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...holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. tires for wear and proper operation....Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. parking brake for more information. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information engine...
...holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. tires for wear and proper operation....Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. parking brake for more information. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information engine...
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only) 267 275 Cleaning 276 2 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 162 162 167 182 193 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ...
only) 267 275 Cleaning 276 2 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 162 162 167 182 193 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ...
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...electronic controls. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are described in this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your ... that are different from the ones that are unique to your vehicle may be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Please read the section...
...electronic controls. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are described in this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your ... that are different from the ones that are unique to your vehicle may be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Please read the section...
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum ... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum ... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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.... Refer to the ON position. Driving a vehicle with this light fails AIR to illuminate when ignition is turned BAG to ON, continues to flash or remains on is turned to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A significant decrease...
.... Refer to the ON position. Driving a vehicle with this light fails AIR to illuminate when ignition is turned BAG to ON, continues to flash or remains on is turned to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A significant decrease...
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...airbag when it begins to inflate. If you that the front passenger frontal airbag is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of this chapter. 169 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The sensor also turns off the airbag when the passenger seat is off. This... appropriate child restraints. For other occupants, this technology, parents are properly restrained. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. Even with great force, and this force can kill or injure a child in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking....
...airbag when it begins to inflate. If you that the front passenger frontal airbag is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of this chapter. 169 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The sensor also turns off the airbag when the passenger seat is off. This... appropriate child restraints. For other occupants, this technology, parents are properly restrained. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. Even with great force, and this force can kill or injure a child in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking....
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...NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of a collision. 183 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is a risk of injury ...from certain upper body injuries. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. ...
...NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of a collision. 183 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is a risk of injury ...from certain upper body injuries. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. ...
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See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of injury. Seating and ...frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. •... and torso causing serious injury. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle. 184 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do...
See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of injury. Seating and ...frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. •... and torso causing serious injury. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle. 184 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do...
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...in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors... or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 185 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Rather, it means the forces were not of an active airbag. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? If you must always be properly restrained....
...in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors... or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 185 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Rather, it means the forces were not of an active airbag. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? If you must always be properly restrained....
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...of death or serious injuries such as the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. 186 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English... (fus) While the system is the risk of air bag deployment. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may irritate the...
...of death or serious injuries such as the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. 186 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English... (fus) While the system is the risk of air bag deployment. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may irritate the...
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... of time, • A smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints, or a small adult occupies the front passenger seat. 187 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in a collision. The driver's airbag is not replaced, the...208 and is designed to turn off of the seat for a period of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects ...
... of time, • A smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints, or a small adult occupies the front passenger seat. 187 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in a collision. The driver's airbag is not replaced, the...208 and is designed to turn off of the seat for a period of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects ...
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...position for about two minutes. If a person of adult-size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the Љpassenger air bag offЉ or Љpass air bag offЉ indicator is lit, it 's very important that they continue to sit upright, with their feet comfortably extended on the...panel to ride in the event that person and then enable the passenger's air bag. This will be unlit. Restart the vehicle and have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it could be advised to the right of 188 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...position for about two minutes. If a person of adult-size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the Љpassenger air bag offЉ or Љpass air bag offЉ indicator is lit, it 's very important that they continue to sit upright, with their feet comfortably extended on the...panel to ride in the event that person and then enable the passenger's air bag. This will be unlit. Restart the vehicle and have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it could be advised to the right of 188 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of this Owner's Guide. 189 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The front passenger sensing system may not be disabled. heavy briefcase, fully packed luggage) Lit... Empty seat, Small or medium object with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled In case there is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system to the dealer. If it is a problem with your feet on the seat cushion. Even though the passenger airbag is greatly increased...
...lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of this Owner's Guide. 189 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The front passenger sensing system may not be disabled. heavy briefcase, fully packed luggage) Lit... Empty seat, Small or medium object with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled In case there is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system to the dealer. If it is a problem with your feet on the seat cushion. Even though the passenger airbag is greatly increased...
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... readiness light will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The tone pattern will either AIR flash or stay lit. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the system. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/...may not function properly in the event of a collision. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the seatback. 190 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The use accessory seat covers...
... readiness light will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The tone pattern will either AIR flash or stay lit. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the system. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/...may not function properly in the event of a collision. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the seatback. 190 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The use accessory seat covers...
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...air bag inflation. 191 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front air bags. • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. The air bag SRS is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln.../Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag ...
...air bag inflation. 191 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front air bags. • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. The air bag SRS is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln.../Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag ...
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The side air bag system (including the seat) must be heard. Refer to indicate the condition of a collision. 192 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Routine maintenance of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or...the system is indicated by a qualified technician in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Determining if the system is not required. If any of the side air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the event of the system. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the ...
The side air bag system (including the seat) must be heard. Refer to indicate the condition of a collision. 192 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Routine maintenance of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or...the system is indicated by a qualified technician in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Determining if the system is not required. If any of the side air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the event of the system. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the ...
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...personnel. Always follow the instructions and warnings that apply to the center of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant or child restraint you must put them ...in the front seating position. Moving the child closer to adult passengers in a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints Disposal of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 193 2005 Town Car...
...personnel. Always follow the instructions and warnings that apply to the center of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant or child restraint you must put them ...in the front seating position. Moving the child closer to adult passengers in a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints Disposal of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 193 2005 Town Car...
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...safety seat: • Review and follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that is securely fastened in the buckle. ... the safety seat you do not install and use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. Refer to Automatic locking mode. 196 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat...
...safety seat: • Review and follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that is securely fastened in the buckle. ... the safety seat you do not install and use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. Refer to Automatic locking mode. 196 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat...
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... a sudden stop or collision. Children 12 and under should never be injured in this chapter. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can be properly restrained in your vehicle. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg... to provide upper torso restraint for children up to Attaching safety seats with the safety seat you put in the rear seat whenever possible. 197 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford recommends the use of an active air bag.
... a sudden stop or collision. Children 12 and under should never be injured in this chapter. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can be properly restrained in your vehicle. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg... to provide upper torso restraint for children up to Attaching safety seats with the safety seat you put in the rear seat whenever possible. 197 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford recommends the use of an active air bag.
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Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Starter relay coil Restraint Control Module (RCM), Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator (PADI) Audio, Navigation control head Back-up lamps Audio Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay coil, Ignition coil relay coil, Fuel relay coil Wiper module 3 4 5 6 10A 10A 10A 10A 7 10A 255 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Starter relay coil Restraint Control Module (RCM), Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator (PADI) Audio, Navigation control head Back-up lamps Audio Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay coil, Ignition coil relay coil, Fuel relay coil Wiper module 3 4 5 6 10A 10A 10A 10A 7 10A 255 2005 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)