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Lincoln 2006 Zephyr, Owner'S Manual

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TRACTION CONTROL

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The Traction Control

娂

system helps you maintain the stability and

steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as
snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your
vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions.

During Traction Control

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operation,

the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric
motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment, and the
engine may not “rev-up” when you
push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and
should be no reason for concern.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control

娂

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

The Traction Control

娂

switch is

located on the instrument panel.
The Traction Control

娂

system will

automatically turn on every time the
ignition is turned off and on. The
Traction Control

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system should

normally be left on.

If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction
Control

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system off by pressing the switch on the instrument panel.

Switching the Traction Control

娂

system off may allow excess wheel spin

to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.
When the Traction Control

娂

system is off, an indicator light will

illuminate and will remain on until the system is turned back on or the
ignition is turned off and on.

If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control

娂

button will not turn the system on or

off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer.

2006 Zephyr

(378)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Driving

170

Summary of Contents for 2006 Zephyr

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Page 2: ...defroster 28 Lights 29 Headlamps 29 Turn signal control 33 Bulb replacement 34 Driver Controls 46 Windshield wiper washer control 46 Steering wheel adjustment 47 Power windows 50 Mirrors 52 Speed control 53 Moon roof 57 Message center 63 Locks and Security 72 Keys 72 Locks 74 Anti theft system 89 Table of Contents 1 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus ...

Page 3: ...Starting 164 Brakes 168 Traction Control AdvanceTrac威 170 Transmission operation 171 Roadside Emergencies 175 Getting roadside assistance 175 Hazard flasher switch 176 Fuel pump shut off switch 177 Fuses and relays 177 Changing tires 184 Lug nut torque 189 Jump starting 190 Wrecker towing 195 Customer Assistance 196 Reporting safety defects U S only 202 Table of Contents 2 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners G...

Page 4: ...249 Index 251 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2006 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...mpany and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to print...

Page 6: ...thorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to ...

Page 7: ...ially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your ve...

Page 8: ...must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a...

Page 9: ...arning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 10: ...ne Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ...the ON position to check the bulb Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and decele...

Page 12: ...a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to...

Page 13: ...n Control娂 is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is engaged Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti theft System has been activated Throttle Control Transmission Illuminates when a powertrain fa...

Page 14: ...me Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking brake ON Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and driven If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 200...

Page 15: ...he ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the to...

Page 16: ... the message center INFO button until TRIP appears in the display this represents the trip mode Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 15 ...

Page 17: ...her front door is opened THX Your vehicle may be equipped with the THX威 II certified premium audio system This system creates optimal acoustic quality for all seating positions and road conditions The system offers an advanced speaker system amplifiers subwoofer and equalization 1 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button unti...

Page 18: ...io stations broadcasting the desired program type RBDS Radio Broadcast Data System Available in FM mode only Allows you to search RBDS equipped stations for certain categories of music or announcements With RBDS ON you may select from Info Information Alert Test Religious R B Classical Jazz Oldies Country Top 40 Soft and Rock as described under Program Type above When the desired category appears ...

Page 19: ...d noise Use to adjust Recommended level is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting Occupancy mode Use to select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS Compression Available in CD mode this feature brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press MENU until compression status is displayed Press to turn the featur...

Page 20: ...to enter CD mode If a CD is already loaded into the system CD play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Dirty warped or da...

Page 21: ...s Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from a station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with ...

Page 22: ...s should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If...

Page 23: ...control Press to engage the dual zone feature of the DATC system Allows the passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver if desired 3 R Rear defroster Press to defrost the rear window Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both 4 DUAL zone se...

Page 24: ...ibutes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts Distributes air through the instrument panel registers 8 A C control Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and...

Page 25: ...its Fahrenheit Celsius in the Driver Controls chapter MAX A C setting In order to achieve maximum cooling performance press A C and set the temperature to 60 F 16 C and the highest blower setting 1 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and demister vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select another mode 2 Passenger side temperature cont...

Page 26: ...roster ducts demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts Distributes air through t...

