Lincoln TOWN CAR Headlamp Control, ABS Warning Lamp, Climate Control System, Traction ControlTM

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1In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features

2Headlamp Control

Rotate clockwise one position to

5ABS Warning Lamp

Illuminates briefly when the ignition

10Climate Control System

Please see reverse side for more details.

15Traction ControlTM

This system allows your vehicle to

3	Panel				ABS	Electronic	6		Clock	8
	Dimmer	Service		5		Message
					Warning
	Control	Engine Soon	4			Center		Gearshift/		Front and
					Lamp		7			Rear Window	9
		Lamp						Overdrive Control
Headlamp										Defroster

A d d i t i o n a l F e a t u r e s

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

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.

3Panel 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.

4Service Engine Soon Lamp

Illuminates briefly to ensure the

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.

6Electronic Message Center

Please see reverse side for more details.

7Gearshift/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.

8Clock

11Auxiliary 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.

12Dual-Media Radio System

Please see reverse side for more details.

13Steering Wheel

Controls (if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

14Speed 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.

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.

16Turn 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.

Control 2 Controls

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)

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

information, place the CD into any computer.*

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

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.

To set the instrument panel mounted clock,

press the right or left control to increase or

decrease the time displayed.

Front and Rear Window

9 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.

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.

17Power 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.

Turn Signal
and WasherWiper/ 16
Control
Power
Adjustable 17			Dual-Media	12		Climate
Foot Pedals			Radio System			10 Control
Traction		Steering				System
	15
ControlTM		Wheel Controls 13	Auxiliary
					11
	14 Speed Control	(if equipped)	Power Point

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.

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.