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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle.

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 heat.

5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.

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If the oil level is

between the MIN and MAX marks

, the oil level is

acceptable.

DO NOT ADD OIL.

•

If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.

MIN

MAX

Maintenance and care

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Содержание 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII

Страница 1: ... 123 Capacities and specifications 161 Reporting safety defects 167 Index 168 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 Copyright r 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free Cont...

Страница 2: ... risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others your vehicle and its equipment BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking in rules for your vehicle During the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving vary speeds frequently This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in If possible you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles...

Страница 3: ... ABS PREMIUM FUEL RECOMMENDED OFF AUTO LAMP DELAY P PANEL DIM INT TIME HI LO INT OFF MIST ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST Headlamp control pg 32 Speed control pg 43 Driver side air bag pg 77 Turn signal and wiper washer control pg 41 Instrument cluster pg 6 Ignition switch pg 40 Instrument panel dimmer switch pg 33 Instrumentation 4 ...

Страница 4: ...1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 ST FM 1 OUTSIDE TEMP OFF AUTOMATIC MAX A C VENT PNL FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF HI LO OFF LO HI BOTH BACK HEATED SEAT OFF LO HI BOTH BACK HEATED SEAT PUSH PUSH R DEF Climate control systems pg 34 Heated seat control if equipped pg 67 Rear window defroster control pg 40 Electronic sound system refer to Audio Guide pg 39 Message Center pg 14 Instrumentation 5 ...

Страница 5: ...ately Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the position ON and the engine is off Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level P 5 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 RPMx1000 H C 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 40 80 120 200 160 MPH km h FUEL FILL DOOR F E BRAKE 000000 0 0 R N D 2 1 ABS CRUISE ON PREMIUM ...

Страница 6: ...the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly requiring electrical system service Traction ControlY active This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics t...

Страница 7: ...c gearshift indicator These lights operate with the key in the ON position only and display the same gear selection as shown on the gear selector indicator located on the floor console next to the gearshift lever Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster check for a burned out ...

Страница 8: ... This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb ...

Страница 9: ...ctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and or properly tightening the gas cap After three drive cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present the check engine light should turn off No vehicle service is required Light is blinking Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter You should drive in a moderate fashion avoid h...

Страница 10: ...system has been turned off using the Vehicle Settings menu in the Message Center The Traction Controly system defaults to ON light is not illuminated whenever the vehicle is shut off and restarted This light will also illuminate if there is a total Traction Controly system shut down If this lamp continuously stays on contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible Headlamps on warning c...

Страница 11: ...rature of the engine coolant At normal operating temperature the needle remains within the normal area the area between the H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter P 5 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 RPMx1000 H C 20 40 60 80 100 120 ...

Страница 12: ...lant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 7 RPMx1000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 40 80 120 200 160 MPH km h 000000 0 0 Instrumentation 13 ...

Страница 13: ...n the tank When refueling the vehicle from empty indication the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by three methods operator selectable features vehicle system stat...

Страница 14: ...T control will toggle this feature on or off but the feature defaults to ON after each cycle of the ignition key ENGLISH METRIC This feature allows you to change the message center and electronic automatic temperature control units from metric to English units The modes can be toggled by pressing the RESET control AUTOLAMP DELAY STATUS This feature displays the current autolamp delay setting To ch...

Страница 15: ...hange You can also set a personalized oil reset percentage which allows you to establish a smaller oil change interval 1 Press and hold the RESET control from the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu OIL CHANGE RESET screen 2 While holding the RESET control as the display counts down the seconds to an oil change reset press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control The display will read START OIL LIFE AT XXX where XXX is the...

Страница 16: ...zed oil change percentage will begin upon completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure Refer to CHANGE OIL SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED for more information Driver setting menu The DRIVER SETTING menu allows you to cycle through seven if equipped with phone features saved for each driver personality profile These features can be turned on or off by pressing the RESET control RESET N S W E DATE T...

Страница 17: ... mirrors return to their previous position when you shift out of reverse AUTO GLIDE Automatically moves the seat forward when the seatback is tilted forward PHONE SCREEN if equipped with a factory installed phone When a call is placed information about the call is displayed in the message center Fuel range Press the RANGE control to display approximately how many kilometers miles you can drive bef...

Страница 18: ... liters 100 kilometers miles gallon Press the RESET control to reset the average fuel economy feature 2 Instantaneous fuel economy The display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle This figure is affected by such factors as braking acceleration and road conditions When your vehicle is not moving instantaneous fuel economy will be displayed at 99 kilometers liter 0 mi...

