air conditioning LINCOLN MARK LT 2006 Owners Manual

7.:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
registers.
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculation control:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except
(defrost).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except
MAX A/C.
12.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
13.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
14.Temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the temperature
in the vehicle cabin.
15.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
airflow selector in the OFF or with
(recirculated air) engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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6. Press the RESET, then press
SETUP control repeatedly until the
correct zone setting for your
geographic location is displayed on
the message center. The range of
zone values are from 01 to 15 and “wraps” back to 01.
7. To exit the zone setting mode,
and to “lock in” your change, press
and release the RESET control.
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.
8. Press the RESET control to start
the compass calibration function.
9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO
CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take
up to five circles to complete calibration.
10. The compass is now calibrated.
Distance to empty (DTE)
Selecting this function from the
INFO menu estimates approximately
how far you can drive with the fuel
remaining in your tank under
normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition OFF
when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.
The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for
one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If
you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return
within 10 minutes.
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Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START). If
there is difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel until the
key turns freely.
2. Turn the key to 4 (START), then
release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note:If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still
fails to start, press and hold the accelerator to the floor and try again;
this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the
engine is flooded with fuel.
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is
strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10°F (-23°C) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night
before starting the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid
its dangerous effects.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of
time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating
or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
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What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The message center will indicate a system warning, refer toMessage
Centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
•TheService engine soonindicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................42
Air cleaner filter ...............233–234
Air conditioning ..........................21
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................97–98
and child safety seats ............100
description ................................98
disposal ....................................102
driver airbag ......................98, 100
indicator light .........................101
operation ...........................98, 100
passenger airbag ...............98, 100
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................212
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................155
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................159
fluid, adding ............................229
fluid, checking ........................229
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specification ..................239
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 239
refill capacities ........................235
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................210
acid, treating emergencies .....210
jumping a disabled battery ....183
maintenance-free ....................210
replacement, specifications ...234servicing ..................................210
Bed extender ..............................61
Brakes ........................................155
anti-lock ...................................155
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................155
fluid, checking and adding ....229
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specifications .........237, 239
lubricant specifications ..237, 239
parking ....................................156
shift interlock ..........................157
Bulbs ............................................29
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....235
Cell phone use ..............................7
Certification Label ....................241
Child safety restraints ..............105
child safety belts ....................105
Child safety seats ......................108
attaching with tether straps ..112
in front seat ............................109
in rear seat ..............................109
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............200
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................201
plastic parts ............................200
safety belts ..............................202
washing ....................................198
waxing .....................................198
wheels ......................................199
wiper blades ............................201
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............21
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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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