Benutzeranleitung / Produktwartung 1998 Continental des Produzenten Lincoln
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Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 3 Controls and features 26 Seating and safety restraints 71 Starting and driving Starting 90 Driving 95 Roadside emergencies 109 Servicing Maintenance and care 126 Capacities and specifications 160 Reporting safety defects 166 Index 167 All rights reserved.
ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on W arnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow . Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.
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RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON 80 MPH km/h ABS P ! BRAKE + — RPMx1000 N O R M T/C OFF C H E F FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG TURN ON HEAD LAMPS 0 1 2 3 4 56 7 0 20 60 80 100 120 0 20 40 60 100 120 140 160 180 200 40 OFF HI LO P 0FF LIGHTS AUTO LAMP SRS Headlamp control (pg.
NEXT MODE VOL TEMP FAN 000000.0 SYSTEM DRIVER ID MENU TRIP RESET SELECT DISPLAY DTE ECON VEHICLE HANDLING N I T N O C L A T N E VOL PUSH ON TAPE MUTE SEEK TUNE AM FM REW FF SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFF EXT OFF.
W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Service engine soon Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’ s emission control system. 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.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately . T urn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on.
Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately . Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter .
GAUGES Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
T achometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”).
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 two methods: • operato.
System check Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through a status of 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 three seconds.
Door Ajar Cannot be reset Driver’ s Door Ajar Check Engine T emp W arning returns after 10 minutes T ransmission Overheat Check T ransmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low E.
DTE/ECON • Press the DTE/ECON control once to display the approximately how far you can drive before running out of fuel, or the distance to empty (DTE).
RESET Press this control to reset: • warnings • average fuel economy • trip odometers The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET . DISPLA Y Press this control to turn the message center display off. Press it again to turn the display on.
Traction control Refer to T raction Control y for more information. Express window • Standard vehicle setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.
• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF . • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT controls.
Autolamp on/delay time Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. Instrument panel dim control setting • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).
settings (not individualized settings). T o change a feature setting see Driver profile features in this section. Associated systems Keyless Entry System Programming personalized codes: W ith a key an.
Driver profile features Express window • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.
Easy entry/exit seat access • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.
• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings-low , normal, high • Original sett.
• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings-horizontal and vertical • Original.
Memory Profile System (if equipped) The Memory Profile System allows the two primary drivers to select and save individualized preferences for the following eleven vehicle features: • Express window.
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps only . Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) T urns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
INSTRUMENT P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation. • Push up to brighten. • Push down to dim. AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
Turning the EA TC off Press OFF . The Outside T emperature (EXT) function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off. Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window .
T o control the temperature, select any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control. For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window .
steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. T o return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls The override controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed.
provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. • -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts.
changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along with the override selection. The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving.
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster .
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF , shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. Cornering lamps (if equipped) 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.
Speed sensitive volume The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and Level 7 is the maximum setting for the speed sensitive volume. Climate control features • Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.
T o turn speed control off • Press OFF or • T urn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. When the OFF control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL OFF” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center .
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery , or unpaved. T o set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL.
• Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. When the COAST or SET ACCEL control is pressed and released, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center . T o disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal.
TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps T o turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • when the instrument panel dimmer switch is turned to the courtesy lamp position. • if any of the keyless entry keypad controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF .
1. By pressing the Information control. 2. By pressing the Emergency (S.O.S) control. 3. The system will automatically activate if the vehicle’ s air bags have been deployed. Quick summary • T o utilize your vehicle’ s RESCU system, your cellular phone must be activated.
• T ypically , voice communication with an operator is established within one minute after an assistance control is pressed. • The operator verbally obtains details of your situation and, if neces.
• Last recorded speed and direction of the vehicle • T ime tag identifying when last position was taken • Call-back phone number After the transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to an operator who will verify the details of the request and confirm the vehicle’ s location using a computerized map.
Activation and deactivation When either of the two Lincoln RESCU controls are pressed, or the air bags are deployed (this will activate the system as an emergency automatically), a warning light, loca.
• INFORMA TION REQUEST , EMERGENCY REQUEST or AIR BAG REQUEST • CALL IN PROGRESS • RINGING RESPONSE CENTER • SENDING LOCA TION DA T A • DA T A RECEIVED • W AITING FOR OPERA TOR Once an assistance request is made, it will typically take less than one minute until contact is made with an operator .
Similarly , if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will also automatically be dialed. The message “REDIAL IN PROGRESS” will be displayed on the message center and voice communication with an operator will be restored.
Lincoln RESCU system limitations Inoperative if cellular phone inactive or inoperative Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle’ s cellular phone and will not operate if cellular service has not been activated or if the phone is inoperative.
Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or unavailable Since the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the vehicle’ s cellular phone, it can only be operated in geographical areas with cellular coverage.
features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no incoming calls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting, but these features could impact overall system performance. Because carriers are regularly making new features available to customers, this list may not be complete.