Страница 19: ...average fuel economy clock set compass adjustment vehicle settings driver settings Range and instantaneous fuel economy are unaffected by pressing RESET Date Time Press this control to set adjust the following features on the message center day and date time only elapsed time VEHICLE SETTING DRIVER SETTING TRIP ODO RANGE FUEL ECONOMY RESET N S W E DATE TIME SYSTEM CHECK RESET N S W E DATE TIME SYS...

Страница 20: ...he month When finished press RESET to complete the set adjustment procedure Time only display To set the hour 1 Press the RESET control 2 Press DATE TIME repeatedly to select the correct hour To set the minute 1 Press RESET to proceed to the minute adjustment display 2 Press DATE TIME repeatedly to select the correct minute When finished press RESET to complete the set adjustment procedure Elapsed...

Страница 21: ...ass The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Adjustments may be made to the zone and calibration of the compass Compass zone variation adjustment The variation adjustment is only needed if you travel outside your current compass...

Страница 22: ...Press the COMPASS control to complete the zone setting Press any control other than RESET or COMPASS to exit without setting a zone Compass calibration adjustment 1 Locate an open level area free from steel structures and high voltage lines An empty level parking lot is recommended 2 Press and hold the COMPASS control then press the RESET control Next release both controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Страница 23: ...tact your dealer System check Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through a status of each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report is as follows engine oil life status engine oil life left engine oil level voltage level engine coolant temperature engine coolant level washer fluid level doors closed driver and passenger side trunk closed exterior ...

Страница 24: ...d or the phone screen feature is turned off in the DRIVER SETTING menu To disable the phone screen and return to an operator selectable feature display during a phone call press the corresponding feature control TRIP ODO DATE TIME etc AUTO LAMP DELAY STATUS SCREEN This display indicates the amount of time the lights will stay on after the ignition is turned OFF if the autolamps are turned on This ...

Страница 25: ...cknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF ON cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle All warning messages will...

Страница 26: ...eck air ride system Oil change required Change oil soon Gear display data err DRIVER S DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver s door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed and the ignition switch either ON or in ACC mode CHECK ENGINE TEMP Displayed when the engine coolant is overheati...

Страница 27: ...ectrical loads as soon as possible If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible LOW FUEL LEVEL Displayed when you have approximately 80 km 50 miles or less left before you run out of fuel LOW ENGINE COOLANT Displayed when the engine coolant level is low Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible tur...

Страница 28: ... lamps are not monitored CHECK TAIL LAMPS Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and at least one is burned out Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced LOW WASHER FLUID Indica...

Страница 29: ...unk OFF 2 Contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible For more information refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter CHANGE OIL SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less When oil life left is between 5 and 0 the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed When oil life left reaches 0 the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displaye...

Страница 30: ...tion If this warning stays on contact your dealer as soon as safely possible Function status error messages A function status error message may be displayed by the message center instead of a warning or requested function if the information is not currently available because of improper operation of sensor systems the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Error messages have two...

Страница 31: ...m headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the engine must be running the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position The Daytime Running Light DRL system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps Turn on your headlamps at dusk Failure to do so may result in a collision High beams Pull back until lever latches to activate OFF AUTO LAMP DELAY P INT TIME HI LO INT OFF M...

Страница 32: ...r lights AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise The INT TIME HI LO INT OFF MIST OFF AUTO LAMP DELAY P Contr...

Страница 33: ...ture and automatically control airflow You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC any of the override controls or the fan speed control The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position Turning the EATC off Press OFF The Outside Temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition ...

Страница 34: ...t to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area If unusual conditions exist i e window fogging etc the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary Temperature selection The display window indicates the selected temperature function AUTO or one of the override controls and manual control of fan s...

Страница 35: ... Metric This control will also change the temperature display Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Instrumentation chapter Fan speed When AUTOMATIC is pressed fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions You can override fan speed at any time To control fan speed manually use the thumbwheel to cancel automatic fan speed operation Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or...

Страница 36: ...gh the outside air inlet duct MAX A C Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle The temperature will display 16 C 60 F To exit press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls MAX A C is noisier than normal A C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster Airflow is from the instrument panel registers This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the veh...

Страница 37: ... the windshield defroster ducts It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield If the outside air temperature is about 10 C 50 F or higher the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate For short periods of time only use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Displaying outside ...

Страница 38: ...icle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open This will force most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle Then operate the air conditioner as you would normally When placing objects on top of your instrument panel be careful to not place them over the defroster ou...

