tow LINCOLN LS 2006 Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 155
Seating 155
Safety restraints 163
Airbags 175
Child restraints 185
Tires, Wheels and Loading 198
Tire Information 198
Vehicle loading 212
Trailer towing 218
Recreational towing 218
Driving 219
Starting 219
Brakes 222
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 224
Transmission operation 228
Roadside Emergencies 237
Getting roadside assistance 237
Hazard flasher switch 239
Fuel pump shut-off switch 239
Fuses and relays 240
Changing tires 249
Lug Nut Torque 254
Jump starting 255
Wrecker towing 261
Customer Assistance 262
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 268
Cleaning 269
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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. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to
Trailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
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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Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is
turned off or either front door is opened.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
Cassette/player care:
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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Restore system defaults
Resets all system user-selectable
options to the default (automatic)
values (i.e. guidance, voice, search
area and route preferences).
Calibration
This feature is helpful if the car has
been towed, or if you notice it is not
registering at the correct vehicle
location on the map.
Press “Position” to reposition the
vehicle location. Press the screen to
scroll the map to the desired
location and press OK to confirm.
Press “Distance” to calibrate by
distance and improve the navigation
accuracy. It is recommended to
activate this function after every tire replacement. When the button is
highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when
complete.
DVD map version
Displays the version of the inserted
navigation DVD. Refer toOrdering
additional map DVDsfor further
information.
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Points of interest (POI)
Select “Point of Interest” from the
Destination Entry Menu. In this next
menu, you will have the following
options:
•By Name— Enter POI name on
the keyboard. Touch “List” to
display the list of matching points
of interest. If there are too many
matches being listed, try entering
the town name first.
•By Category— Press “Category”. Scroll down the list to select the
category, then sub-category desired. Once you have selected a
category, your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category.
Previous destination
Press “Previous Destination” on the
Destination Entry Menu.
1. Select (touch) the desired item
from the list of destinations
previously reached. The item details
will be listed.
2. Confirm destination details.
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traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation
Your system directs you based on information derived from global
positioning satellites, road maps stored on the DVD, sensors in your
vehicle and the desired destination. The system compiles all necessary
information to guide you to your selected destination. Space satellites
determine the vehicle’s current location and transmit position and time
signals to your car.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time, the navigation
function may be temporarily unresponsive. The navigation system will
operate reliably again once GPS reception is available for a few minutes.
Limited GPS reception
System performance may be adversely affected if GPS reception is
interrupted or interference occurs over a distance of several miles. The
following are possible causes for GPS reception being interrupted. If the
vehicle is:
•in multi-story parking garages
•in tunnels and under bridges
•inside or in between buildings
•by forests or tree-lined avenues
•in heavy rain showers and thunderstorms
•in valleys and in mountainous regions
•roads under cliffs
Ensure that you do not have any metal objects on the rear parcel shelf.
If your windows are tinted, ensure that you use non-metal tinting instead
of metal oxide tinting. Both of these factors can interrupt GPS reception.
Cleaning the display
Do not spray cleaning fluid directly onto the unit. Instead, spray onto a
soft cloth and gently wipe the unit. Only recommended products should
be used.
•Recommended products- Rubbing alcohol based cleaner (i.e., methyl
alcohol) or a damp clean cloth.
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recirculation controls. In manual override control, press(panel),
A/C, recirculation controls, set the temperature to 60 °F (16 °C) and
the fan to highest blower setting.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•With the ignition in the OFF position after operating the vehicle, some
vehicle sounds related to the climate control system may be heard.
•Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors
may adjust their positions as part of the normal operating process.
•Demisters, located at the far left and right sides of the dash, usually
blow out a small amount of airflow in order to reduce side window
fogging.
•Outboard panel registers, located at the left and right sides of the
dash, blow out a small amount of airflow when in
(floor),
(floor/defrost), and(defrost) modes. This also reduces side
window fogging.
•Do not place items over the
climate temperature sensor grid.
This may cause improper
operation of the system.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Ensure that recirculation is disengaged.
3. Set the temperature control to full heat.
4. Set the fan to the highest speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
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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.)
High beams
Pull toward you until control stops
to activate. Repeat to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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.
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Lights
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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.
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.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•Quickly pressing the end of the
stalk switch causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
•Push and hold the end of the
stalk to activate the washer. The
wash cycle will continue for up to
ten seconds or until released. After release, there will be three
clearing wipes.
Note:The windshield wiper will not automatically cycle if the washer
fluid is low, refer toWindshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Heated wiper blades:The wiper blades are heated automatically to
reduce ice buildup and activates when the vehicle is started. The wiper
rests are designed to operate regardless of the geographic location of the
vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator involvement
required other than to start the vehicle.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN
The steering column can be
adjusted manually by moving the
four-way rocker adjustment control
located below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. Hold the control to
adjust.
The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the control toward the
driver to telescope out and toward
the instrument panel to telescope
in.
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