Optional password selection/false activations At the time of your registration, you will be given the option of establishing a user password. All aspects of your service will be identical regardless of your password decision except the way false emergency activations are handled.
Security Response Center . After your initial service period expires, you may be requires to pay a monitoring service fee. Y our dealer can provide you with specific information regarding post-initial service period fees.
and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and security systems (with the available accessory package). When programming your HomeLink t Universal T ransmitter , you will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
If you do not successfully program the HomeLink t Universal T ransmitter after repeated attempts, refer to T raining a rolling code which follows or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515.
1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver . Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 if there is difficulty locating the training control. 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).
calibration may be necessary . Refer to Compass calibration 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.
5. Release the switch, then slowly press it down again. Press the switch repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the upper right corner of the mirror . 6. T o exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for greater than two seconds.
Press the control to turn the mirror on or off. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to open. • Pull the top portion of the rocker switch to close. Express down T o make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the driver window control completely down and release quickly .
Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. T o lock out all the window controls except for the driver’ s press the right side of the control.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • utility compartment • cupholders • ashtray and lighter • compact disc changer (if equipped) • power point • cellular phone (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupholder .
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MA T Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. T o remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. The anti-theft indicator on the instrument panel will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed.
If one or both of your SecuriLock y keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLock y keys to your dealership for reinitialization. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key .
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 vision.
• structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT T AKE THE FRONT P ART OF THE TRANSMITTER AP ART . 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation.
The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
• 3/4 recalls personality 2 • 9/0 does not recall a personality All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 or personality 2) can be associated with only one personal code.
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 prior to locking all doors.
SEA TING Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position. Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door . Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down.
Heated seats (if equipped) T o operate the heated seats: • Slide the control to BACK to heat the seatback only . • Slide the control to BOTH to heat the seatback and the seat cushion. • Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired heat (from 0 (OFF) to 5 (HI)).
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always wear their safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
2. T o unfasten, push the red release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
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 extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
Front safety belt height adjustment Y our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger . Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . T o lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down.
Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. T o lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. T o tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.
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 for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds.
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger . • reduce certain upper body injuries.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
The air bags inflate 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.
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 lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.
Children and safety belts Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.
When installing a child safety seat: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • 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.
Air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together .
5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
Installing a child safety seat in the center seating position with adjustable lap belt 1. Lengthen the lap belt. T o lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
trim panel, which is behind the rear seat back. T o use this anchorage, do the following: 1. Open the hinged cover located at the front of the high mount stop light. This cover conceals the tether strap anchor bracket. T o prevent damage to the hinge, do not raise the hinged cover of the trim panel beyond its limit.
PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 3. T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART).
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly . If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’ s safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. T urn the key to 5 (ST ART) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts.
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 . Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below .
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 conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air . Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow , leaves and other debris.
BRAKES Y our brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’ s brake system.
light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is also illuminated. Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is required, apply continuous full force on the brake.
Y our vehicle has an automatic parking brake release. T o release the parking brake: 1. T urn the ignition to the RUN position. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshifter from the P (Park) position to one of the forward gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift into reverse).
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 on a very slippery road surface, try switching the T raction Control y system off.
The air suspension shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the OFF position, the rear air suspension will not operate. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle.
on the accelerator in each gear . Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse) W ith the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Y ou should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) W ith the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
D (Overdrive) The overdrive position is the normal driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way as 3 (Third) but shifts to a fourth gear — an overdrive gear — when your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for any length of time.
1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to 1 (First). Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear .
VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb W eight : W eight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’ s GVWR and GA WR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GA WR limitations.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. T owing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury .
trailer’ s lamps, see your Lincoln dealer . Be sure to follow their instructions carefully . If you do not install trailer lights correctly , you may cause damage to the vehicle’ s lighting system or other vehicle systems. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer .
FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular , scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. CHECKING YOUR HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY USING THE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy .
HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter . FUEL PUMP SHUT -OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated.
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.
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The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 10A Lighting Control Module: Anti-Theft Indicator Lamp, PWM Dimming Output, Illumination Lamps for Microphone, RR and .
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 5 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster , Lighting Control Module (LCM RUN/ST ART Sense), Autolamp Light Sensor 6 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster , .
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 13 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): RF T urn Lamp, Right T urn Indicator (VIC), RR Side Marker Lamps, T ail Lamps, License Lamps, LR Stop/T urn Lamps,.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 26 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster , EA TC Module 27 - NOT USED 28 10A Shift Lock Actuator , V ehicle Dynamic Module, Virtual Image Instrument Clus.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 34 15A Console Shift Illumination, A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch, A/C Clutch Relay (DTR) Sensor , Intake Manifold Runner Control, Backup Lamps 35 -.
Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment near the battery . The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’ s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 175 Generator/V oltage Regulator 1 30A** Driver’ s Seat Module 2 30A** Passenger’ s Seat Module 3 40A**.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 8 30A* Front Passenger W indow 1 - A/C Diode 2 - PCM Diode * 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.
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. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle.
10. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away . 12. T urn on the air suspension switch. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be removed and replaced with a special key .
JUMP ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. Y ou could damage the catalytic converter . Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that they do not touch one another . 2. Switch off the engine. Switch off any unnecessary electrical equipment. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery (1) to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (2).
Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order . T ake the cable off the alternator mounting brace stud (1) first, followed 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).
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member , your roadside assistance center . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have.
SERVICE RECOMMENDA TIONS T o help you service your vehicle: • W e highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • W e provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service.
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 front center of the hood.
3. Engine coolant reservoir 4. Passenger compartment air filter assembly 5. T ransaxle fluid dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Battery 8. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil dipstick 10. Engine oil fill cap ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle.
• 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. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Use SAE 5W -30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty .
Brake fluid is toxic. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry . This may cause the brakes to fail. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel.
If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty . If this occurs, a LOW ENGINE COOLANT warning illuminate in the message center and you will need to add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir .
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, turn it counterclockwise and remove it.
coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year -round in non-extreme climates. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid at least twice a year . If adding fluid is necessary , use only MERCON t AT F power steering fluid.
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used . The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter .
8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery is replaced. Because your vehicle’ s engine is electronically controlled by a computer , some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery .
CABIN AIR FIL TER The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle. T o replace the filter , perform the following procedure: 1.
3. Pull the rubber cowl seal (number 1 in figure) away from the cowl vent screen. Remove the right half of the cowl vent screen (number 2 in figure) by placing your hand underneath the cowl vent screen and lifting straight up to release the four spring clips.
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 thoroughly with clean water . T o avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
• do not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph). Drive at a reduced rate of speed, if possible. • avoid excessive hard steering and braking maneuvers, if possible. • stop periodically to allow the tires to cool down. Pressure alert system (if equipped) Each of your SecuriT ires is monitored by a low tire pressure sensor .
your SecuriT ire requires service as soon as possible. Refer to Servicing your SecuriT ires . The Pressure Alert System will activate only when the vehicle is moving faster than 15 km/h (10 mph). Servicing your SecuriTires If you cannot service your SecuriT ire immediately , replace it with your temporary spare as soon as safely possible.
T readwear 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 grade 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire grade 100.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles).
Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over .
WHA T YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. Consult a physician immediately . Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL.
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. W e recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. T o make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only unleaded fuel.
the V ehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications.
3. At the back of the headlamp, pull back and up slightly on the two right angle brackets to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the back of the bulb and wiring connector .
5. T urn 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. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Y our vehicle is equipped with a V ehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp.
2. Use a 4mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the “0” mark on the yellow dial lines up with the reference mark on the marker (as shown) when viewed directly from above. T urning the horizontal adjusting screw in the direction of the arrow changes the horizontal aim as shown.
3. The “U” and “D” on the bubble indicate the directional change (up or down) of the vertical aim. 4 .U s ea4m m wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw until the bubble is centered between the two red lines which represents the “0” mark position.
Function T rade Number Door mounted lamp (front) 214-2 Illuminated visor mirror 74 Overhead console reading lamp (without moon roof) 912 Passenger assist handle (rear seat) 211-2 T o replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer .
Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary . Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning leather seats For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild soap. 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.
Inside windows Use glass cleaner for the inside windows if they become fogged. Cleaning mirrors Do not clean your mirrors with a dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent and water . Be careful when removing ice from outside mirrors because you may damage the reflective surface.
MOTORCRAFT P ART NUMBERS Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine Air filter F A-1615 Cabin air filter FP-5 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery BXT -65-750 Oil filter FL-820-S Spark plugs* A WSF-32EE** * Refer to V ehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Fuel tank N/A All 75.7L (20.0 gallons) Automatic transaxle Motorcraft MERCON t V AT F All 13.0L (13.7 quarts) W indshield washer fluid Ultra-Clear W indshield.
Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number Ford Specification Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G and API Certification Mark Constant velocity joints CV Joint Grease (High T emp.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS V ehicle dimensions mm (in) (1) Overall length 5 294.7 (208.4) (2) Overall width 1 870.3 (76.3) (3) Overall height 1 421.9 (55.9) (4) Wheelbase 2 769.
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located.
V ehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. ENGINE NUMBER The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if so equipped).
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONL Y) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company .
Air bag supplemental restraint system .......................................... 80 and child safety seats ..............81 description ................................ 80 disposal ...................................... 83 indicator light ............
high beam ................................. 26 Heating ........................................ 27 High beams indicator light ............................. 8 Hood release lever ............................ 127 Ignition positions of the ignition ......
Speed control ..............................36 canceling a set speed ............... 39 resuming a set speed ...............39 tap up/tap down ....................... 38 turning off ................................. 37 Speedometer ....................
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane (R+M/2) Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity (with filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Automatic transaxle fluid capacity 13.
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