tires LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2012 Navigation Manual

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect brake system
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace spark plugs
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Scheduled Maintenance
368
2012 Navigator(nav)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Scheduled Maintenance
369
2012 Navigator(nav)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)

Off-road operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Change engine oil and filter
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change
intervalIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
Scheduled Maintenance
370
2012 Navigator(nav)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)

Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......226
Starting your
vehicle ........................223–224, 226
jump starting ..........................285
Steering wheel
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................67
SYNC..........................................47
T
Third-row power fold seat .......141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................258
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....203
Warning Displays ................12, 25
Tires ...........................188–189, 275
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................192
changing ..........................275, 279
checking the pressure ............192
inflating ...................................190
label .........................................202
replacing ..................................194
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................196
sidewall information ...............198
snow tires and chains ............207
spare tire .................................275
terminology .............................189
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ........................188, 193
Towing .......................................215
recreational towing .................222
trailer towing ..........................215
wrecker ....................................289Transmission .............................242
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....241
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
lubricant specifications ..........342
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Universal garage door opener ....84
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................347
Vehicle loading ..........................208
Ventilating your vehicle ...........227
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................309
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows
power .........................................73
rear wiper/washer .....................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....309
liftgate reservoir .....................309
replacing wiper blades ...........310
Wrecker towing .........................289
Index
381
2012 Navigator(nav)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)