brake LINCOLN LS 2003 User Guide

RESET
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the FUEL,
SETUP and STATUS controls.
SETUP
Press this control for the following displays:
•Language
•Units (English/Metric)
•Autolocks
•Easy Entry/Exit (if equipped)
•Lock Chirp (if equipped)
STATUS
Selecting this function from the STATUS control causes the message
center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK
message or a warning message for four seconds.
The sequence of the status check report is as follows:
•oil life in XX%
•AC (cabin) filter XX%
•charging system
•engine temperature
•brake fluid level
•washer fluid level
•doors closed (driver and passenger side, front and rear). This message
can only be reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is
pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
•trunk status
•exterior lamps (front and rear turn, brake, tail and side repeater lamp
(if equipped) status)
•Traction Control
or AdvanceTrac
(if equipped)
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•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-RUN cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warnings Status
Engine power reduced Warning cannot be reset
Pull off road safely
Turn off ignition
Driver’s door ajar
Passenger door ajar
Driver rear door ajar
Passenger rear door ajar
Park brake on & need service
Park brake on
Check engine temp Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check charging system
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Check fuel cap
ETC-engine failsafe mode
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Warnings Status
Low brake fluid level Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to RUN
Check tail lamps
Check brake lamps
Check front turn lamps
Check side repeater lamps (if
equipped)
Check rear turn lamps
Check Traction Control
Check AdvanceTrac (if
equipped)
Trunk ajar
Low washer fluid
Check AC (cabin) filter
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Service park brake
Apply park brake
Data error
ENGINE POWER REDUCED.Displayed when the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
PULL OFF ROAD SAFELY.Displayed when the engine is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. If this
warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
TURN OFF IGNITION.Displayed when the engine is overheating. Turn
off the engine. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s rear door
is not completely closed.
PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side
rear door is not completely closed.
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PARK BRAKE ON & NEED SERVICE.Displayed when the park brake
is ON and malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ON.Displayed when the park brake is ON. If the
warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon
as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMP.Displayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and specificationschapter. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when
driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it
cool. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer toTransmission
fluidin theMaintenance and specificationschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for transmission
service as soon as possible.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed when you have approximately 80 km (50
miles) to empty.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE.Displayed when the engine has
defaulted to a’limp-home’operation. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking and
adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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CHECK TAIL LAMPS.Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and
at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible
and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK BRAKE LAMPS.Displayed when the brake lamps are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center
high-mount brakelamp is not monitored.
CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK SIDE REPEATER LAMPS (if equipped).Displayed when
the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the
lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL.Displayed when the Traction
Control
system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message centerandthe amber T/C OFF light in the Traction
Control
on/off switch isnotilluminated, the Traction Control
system
will be partially operable. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible. For further information, refer toTraction
control
in theDrivingchapter.
CHECK ADVANCETRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the
AdvanceTrac
system is not operating properly. If this message is
displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac
system will be
partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toAdvanceTrac
stability enhancement systemin
theDrivingchapter.
TRUNK AJAR.Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed.
LOW WASHER FLUID.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toChecking and
adding washer fluidin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
CHECK A/C (cabin) FILTER.Displayed when the A/C cabin filter life
remaining is 5 percent or less. When A/C filter life left is between 5%
and 0%, the CHANGE A/C FILTER SOON message will be displayed.
When A/C filter life left reaches 0%, the A/C FILTER CHANGE
REQUIRED message will be displayed.
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3.Aftera successful reset, the
message center will display OIL
LIFE SET TO 100%.
To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:
1. Press the STATUS control to
access the System Check function.
Press RESET to reset oil %.
2. Press RESET and SETUP
controls at the same time to activate
a service mode which will display
OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER.
3. Press RESET until you find your
personalized OIL LIFE XX%.
SERVICE PARK BRAKE.Displayed when the park brake needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
APPLY PARK BRAKE.Displayed when the park brake needs to be
applied. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
DATA ERROR.These messages indicate improper operation of the
vehicle network communication between electronic modules.
•Fuel computer
•Engine sensor
•Gear selection
•Door sensor
•Trunk sensor
•Exterior lamps
•Traction Control
and AdvanceTrac
(if equipped)
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONOFASHTRAY
Inordertoprevent damage, follow these instructions when
removing/installing the ashtray.
Removal:
1. Push the ashtray face to slide
open.
Note:Do not remove the ashtray
drawer.
2. Pull the ashtray insert upward
from the ashtray drawer and
remove.
Installation:
1. Place the ashtray insert into the
ashtray drawer.
2. Push the ashtray drawer in to close.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
1. Cupholders
2. Sliding arm rest (lift latch to slide
forward or rearward)
Note:Slide the arm rest to the
rearward position to open the utility
compartment
3. Utility compartment, inside has
power point (front drivers side),
coin holders (front passenger side),
and Cellular phone (if equipped)
4. Air vents to the rear seating positions
5. Traction control
/AdvanceTrac
(if equipped)
6. Electronic park brake
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area.
This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision.
There are four straps on the net and
six anchors in the trunk that can be
used for securing different sized
objects.
To attach the cargo net to the
anchors:
•Take the bottom strap of one side
of the net and push the anchor
through the strap loop.
•Take the top strap of same side
of the net and push the anchor through the strap loop.
•Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side.
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
The luggage rack is dealer installed only. See your local Lincoln Mercury
dealership.
The maximum load is 75 kg (165 lb) on the luggage rack structure. The
vehicle’s roof panel is not designed to carry a load.
When loading the luggage rack, it is recommended to evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Ensure that the load
is securely fastened.
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Failuretoreplace the belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in collisions.
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
safety belts have two types of locking modes.
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5
mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
•Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
•Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire
belt is pulled out.
•Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking
mode.
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Reasons given... Consider...
“I have an air bag”Air bags offer greater protection when
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags
are not designed to inflate in rear and
side crashes or rollovers.
“I’d rather be thrown clear”Not a good idea.Peoplewho are
ejected are 40 times more likely
to DIE.Safety belts help prevent
ejection, WE CAN’T“PICK OUR
CRASH”.
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt
Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of
injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt
Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
One time disable
If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles,
the BeltMinder feature for that seating position is disabled for the
current ignition cycle. The BeltMinder feature will re-enable during the
same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for
approximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one time
disable.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are
deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating
one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will
terminate the process.
Read steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be
deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position
•The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled
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