Page 27: ... control Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone and controls the temperature of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone 16 AUTO Press to engage automatic temperature control Use the temperature control to select the desired temperature setting The system will automatically determine fan speed airflow location A C on or off and outside or recirculated air...

Page 28: ...r modes Move temperature control to full cold Select A C and recirculated air Use recirculated air with A C to provide colder airflow Set highest fan speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrum...

Page 29: ...cally after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 LOCK position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty 2006 Z...

Page 30: ...for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition in the LOCK position and the headlamp...

Page 31: ...Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns on the front turn lamps To activate the ignition must be in the ON position the headlamp control is in the OFF autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the Park position Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and gener...

Page 32: ...ition past detent to turn on the interior lamps At dusk and dawn the brightness are illuminated to higher than normal intensity to enhance contrast and visibility The system automatically dims down as ambient light reaches the dash mounted sensor The interior control lights dim progressively in four steps until they reach nighttime operating levels Certain displays like the message center and the ...

Page 33: ...height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 5 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the...

Page 34: ...zontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls to turn on the lamps 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post...

Page 35: ...lbs frequently Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number ...

Page 36: ... 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your authorized dealer Replacing headlamp bulbs Highbeam bulb replacement 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Reach over the front bolster 3 Disengage top of flexible washer bottle filler neck from snap str...

Page 37: ...ling rearward 7 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly 8 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new one Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time th...

Page 38: ...ake sure the protective rubber cap is completely seated 14 Reconnect washer bottle filler neck snap strap by reversing step 3 Passenger Side Only 15 Reinstall the AirTube to the air filter assembly Driver s side only 16 Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster Driver s side only 17 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed t...

Page 39: ...y 8 Let go of the bulb socket and leave it dangling near the lamp housing Passenger side only 9 Reach over the front bolster in the engine area with a tool if necessary bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to replace the bulb Passenger side only 10 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket and discard the old bulb socket 11 Connect the new bulb socket to the elect...

Page 40: ...be to the air filter assembly Driver s side only 18 Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster Driver s side only 19 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Replacing HID headlamp bulbs if equipped The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source Thes...

Page 41: ...n pulling it out of the lamp assembly 7 Let go of the bulb socket and leave it dangling near the lamp housing 8 Reach over the front bolster in the engine area with a tool if necessary bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to replace the bulb 9 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new one 10 After the new bulb is installed carefully let the bulb socket dangl...

Page 42: ...h is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Reach over the front bolster 3 Disengage top of flexible washer bottle filler neck from snap strap attachment and position it to gain access path to the high beam bulb Passenger Side Only 4 Remove the vertical shield from the bolster by disengaging the S shaped clip and rotate it up in a clockwise direction Driver s side only 5 Remove the AirTube from ...

Page 43: ...lamp module containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED If one or more LEDs burn out the complete lamp module has to be replaced See your authorized dealer for the replacement LED module Replacing rear turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the trunk 2 Lift out trunk floor carpeting panel to access a Luggage Scuff Plate Hard Molding shingles an...

Page 44: ...all trunk floor carpeting panel Replacing backup lamp redundant tail lamp bulbs The backup lamp and redundant tail lamp bulbs are located in the trunk lid Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open trunk to access the lamp assembly 2 Position the decklid trim aside by removing 3 to 4 pin type retainers to expose the lamp assembly 3 Remove t...

Page 45: ... bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 4 Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing foglamp bulbs 1 Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position 2 From underneath the vehicle partially remove the tire splash shiel...

Page 46: ...embly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 4 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 45 ...

Page 47: ...ipers will go Windshield washer Push the end of the stalk briefly causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid a quick push and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long push and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Windshield wiper washer features if equipped with Autolamp feature The exterior lamps will turn on with the igniti...

Page 48: ...up to its original position to lock the steering column Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving i...

Page 49: ...artment Press the latch to open the storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object CLOCK Press the right control to move the time display forwards Press the left control to move the time display backwards 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 48 ...

Page 50: ...mage the outlet and blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility compartment Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the powe...

Page 51: ...ously injure themselves When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings Press and pull the switches to open and close windows Push down to the first detent and hold the switch to open Pull up to the first detent and hold the switch to close Express down One Touch Down Front windows o...