Страница 39: ...IONS OF THE IGNITION 1 LOCK locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal 2 OFF shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel 3 ACCESSORY allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the ke...

Страница 40: ...h the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer Push and hold for a longer wash cycle TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal Cornering lamps When the turn signal is used when the headlamps are on the cornering lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn INT TIME HI LO INT OFF MIST I...

Страница 41: ...y saved and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the keypad keyless entry transmitter or memory switch on the driver s door During autoglide operation the column will move to the full in and up position The column will return when autoglide is completed During easy exit if activated through the Message Center operation the column wi...

Страница 42: ...cle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed control on To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle ignition OFF ON OFF ON Controls and features 43 ...

Страница 43: ...ontrol cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pre...

Страница 44: ... and release SET ACC SET ACCEL You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed To set a lower set speed Press and hold CST COAST Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release CST COAST Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 ...

Страница 45: ... press SET ACC SET ACCEL To disengage speed control Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed COAST RSM SET ACCEL OFF ON Controls and features 46 ...

Страница 46: ...ncies chapter HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter located underneath the driver s visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors and gates and can also control home or office lighting and secu...

Страница 47: ...ins to flash 20 30 seconds Release both controls 2 Hold the end of your hand held transmitter against the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter located on your visor while keeping the red light in view 3 Using both hands press the hand held transmitter control and the desired channel control on the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter Do not release the controls until step 4 has been completed 4 Hold down bo...

Страница 48: ...e control on the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter re press the hand held transmitter every two seconds You may have to repeat this function several times while programming Operating the HomeLinkT Universal Transmitter Once programmed the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter can be used in place of hand held transmitters To operate simply press the appropriate channel control on the transmitter the red l...

Страница 49: ...2 Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the training light next to the control begins to flash 1 2 seconds 3 Press the programmed HomeLinkt control in the vehicle until the training light on the garage door receiver turns solid 1 2 seconds Release the HomeLinkt control and repress to turn off the training light 4 Press the HomeLinkt control again If the garage door ac...

Страница 50: ...oof to the vent position when the glass panel is closed Press and hold the rear portion of the control to open the moon roof to the intermediate position Press the control again to fully open the moon roof To close the moon roof Press and hold the front portion of the control To close from the vent position press and hold the rear portion of the control ROOF ON OFF _ _ Controls and features 51 ...

Страница 51: ...ontrol to the ON position To turn off the map lamps slide the control to the OFF position POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close ROOF ON OFF _ _ AUTO Controls and features 52 ...

Страница 52: ...O and release quickly The window will open fully Depress again to stop window operation This function is programmable in the vehicle settings For more information on programming this system refer to Message center in the Instrumentation chapter AUTO AUTO Controls and features 53 ...

Страница 53: ...ked using the front door lock switches While the key is in the ignition the vehicle can be locked by manually pressing down the lock control or with remote entry transmitter POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition key must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror U L L R Controls and feat...

Страница 54: ...g the remote entry transmitter keyless entry pad or by pressing the Memory 1 or Memory 2 controls on the driver side All driver s seat positions except power lumbar and head restraint Both left and right outside mirror settings Steering column position Seven Driver Menu settings Personality Memory also allows you to customize settings from the Driver menu located in the Message Center Refer to Mes...

Страница 55: ...sliding the control on the back of the transmitter to OFF Personality Memory can still be recalled by using the keyless entry code Keyless entry Up to three unique keyless entry codes can be programmed by the customer Two of the codes can be assigned to recall Personality Memory 1 or Memory 2 Each time the five digit code is entered on the keypad the driver s door will unlock and Personality Memor...

Страница 56: ...ent cluster to identify yourself otherwise the new setting and any subsequent changes will not be saved Turning Personality off The Personality Memory feature can be turned off using the Memory OFF control on the driver s door The amber indicator will be lit when the feature is turned off Selecting either Memory 1 or Memory 2 will turn on the Personality Memory feature and recall the saved setting...

Страница 57: ...ration of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door The interior lamps will illuminate Press the cont...

Страница 58: ...arm your anti theft system if equipped For more information on arming the anti theft system refer to Perimeter anti theft system in this chapter Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk Be certain the trunk is closed before driving your vehicle The trunk may appear closed but it may not be latched Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block rear view visi...

Страница 59: ... responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system if equipped reprogram remote entry transmitters See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has a...

Страница 60: ...ming of the new code Each personality driver profile personality 1 or personality 2 can be associated with only one personal code The factory set code cannot be associated with a personality profile Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your...

