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Maintenance and Specifications could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Unleaded gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of "Regular" unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer. FFV engine (if equipped) To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, 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. It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible-at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons (18.9 L) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you operate your vehicle 50% or more of the time on ethanol, you should follow a different maintenance schedule. In addition to this, it is also recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline once every 3,000 miles (4,800 km). See scheduled maintenance information for more information. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal. 247 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system	17
Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system	22
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)	26
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	27
Climate Controls	29
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	29
Operating tips	31
REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	32
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	32
Lights	33
HEADLAMP CONTROL	33
Autolamp control	33
High beams	34
Flash to pass	34
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	34
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	35
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	35
Vertical aim adjustment	35
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	36
INTERIOR LAMPS	37
Map/Courtesy lamps	37
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	37
BULB REPLACEMENT	37
Headlamp condensation	37
Using the right bulbs	38
Replacing the interior bulbs	38
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	39
Replacing exterior bulbs	39
Replacing headlamp bulbs	39
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	41
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	41
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	42
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	42
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly	43
Driver Controls	44
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	44
Windshield wiper/washer features	44
TILT STEERING WHEEL	45
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	45
CLOCK	46
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	46
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	47
Remote seat adjustment	47
Remote seat adjustment lockout	48
Rear console radio/climate controls (if equipped)	48
Rear radio/climate controls lockout	48
POWER WINDOWS	48
	49
One touch down	49
Window lock	49
Accessory delay	49
INTERIOR MIRROR	49
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	50
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	50
Power side view mirrors	50
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	51
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	51
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	51
SPEED CONTROL	52
Setting speed control	52
Disengaging speed control	52
Resuming a set speed	53
Increasing speed while using speed control	53
Reducing speed while using speed control	53
Turning off speed control	54
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Audio control features	54
Climate control features (if equipped)	55
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Programming	56
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	57
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	58
Erasing HomeLink buttons	58
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	58
MESSAGE CENTER	59
Selectable features	59
Select	59
Reset	60
Info menu	60
Odometer/Trip odometer	60
Hour meter (if equipped)	60
Distance to empty (DTE)	60
Average fuel economy (AFE)	61
Instantaneous fuel economy	61
Trip elapsed drive time	62
Setup menu	62
System check	63
Display Type	63
Text Size	64
Units (English/Metric)	64
Language	64
Compass display	64
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	65
Oil Minder Start Value	66
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)	66
System warnings	67
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	70
POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)	71
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	71
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	72
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
Auto-relock	74
Auto-unlock	74
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock 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	78
Opening the trunk	78
Sounding a panic alarm	79
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	79
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature	79
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
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	84
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	85
Anti-theft indicator	87
Automatic arming	87
Automatic disarming	87
Replacement keys	87
Programming spare keys	87
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Arming the system	89
Disarming the system	89
Seating and Safety Restraints	90
SEATING	90
Adjustable head restraints	90
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	91
Front seat armrest	92
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	93
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls	93
Heated seats (if equipped)	95
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	96
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	97
Seat-mounted cup holders (if equipped)	97
Memory seats/outside rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	97
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	98
Personal Safety System™	98
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	98
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	99
Front crash severity sensor	99
Driver’s seat position sensor	99
Front passenger sensing system	99
Front safety belt usage sensors	100
Front safety belt pretensioners	100
Front safety belt energy management retractors	100
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	101
Safety restraints precautions	101
Combination lap and shoulder belts	103
Energy management feature	103
Lap belts	103
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	103
Vehicle sensitive mode	104
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	104
Automatic locking mode	104
When to use the automatic locking mode	105
How to use the automatic locking mode	105
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	106
Front safety belt height adjustment	106
Safety belt extension assembly	107
Safety belt maintenance	107
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	108
Conditions of operation	108
Belt-Minder	108
One-time disable	111
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	111
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	112
Important SRS precautions	113
Children and airbags	115
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	115
Front passenger sensing system	117
Determining if the system is operational	122
Seat-mounted side airbag system	122
How does the side airbag system work?	123
Determining if the system is operational	124
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	124
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	125
Important child restraint precautions	125
Children and safety belts	125
Child booster seats	126
When children should use booster seats	126
Types of booster seats	127
The importance of shoulder belts	128
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	129
Child and infant or child safety seats	129
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	130
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	133
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	134
Tires, Wheels and Loading	137
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	137
Treadwear	137
Traction AA A B C	137
Temperature A B C	138
TIRES	138
Glossary of tire terminology	138
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	139
TIRE CARE	141
Inspecting your tires	141
Tire wear	142
Damage	142
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	143
Tire Replacement Requirements	143
Safety practices	144
Highway hazards	145
Tire and wheel alignment	145
Tire rotation	145
