Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) CD changer 16 16 27 Climate Controls Electronic automatic temperature control 32 32 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 39 39 43 44 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 51 51 52 55 56 61 73 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 83 83 83 86 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 98 98 101 111 119 1 Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 128 128 132 136 137 138 143 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 150 157 160 165 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 167 175 Cleaning Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation 176 176 181 Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 183 185 186 189 196 214 215 216 2 Table of Contents Accessories Index 221 224 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx · In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. 4 Introduction Remember to pass on the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 5 Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers. Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag. 7 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 ­ + 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F 3 2 20 40 20 km/h 100 E H 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 NO RM RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 000000.0 ! P C BRAKE Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon Illuminates briefly to ensure the SERVICE system is functional. If it comes on ENGINE after the engine is started, one of SOON the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. Light turns on solid: Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 10 Instrument Cluster Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system ! P warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is ABS functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 11 Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction Control off light Illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Turn signals Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb. AIR BAG T/C OFF 12 Instrument Cluster Turn on headlamps (if equipped) Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when: · the daytime running lamps (if equipped) are on · the autolamps are off TURN ON HEAD LAMPS · the autolamp sensor determines it is night time High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. BeltMinder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver's door is opened. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. 13 Instrument Cluster GAUGES ­ + 4 3 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F km/h 2 E 20 40 20 100 H NO RM 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 000000.0 ! P C BRAKE Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating H 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 C soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine ...