
Inspecting your tires	203
Tire wear	204
Damage	204
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	204
Tire Replacement Requirements	205
Safety practices	206
Highway hazards	206
Tire and wheel alignment	206
Tire rotation	207
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	208
Information on “P” type tires	208
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	211
Information on “T” type tires	212
Location of the tire label	212
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	212
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	213
TRAILER TOWING	219
Preparing to tow	219
Hitches	219
Safety chains	219
Trailer brakes	220
Trailer lamps	220
Driving while you tow	220
Servicing after towing	220
Trailer towing tips	221
Launching or retrieving a boat	221
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	222
Driving	223
STARTING	223
Positions of the ignition	223
Preparing to start your vehicle	223
Important safety precautions	224
Starting the engine	225
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	225
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	226
Guarding against exhaust fumes	226
Important ventilating information	226
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	226
BRAKES	227
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	227
Using ABS	227
ABS warning lamp	227
Parking brake with auto-release	228
TRACTION CONTROL	229
STEERING	230
Speed sensitive steering	230
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	231
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	231
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	231
Brake-shift interlock	231
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	233
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	233
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	235
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	235
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	238
Roadside Emergencies	239
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	239
Getting roadside assistance	239
Using roadside assistance	240
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	240
HAZARD FLASHER	241
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	241
FUSES AND RELAYS	242
Fuses	242
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	242
Passenger compartment fuse panel	243
Power distribution box	245
CHANGING THE TIRES	248
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	249
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	250
Tire change procedure	251
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	255
JUMP STARTING	255
Preparing your vehicle	255
Connecting the jumper cables	256
Jump starting	257
Removing the jumper cables	258
WRECKER TOWING	260
Customer Assistance	261
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	261
At home	261
Away from home	261
Additional Assistance	263
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	263
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	264
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	265
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	265
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	266
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	267
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	267
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	267
Cleaning	269
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	269
WAXING	270
PAINT CHIPS	270
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	270
ENGINE	271
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	271
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	272
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	272
INTERIOR	273
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	273
UNDERBODY	274
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	274
Maintenance and Specifications	276
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	276
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	276
Working with the engine off	276
Working with the engine on	276
OPENING THE HOOD	277
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	278
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	279
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	280
ENGINE OIL	280
Checking the engine oil	280
Adding engine oil	282
Engine oil and filter recommendations	282
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	282
BATTERY	283
ENGINE COOLANT	285
Checking engine coolant	285
Adding engine coolant	286
Recycled engine coolant	288
Coolant refill capacity	289
Severe climates	289
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	290
How fail-safe cooling works	290
When fail-safe mode is activated	290
FUEL FILTER	291
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	291
Important safety precautions	291
Refueling	294
Fuel Filler Cap	294
Choosing the right fuel	295
Cleaner air	295
Octane recommendations	296
Fuel quality	296
Running out of fuel	297
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	297
Measuring techniques	297
Filling the tank	298
Calculating fuel economy	298
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	299
Habits	299
Maintenance	300
Conditions	300
EPA window sticker	300
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	301
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	302
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	302
POWER STEERING FLUID	303
BRAKE FLUID	304
TRANSMISSION FLUID	304
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	304
Low fluid level	305
Correct fluid level	305
High fluid level	305
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	305
AIR FILTER	306
Changing the air filter element	306
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	307

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Tire wear

When the tread is worn down to

1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must

be replaced to help prevent your

vehicle from skidding and

hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear

indicators, or “wear bars”, which look

like narrow strips of smooth rubber

across the tread will appear on the

tire when the tread is worn down to

1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the

tire tread wears down to the same

height as these “wear bars”, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.

Damage

Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such as

bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation

in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected have the tire

inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damaged during off-road use,

so inspection after off-road use is also recommended.

Age

Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is

recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal

service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading

conditions can accelerate the aging process.

You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires

due to the aging of the spare tire.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to

place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of

the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for

safety standard certification and in case of a recall.

This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all

federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code

designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size

code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was

built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After

2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th

2007 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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