Страница 61: ...e the trunk enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press 5 6 within 5 seconds After the factory set code or personal code has been entered you can unlock all doors press 3 4 and release the trunk press 5 6 as long as the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory set code prio...

Страница 62: ...o Electronic message center for more information PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM Arming the system When armed this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the headlamps and or parking lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF Any of the following actions...

Страница 63: ...will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed Once the doors are closed the system will arm in 30 seconds Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry keypad Unlock the doors with a key Turn the key full travel toward the front of the vehicle to make sure th...

Страница 64: ...ram a new key perform the following procedure 1 With the coded key in the ignition turn the ignition from ON to OFF 2 Within 15 seconds of turning ignition off insert the new coded key into the ignition and turn it from OFF to ON or START If successful the THEFT indicator light will illuminate for two seconds Repeat procedure for all new keys If key coding fails the THEFT indicator light will flas...

Страница 65: ...ard or backward Adjusting the power seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Pull or push the horizontal control to move the seat up and down Seating and safety restraints 66 ...

Страница 66: ... control to move the seatback Heated seats if equipped To operate the heated seats Push the control to select BACK to heat the seatback only Push the control to select BOTH to heat the seatback and the seat cushion PUSH LO OFF HI HEATED SEAT BOTH BACK Seating and safety restraints 67 ...

Страница 67: ...e seat will heat up to the selected temperature level each time the vehicle is started Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the other side of the control to adjust softness PUSH LO OFF HI HEATED SEAT BOTH BACK Seating and safety restraints 68 ...

Страница 68: ...cally moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the driver s safety belt is buckled the ignition switch is turned to OFF The seat will move two inches forward to the original position when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the driver s safety belt is buckled the ignition switch is turned to ON Auto Glide seats This feature automatically moves the sea...

Страница 69: ...Auto Glide will function with the gearshift in N Neutral or P Park Shifting the transmission from N Neutral or P Park while the driver s seat is moving will stop the seat where it is back to N Neutral or P Park will continue seat movement The power seat controls must be used to move the seat if the gearshift is not in N Neutral or P Park Rear seat entry To enter the rear seat 1 Rotate the safety b...

Страница 70: ...o area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured 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 Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is m...

Страница 71: ...board safety belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safe...

Страница 72: ...not available on the driver safety belt When to use the automatic locking mode When a tight lap shoulder fit is desired Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Seating and safety restraints 73 ...

Страница 73: ... to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect 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 Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically Adjust to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips Do not wear the lap belt around your waist S...

Страница 74: ...t even when fully extended 20 cm 8 inches can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly part number 611C22 Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt ex...

Страница 75: ...ork properly and are not damaged Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks wears or cuts All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford recommends that all s...

Страница 76: ... RANGE RESET N S W E FUEL ECONOMY DATE TIME SYSTEM CHECK P 5 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 RPMx1000 H C 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 40 80 120 200 160 MPH km h FUEL FILL DOOR F E BRAKE 888888 8 0 R N D 2 1 ABS PREMIUM FUEL RECOMMENDED OFF AUTO LAMP DELAY P PANEL DIM INT TIME HI LO INT OFF MIST ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST VOL PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO SET SEEK TUNE DISCS SCAN EJ TAPE CD DOLBY 8 NR REW 1 FF 2...

Страница 77: ... may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Children and air bags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children should always wear their safety belts Failure to follow these...

Страница 78: ...late and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eye...

Страница 79: ...g ignitors Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay ...

Страница 80: ...ings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use When possible place children in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Children and safety belts Children who are too large for child safety seats as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer shou...

Страница 81: ...er legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the...

Страница 82: ...tructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt Air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat If you...

Страница 83: ... route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it PRESS Seating and safety restraints 84 ...

Страница 84: ...s to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat 8 Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place Sea...

Страница 85: ...ngue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue 5 Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to tighten the belt 6 Before placing the child into the child seat forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and in forward direction...

Страница 86: ...uctions may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer s instructions Tighten the anchor according to specifications Otherwise the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Seating and safety r...

Страница 87: ... idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door before you start the engine See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions If you smel...

Страница 88: ...mation on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter 2 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off 3 Make sure the parking brake is set 4 Make sure the gearshift is in P Park 5 Turn the key to 4 ON without turning the key to 5 START 1 3 2 4 5 Starting 89 ...

