steering wheel LINCOLN MARK VIII 1998 Owners Manual
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
3. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Key system
The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system.
The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote
trunk release. The valet key (marked ªvaletº) will actuate doors and
ignition only.
R. DEF
1
3
2
4
5
Controls and features
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POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
The steering column can be
adjusted manually by moving the
four-way rocker adjustment control
located on the multi-function
control below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. The control will adjust
the column as long as held or until
the column reaches the end of
travel.
The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the control towards the
driver to telescope out and moving
the control toward the instrument
panel to telescope in.
The tilt function is adjusted by
moving the control up to tilt up and
moving the control down to tilt down.
The steering column positions are automatically saved and can be
recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory
position is selected through the keypad, keyless entry transmitter or
memory switch on the driver's door.
During autoglide operation the column will move to the full in and up
position. The column will return when autoglide is completed.
During easy exit (if activated through the Message Center) operation the
column will move to the full in and up position. When the key is inserted
into the ignition switch the column will return to the previous setting.
When you remove the key the column will move away.
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.
The manual adjustment of the steering column is adjustable with the
ignition switch on or off.
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The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain
occupants in the center front seating position.
All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always
wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag
cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come
into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction
may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Children and air bags
For additional important safety
information, read all information on
safety restraints in this guide.
Children should always wear their
safety belts. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a collision.
Air bag can kill or injure a
child in a child seat. If you
must use a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat, move seat
all the way back.
Seating and safety restraints
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BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the ªService Guideº for scheduled
maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a
performance concern with the vehicle's brake system. In normal
operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent
squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are
usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning;
however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be
aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,
road dust, salt or mud. If a ªmetal-to-metal,º ªcontinuous grindingº or
ªcontinuous squealº sound is present while braking, the brake linings
may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service
technician.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise
from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be
observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise
while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or
snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle's
anti-lock brake system. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder
while braking, felt mainly in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely
needs service.
The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lock up during brake
applications and compensating for
this tendency. The front wheels are
prevented from locking even when
the brakes are firmly applied. The
accompanying illustration depicts
the advantage of an ABS equipped
vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS
equipped vehicle (on top) during
hard braking.
Driving
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
25 10A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Right Low-Beam Headlamp)
26 15A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Courtesy Lighting, Demand Lighting)
27 Ð Not Used
28 10A Instrument Cluster, I/P Warning Indicator
Display, Air Suspension/EVO Steering
Module, Rear Window Defrost Module,
Steering Wheel Position Sensor,
Transmission Control Switch
29 Ð Not Used
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 10A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Park Lamps)
32 15A Brake On/Off Switch, Brake Pressure
Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Heated Seats, Backup Lamps, Speed
Control, Daytime Running Lamps, A/C
Cycling Switch, Digital Transmission Range
Sensor, Intake Manifold Runner Control
Module
35 10A Driver's Power and Heated Seats
36 Ð Not Used
37 Ð Not Used
38 10A Data Link Connector
39 Ð Not Used
40 Ð Not Used
41 10A Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Power
Mirror Switch, Memory/Recall Switch,
Driver's Door Module
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
20 30A** Anti-Lock Brake Control Module
21 20A** Anti-Lock Brake Control Module, EVAC/Fill
Connector
22 60A** I/P Fuses (1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31)
23 40A** Variable Load Control Module
24 40A** Rear Window Defrost Control, I/P Fuse 30
25 60A** I/P Fuses (2, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38), Engine
Compartment Fuse 5
26 20A** Ignition Switch, I/P Fuses (5, 9, 11, 15, 17,
21)
27 30A** Starter Motor Solenoid, Ignition Switch, I/P
Fuses (6, 28, 34)
28 30A** Delayed Accessory Power Relay #2, I/P
Fuse 41
29 40A** Blower Motor Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36ÉC [±34ÉF]), it may
be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to
the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in
your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature
level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine
coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid at
least twice a year. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the
center of the NORMAL band).
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.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and care
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Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............88,91
Sunvisor .......................................51
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................42
Tires ....................................137,139
changing ..................................115
checking the pressure ............139
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................139
snow tires and chains ............140
treadwear ................................138
Traction control ..........................96
active light ..................................7
check traction control
message ................................25,31
how to enable/disable ..............15
off light ......................................11
Trailer towing ............................104
tips ...........................................106
Transmission .............................133
automatic
operation ...........97,98,99,100,102
fluid, checking and
adding (automatic) ................133Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open .........................59
Turn signal
lever ...........................................41
Universal transmitter ..................47
erasing channels .......................50
operating ...................................49
programming .............................48
Vehicle dimensions ...................164
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................166
Vehicle loading ..........................103
Ventilating your vehicle .............92
Warning chimes .............................6
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................118
Windows
power windows, operating .......52
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....129
checking and replacing
wiper blades ............................136
operation ...................................41
Wrecker towing .........................122
Index
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