Page 52: ...nce back position is reached Security Override If during a bounce back condition the switch is released to the neutral position then held in the one touch up position within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce back position the window will travel up with no bounce back protection If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF without acce...

Page 53: ...or detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view...

Page 54: ...ated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a speed of 30 mph 48 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h Do not use the speed con...

Page 55: ...hicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RESU...

Page 56: ...sired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amoun...

Page 57: ...ontrol Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD In Radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 56 ...

Page 58: ...eed MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up from the closed position to ventilate the vehicle Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 57 ...

Page 59: ... moon roof will automatically open and stop at a prescribed position Bounce back override To override bounce back press and hold the front portion of the control For example Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals To vent To tilt the moon roof into the vent position when the glass panel is closed press and release the front portion of the control To clos...

Page 60: ... garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures i e new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the sale of ...

Page 61: ... Canadian residents 4 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly Release both buttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly The rapid flashing light indicates acceptance of the hand held transmitters radio frequency signals 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light If the light is constant programming is complete and your device should activa...

Page 62: ...perator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing Steps 1 and 2 outlined in the Programming section replace Step 3 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device duri...

Page 63: ... two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follo...

Page 64: ...of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following control displays Odometer Trip Odometer A or B Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Average Speed Compass Trip Elapsed Drive Time 1 or 2 Odo...

Page 65: ...l economy in miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled kilometers traveled by liters used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stat...

Page 66: ...adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Compass zone calibration adjustment Perform this adjus...

Page 67: ...ocation is displayed on the message center To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control 8 Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function 9 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED This will take up to three circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now ...

Page 68: ... System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check ...

Page 69: ...it seat This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit from the vehicle 1 To disable enable the easy exit seat feature select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating syste...

Page 70: ... these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Check brake system Low brake fluid Warning returns after the ig...

Page 71: ...ays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS if equipped Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one low beam is burned out This warning will not display for the optional HID low beam bulb Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapte...

Page 72: ...INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 71 ...

Page 73: ...tart If you lose your authorized dealer supplied IKTs replacement IKTs are available through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock娂 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock娂 passive...

Page 74: ... remote entry functions of your vehicle it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle When inserting the IKT into the ignition cylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you ...

Page 75: ...ith the power door lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel all the doors will lock then all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock control on the door locking the driver s door with a key or using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion o...

Page 76: ...hicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN position to the 1 LO...

Page 77: ... to the lock position key at an angle to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key horizontal to disengage the childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage comp...

Page 78: ...and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage Small children are particularly at risk REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT c...

Page 79: ...hicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the trunk activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the 4 START position The panic feature operates with the key in the 1 LOCK position If there are problems with t...

Page 80: ...quipped Press and hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening the two front windows and moonroof if equipped The control can then be released and the windows and moonroof will complete the opening operation Note If the moonroof is in the vent range the moonroof will move to full vent If any other remote entry transmitter control is pressed during the opening operation both windows and...

Page 81: ... the memory seat mirror feature Press to automatically move the seat mirror to the desired memory position Note The seat will not travel to their final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled Activating the memory feature To activate this feature 1 Position the seat mirrors and pedal to the desired position 2 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel...

Page 82: ...battery cover 2 Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board 3 Remove the old battery Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 4 Insert the new battery Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the batte...

Page 83: ...m will turn off the interior lights if the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position or the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed or the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad or after 25 seconds of illumination The inside lights will not turn off if they have been turned on with the dimmer control or any door is open Perimeter lamps illuminated entry With the Integrated ...

Page 84: ...door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the 3 RUN position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds Note The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been deactivated The horn will chirp once and honk once one short and one lon...

Page 85: ... entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key open the trunk recall memory seat power mirrors positions if equipped The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5 digit entry code this code is located on the owner s wallet card in the glove box and is available from your authorized dealer You can also create up to three of your own 5 digit personal entry codes When pressing the ...

Page 86: ...code will work even if you have set your own personal code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad and release 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2 All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code ha...

