1988 Lincoln Town Car – Clickable dashboard

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The 1988 Lincoln Town Car, representing the final years of the second generation, often featured a technologically advanced (for its time) digital instrument panel and a sophisticated Message Center, particularly in the higher trim levels like the Signature and Cartier Series.

Here are some of the key clickable buttons and controls you would find on or near the dashboard:

🖱️ 1988 Lincoln Town Car Clickable Controls

Location	Button/Control	Function
Digital Message Center (Optional)	12-Button Keyboard	This is the most “clickable” area. These buttons allowed the driver to interact with the onboard computer to display various trip and vehicle data digitally, such as:
	RESET	Resets trip data (e.g., elapsed mileage, average MPG).
	AVG MPG	Displays the calculated average miles per gallon.
	DTE (Distance to Empty)	Calculates the estimated remaining travel distance based on current fuel level and consumption.
	EST ARR TIME	Displays an estimated time of arrival (if a trip destination was set or calculated).
	CALC	Likely used to perform simple calculations or confirm data entry.
Steering Wheel	Speed Control (Cruise)	Buttons or a set of switches mounted directly on the steering wheel for engaging, setting, and adjusting the cruise control speed (ON/OFF, SET/ACCEL, COAST/DECEL, RESUME).
Dashboard (Typically Left)	Headlight Switch	A rotary or push/pull switch to control the exterior lights (OFF, Parking Lights, Headlights).
Dashboard/Door Panel	Power Window Controls	Individual switches (usually rocker style) to raise and lower the windows. The driver’s side would also have a Lockout Switch to disable passenger window controls.
	Power Door Lock Switch	A switch (often a toggle) to lock and unlock all the doors centrally.
Center Console/Dash	Climate Control Panel	A panel with multiple buttons and toggles to control the Automatic Climate Control System, including settings for:
	A/C	Turns the air conditioning compressor on or off.
	MAX A/C	Selects the maximum cooling setting.
	DEFROST	Directs air flow to the windshield for quick clearing.
	REAR DEFOG	Activates the heating element for the rear window (defroster).