fuel cap LINCOLN MARK LT 2006 User Guide

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading may result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than three automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
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Illumination of theService engine soonlight, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells,
leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working.
Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This
decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When theCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight illuminates, the OBD-II system has
detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)5.4L V8 engine 21.2 quarts
(20.0L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
7
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)5.4L engine 7.0 quarts (6.6L)
Fuel tank N/A All 30 gallons
(113.6L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F4x4 vehicles 2.0 quarts
(1.9L)
2
Transmission
fluid3Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic 4R75E 13.9 quarts
(13.2L)4
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 vehicles 3.7 pints (2.0L)
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Exhaust fumes ..........................154
F
Fail safe coolant ........................217
Fluid capacities .........................235
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......164
driving off road .......................166
electronic shift ........................165
indicator light .........................164
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................157
Fuel ............................................218
calculating fuel
economy ............................55, 223
cap ...........................................220
capacity ...................................235
choosing the right fuel ...........221
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................226
detergent in fuel .....................222
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................218, 220, 223
filter, specifications ........222, 234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
improving fuel economy ........223
octane rating ...........221, 239–240
quality ......................................222
running out of fuel .................222
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................218
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......175
Fuses ..................................176–177
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................48Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............220
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................223
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................175
Head restraints .....................78, 81
Headlamps ...................................24
aiming ........................................26
autolamp system .......................24
bulb specifications ....................29
daytime running lights .............25
flash to pass ..............................25
high beam .................................25
replacing bulbs .........................30
turning on and off ....................24
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................48
Hood ..........................................205
I
Ignition .......................151, 239–240
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................108
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................228
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................201
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................26
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