engine coolant LINCOLN LS 2000 Owner's Manual

Accessory delay ..........................99
AdvanceTrac ..............................153
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........128,129,133
and child safety seats ............130
description .......................129,133
disposal ....................................136
driver air bag ...................131,134
indicator light .............11,132,135
operation ..........................131,134
passenger air bag ............131,134
side air bag ..............................133
Air cleaner filter ................215,247
Air conditioning ..........................31
automatic temperature
control system ..........................31
Air filter, cabin ..........................217
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................149,150
Anti-theft system ......................106
arming the system ..................107
disarming a
triggered system .....................107
Audio system (see Radio) .........42
Automatic transmission ............155
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................156
fluid, adding ............................211
fluid, checking ........................211
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specification ..................251
Axle
lubricant specifications ...249,251
refill capacities ........................247
Battery .......................................213
acid, treating emergencies .....213
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....188
maintenance-free ....................213replacement, specifications ...247
servicing ..................................213
Belt minder ...............................124
Brakes ........................................149
anti-lock ............................149,150
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,150
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications ..........249,251
lubricant specifications ...249,251
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..........................155
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cassette tape player ...................54
CD changer .................................66
Certification Label ....................253
Child safety restraints ..............136
child safety belts ....................136
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
in front seat ............................139
in rear seat ..............................139
Cleaning your vehicle ...............241
engine compartment ..............244
exterior .............................242,243
exterior lamps .........................243
instrument panel ....................245
instrument panel lens ............245
interior ..............................245,246
mirrors .....................................243
plastic parts ............................243
safety belts ..............................245
washing ....................................241
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................243
windows ..................................245
wiper blades ............................243
woodtone trim ........................245
Index
266

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............31
Clock ............................................51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................203
operation while driving ..........163
recommended shift speeds ....164
Console ......................................100
overhead ....................................88
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............204
coolant temperature light ..........8
refill capacities .................208,247
specifications ...................249,251
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................261
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................254
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............260
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the
service you need ....................254
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................264
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................257
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................211engine oil .................................198
Doors
central unlocking ......................99
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........249
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................166
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................251
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................204
fail-safe coolant ......................209
idle speed control ...................213
lubrication
specifications ...................249,251
refill capacities ........................247
service points ...................197,198
starting after a collision .........174
Engine block heater .................147
Engine fan .................................210
Engine oil ..................................198
checking and adding ..............198
dipstick ....................................198
filter, specifications .........201,247
recommendations ...................201
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ...................249,251
Exhaust fumes ..........................147
Fail safe cooling ........................209
Floor mats .................................100
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy ..18,232
cap ...........................................229
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........229
Index
267

comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................231
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................227,229,232
filter, specifications .........231,247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ....................230,251
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................231
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................227
Fuses ...................................175,176
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............229
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................232
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....167
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............167
calculating ...............................167
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................112
Headlamps ...................................27aiming ...............................240,241
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ..................239
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam .................................10
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................31
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ................84,85,86,87
Hood ..........................................196
Ignition .......................................251
positions of the ignition ...........71
removing the key ....................166
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................137
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ...................................8,245
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................29
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......188
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................105
Keys .............................................71
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........71
removing from the ignition ....166
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................29
daytime running light ...............27
fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................27
Index
268

headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .............83,238,239
replacing bulbs .........236,237,238
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................72
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
AdvanceTrac .............................12
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,150
brake ..........................................10
bulb warning .............................12
charging system ........................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
high beam ............................10,12
low coolant ..................................8
low fuel ......................................11
low washer fluid .......................12
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt .................................11
speed control ............................82
steering column lock ................13
transmission PRNDL
indicator ....................................13
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Locks
autolock ...................................105
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ....249,251
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................187
Lumbar support, seats .............115
Manual transmission .................163
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........251
reverse .....................................166Message center ......................16,18
select button .............................17
warning messages .....................21
Mirrors .........................................84
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................83
cleaning ...................................243
heated ........................................30
programmable memory ..........106
side view mirrors (power) .......29
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts .................231,247
Octane rating ............................230
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................198
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................103
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ........................179,182
Power door locks .................99,105
Power steering ...................151,152
fluid, checking and adding ....211
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications ..........249,251
Radio ............................................42
Relays ........................................175
Remote entry system ........101,103
illuminated entry ....................103
locking/unlocking doors ..101,102
opening the trunk ...................103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........104
Roof rack ...................................172
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................14,117,119
120,121,122,123
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Index
269

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 68.2L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L
V6 engine (includes filter
change)6.4L (6.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.9L
V8 engine (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to label on right rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
engine
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.9L V8
engine
111.3L (11.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Engine cooling fan fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity
2, 31.1L (1.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity (5R55N)
2, 411.2L (11.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level indicator
should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification.
Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only the fluid which has been
certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification listed.
Filling station information
272