Page 87: ...ill lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the 3 RUN position you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h The autolock feature repeats when any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 RUN position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph 15 km h or lower and the vehicle then attains a speed g...

Page 88: ...nds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN position to the 1 LOCK position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the 3 RUN position The horn will chirp one time to confirm program...

Page 89: ...k lock sequence or using a keypad procedure Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autolock feature Power door unlock lock procedure Before starting ensure the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a ...

Page 90: ...ndicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type o...

Page 91: ...tion the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent When the ignition is in the 3 RUN position the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock娂 system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 RUN position If this occurs t...

Page 92: ...le in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock娂 coded keys to your vehicle This procedure will program both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle ...

Page 93: ...eviously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 3 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 3 RUN position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry...

Page 94: ...ion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are not closed the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door the hood or the trunk is still open Press the driver or passenger interior ...

Page 95: ...n ignition to the 3 ON position with a valid SecuriLock娂 key Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding The alarm system will still be armed Pressing the power door UNLOCK control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state Triggering the anti theft system ...

Page 96: ... After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The h...

Page 97: ... system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center cons...

Page 98: ...rection of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Power recline Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 97 ...

Page 99: ...ote entry transmitter UNLOCK control and the transmitter is programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter Note The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled ...

Page 100: ...ere is a filter located under each front seat The filter can be accessed from the first row seat Move the front seats all the way back and up to ease access To remove an air filter Remove key from ignition Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released Remove filter 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Saf...

Page 101: ... outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Split folding rear seatbacks One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seatback s pull the release handle s located inside the trunk 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 100 ...

Page 102: ...g the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Make sure that the safety belts for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 101 ...

Page 103: ...er protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System娂 consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors first row only and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass ai...

Page 104: ...isions and in side collisions when the vehicle is equipped with the side air curtain system Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer t...

Page 105: ...y use appropriate child restraints The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag The system is designed to help protect small child size occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child seating or restraint usage recommendations Even wit...

Page 106: ...ses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System娂 is not required The Restraints Control Module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensi...

Page 107: ... or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of on...

Page 108: ...cle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy Management Feature Front Outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to e...

Page 109: ...corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract ...

Page 110: ...ion is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboa...

Page 111: ...in a collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light illuminates 1 2 minutes and the warning c...

Page 112: ...er威 feature The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger If the BeltMinder威 warnings have expired warnings for approximately 5 minutes for one occupant driver or front passenger the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder威 feature If Then The driver s and front passenger s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1 2...

Page 113: ...00 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles 40 km of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anch...

Page 114: ...SH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder威 chime Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the BeltMinder威 feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable If at any time the driver front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position the BeltMinder威 ...

Page 115: ...elf and others who may use the vehicle To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the BeltMinder威 feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately 1 minute Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the sea...

Page 116: ...re not damaged Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware ...

Page 117: ...r should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag modu...

Page 118: ...g objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system SRS or its fuses See your authorized dealer Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks...

Page 119: ...pplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the ...

Page 120: ... eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation...

Page 121: ...assenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disa...

Page 122: ...ssenger sensing system is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is ...

Page 123: ... buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts it s very important that they continue to sit properly A properly seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their...

Page 124: ...us of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hanging off the seat back Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket if equipped Objects placed on the occupant s lap Cargo interference with the seat Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat Rear pas...

Page 125: ...th the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least 2 minutes and ver...

Page 126: ... periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Seat mounted side airbag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatback...

Page 127: ...diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats attached near the floor Side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the ...

Page 128: ... in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as used for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not ill...

Page 129: ...he event of a collision Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the side air curtain cover Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the seat Do not lean your head on the door The side air curtain could injure you as it deploys from the headliner Do not attempt to service repair or modify the side air curtain system its fuses the A B or C pill...

Page 130: ... consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors The headliner will flex to open above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats attached near the floor Two...

Page 131: ...em Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation The side air curtain system is designed to inflate in side impact collisions not roll over rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side air curtain has ...