Страница 89: ...ned the light will not illuminate P 5 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 RPMx1000 H C 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 40 80 120 200 160 MPH km h FUEL FILL DOOR F E BRAKE 888888 8 0 R N D 2 1 ABS CRUISE ON PREMIUM FUEL RECOMMENDED VEHICLE SETTING DRIVER SETTING TRIP ODO RANGE RESET N S W E FUEL ECONOMY DATE TIME SYSTEM CHECK CHECK ENGINE O D OFF ANTI THEFT T C OFF Starting 90 ...

Страница 90: ...rake and release the parking brake Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which improves starting warms up the engine faster and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly They are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 23 C 10 F or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before star...

Страница 91: ...could kill you Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever the vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes the vehicle has been damaged in a collision Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch Adjust the heating or air conditio...

Страница 92: ...ed by a qualified service technician Anti lock brake system ABS On vehicles equipped with an anti lock braking system ABS a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehic...

Страница 93: ...he ABS is required apply continuous full force on the brake The ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is sufficient space will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique However avoid taking any unnecessary risks Park...

Страница 94: ...ing brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected To release the parking brake 1 Turn the ignition to the RUN position 2 Press the brake pedal 3 Move the gearshifter from the P Park position to R Reverse or one of the forward gears The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshifter is move...

Страница 95: ...es your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads This is especially evident if wheel spin up should occur while turning During Traction Controly operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not rev up when you push further on the accelerator This is normal system behavior If you should become stuck in snow or ...

Страница 96: ...ted in the trunk If this switch is in the OFF position the automatic leveling system will not operate On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlo...

Страница 97: ...le gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you l...

Страница 98: ...into or out of P Park Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park R Reverse With the gearshift in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse P R N D 2 1 P R N D 2 1 Driving 99 ...

Страница 99: ... the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear D Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through four P R N D 2 1 P R N D 2 1 Driving 100 ...

Страница 100: ...ever driving conditions i e city traffic hilly terrain etc cause the transmission to excessively shift between Overdrive and D Drive Also deactivate Overdrive when driving with a heavy load towing a trailer up or down steep hills additional engine braking is desired To return to Overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The Message Center O D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated ...

Страница 101: ...t Use 1 Low to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 Second or to Overdrive Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed P R N D 2 1 P R N D 2 1 Driving 102 ...

Страница 102: ...y Compliance Label on the driver s door pillar GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle including passengers and cargo and the trailer The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracti...

Страница 103: ...rough water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs truck wheel rims car Once through the water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle It does not come from the factory fully ...

Страница 104: ...s under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic...

Страница 105: ... on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached The trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight After you have traveled 80 km 50 miles thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts When...

Страница 106: ... engine cranks but does not start after a collision the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated The shut off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt 1 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in the button...

Страница 107: ...ot 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 Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire OFF 15 15 Roadside emergencies 108 ...

Страница 108: ... 30 amp Light green 30 amp fuse link Pink 40 amp fuse link Green 50 amp fuse link Red 60 amp fuse link Yellow 80 amp fuse link Black 100 amp fuse link Dark blue Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the driver s side door Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses Roadside emergencies 109 ...

Страница 109: ... Motor Hazard Lamps Speed Control 2 10A Radio Cellular Phone 3 Not Used 4 10A Radio Cellular Phone Message Center Compass Day Night Mirror Passenger Seat Module 10 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 30 A 20 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10A 10A 10A 10 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 1 4 5 2 3 7 6 10 11 8 9 13 12 16 17 14 15 19 18 22 23 20 21 25 24 28 29 26 27 31 30 34 35 32 33 37 36 40 41 38 39 30 A 10 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 10 ...

Страница 110: ...pers 11 10A Coil Drivers Radio Noise Capacitors PCM Relay 12 10A Passenger s Power and Heated Seats 13 15A Steering Column Ignition Lighting Module Right Turn Lamps 14 30A Cigar Lighter Cellular Phone Power Point 15 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 16 20A Moonroof 17 10A Instrument Cluster Charging Indicator 18 Not Used 19 10A Steering Column Ignition Lighting Module Left Low Beam Headlamp 20 10A Me...

Страница 111: ...sion Control Switch 29 Not Used 30 10A Heated Mirrors 31 10A Steering Column Ignition Lighting Module Park Lamps 32 15A Brake On Off Switch Brake Pressure Switch 33 Not Used 34 15A Heated Seats Backup Lamps Speed Control Daytime Running Lamps A C Cycling Switch Digital Transmission Range Sensor Intake Manifold Runner Control Module 35 10A Driver s Power and Heated Seats 36 Not Used 37 Not Used 38 ...

