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... and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide...
... and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide...
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... control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace... grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months ...
... control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace... grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months ...
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... 185 185 186 186 187 194 199 204 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205 214 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 2 215 222 224 225 229 237 251 256 257 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... 185 185 186 186 187 194 199 204 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205 214 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 2 215 222 224 225 229 237 251 256 257 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...fasten your safety belt, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. If the light remains on . Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running or hot. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in ...properly. Autolamp: Illuminates when the autolamps are turned on , have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Stop ...
...fasten your safety belt, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. If the light remains on . Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running or hot. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in ...properly. Autolamp: Illuminates when the autolamps are turned on , have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Stop ...
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Give full attention to driving and to avoid draining the battery. If the system is used for an extended period of time with the ... location. Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to -date map database DVD whenever they become available. 66 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Let the voice guide you consider unsafe. See your ... the vehicle is stationary. Ford Motor Company shall not be liable for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The driver must not attempt to follow all stated safety precautions. Do not apply pressure to the...
Give full attention to driving and to avoid draining the battery. If the system is used for an extended period of time with the ... location. Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to -date map database DVD whenever they become available. 66 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Let the voice guide you consider unsafe. See your ... the vehicle is stationary. Ford Motor Company shall not be liable for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The driver must not attempt to follow all stated safety precautions. Do not apply pressure to the...
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... when refueling to allow this feature to a factory default value if the battery is most noticeable in your recent driving history of 800 km (500miles). The DTE function will change as the average fuel economy display. This is disconnected. 107 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The running...
... when refueling to allow this feature to a factory default value if the battery is most noticeable in your recent driving history of 800 km (500miles). The DTE function will change as the average fuel economy display. This is disconnected. 107 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The running...
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... at any time except when your vehicle is installed, the power trunk needs to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 109 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all persons are clear of the interior trunk control or key fob... keypad on the door. The force of the closing trunk increases as the trunk approaches the latched position. If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is equipped with the next press of the luggage compartment area before using the power trunk control. If your perimeter alarm...
... at any time except when your vehicle is installed, the power trunk needs to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 109 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all persons are clear of the interior trunk control or key fob... keypad on the door. The force of the closing trunk increases as the trunk approaches the latched position. If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is equipped with the next press of the luggage compartment area before using the power trunk control. If your perimeter alarm...
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... • structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 118 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A decrease in any position. Remove the ...old battery. 3. Locks and Security The remote entry system allows you to open if the vehicle is moving 5 ...
... • structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 118 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A decrease in any position. Remove the ...old battery. 3. Locks and Security The remote entry system allows you to open if the vehicle is moving 5 ...
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... • the remote transmitter lock control is used to operate. The battery saver will automatically exit the programming mode. 10. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to the 3 (OFF) position after 10 minutes if the last door is open . 119 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note...
... • the remote transmitter lock control is used to operate. The battery saver will automatically exit the programming mode. 10. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to the 3 (OFF) position after 10 minutes if the last door is open . 119 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note...
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...Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your battery. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 186 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who need to obtain...and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Press the flasher control again to your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off . ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States,...
...Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your battery. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 186 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who need to obtain...and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Press the flasher control again to your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off . ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States,...
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... electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 191 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box...
... electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 191 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box...
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... disabled vehicle as this could result in the order shown. 11. also, the catalytic converter may have push-start capability; Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Check all other moving parts... process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 199 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to start your vehicle. Set the parking brake on ...
... disabled vehicle as this could result in the order shown. 11. also, the catalytic converter may have push-start capability; Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Check all other moving parts... process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 199 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to start your vehicle. Set the parking brake on ...
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Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 200 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 200 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
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... negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post...
... negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post...
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.... 1. Roadside Emergencies Jump starting 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 202 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed...
.... 1. Roadside Emergencies Jump starting 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 202 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed...
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After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 203 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 203 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4.
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... that nothing gets caught in moving parts. • Do not work on 1. Working with the engine on a vehicle with the engine running . 222 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Do not start your engine with the engine off the engine and remove the ... and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the air cleaner removed and do -it while the engine is running in an enclosed space, unless...
... that nothing gets caught in moving parts. • Do not work on 1. Working with the engine on a vehicle with the engine running . 222 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Do not start your engine with the engine off the engine and remove the ... and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the air cleaner removed and do -it while the engine is running in an enclosed space, unless...
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... not use hard water (water with a high mineral or alkali content). Batteries normally produce explosive gases which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. Always provide proper ventilation. 229 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If ...you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the battery terminals. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. However, for...
... not use hard water (water with a high mineral or alkali content). Batteries normally produce explosive gases which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. Always provide proper ventilation. 229 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If ...you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the battery terminals. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. However, for...
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... with water for at least one minute. 6. Because your hands on opposite corners. Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage ... in D (Drive) and allow the engine to the vehicle or battery. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to idle for optimum driveability and performance. If acid is reconnected. 230 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...
... with water for at least one minute. 6. Because your hands on opposite corners. Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage ... in D (Drive) and allow the engine to the vehicle or battery. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to idle for optimum driveability and performance. If acid is reconnected. 230 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...