air condition LINCOLN MKX 2008 Owner's Manual

The transmission fluid should be
within the cross-hatch area if at
normal operating temperature 149°F
(65°C).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transaxle failure. An
overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiessection in this
chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transaxle component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint
(250 mL) increments through the
filler tube until the level is correct.
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.
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Accessory delay ..........................81
AdvanceTrac ..............................224
Air cleaner filter ...............308–310
Air conditioning ..........................60
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................157, 166, 169
and child safety seats ............159
description ..............157, 166, 169
disposal ....................................172
driver airbag ............159, 167, 170
indicator light .........165, 168, 171
operation .................159, 167, 170
passenger airbag .....159, 167, 170
side airbag ...............................166
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................233
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................289
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..............124, 128
arming the system ..................128
disarming a triggered
system .....................................129
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................229
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....24
Auxiliary power point .................78Axle
lubricant specifications ..........311
B
Battery .......................................287
acid, treating emergencies .....287
jumping a disabled battery ....257
maintenance-free ....................287
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................287
Belt-Minder.............................152
Booster seats .............................173
Brakes ........................................222
anti-lock ...................................222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................223
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................228
Bulbs ............................................69
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Cargo management system ......107
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................250, 253
Child safety restraints ..............173
child safety belts ....................173
Child safety seats ......................176
attaching with tether straps ..180
in front seat ............................177
in rear seat ..............................177
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................173
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............274
instrument panel ....................276
interior .............................276–277
plastic parts ............................274
safety belts ..............................276
washing ....................................272
waxing .....................................273
wheels ......................................273
wiper blades ............................275
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............60
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................96
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................77
Controls
power seat ...............................131
steering column ........................86
Convertible
cleaning ...................................275
Coolant
checking and adding ..............289
refill capacities ................292, 311
specifications ..........................311
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Cupholder(s) .............................139
Customer Assistance ................240
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................268
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................269
Getting roadside assistance ...240
Getting the service you
need .........................................264
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................270Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................268
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................65
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................307
engine oil .................................283
Driving under special
conditions ..................231, 234, 237
sand .........................................235
snow and ice ...........................238
through water .................236, 239
DVD system .................................30
E
Electronic message center .........93
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................257
Emission control system ..........302
Engine ........................................313
cleaning ...................................274
coolant .....................................289
fail-safe cooling .......................293
idle speed control ...................287
lubrication specifications .......311
refill capacities ........................311
service points ..........................281
starting after a collision .........242
Engine block heater .................220
Engine oil ..................................283
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................283
checking and adding ..............283
dipstick ....................................283
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filter, specifications ........286, 310
recommendations ...................286
refill capacities ........................311
specifications ..........................311
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................220
F
Fail safe cooling ........................293
Family entertainment system ....30
Floor mats .................................103
Fluid capacities .........................311
Foglamps .....................................65
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................233
Fuel ............................................294
calculating fuel
economy ............................95, 299
cap ...........................................297
capacity ...................................311
choosing the right fuel ...........298
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................302
detergent in fuel .....................299
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................294, 297, 299
filter, specifications ........294, 310
fuel pump shut-off switch .....242
improving fuel economy ........299
octane rating ...................298, 313
quality ......................................298
running out of fuel .................299
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................294
Fuses ..........................................243
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............297Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................299
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................242
Head restraints .................130, 137
Headlamps ...................................64
aiming ........................................66
autolamp system .......................64
bulb specifications ....................69
daytime running lights .............65
flash to pass ..............................65
high beam .................................65
replacing bulbs .........................70
turning on and off ....................64
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................60
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................90
Hood ..........................................280
I
Ignition ...............................217, 313
Illuminated visor mirror .............77
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................176
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................304
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................276
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................66
J
Jack ............................................250
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