Lincoln Electric TOWN CAR Quick Reference Manual

Volume/Power Control–

Press the
control to turn the audio system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower volume. To
engage speed sensitive volume feature (if
equipped), press and hold the volume control
for five seconds (with the radio on), then
press SEL to choose the compensation level.

Mute Mode – Press to mute the playing

media. Press again to return to the playing
media.

AM/FM & CD Select – In radio mode,

press to select AM or FM frequency bands.
In tape or CD mode, press to stop play and
begin radio play. Press CD to enter CD mode
and to play a CD already in the system.

Tune Adjust– In radio mode, press to

move to the next frequency up or down
the band.

Seek Function – In radio mode, press to

find the next listenable station up or down
the band. In tape mode, press to move to
the next/previous selection on the tape. In
CD mode, press to select the next/previous
track on the current disc.

Tape Select– To begin tape play while in

radio mode, press the tape control.

Scan Function – In radio mode, press to

hear a sampling of all listenable stations.
In tape or CD mode, press to hear a brief
sampling of all selections.

Select – press to adjust sound output and

distribution after selecting BASS, TREB, BAL
or FADE.

Autoset Memory Preset –

Select AM,
FM1, or FM2 band, then press AUTO SET to
activate autoset memory preset, which allows
you to set strong radio stations without losing
your original manually set preset stations.
Press again to deactivate autoset.

Setting Memory Preset Stations –

Select AM, FM1 or FM2 band, then select
a station. Next, press and hold a control
until the sound returns.

Temperature Selection– To control the

temperature for the driver and for the
passenger, select the desired temperature
by pressing the driver’s or passenger’s
temperature control.

Outside Temperature– Press to display

the outside air temperature. Press again to
disengage.

Fan Speed – To adjust manually, use the

control to raise or lower the fan speed.

Automatic Operation – In addition to

determining fan speed and airflow location,
it also determines if the system is to use
outside or recirculated air to heat or cool
the interior.

A/C Control – Press to manually enable

or disable the air conditioning in all modes
except Defrost. Used in conjunction with
the recirculation control, it will reduce the
amount of time required to cool the inside
of the vehicle.

Dual Operation – Press DUAL to enable

or disable the dual zone temperature
feature. In addition, the passenger may
manually enable the dual zone temperature
feature by pressing the passenger’s
temperature control.

Manual Override Controls – When

pressed, these five controls will override
automatic operation. All controls allow you
to determine where airflow is directed. To
return to automatic operation, press AUTO.

Auxiliary Radio Controls – Press

MODE to select which media to play.
Depending on the mode, press NEXT to
select a preset station, the next selection
on a tape, or the next track on a disc.
Use VOL up or down to adjust the volume.

Auxiliary Climate Controls – Press

TEMP up or down to adjust the
temperature. Press FAN up or down to
adjust the fan speed.

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Dual-Media Radio System (if equipped) Climate Control System Electronic Message Center

Remote Trunk Release Control

Optional Steering Wheel Controls

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The electronic message center, located on
your instrument cluster, displays important
vehicle information through a constant
monitor of vehicle systems. This system only
works when the ignition is in the ON
position. The message center allows you to
check distance traveled, monitor the
average speed and fuel economy, check the
on/off status of the speed control, autolamp
and air suspension system, see problems
such as door/trunk ajar, see a more
accurate speed than your analog
speedometer while driving, see how many
kilometers/miles you can drive before
running out of fuel, and see how many
liters/gallons of fuel remain in the fuel tank.

You can select different features for the
message center to display by using the
message center controls located in the
center of the instrument panel. Please refer
to your Owner’s Guide for complete details
on the message center display features.

Select – Each press of this control will

select a different feature as follows: SPEED,
FUEL ECON, DIST TO EMPTY, AVG SPEED,
TRIP A/TRIP B, E/M. For descriptions of the
SELECT features, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.

