air condition LINCOLN MKX 2007 Owner's Manual

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
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If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns
and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transaxle components.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Release the clamps that secure
the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and
cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be
careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter
housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered
air to enter the engine if not properly seated.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................81
AdvanceTrac ..............................219
Air cleaner filter ...............302–303
Air conditioning ..............54, 56, 58
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................155, 164, 167
and child safety seats ............157
description ..............155, 164, 167
disposal ....................................170
driver airbag ............157, 165, 168
indicator light .........163, 166, 169
operation .................157, 165, 168
passenger airbag .....157, 165, 168
side airbag ...............................164
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................229
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................283
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................218
Anti-theft system ..............123, 127
arming the system ..................127
disarming a triggered
system .....................................128
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................300
fluid, checking ........................300
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................304
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....22
Auxiliary power point .................78Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................281
acid, treating emergencies .....281
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................281
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................281
Belt-Minder
.............................151
Booster seats .............................171
Brakes ........................................217
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................219
shift interlock ..........................223
Bulbs ............................................68
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cargo management system ......107
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................245, 248
Child safety restraints ..............171
child safety belts ....................171
Child safety seats ......................174
attaching with tether straps ..178
in front seat ............................175
in rear seat ..............................175
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................171
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............268
instrument panel ....................270
interior .............................270–271
plastic parts ............................268
safety belts ..............................270
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................267
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................269
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................54, 56, 58
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................95
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................77
Controls
power seat ...............................130
steering column ........................85
Convertible
cleaning ...................................269
Coolant
checking and adding ..............283
refill capacities ................286, 304
specifications ..........................304
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Cupholder(s) .............................139
Customer Assistance ................235
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................264
Getting roadside assistance ...235
Getting the service you
need .........................................259
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................64
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................300
engine oil .................................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 230, 232
sand .........................................231
snow and ice ...........................233
through water .................232, 234
DVD system .................................27
E
Electronic message center .........92
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emission control system ..........296
Engine ........................................307
cleaning ...................................268
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................287
idle speed control ...................281
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..........................275
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................217
Engine oil ..................................277
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................277
checking and adding ..............277
dipstick ....................................277
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filter, specifications ........280, 303
recommendations ...................280
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................217
F
Fail safe cooling ........................287
Family entertainment system ....27
Floor mats .................................102
Fluid capacities .........................304
Foglamps .....................................64
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................229
Fuel ............................................288
calculating fuel
economy ............................94, 293
cap ...........................................291
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........291
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................296
detergent in fuel .....................293
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................288, 291, 293
filter, specifications ........288, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........293
octane rating ...................292, 307
quality ......................................292
running out of fuel .................293
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................288
Fuses ..................................237–238
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............291Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................293
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................236
Head restraints .................129, 137
Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................68
daytime running lights .............64
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam .................................64
replacing bulbs .........................69
turning on and off ....................63
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................54, 56, 58
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................88
Hood ..........................................274
I
Ignition ...............................214, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............77
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................298
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................270
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................65
J
Jack ............................................245
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