parking brake LINCOLN LS 2002 Owner's Manual

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause
personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,
always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper
ventilation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
²The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy.
Maintenance and Specifications
236

A
Accessory delay ..........................74
AdvanceTrac ..............................165
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................139, 143
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 143
disposal ....................................146
driver air bag ..................141, 144
indicator light ...........12, 143, 145
operation .........................141, 144
passenger air bag ...........141, 144
side air bag ..............................143
Air cleaner filter .......253±254, 261
Air conditioning ..........................48
Air filter, cabin ............................59
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................237
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................161
Anti-theft system ......................120
arming the system ..................120
disarming a triggered
system .....................................120
Audio system (see Radio) .........31
Automatic transmission ............167
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................168
fluid, adding ............................252
fluid, checking ........................252
fluid, refill capacities ..............261
fluid, specification ..................264
Axle
lubricant specifications ..263±264
refill capacities ........................261B
Battery .......................................235
acid, treating
emergencies ............................235
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....202
maintenance-free ....................235
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................235
Belt minder ...............................134
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................161
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 162
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............261
fluid, specifications .........263±264
lubricant
specifications ..................263±264
parking ....................................162
shift interlock ..........................167
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....261
Cargo net ...................................107
Cassette tape player ...................31
CD changer .................................44
Certification Label ....................271
Child safety restraints ..............147
child safety belts ....................147
Child safety seats ......................148
attaching with tether
straps .......................................152
Index
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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
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