fuel cap LINCOLN LS 2002 Owner's Manual

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Maintenance and Specifications
267

Engine ................................264±265
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................10
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................237
fail-safe coolant ......................242
idle speed control ...................235
lubrication specifications 263±264
refill capacities ........................261
service points ..................230±231
starting after a collision .........189
Engine block heater .................159
Engine fan .................................244
Engine oil ..................................232
checking and adding ..............232
dipstick ....................................232
filter, specifications ........234, 261
recommendations ...................234
refill capacities ........................261
specifications ..................263±264
Exhaust fumes ..........................159
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................261
Foglamps .....................................61
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ............................96, 266
cap .....................................11, 247
capacity ...................................261
choosing the right fuel ...........248
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........269
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 247, 266filter, specifications ........250, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....189
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........266
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........248, 264±265
quality ......................................249
running out of fuel .................249
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................245
Fuses ..................................190±191
G
Garage door opener ....................86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 247
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................266
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................181
definition .................................181
driving with a heavy load ......181
location ....................................181
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................181
calculating ...............................181
definition .................................181
driving with a heavy load ......181
location ....................................181
Index
278

H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Head restraints .........................121
Headlamps ...................................60
aiming ..................................63±64
autolamp system .......................60
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................62
high beam .................................15
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................60
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................48
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................86±89
Hood ..........................................229
I
Ignition .......................156, 264±265
removing the key ....................180
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................148
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................266
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ................................10, 225
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................62
J
Jack ............................................198
positioning ...............................198
storage .....................................198
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................115
Keys ...........................108, 117, 119
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........156
removing from the ignition ....180
valet key ..................................108
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................60
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................61
headlamps .................................60
headlamps, flash to pass ..........62
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................62
interior lamps .....................65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±68
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
AdvanceTrac .............................13
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 162
brake ..........................................11
bulb warning .............................14
charging system ........................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam ...........................14±15
low coolant ................................13
Index
279

low fuel ......................................14
low washer fluid .......................14
oil pressure ...............................12
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................83
steering column lock ................14
traction control active ..............13
transmission PRNDL
indicator ....................................13
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................181
GAWR ......................................181
GVWR ......................................181
trailer towing ..........................181
Locks
autolock ...................................115
childproof ................................109
doors ........................................108
Lubricant
specifications .....................263±264
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................201
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Manual transmission .................177
fluid capacities ........................261
lubricant specifications ..........264
reverse .....................................180
Message center .....................94±95
select button .............................94
warning messages .....................98
Mirrors .........................................73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
heated ........................................78
programmable memory ..........116
side view mirrors (power) .......77Moon roof ....................................86
Motorcraft parts ................250, 261
O
Octane rating ............................248
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................232
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................113
Parking brake ............................162
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....261
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................193, 196
Power door locks ..............108, 115
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................261
fluid, specifications .........263±264
R
Rear window defroster ...............59
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .......111, 113
illuminated entry ....................115
locking/unlocking
doors ................................112±113
opening the trunk ...................114
panic alarm .............................113
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................115
replacing the batteries ...........114
Roof rack ...................................107
Index
280