key LINCOLN LS 2000 Owner's Guide

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
²We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
necessary parts and service. Check your ªWarranty Guideº to find out
which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
²Do not work on a hot engine.
²When the engine is running, keep loose clothing, jewelry or long hair
away from moving parts.
²Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
²Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must ªrelearnº its idle
conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the
Batterysection in this chapter.
Working with the engine off
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First).
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3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located at the bottom
left of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood by pushing upward on the
handle.
3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open.
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To replace the filter, perform the following procedure:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the five pushpins that retain the passenger side portion of the
cowl screen. To release the pins, depress the center ªbuttonº of the pins
using a key or similar object. Note also that the cowl screen is retained
to the rubber hood hinge cover with Velcro. This must be released to
remove the cowl screen.
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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
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