power steering fluid LINCOLN MARK LT 2008 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Introduction
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Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control™
event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
The Traction Control™ switch,
located on the center console, has
an indicator light that illuminates
when the system is off. The Traction
Control™ system will automatically
turn on every time the ignition is
turned off and on. The Traction
Control™ system should normally
be left on.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver. Remember to switch the Traction Control™ system
back on once the vehicle is no longer stuck.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control™ button will not turn the system on or
off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by a low power
steering fluid level. Check for a low power steering fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering fluid reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir.
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Driving
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Battery
2. Transmission fluid dipstick
3. Air filter assembly
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant21.2 quarts
(20.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Front axle (4X4) fluid 3.7 pints (2.0L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid– 9.75
inch
3
5.5 pints (2.6L)
4
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
5
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
6
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Transfer case fluid
(4X4)2.0 quarts (1.9L)
7
Motorcraft Transfer Case
FluidXL-12 /
—
Windshield washer fluid 4.25 quarts (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(5.5’ box)30.0 gallons
(113.6L)——
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instrument panel ....................275
interior .....................................276
plastic parts ............................273
safety belts ..............................276
washing ....................................271
waxing .....................................272
wheels ......................................272
wiper blades ............................274
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............68
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................25
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............103
Console ........................................83
overhead ....................................84
Controls
power seat ...............................136
steering column ........................96
Coolant
checking and adding ..............287
refill capacities ................291, 311
specifications ..........................311
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................93
Customer Assistance ................237
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................267
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................268
Getting roadside assistance ...237
Getting the service you
need .........................................263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................267D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................305
engine oil .................................282
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................308
Driving under special
conditions ..................223, 231, 234
sand .........................................233
snow and ice ...........................235
through water .................233, 236
DVD system .................................38
E
Electronic message center .......102
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................239
Emission control system ..........301
Engine ................................314–315
cleaning ...................................273
coolant .....................................287
fail-safe cooling .......................292
idle speed control ...................285
lubrication specifications .......311
refill capacities ........................311
service points ..................280–281
starting after a collision .........239
Engine block heater .................213
Engine oil ..................................282
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................282
checking and adding ..............282
dipstick ....................................282
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................241
Power door locks ......................120
Power mirrors .............................91
Power point .................................86
Power steering ..........................217
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacity ................311
fluid, specifications .................311
Power Windows ...........................88
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................218
R
Radio ......................................19, 23
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................38
Rear video camera ....................226
Relays ........................................240
Remote entry system ...............123
illuminated entry ....................128
locking/unlocking
doors ................................123–124
panic alarm .............................125
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................127
replacing the batteries ...........126
Reverse sensing system ...........224
Roadside assistance ..................237
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........155Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........140, 144–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..269–270
Safety restraints ........140, 144–149
Belt-Minder...........................150
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........153
extension assembly ................154
for adults .........................145–147
for children .....................163–164
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................142
safety belt maintenance .........155
warning light and
chime ...............................149–150
Safety seats for children ..........167
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................315
Satellite Radio Information ........36
Seats ..........................................134
child safety seats ....................167
heated ................................68, 138
memory seat ...................125, 137
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................131–132
Servicing your vehicle ..............278
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................25
Snowplowing .........................8, 236
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........250
Spark plugs,
specifications .............310, 314–315
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................311
Speed control ..............................93
Starting your vehicle ........210–212
jump starting ..........................255
Steering wheel
controls ......................................96
tilting .........................................82
T
Tailgate ......................................111
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Tires ...........................178–180, 247
alignment ................................186
care ..........................................183
changing ..................247, 250–251
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................184
rotating ....................................187
safety practices .......................186
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............198
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................179
treadwear ........................179, 183
Towing .......................................205
recreational towing .................209
trailer towing ..........................205Traction control ........................216
Traction-lok rear axle ...............218
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................307
Transmission .............................219
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....219
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Turn signal ..................................75
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................316
Vehicle loading ..........................198
Ventilating your vehicle ...........213
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................281
Water, Driving through .............236
Windows
power .........................................88
power down back window .......89
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................82
checking and adding fluid .....281
replacing wiper blades ...........281
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