seat adjustment LINCOLN LS 2005 Owners Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
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Introduction
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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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2. To unfasten, push the release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
Energy management feature
•This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management
feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
•This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay
out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help
reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the seat belt assembly“automatic locking retractor”feature or
any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
Failure to replace 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 5 mph (8
km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
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Front safety belt height adjustment
Adjust the height of the shoulder
belt so the belt rests across the
middle of your shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down. Release the
button and pull down on the height
adjuster to make sure it is locked in
place.
Position the safety belt
height adjusters so that the
belt rests across the middle of
your shoulder. Failure to adjust
the safety belt properly could
reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt and increase the risk of
injury in a collision.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition switch
is turned to the RUN position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates 1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8
seconds.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
while the indicator light is
illuminated and the warning chime
is sounding...The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the RUN position...The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.
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wheels ......................................271
wiper blades ............................273
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......89, 92
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................19
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................23
Compass, electronic ..................113
calibration ...............................114
set zone adjustment ...............114
Console ......................................140
overhead ..................................110
Controls
power seat ...............................159
steering column ......................119
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 304
specifications ..................306–307
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................242
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................275
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................267
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............268
Getting roadside assistance ...242
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................263
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................266D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................99
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................279
Doors
central unlocking ....................143
lubricant specifications ..........306
Driving under special
conditions ..................................239
through water .........................241
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................254
Emergency Flashers .................243
Emission control system ..........297
Engine ................................307–308
cleaning ...................................271
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe coolant ......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication
specifications ..................306–307
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..................277–278
Engine block heater .................227
Engine oil ..................................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 303
recommendations ...................281
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Index
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