checking oil LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2002 Owners Manual

ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine 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.
²If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
MAX MIN
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²If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
²Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard until it is latched.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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in rear seat ..............................119
Cleaning your vehicle ...............212
exterior ....................................212
instrument cluster lens ..........216
instrument panel ....................216
interior .....................................216
plastic parts ....................214±215
safety belts ..............................217
washing ....................................212
waxing .....................................212
wheels ......................................213
windows ..................................216
wiper blades ............................215
woodtone trim ........................216
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clock ............................................21
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment .................60
Console
overhead ....................................57
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................55
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
refill capacities ................179, 218
specifications ..................220, 222
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................147
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................232
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................225
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............231Getting roadside assistance ...147
Getting the service
you need .................................225
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................236
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................228
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................231
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................19
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................183
engine oil .................................171
Doors
door ajar warning .....................11
lubricant specifications ..........220
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................185
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................146
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................162
Emission control system ..........202
Engine ........................................222
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
coolant .....................................175
fail-safe coolant ......................180
idle speed control ...................185
Index
239

lubrication specifications ......220,
222
refill capacities ........................218
service points ..........................170
starting after a collision .........148
Engine oil ..................................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 218
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................218
specifications ..................220, 222
Exhaust fumes ..........................128
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Floor mats ...................................73
Fluid capacities .........................218
Foglamps .....................................17
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel economy .......199
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................218
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 198±199
filter, specifications ........198, 218
fuel pump shut-off switch .....148
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........199
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................196, 222quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ..................................150±151
G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................139
calculating ...............................141
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................139
calculating .......................139, 141
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
H
Hazard flashers .........................148
Head restraints .....................90, 95
Index
240

low washer fluid .......................12
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
traction control active ..............12
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................139
GAWR ......................................139
GVWR ......................................139
trailer towing ..........................139
Loading instructions .................141
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................71
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...220, 222
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............58
menu button .............................59
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
heated ........................................72
programmable memory ............86
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................71±72
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ................198, 218
O
Octane rating ............................196
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................171Overdrive .....................................57
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................130
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ..............218
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............18
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................153
Power door locks ..................70, 85
Power steering ..........................132
fluid, checking and adding ....182
fluid, refill capacity ................218
fluid, specifications .........220, 222
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................135
R
Radio ............................................23
Rear window defroster ...............19
Relays ........................................150
Remote entry system ...........80, 83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors .....81±82
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
Reverse sensing system .............21
Index
242