And disabled LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 User Guide

JUMP STARTING 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.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
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 the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the exposed
ground metal surface accessible on the side of the power steering pump
reservoir bracket, facing the battery.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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The coolant concentration in severe climates must always be
between 40% and 60%.Coolant concentrations not within the
40%-60% range may cause engine damage.
Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the
temperatures in which you drive.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The ªfail-safeº distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
²The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
²The
and thesymbol
will illuminate.
²The ªService Engine Soonº
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²The engine power will be limited.
²The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
²The engine will completely shut down.
²Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................197
Accessory delay ........................105
AdvanceTrac ..............................199
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................174, 178
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................174, 178
disposal ....................................181
driver air bag ..................176, 179
indicator light .........................180
operation .........................176, 179
passenger air bag ...........176, 179
side air bag ..............................178
Air cleaner filter .......................311
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................211
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................281
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197±198
Anti-theft system ......................149
arming the system ..................150
disarming a triggered
system .....................................151
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................206
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specification ..................316
Auxiliary power point ...............101
Axle
lubricant specifications ..314, 316refill capacities ........................312
B
Battery .......................................279
acid, treating emergencies .....279
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................279
replacement, specifications ...311
servicing ..................................279
BeltMinder .................................170
Brakes ........................................196
anti-lock ...........................197±198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................204
Bulbs ............................................88
C
Calculating load ........................224
Capacities for refilling fluids ....312
Cargo cover ...............................135
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................16
Cell phone use ..........................131
Certification Label ....................318
Changing a tire .........................243
Child safety restraints ..............182
child safety belts ....................182
Child safety seats ......................184
attaching with tether straps ..188
in front seat ............................186
in rear seat ..............................186
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