Страница 112: ...luid reservoirs 30A MAXI 20A MAXI 40A MAXI PCM POWER RELAY STARTER RELAY HORNS RELAY HIGH BEAM FUEL PUMP DECK LID 30A MAXI 30A MAXI 30A MAXI 30A MAXI 30A MAXI 20A MAXI 20A MAXI 60A MAXI 30A MAXI 40A MAXI 30A MAXI 40A MAXI 60A MAXI 60A MAXI 15A 15A 10A 10A 10A 30A 20A 20A 15A PCM PCM HI BM NOT USED SCIL RADIO HORN AIRBAG DECKLID SSM THERM DSM PSM THERMACTOR FUEL PUMP PCM RUN ACCY 1 SSM BLOWER MTR R...

Страница 113: ...ay 9 Not Used 10 20A Radio Amplifier CD Changer 11 Not Used 12 15A Steering Column Ignition Lighting Module Tilt Telescoping Steering Column Motors Mirror Lamps Brake Shift Interlock High Beam Indicator Anti Theft Indicator 13 60A Air Suspension 14 30A Delayed Accessory Power Relay 1 I P Fuses 4 10 16 15 30A Powertrain Control Module PCM Power Relay Engine Compartment Fuse 1 16 20A Fuel Pump Relay...

Страница 114: ...uses 5 9 11 15 17 21 27 30A Starter Motor Solenoid Ignition Switch I P Fuses 6 28 34 28 30A Delayed Accessory Power Relay 2 I P Fuse 41 29 40A Blower Motor Relay Mini Fuses Maxi Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Tire...

Страница 115: ... wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle Insert and twist the handle then pry against the wheel 5 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Refer to Anti theft lug nuts for information on removing anti theft lug nuts Roadside emergencies 116 ...

Страница 116: ...est to the tire you are changing Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground 7 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 8 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 9 Lower the wheel by turning the j...

Страница 117: ...bly is lost see your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys Do not use an impact wrench with the anti theft key Removing the anti theft lug nut 1 Insert the key over the locking lug nut Make sure you hold the key square to the lug nut If you hold the key at an angle you could damage the key and the lug nut 2 Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and...

Страница 118: ...o a 24 volt power supply you can damage your starter ignition system and other electrical components 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure they do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other m...

Страница 119: ...e to be started 4 not to the negative terminal of the discharged battery 5 Make sure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine 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 Jump starting 1 Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased spee...

Страница 120: ...ollowed by the cable on the negative booster battery terminal 2 2 Remove the cable from the positive terminal of the booster battery 3 and then the discharged battery 4 3 After the disabled vehicle has been started allow it to idle for a while so the engine can relearn its idle conditions 4 1 2 3 Roadside emergencies 121 ...

Страница 121: ...equipment Do not tow with slingbelt equipment Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T hook or slingbelt towing procedure When calling for a tow truck tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your...

Страница 122: ... built to provide the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle Do not work on a hot engine When the engine is running make sure that loose clothing jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you ha...

Страница 123: ...ely latched in P Park 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the f...

Страница 124: ...1 Air filter assembly 2 Transmission fluid dipstick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Battery 6 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil fill cap 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Maintenance and care 125 ...

Страница 125: ...arshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level w...

Страница 126: ...ine oil through the oil filler cap Remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil in the opening 3 Recheck the oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the dipstick Engine oil recommendations Look for this certification mark Ford oil specification is WSS M2C153 G Use SAE 5W 30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute Do not use suppleme...

Страница 127: ...eet Ford material and design specifications startup engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another brand meeting Ford specifications for your engine application BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year 1 Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prev...

Страница 128: ...ELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel The reservoir is on the right side of the engine compartment and is highlighted with a symbol If the level is low add enough fluid to fill the reservoir In very cold weather do not fill the reservoir all the way Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid Maintenance a...

Страница 129: ... specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield When the engine is cool add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR Add straight wa...

Страница 130: ...antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze Do not use supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle These additives may harm your engine cooling system The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty of your vehicle s engine cooling system Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant ...

Страница 131: ... steering fluid at least twice a year If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCONt ATF power steering fluid 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the fluid level in the ...

Страница 132: ...above 10 C 50 F see figure to the right Your transmission does not use up fluid However it is recommended that you check the transmission fluid at least twice a year The fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperat...

Страница 133: ...Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag 5 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 6 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid level should be within the top notch hot area of the dipstick 7 If necessary add fluid in 25L 1 2 pint increments through the filler tube until the level is correct 8 If an overfill occurs excess flui...

Страница 134: ...le free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the terminal s and clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water Reinstall the cables when you are done cleaning them and apply...

Страница 135: ... WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent Rinse tho...

Страница 136: ...d below molded into the tire s sidewall These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production t...

Страница 137: ... on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C 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 conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to...

Страница 138: ...nd on the label located on the face of the passenger door jamb Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the Service Guide If you notice that the ...

Страница 139: ...ving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle Do not use any type of tire chains on this vehicle This includes both conventional and cable type chains The tires on your vehicl...

Страница 140: ...r death if misused or mishandled Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before fueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed If fuel is swallowed call a physician immediately even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may n...

Страница 141: ...er gasolines the performance of the emission control devices and systems may be adversely affected Repair of damage caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may not be covered by your warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Premium gasoline for optimum performance with an R M 2 octane rating of 91 or higher Gasolines with lower octance ratings can be us...

Страница 142: ...nts Damage resulting from the use of methanol may not be covered by your warranty Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on modern powertrain components You may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine If you run out of fuel your Check Engine light may come on For more information ...

Страница 143: ...em If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust...

Страница 144: ...hicle may not pass the I M test with the check engine service engine soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the OBD II system is reset to a not ready for I M test condition To ready the OBD II system for I M testing a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below First at least 10 minutes of driving on an expresswa...

Страница 145: ... vehicle use a high intensity discharge source These lamps operate at a high voltage Low beam headlamps that flicker are dim or appear yellow or red should be replaced using the following instructions provided the vehicle is equipped with an orange sticker displayed near the front of the engine compartment which reads WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Take your vehicle to your Lincoln Mercury dealer for servic...

Страница 146: ...sembly 6 Gently pull the headlamp assembly forward Noting the location of each connector disconnect the wire connectors from the headlamp assembly 7 Remove the headlamp assembly and place it on a clean work surface 8 Remove the low beam headlamp housing cover by rotating counterclockwise 1 4 turn Maintenance and care 147 ...

Страница 147: ...retaining nuts 10 Remove the headlamp bulb assembly 11 Slide the headlamp level and bracket off the bulb assembly and remove 12 Twist headlamp housing counterclockwise to remove headlamp bulb from socket Maintenance and care 148 ...

Страница 148: ...e socket and twist clockwise to lock into place 2 Pull the headlamp level and bracket over the bulb assembly and snap into place 3 Insert the bulb assembly into the socket opening 4 Install the retaining nuts Tighten them 1 4 turn past finger tight Maintenance and care 149 ...

Страница 149: ...and rotate clockwise to lock into place 6 Match the remaining wire connectors with their proper mates and reinstall 7 Reinstall the top bolts Tighten 1 2 turn past finger tight 8 Reinstall the retaining screw at the corner of the headlamp assembly Maintenance and care 150 ...

Страница 150: ...high beam headlamp bulb To remove the high beam headlamp bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Lift the hood and remove the sight shield located above the headlamps 3 Remove the high beam headlamp housing cover by rotating it 1 4 turn counterclockwise Maintenance and care 151 ...

Страница 151: ... assembly out of the housing 5 Pull the bulb socket retaining clip outward while carefully pulling up on the plastic base of the bulb To install the new high beam headlamp bulb 1 Hold the bulb by its plastic base and insert it into the socket Maintenance and care 152 ...

Страница 152: ... assembly into the headlamp housing while aligning the locking tabs 4 Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise to lock it into place 5 Position the headlamp cover over the bulb assembly Align the tabs and rotate clockwise to lock into place 6 Replace the sight shield and close the hood Maintenance and care 153 ...

Страница 153: ... Ashtray 194 To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device VHAD on each headlamp body Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction left right and the vertical position up down A non zero bubble reading does not necessarily indicate out of aim headlamps If your vehicle is not positioned on a...

Страница 154: ...ce mark on the horizontal indicator when viewed directly from above 3 When the horizontal aim has been adjusted close the headlamp access panel Vertical aim adjustment The numbers shown on the vial indicate beam direction in degrees up or down 1 Do not adjust the vertical aim until after adjusting the horizontal aim 2 With the hood open locate the bubble level vertical aim indicator It is visible ...

Страница 155: ...emove and also cause damage to the vehicle Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash After washing apply the brakes several times to dry them Waxing your vehicle Wax when water stops beading on the surface This could be every three or four months depending on operating conditions Use only carnauba or synthetic based waxes Remove any bugs and tar before waxing vehi...