Reset – Press this control to reset the

selected message center function to zero.
The only functions that can be reset are
FUEL ECON and TRIP A/TRIP B.

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Essential Information

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Fuel Tank Capacity– Your vehicle’s fuel tank can accommodate 71.9L (19 gallons) of gasoline.

Yourvehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87
for optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.

Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended

specifications found on the Certification Label located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s
side. Please check your tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes.

Warning:Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly

resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Fuses – If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more

information about changing the fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Changing the Tires – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead,

gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on
the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare is
smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size
tire as soon as possible. Also, be sure to turn OFF the air suspension switch (if equipped) prior to
jacking, hoisting, or towing your vehicle.

Location of the Spare Tire and Tools

Item Location

Temporary Spare At the right-hand side of the trunk,
Tire and Jack behind a trim cover
Lug Wrench Attached to the jack
Air Suspension Switch In the trunk, on the left side

Roadside Emergencies – To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Lincoln offers a

complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. The service is available: 24 hours, seven days a week for the Basic Warranty
period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of four years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles). Roadside assistance will cover:

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Roadside Assistance Centers

Country Phone Number

United States [phone]
Canada [phone]

For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies section,
or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner’s Guide.

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All information contained on the Lincoln Quick Reference Guide was accurate at
the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or
functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Lincoln dealer is the best
source for the most current information.

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

The steering wheel controls are located on
the right-hand side of the steering wheel.

This control is located on the

driver’s door trim panel and
can be operated at any
time except when your
perimeter alarm system

is armed.

You may also open your trunk using your key
fob or the optional keyless entry system.

Press the control to open the trunk. If your
vehicle is equipped with a power trunk, press
the button again to close the trunk. You can
render the switch inoperable by locking the
button with your master key.

To close the trunk, gently push the trunk down
until you feel it latch. The power down latch will
then complete the full closing of the trunk. Do
not "slam" your trunk or force it downward.

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Climate Control System

Please see reverse side for more details.

Auxiliary Power Point

Located under the instrument panel, the
auxiliary power point is an additional power
source for electrical accessories. Improper use
of the power outlet may cause damage not
covered by your warranty.

Dual-Media Radio System

Please see reverse side for more details.

Steering Wheel
Controls(if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

Speed Control

To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’s
speed must be at or above
48 km/h (30 mph). To set a
speed, press SET ACCEL.
To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET ACCEL until the
desired speed is reached.

Vehicle speed can also be
increased incrementally one mph by briefly
tapping SET ACCEL. To set a lower speed, press
and hold COAST until the desired speed is
reached. Pressing RES/RESUME will return to a
previously set speed. To disengage the speed
control without erasing the previously
programmed set speed, depress the brake
pedal. To turn the speed control off, press the
OFF button or turn off the ignition.

Traction Control

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This system allows your vehicle to
make better use of available traction
on slippery surfaces. The system
defaults to ON; however, should
your vehicle become stuck, try

switching the traction control off.

Turn Signal and
Wiper/Washer Control

Rotate the control to the desired interval, low or
high speed. The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers.
Rotate up for fast
intervals and
down for slow.
Push the end of the stalk to activate the washer.
Push and release quickly to operate the mist
function. The wipers will cycle one or two times.
Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.

The exterior lamps will illuminate when the
ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control
is in the interval, LO or HI position. The
headlamps will automatically turn off 30 seconds
after the wipers are turned off.

Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals

Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust the accelerator and brake
pedal toward you or away from you.
Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift

lever is in the P (Park) position.

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Headlamp Control

Rotate clockwise one position to
turn on the parking, instrument
panel, license plate, and tail
lamps. Rotate to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise to activate
autolamp, which provides light-sensitive automatic
on-off control of the exterior lights and keeps them
on for a short period of time after the ignition is
turned OFF.

Panel Dimmer Control

Use to adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel during

headlamp and parklamp
operation. Rotate to the right to brighten and
to the left to dim. Rotate fully to the right to
also turn on the domelamp. To turn off the
domelamp, rotate to the left.