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	146
Information on “P” type tires	147
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	150
Information on “T” type tires	151
Location of the tire label	151
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	152
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	154
When your temporary spare tire is installed	154
When you believe your system is not operating properly	154
When inflating your tires	156
How temperature affects your tire pressure	156
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	157
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	158
TRAILER TOWING	163
Preparing to tow	164
Hitches	164
Safety chains	164
Trailer brakes	164
Trailer lamps	165
Driving while you tow	165
Servicing after towing	165
Trailer towing tips	165
Launching or retrieving a boat	166
RECREATIONAL TOWING	167
Driving	168
STARTING	168
Positions of the ignition	168
Preparing to start your vehicle	168
Important safety precautions	169
Starting the engine	170
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	171
Guarding against exhaust fumes	171
Important ventilating information	171
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	172
BRAKES	173
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	174
Using ABS	174
ABS warning lamp	174
Parking brake with auto-release	175
TRACTION CONTROL™	176
STEERING	177
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	178
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	178
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	178
Brake-shift interlock	178
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	180
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	180
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	182
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	182
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	185
Roadside Emergencies	186
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	186
Getting roadside assistance	186
Using roadside assistance	187
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	187
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	188
FUSES AND RELAYS	188
Fuses	188
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	189
Passenger compartment fuse panel	189
Power distribution box	192
CHANGING THE TIRES	195
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	196
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	198
Tire change procedure	198
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	202
JUMP STARTING	203
Preparing your vehicle	204
Connecting the jumper cables	204
Jump starting	206
Removing the jumper cables	207
WRECKER TOWING	209
Emergency towing	210
Customer Assistance	211
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	211
At home	211
Away from home	211
Additional Assistance	212
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	213
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	214
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	215
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	215
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	216
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	217
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	217
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	217
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	218
Cleaning	219
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	219
WAXING	220
PAINT CHIPS	220
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	220
ENGINE	221
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	221
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	222
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	222
INTERIOR	223
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	224
UNDERBODY	224
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	224
Maintenance and Specifications	226
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	226
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	226
Working with the engine off	226
Working with the engine on	226
OPENING THE HOOD	227
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	228
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	229
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	230
ENGINE OIL	230
Checking the engine oil	230
Adding engine oil	232
Engine oil and filter recommendations	232
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	232
BATTERY	233
ENGINE COOLANT	235
Checking engine coolant	235
Adding engine coolant	236
Recycled engine coolant	239
Coolant refill capacity	239
Severe climates	239
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	240
How fail-safe cooling works	240
When fail-safe mode is activated	240
FUEL FILTER	241
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	241
Important safety precautions	241
Refueling	244
Fuel filler cap	244
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	245
Choosing the right fuel	245
Cleaner air	246
Octane recommendations	246
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	246
FFV engine (if equipped)	246
Fuel quality	246
Unleaded gasoline engines	247
FFV engine (if equipped)	247
Running out of fuel	247
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	248
Measuring techniques	248
Filling the tank	248
Calculating fuel economy	249
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	249
Habits	249
Maintenance	250
Conditions	250
EPA fuel economy estimates	251
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	251
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	252
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	253
POWER STEERING FLUID	254
BRAKE FLUID	255
TRANSMISSION FLUID	255
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	255
Low fluid level	256
Correct fluid level	256
High fluid level	256
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	257
AIR FILTER	257
Changing the air filter element	257
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	258
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	260
ENGINE DATA	263
Engine drivebelt routing	263
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	264
Safety Compliance Certification Label	264
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	264
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	265
Accessories	266
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	266
Exterior style	266
Interior style	266
Lifestyle	266
Peace of mind	266

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could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of

using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your

warranty.

Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter

that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved

performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.

Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when

available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the

World-Wide Fuel Charter.

Unleaded gasoline engines

If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability

problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded

gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended because it

may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems

persist, see your authorized dealer.

FFV engine (if equipped)

To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, 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.

It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do

switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as

possible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons (18.9 L)

when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling

for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in

ethanol concentration.

If you operate your vehicle 50% or more of the time on ethanol, you

should follow a different maintenance schedule. In addition to this, it is

also recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline

once every 3,000 miles (4,800 km). See

scheduled maintenance

information

for more information.

Running out of fuel

Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse

effect on powertrain components.

If you have run out of fuel:

•

You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after

refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to

the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer

than normal.

2008 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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