trailer LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2004 Owner's Manual

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 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
• 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 third and fourth gear 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 to Lubricant specifications in
this chapter.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
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TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10 ° C (50 ° F).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66 ° C-77 ° C (150 ° F-170 ° F) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving. ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
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Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ......................................136
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................132
Hood ..........................................306
I
Ignition ...............................217, 354
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................206
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................328
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................302
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................101
J
Jack ............................................275
positioning ...............................275
storage .....................................275
Jump-starting your vehicle ......282
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................162
programming entry code .......164
Keys ...................................166 – 167
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................99 bulb replacement
specifications chart ................103
daytime running light .............100
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................99
headlamps, flash to pass ........100
instrument panel, dimming ...101
interior lamps .................103 – 104
replacing
bulbs ................103, 105 – 108, 110
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................102
Liftgate ......................149, 156 – 157
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........222
Limited-slip axle .......................227
Load limits .................................252
GAWR ......................................252
GVWR ......................................252
trailer towing ..........................252
Loading instructions .................253
Locks
autolock ...................................162
childproof ................................154
doors ........................................153
Lubricant specifications ...351, 354
Lumbar support, seats .............169
M
Message center .................136 – 137
english/metric button .............143
system check button ..............144
warning messages ...................144
Mirrors ...............................114, 122
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................122
heated ......................................123
programmable memory ..158, 171
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climate control ........................171
memory seat ...................158, 171
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............166 – 167
Servicing your vehicle ..............305
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................275
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................348, 354
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................351, 354
Speed control ............................126
Starting your vehicle ........217 – 219
jump starting ..........................282
Steering
speed sensitive .......................224
Steering wheel
controls ....................................129
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................247
Roadside Emergencies ...........275
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................275, 333 – 334
changing ..................275 – 276, 281
snow tires and chains ............348
tire grades ...............................334
treadwear ................................333
Tonneau cover ...........................117
Towing .......................................254 recreational towing .................261
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................288
Transmission .............................231
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................330
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
lubricant
specifications ..................351, 354
Trunk .................................156 – 157
Turn signal ................................102
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................354
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................356
Vehicle loading ..........................252
Ventilating your vehicle ...........221
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................308
Water, Driving through .............251
Windows
power .......................................119
rear wiper/washer ...................113
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................112
checking and adding fluid .....308
liftgate reservoir .....................308
replacing wiper blades ...........113
Wrecker towing .........................288
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