Service Engine Soon Lamp

Illuminates briefly to ensure the

system is functional. If the light

comes on after the engine is

started, please refer to your Owner’s
Guide. To help prevent activation, always
secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise
1/8 of a turn until it stops.

If the fuel cap is not properly secured, the
warning "Check Fuel Cap" will also be
displayed on the message center. The warning
will be reset once the cap is properly tightened
and your vehicle is driven a short distance.

ABS Warning Lamp

Illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. In an
emergency, apply continuous force

on the brake to prevent wheel lock

when braking on slippery surfaces - do not
pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you
may feel or hear is normal.

Electronic Message Center

Please see reverse side for more details.

Gearshift/Overdrive Control

Overdrive is the normal

drive position for the best
fuel economy. Only

deactivate (OFF) overdrive

when: driving with a heavy load,
towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or when
additional engine braking is desired. To
deactivate, press the transmission control switch
(TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever.

Clock

To set the instrument panel mounted clock,
press the right or left control to increase or
decrease the time displayed.

Front and Rear Window
Defroster Controls

Push to clear the
front or rear window
of thin ice and fog. If
equipped with heated outside mirrors, press
the rear window defrost control to heat. The
rear defroster turns off after a predetermined
time, or when the ignition is turned off.

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Dimmer
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Service

Engine Soon

Lamp

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Dual-Media

Radio System

Auxiliary

Power Point

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Rear Window

Defroster

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Speed Control

Traction
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Adjustable

Foot Pedals

Turn Signal
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Washer
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Steering

Wheel Controls

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Remote Entry System

Press this control
once to unlock the
driver’s door,
and twice to
unlock all doors.

Press this control once
to lock all doors; the horn will chirp

and the parklamps/taillamps will
flash to confirm that all doors are closed and
locked. If you press a second time, the
parklamps/taillamps will flash.

Press this control to open the trunk. If

equipped with a power trunk, press

twice to open and twice to close.

Press this control to activate the panic

alarm. To deactivate, press the control

again, or turn the ignition to the ACC,

ON or START position.

Memory Functions (if equipped)

Each key fob corresponds to different memory
positions. Key fob 1 corresponds to memory
setting 1, while key fob 2 corresponds to
memory setting 2.

You may set the memory functions for the
driver’s seat, side view mirrors, and adjustable
pedals by using the SET memory control located
on the driver’s door. To deactivate the memory
feature of your key fob, or to learn more about
any of your memory settings, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.

Heated Seats (if equipped)

Push the right portion of the
control for maximum heat.

Push again to deactivate. Push
the left portion for minimum heat. Push again
to deactivate. The heated seats will activate
when the ignition is in the RUN position, and,
if activated, turn off automatically when the
ignition is switched off.

Keyless Entry System

With this control you can open the trunk or
lock/unlock all doors without using a key. First,
enter your five-digit program code and then
press the corresponding quick key:

Open the trunk..........................5-6

Unlock all doors........................3-4

Lock all simultaneously.....7-8 and 9-0

If your vehicle is equipped with a power trunk,
pressing the 5-6 control (after entering your
access code again) will close the trunk.

Power Lumbar Support (if equipped)

This control is located on the front
of the seat cushion on the inboard
side of the seat. Press the top side
of the control to adjust firmness.
Press the bottom side of the control

to adjust softness.

Additional Features

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Warning
Lamp

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In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features

of your new vehicle, we invite you to explore this

easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. Using this Guide in

conjunction with the Interactive Owner Experience CD Rom,

you can briefly hear how to operate the features listed to the

right once you place the CD into any audio CD player. Find

the numbered call-outs from the photograph of the

instrument panel located in the center of the Quick

Reference Guide, and then select the corresponding

numbered audio track on the CD. For more comprehensive

information, place the CD into any computer.*

*Refer to the minimum configuration requirements located on the back panel of the CD jacket.

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