Страница 156: ...they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal When washing Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never w...

Страница 157: ...eaning the instrument panel Clean with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Follow th...

Страница 158: ...ers Preserve Leather Cleaner and a 3M Type T scrubbing pad by using the following steps The type of scrubbing pad is very critical because the common 3M Scotch Brite green pad is too aggressive and will damage the leather surface Spray a small amount of the leather cleaner on the pad and rub the area to be cleaned with the pad using a circular motion Only clean 1 4 of the area at a time For heavil...

Страница 159: ...many local automotive after market stores 3M Type T Clean And Finish Scrubbing Pads UPC 04011 01276 are available through your local 3M distributor Call 1 800 742 9649 for the nearest distributor in your area PART NUMBER PART NAME Obtain Locally Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner Obtain Locally 3M 9Type T9 Clean and Finish Scrubbing Pads Woodtone trim Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi purpos...

Страница 160: ...e Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information If a spark plug is removed for inspection it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder Cylinders No 1 2 3 and 4 have a EG suffix Cylinders No 5 6 7 and 8 have a E suffix If a spark plug needs to be replaced use only spark plugs with the same service part number suffix letter EE as shown on the engine decal Capacities and spec...

Страница 161: ...e coolant Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid 15 1L 16 0 quarts Fuel tank N A 68 1L 18 0 gallons Rear axle fluid1 Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Rear Axle Lubricant 1 4 1 5L 2 9 3 1 pints Windshield washer fluid Ultra Clear Windshield Concentrate Fill to line in reservoir 1 Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm 1 4 inch below the bottom of the filler hole Rear axles are consid...

Страница 162: ...r Premium Motor Oil XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 G with API Certification Mark Hinges latches and striker plates Multi Purpose Grease DOAZ 19584 AA ESR M1C159 A and ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Penetrating Lubricant E8AZ 19A501 B N A Power steering reservoir Motorcraft MERCONt ATF XT 2 QDX MERCONt Automatic transmission 4R70W Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF XT 5 QM MERCONtV Windshield washer fluid reservoir Ultra...

Страница 163: ... Recommended fuel grade 91 octane Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Spark plug gap 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 056 inch Ignition system EDIS Compression ratio 9 8 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions mm in 1 Overall length 5 263 207 2 2 Overall width 1 900 74 8 3 Overall height 1 361 53 6 4 Wheelbase 2 870 113 0 5 Track Front 1 565 61 6 5 Track Rear 1 530 60 2 Capacities and specifications 164 ...

Страница 164: ...2 3 5 1 4 Capacities and specifications 165 ...

Страница 165: ...ion number is stamped on the engine block transmission frame and transfer case if so equipped MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX F0000 BAR INT TR TP PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX UTC FOHT 15294A10 GA MAXIMUM LOAD OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE XXXKG XXXXLB OCCUPANTS X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE XX XXXKG XXXXLB TIRE XXXX XXXXX XXX X XXXKG XXXXLB PRESSUR...

Страница 166: ...f 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 dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 Sevent...

Страница 167: ...axing 156 wheels 157 windows 160 woodtone trim 160 Climate control system automatic temperature control 34 35 36 37 38 39 Compass electronic 22 23 Controls 57 58 Defrost rear window 40 Emission control system 144 Engine 164 service points 125 Engine block heater 91 Engine coolant checking and adding 130 disposal 131 refill capacities 131 Engine oil 126 127 changing oil and oil filter 128 checking ...

Страница 168: ... 54 Moon roof 51 Panic alarm feature remote entry system 60 Parking brake 94 Parts see Motorcraft parts 161 Power door locks 54 Power steering fluid checking and adding 132 Refill capacities for fluids 162 Relays 108 Remote entry system 58 locking unlocking doors 58 59 Reporting safety defects 167 Safety restraints automatic locking mode retractor 73 74 extension assembly 75 for children 81 lap an...

Страница 169: ...ransmission 133 automatic operation 97 98 99 100 102 fluid checking and adding automatic 133 Trunk using the remote entry system to open 59 Turn signal lever 41 Universal transmitter 47 erasing channels 50 operating 49 programming 48 Vehicle dimensions 164 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 166 Vehicle loading 103 Ventilating your vehicle 92 Warning chimes 6 Wheels anti theft lug nuts 118 Windows p...

Страница 170: ...strument panel Coolant capacity 15 1L 16 0 quarts Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line in reservoir Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONt and or MERCON Vt approved Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCONt and MERCONt V requirements and will be labeled as such F...

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