Page 132: ... special instructions about using airbags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 lb 18 kg or less ride in your vehicle you must put them in safety seats made especially for children Many states require that children use approved ...

Page 133: ... years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection these children are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly which could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a ch...

Page 134: ...ble shield remove the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot fi...

Page 135: ...shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay posit...

Page 136: ... belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety ...

Page 137: ...If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airba...

Page 138: ... child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restrain...

Page 139: ...in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic lo...

Page 140: ... anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the ba...

Page 141: ...y the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the ch...

Page 142: ...es 500 mm apart Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rea...

Page 143: ...he vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly ...

Page 144: ... requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a...

Page 145: ...tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing...

Page 146: ...d the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle re...

Page 147: ...nflation pressure information found on the tire The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles Maximum Permissible Inflation Press...

Page 148: ...check the pressure with your tire gauge 4 Replace the valve cap 5 Repeat this procedure for each tire including the spare Note Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires For T type mini spare tires see T Type Mini Spare Tire Information section for description Store and maintain at 60psi 4 15 bars For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire ...

Page 149: ... tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out and must be replaced Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or su...

Page 150: ... Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle ...

Page 151: ...d Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misali...

Page 152: ...even wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation Note Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire wheel A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tir...

Page 153: ...Note If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 2 215 Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 65 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio ...

Page 154: ...6 mph 299 km h Note For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph 240 km h tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph 299 km h tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR 8 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or lette...

Page 155: ...ades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled cond...

Page 156: ... Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a s...

Page 157: ...umber the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label You ...

Page 158: ...his vehicle as they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of vehicle control VEHICLE LOADING This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the follow...

Page 159: ...ftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once ...

Page 160: ... Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 159 ...

Page 161: ...l and personal injury GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceedin...

Page 162: ... equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 The following ...

Page 163: ...b Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label f...

Page 164: ...ow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car hauling trailer All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car hauling trailer 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 163 ...

Page 165: ...ll Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential t...

Page 166: ... vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety bel...

Page 167: ...ts and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 RUN without turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driving 166 ...

Page 168: ...n If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater defroster performance Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live i...

Page 169: ...f wheel lockup during brake application and compensates for this tendency Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal In addition the ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal ABS war...

Page 170: ...the brakes Parking brake To set the parking brake 1 pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released To release press and hold the button 2 pull the handle up slightly then push the handle down Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park If...

Page 171: ...ead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN The Traction Control娂 switch is located on the instrument panel The Traction Control娂 system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on The Traction Control娂 system should normally be left on If you should become stuck in snow o...

Page 172: ...off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander pull Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is sp...

Page 173: ...earshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you l...

Page 174: ...icle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into...

Page 175: ...ore than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake c...

Page 176: ...s 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a m...

Page 177: ...btain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your authorized dealer Similarly in Canada for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assis...

Page 178: ...parent reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to 3 RUN 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to 1 LOCK 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components ...

Page 179: ...ue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover 2006 Zephyr 3...

Page 180: ... mirror 2 20A Horns 3 15A Battery saver Interior lamps Puddle lamps Trunk lamp Glove box lamp Rear power windows 4 15A Parklamps License plate lamps 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 30A Rear window defroster 9 10A Heated mirrors 10 30A Starter coil PCM 11 15A High beams 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 179 ...

Page 181: ...woofer THXII DSP module 18 20A Radio head units OBDII connector 19 Not used 20 7 5A Power mirrors DSP THX Navigation radio 21 7 5A Stop lamps 22 7 5A Audio 23 7 5A Wiper relay coil Cluster logic 24 7 5A OCS Passenger s seat PAD indicator 25 7 5A RCM 26 7 5A PATS Transceiver Brake shift interlock solenoid Brake pedal switch 27 7 5A Cluster Climate control head units 28 10A ABS Traction Control Heat...

Page 182: ...over to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 60A SJB power feed fuses 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 C B 2 40A Po...

