light LINCOLN LS 2005 Owner's Manual

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to the
auto position.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to the off
position (O).
The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a period of time after
the ignition switch is turned to OFF. The period of time that the lights
remain on is set at the factory but the time may be adjusted using the
sequence below.
Exit delay programming sequence
1. Start with the ignition in the RUN position and autolamps selected on
the headlight switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. (This will start a 10 second
timer during which steps 3 through 6 must be completed.)
3. Turn the autolamps OFF.
4. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
6. Turn the autolamps on (The park lamps and low beams will turn on.)
7. Turn the autolamps off after the desired delay time is reached. (The
maximum programmable delay is 3 minutes. The lights that turned on in
step 6 will turn off.)
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is pulled
toward you and is in any of the
following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps (when active)
Foglamps will turn off when the
highbeams are activated.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate with automatic transmission:
•the ignition must be in the RUN position;
•the headlamp control is in the OFF position, Parking lamps position,
or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on
the headlamps (daytime); and
•the transmission is out of Park.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Pull toward you until control stops
to activate. Repeat to deactivate.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during parklamp,
headlamp and autolamp operation.
•Rotate up to brighten.
•Rotate down to dim.
•Rotate fully up to turn on the
interior lights.
Note: The panel dimmer control is not active when the autolamp system
has determined that it is daytime.
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with VOL (Visual Optical Left) headlamps.
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) VOL - subtract 2.1 inches (50 mm) from the measurement of the
center of the low beam lamp to the ground.
•(3) Twenty five feet
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•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen 2.1 inches
(50 mm) below this height (a piece
of masking tape works well). The
center of the lamp is marked by a
3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens
(use the low beam center mark).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with flat
edges at the top of the beam
pattern. If the flat edges are not at
the horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block
the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then usea6mmAllen
wrench or screwdriver to adjust the headlamp up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls in front of each map lamp
to activate the lamps.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Headlamp low beam H11LL
Headlamp low beam (HID) D2R
Headlamp high beam 9005
Park and turn lamp (front) 3457 A/K (amber)
Side marker lamp (front) LED*
Foglamp 9145
Foglamp (LSE only) H11LL
Tail lamp, brakelamp, side lamp 3157K
Rear turn lamp 3157 A/K (amber)
Backup lamp 921
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Function Trade Number
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp LED*
Map lamp (with moon roof) 906
Rail lamp (rear) 168
Map lamp (front) 906
Sun visor lighted mirror lamp E9SB-13465-BA
Glove compartment 194
Ashtray 194
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
* See your dealer or a qualified technician for LED replacement.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
The headlamp assembly contains the low beam bulb, the high beam bulb,
park/turn lamp bulb and led side marker. To replace any of these items,
the headlamp assembly must be removed from the vehicle as follows:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Lift the hood and remove the
upper and lower sight shields by
removing the seven plastic retaining
pins.
3. On the headlamp assembly,
remove the three headlamp
attaching bolts (8mm socket).
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Replacing headlamp bulbs - lowbeam
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described underReplacing
headlamp bulbsearlier in this
section.
2. Remove the four T20 torx head
screws holding the bulb retaining
cover on.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and remove it by pulling the bulb
straight out.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order, while also replacing the seal on the
bulb retaining cover. The kits for replacement seals are available at
Lincoln or Ford dealers.
Replacing HID headlamp bulb (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a“high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is replaceable.
When the bulb is burned out, the HID bulb must be replaced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing headlamp bulbs - highbeam
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described underReplacing
headlamp bulbsearlier in this
section.
2. Remove the four T20 torx head
screws holding the bulb retaining
cover on.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and remove it by pulling the bulb
straight out.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Install the new bulb in reverse order, while also replacing the seal on the
bulb retaining cover. The kits for replacement seals are available at
Lincoln or Ford dealers.
Replacing the LED sidemarker
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described underReplacing
headlamp bulbsearlier in this
section.
2. Remove the three T20 torx head
screws holding the bulb retaining
cover on.
3. Pull the LED assembly straight
out and replace with a new
assembly.
Install the new assembly in reverse order, while also replacing the seal
on the bulb retaining cover. The kits for replacement seals are available
at Lincoln or Ford dealers.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described underReplacing
headlamp bulbsearlier in this
section.
2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull it straight out of the
headlamp assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and disconnect
the electrical connector from the
foglamp bulb.
2. Rotate the foglamp bulb
counterclockwise and remove from
the foglamp.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see a
dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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Easy entry/exit feature
When you remove the key, the column will move, if this feature is activated
through the Message Center, to the full in and up position, refer to the
Message Centerin theDriver Controlschapter. When the key is inserted
into the ignition, the column will return to the previous setting.
Note:The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from
returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the ignition.
Memory feature
The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set
function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features
when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door
(if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory seats/steering
column/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to manual adjustment of the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
The steering column will automatically lock when the key is removed
from the ignition. When the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition, the
steering column will automatically unlock.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover. Adjust the
amount of light by sliding the
control.
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