maintenance LINCOLN LS 2003 Repair Manual

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Accessory delay ..........................91
AdvanceTrac ..............................187
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................157–158, 162, 165
and child safety seats ............159
description ..............158, 162, 165
disposal ....................................168
driver air bag ..........160, 163, 167
indicator light .........161, 164, 168
operation .................160, 163, 167
passenger air bag ...160, 163, 167
side air bag ......................162, 165
Air cleaner filter ...............265, 271
Air conditioning ....................69, 71
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................248
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................184–185
Anti-theft system ......................133
arming the system ..................134
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................191
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................275
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................274–275
refill capacities ........................272
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Battery .......................................246acid, treating emergencies .....246
jumping a disabled battery ....216
maintenance-free ....................246
replacement, specifications ...271
servicing ..................................246
BeltMinder .................................152
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...........................184–185
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............184
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .........274–275
lubricant specifications ..274–275
parking ....................................185
shift interlock ..........................190
Bulbs ............................................81
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo net ...................................119
Cassette tape player ...................16
CD-single premium .....................20
Cell phone use ..........................106
Certification Label ....................277
Changing a tire .........................211
Child safety restraints ..............169
child safety belts ....................169
Child safety seats ......................172
attaching with tether straps ..176
in front seat ............................173
in rear seat ..............................173
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............234
instrument panel ....................236
interior .............................236–237
interior trim ............................237
Index
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................253
Floor mats .................................119
Fluid capacities .........................272
Foglamps .....................................78
Fuel ............................................254
calculating fuel economy ......108,
259
cap ...........................................256
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...........257
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........261
detergent in fuel .....................258
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................254, 256, 259
filter, specifications ........258, 271
improving fuel economy ........259
octane rating ...........257, 275–276
quality ......................................257
running out of fuel .................258
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................254
Fuses ..................................202–203
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Garage door opener ..................102
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............256
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................259
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................198
definition .................................198
driving with a heavy load ......198
location ....................................198GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................198
calculating ...............................198
definition .................................198
driving with a heavy load ......198
location ....................................198
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Head restraints .................135, 140
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................81
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................79
replacing bulbs ...................82–83
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................69, 71
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .............102–103, 105
Hood ..........................................240
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Ignition .......................181, 275–276
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................172
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................263
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................236
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................79
Index
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................143
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............95
Power adjustable foot pedals .....95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................206, 209
Power door locks ......................120
Power steering ..........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........274–275
Power Windows ...........................90
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Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear Park Assist .......................195
Rear window defroster ...............76
Relays ........................................202
Remote entry system ...............124
opening the trunk ...................125
Roadside assistance ..................200
Roof rack ...................................119
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........156
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........142, 145, 147–151
Safety defects, reporting ..........232
Safety restraints ...............142, 145,
147–151
belt minder .............................152
extension assembly ................156
for adults .........................147–150
for children .............................169Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................143
safety belt maintenance .........156
warning light and
chime ...............................151–152
Safety seats for children ..........172
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................142
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ....................172
cleaning ...................................236
climate control ........................138
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................137
memory seat ...................128, 138
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................193
Servicing your vehicle ..............239
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................212
Spark plugs,
specifications .............271, 275–276
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................274–275
Speed control ..............................95
Starting your vehicle ........181–183
jump starting ..........................216
Steering
speed sensitive .......................186
Steering column lock ..................89
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................88
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Tires ...........................211, 266–268
changing ..........................211–213
Index
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