Page 183: ...5A Transmission 17 20A Console power point 18 10A Alternator sense 19 40A Logic feed to SJB solid state devices 20 20A THXII Amplifier 1 21 20A THXII Amplifier 2 22 Not used 23 60A SJB power feed fuses 1 2 4 10 11 24 15A Fog lamps 25 10A A C Compressor clutch 26 15A LH HID Low beam 27 15A RH HID Low beam 28 Not used 29 60A Engine cooling fan 30 30A Fuel pump relay feed 31 30A Passenger power seat ...

Page 184: ...d 45 Not used 46 15A Injectors 47 1 2 ISO Relay Fog lamps 48 1 2 ISO Relay LH HID Low beam 49 1 2 ISO Relay RH HID Low beam 50 1 2 ISO Relay Wiper Park 51 1 2 ISO Relay A C Clutch 52 Not used 53 1 2 ISO Relay Wiper RUN 54 Not used 55 Full ISO Relay Fuel pump 56 Full ISO Relay Blower motor 57 Full ISO Relay PCM 58 Not used 59 Not used 60 Diode Fuel pump 61 Not used 62 Circuit Breaker Spare Mini fus...

Page 185: ...se it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and...

Page 186: ...WD operation is necessary do not operate above speeds of 10 mph 16 km h or for distances above 50 miles 80 km 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the diss...

Page 187: ... block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Befo...

Page 188: ...spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the jack retention bolt by turning it counterclockwise and remove the jack from the vehicle Tire change procedure Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire For example if the left front tire is flat block the right rear wheel 2006 Zephyr 378 Owne...

Page 189: ...start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered If you are using the temporary tire the lug nut ...

Page 190: ...se the long bolt When storing the temporary spare tire replace the cover plate and use the short bolt 5 Secure the bolt using the lug wrench 6 Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack 7 Replace the carpeted load floor panel WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation c...

Page 191: ...amage the catalytic converter Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission ope...

Page 192: ...of the discharged battery 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 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 191 ...

Page 193: ...em Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guid...

Page 194: ...ore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide ...

Page 195: ...cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery 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 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 194 ...

Page 196: ... not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment the non lifted wheels must be place on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for pro...

Page 197: ...or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please...

Page 198: ...ww customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorize...

Page 199: ...urse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within ...

Page 200: ...ou are not bound by the decision but may choose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program a...

Page 201: ...1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to...

Page 202: ... serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you write or call FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country co...

Page 203: ...njury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your de...

Page 204: ... the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as poss...

Page 205: ...salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation ma...

Page 206: ... spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 3 0L DOHC engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause interna...

Page 207: ...authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when they...

Page 208: ... clean dry cloth you may also use Motorcraft Dash Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is ...

Page 209: ...n occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to ...

Page 210: ...ar Wash Concentrate U S only ZC 17 B Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear S...

Page 211: ...e that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the ke...

Page 212: ...the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 211 ...

Page 213: ...g fluid reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Transmission fluid dipstick 5 Battery 6 Power distribution box 7 Air filter assembly 8 Coolant bleed valve 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Engine oil filler cap 11 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 212 ...

Page 214: ...er blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may har...

Page 215: ...er element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine...

Page 216: ...ove it again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 215 ...

Page 217: ...not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the e...

Page 218: ...durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil...

Page 219: ...g soda and water Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery When working near the battery always shield your face and protec...

Page 220: ...ith the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on ...

Page 221: ...unda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above ...

Page 222: ...omotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fill level is obtained Do not add engine co...

Page 223: ... can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freez...

Page 224: ...valve located on the upper radiator hose for the 3 0L engine 6 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir 7 Close the bleed valve and reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir Turn the cap until it is tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant co...

Page 225: ...t should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Refill capacities in this chapter Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in...

Page 226: ...ou should know about fail safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H hot area The symbo...

Page 227: ...ant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement see your authorized dealer WHA...

Page 228: ...haling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention c...

Page 229: ...ur engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostat...

Page 230: ...und wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is p...

Page 231: ...el tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products 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 emi...

Page 232: ...ombined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indica...

Page 233: ... driving city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to ...

Page 234: ...uled maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example b...

Page 235: ...o not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized p...

Page 236: ...protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire o...

