LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006 Owners Manual

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Accessory delay ..........................52
Air cleaner filter ...............239–240
Air conditioning ....................22, 24
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................116, 125, 128
and child safety seats ............118
description ..............116, 125, 128
disposal ....................................131
driver airbag ............118, 126, 129
indicator light .........125, 127, 130
operation .................118, 126, 129
passenger airbag .....118, 126, 129
side airbag ...............................125
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................220
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................168–169
Anti-theft system ..................89, 93
arming the system ....................93
disarming a triggered system ..94
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................237
fluid, checking ........................237
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................173
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specification ..................244
Axle
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
B
Battery .......................................218
acid, treating emergencies .....218
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................218 replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................218
BeltMinder
...............................111
Brakes ........................................168
anti-lock ...........................168–169
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
parking ....................................169
shift interlock ..........................171
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................34
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....241
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................184
Child safety restraints ..............132
child safety belts ....................132
Child safety seats ......................135
attaching with tether straps ..139
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............205
instrument panel ....................207
interior .....................................207
interior trim ............................207
plastic parts ............................206
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................204
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......22, 24
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Clock ............................................48
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................65
Console
overhead ....................................48
Controls
power seat .................................96
steering column ........................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............220
refill capacities ................224, 241
specifications ..................242, 244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Cupholder(s) .............................102
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford Extended Service Plan ...200
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............201
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the service you need ..196
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................201
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................199
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................30
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .237
engine oil .................................214
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........242
Driving under special
conditions ..................................174
through water .........................174 E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ........................................244
cleaning ...................................205
coolant .....................................220
fail-safe cooling .......................225
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication specifications ......242,
244
refill capacities ........................241
service points ..........................212
starting after a collision .........177
Engine block heater .................167
Engine oil ..................................214
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................214
checking and adding ..............214
dipstick ....................................214
filter, specifications ........217, 240
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................241
specifications ..................242, 244
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
F
Fail safe cooling ........................225
Fluid capacities .........................241
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................226
calculating fuel economy ..64, 231
cap ...........................................228
capacity ...................................241
choosing the right fuel ...........229
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................226, 228, 231
filter, specifications ........226, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....177
improving fuel economy ........231
octane rating ...................230, 244
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................226
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......177
Fuses ..................................177–178
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............228
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................231
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................176
Head restraints ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................32
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ....................34
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................31
high beam .................................31
replacing bulbs .........................35
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................22, 24 Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................59
Hood ..........................................211
I
Ignition ...............................164, 244
Illuminated visor mirror .............47
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................135
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................207
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior ...31
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......190
K
Keyless entry system .................84
autolock .....................................86
keypad .......................................84
locking and unlocking doors ....86
programming entry code .........84
Keys .......................................72, 91
positions of the ignition .........164
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................34
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daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps ...........................33
replacing bulbs .........................35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................33
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...242, 244
Lug nuts ....................................189
Lumbar support, seats ...............98
M
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
heated ........................................53
programmable memory ............80
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Moon roof ..............................57, 79
Motorcraft parts ........208, 226, 240
N
Navigation system .......................21
O
Octane rating ............................230 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................74
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........77, 79
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors ...........79
opening the trunk .....................80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Roadside assistance ..................175
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................102, 106–110
Safety Canopy ...........................125
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Safety defects, reporting ..........202
Safety restraints ........102, 106–110
BeltMinder
............................111
extension assembly ................115
for adults .........................107–109
for children .....................131–132
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................104
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and chime ........110
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............102
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................135
climate control ..........................99
front seats .................................95
heated ........................................22
memory seat .......................80, 98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............210
Side air curtain .........................128
Spark plugs, specifications ......240,
244
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................242, 244
Speed control ..............................53
Starting your vehicle ........164–166
jump starting ..........................190
Steering
speed sensitive .......................171
Steering wheel
controls ......................................56
tilting .........................................47 T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................143–144, 184
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................184, 186
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................156
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .................................184
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................162
recreational towing .................162
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................195
Traction control ........................170
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................237
Transmission .............................171
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
Trunk ...........................................76
remote release ....................71, 80
Turn signal ..................................33
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................244
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................247
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Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........167
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............174 Windows
......................................79
power
.........................................50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................46
checking and adding fluid
.....213
replacing wiper blades
...........213
Wrecker towing
.........................195
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