Page 237: ...rting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCON威 ATF 1 Start the engine and let it...

Page 238: ...perature 140 F 158 F 60 C 70 C Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km until the engine coolant gauge indicates normal operating temperature If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should ...

Page 239: ...luid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level does not show at all on the dipstick Driving the vehicle with less than the recommended fluid level may result in transaxle failure An under fill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage to the transaxle High fluid level Fluid levels above the normal operating range may result in transax...

Page 240: ... transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transaxle components AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraf...

Page 241: ...rk plugs 2 1 The PCV valve is a critical emission component It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one ...

Page 242: ...nge 1 Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada All 6 0 quarts 5 7L Fuel tank N A All 17 5 gallons 66 2L Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF All Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Engine coolant2 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored All 9 72 quarts 9 2L Transmission fluid Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Page 243: ...ize and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford specification Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 or PM 1 C ESA M6C25 A or WSS M6C62 A Door weatherstrips Silicone Spray Lubric...

Page 244: ...end Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 none Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Automatic transaxle fluid Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT 8 QAW WSS M2C924 A Windshield washer fluid Premi...

Page 245: ...1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 0 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Inches mm 1 Overall length 190 5 4839 2 Overall width 72 2 1835 3 Overall height 55 9 1419 4 Wheelbase 107 3 2727 5 Track Front 61 6 1565 5 Track Rear 61 3 1558 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 244 ...

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Page 247: ...rtification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door 4 1 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 246 ...

Page 248: ...e identification number The Vehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint System 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Sp...

Page 249: ...le code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code 6 Speed Automatic Transaxle Aisin F21 B 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 248 ...

Page 250: ...s you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that Genuine Lincoln Accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by a dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 4 years or 50 000 miles 80 000 km whichever occurs first Contact your dealer for ...

Page 251: ...ission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are ...

Page 252: ...ating emergencies 218 jumping a disabled battery 190 maintenance free 218 replacement specifications 240 servicing 218 BeltMinder威 111 Brakes 168 anti lock 168 169 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 168 fluid checking and adding 237 fluid refill capacities 241 fluid specifications 242 244 lubricant specifications 242 244 parking 169 shift interlock 171 Break in period 5 Bulbs 34 C Capacities...

Page 253: ...lubricant specifications 242 Driving under special conditions 174 through water 174 E Electronic message center 63 Emergencies roadside jump starting 190 Emission control system 234 Engine 244 cleaning 205 coolant 220 fail safe cooling 225 idle speed control 218 lubrication specifications 242 244 refill capacities 241 service points 212 starting after a collision 177 Engine block heater 167 Engine...

Page 254: ...daytime running lights 30 flash to pass 31 high beam 31 replacing bulbs 35 turning on and off 29 Heating heating and air conditioning system 22 24 Homelink wireless control system 59 Hood 211 I Ignition 164 244 Illuminated visor mirror 47 Infant seats see Safety seats 135 Inspection maintenance I M testing 236 Instrument panel cleaning 207 cluster 10 lighting up panel and interior 31 J Jack 184 po...

Page 255: ...7 79 Motorcraft parts 208 226 240 N Navigation system 21 O Octane rating 230 Oil see Engine oil 214 P Parking brake 169 Parts see Motorcraft parts 240 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 104 Power distribution box see Fuses 181 Power door locks 74 Power mirrors 52 Power point 49 Power steering 171 fluid checking and adding 236 fluid refill capacity 241 fluid specifications 242 244 Power Windo...

Page 256: ...ng your vehicle 164 166 jump starting 190 Steering speed sensitive 171 Steering wheel controls 56 tilting 47 T Tilt steering wheel 47 Tires 143 144 184 alignment 150 care 147 changing 184 186 checking the pressure 147 inflating 145 label 156 replacing 149 rotating 151 safety practices 149 sidewall information 152 snow tires and chains 157 spare tire 184 terminology 144 tire grades 144 treadwear 14...

Page 257: ... lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 213 Water Driving through 174 Windows 79 power 50 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 46 checking and adding fluid 213 replacing wiper blades 213 Wrecker towing 195 2006 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Index 256 ...

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