Table Of Contents - Lincoln 2006 Zephyr Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introduction5
Safety And Environment Protection6
Warning Symbols In This Guide6
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle6
Protecting The Environment6
Special Instructions7
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary9
Instrument Cluster11
Warning Lights And Chimes11
Check Engine11
Check Fuel Cap12
Brake System Warning Light12
Anti-Lock Brake System12
Airbag Readiness12
Safety Belt13
Charging System13
Engine Oil Pressure13
Traction Control13
Gauges14
High Beams14
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14
Headlamps On Warning Chime14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer16
Entertainment Systems17
Audio Systems17
Am/Fm In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System17
Accessory Delay17
Setting The Clock18
Rbds On/Off18
Program Type18
Rbds18
Autoset19
Bass19
Treble19
Balance19
General Audio Information21
Radio Frequencies21
Radio Reception Factors21
Cd/Cd Player Care21
Navigation System22
Climate Controls23
Temperature Conversion23
Max A/C Setting23
Defrost23
Automatic Temperature Control23
Recirculation Control24
Airflow Direction Control24
Driver Heated Seat Control24
Fan Speed24
Passenger Heated Seat26
Passenger Cooled Seat26
Automatic Operation28
Override Operation28
In Max A/C Setting28
Rear Window Defroster29
Lights30
Headlamp Control30
Autolamp Control30
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay30
Foglamp Control31
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)31
Flash To Pass32
Panel Dimmer Control32
Aiming The Headlamps33
Vertical Aim Adjustment33
Turn Signal Control34
Interior Lamps34
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps34
Bulb Replacement35
Headlamp Condensation35
Replacing Exterior Bulbs35
Using The Right Bulbs35
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs36
Highbeam Bulb Replacement36
Lowbeam Bulb Replacement38
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs40
Replacing Redundant Park Bulbs40
Replacing Primary Park/Turn Signal Bulbs42
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn And Side Marker Bulbs43
Replacing Rear Turn Signal Bulbs43
Replacing Backup Lamp/Redundant Tail Lamp Bulbs44
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb45
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs45
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs45
Driver Controls47
Multi-Function Lever47
Windshield Wiper47
Speed Dependent Wipers47
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel48
To Adjust The Steering Wheel48
Illuminated Visor Mirror48
Slide On Rod Feature48
Steering Wheel Adjustment48
Overhead Console49
Storage Compartment49
Clock49
Center Console50
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)50
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter51
Power Windows51
Express Down (One Touch Down, Front Windows Only)51
Express Up (One Touch Up, Front Windows Only)52
Bounce-Back52
Security Override52
Window Lock52
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirrors53
Exterior Mirrors53
Power Side View Mirrors53
To Adjust Your Mirrors53
Memory Feature54
Heated Mirrors54
Speed Control54
Setting Speed Control54
Disengaging Speed Control55
Resuming A Set Speed55
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control56
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control56
Steering Wheel Controls57
Turning Off Speed Control57
Radio Control Features57
Climate Control Features58
Moon Roof58
To Open The Moon Roof59
To Close The Moon Roof59
Bounce Back59
Bounce Back Override59
Homelink Wireless Control System60
Programming60
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming62
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System63
Erasing Homelink Buttons63
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button63
Message Center64
Selectable Features64
Reset64
Info Menu64
Distance To Empty (Dte)65
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)65
Average Speed66
Compass Display66
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment66
Trip Elapsed Drive Time68
Setup Menu68
System Check68
Units (English/Metric)69
Language69
Easy Entry/Exit Seat69
System Warnings69
Keys73
Locks And Security73
Power Door Locks75
Smart Locks75
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature76
Childproof Door Locks77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release77
Remote Entry System78
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock80
Opening Front Windows And Moonroof80
Locking The Doors80
Sounding A Panic Alarm81
Opening The Trunk81
Memory Seat Feature81
Activating The Memory Feature81
Replacing The Battery82
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)83
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)83
Illuminated Entry83
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry83
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry84
Illuminated Exit84
Battery Saver85
Keyless Entry System85
To Create Your Own Personal Entry Code85
Erasing Personal Code86
Anti-Scan Feature86
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry87
Autolock Feature87
Autounlock Feature87
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature88
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure88
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure89
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature89
Passive Anti-Theft System90
Anti-Theft Indicator91
Automatic Arming91
Automatic Disarming91
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys92
Programming Spare Keys92
Perimeter Alarm System94
Arming The System94
Disarming The System95
Triggering The Anti-Theft System95
Seating And Safety Restraints96
Adjustable Head Restraints96
Adjusting The Front Power Seat97
Memory Seat And Mirrors99
Using The Power Lumbar Support99
Heated Seats And Climate Controlled Seats Operation99
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement100
Rear Seats101
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks101
To Install A Filter101
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment103
Safety Restraints103
Personal Safety System103
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?104
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints104
Front Crash Severity Sensor104
Driver's Seat Position Sensor104
Front Passenger Sensing System105
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors105
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners106
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors106
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational106
Safety Belt Precautions107
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts108
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard108
Vehicle Sensitive Mode109
Automatic Locking Mode109
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode109
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode110
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode110
Safety Belt Pretensioner110
Safety Belt Height Adjustment111
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime111
Conditions Of Operation111
Beltminder112
One Time Disable114
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature114
Safety Belt Extension Assembly116
Safety Belt Maintenance116
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)117
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions117
Children And Airbags119
Determining If The System Is Operational126
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System126
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?127
Side Curtain Airbag System129
How Does The Side Air Curtain System Work?130
Safety Restraints For Children132
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles132
Important Child Restraint Precautions132
Children And Safety Belts133
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats133
Types Of Booster Seats134
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts135
Safety Seats For Children136
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats136
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps140
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors141
Tires, Wheels And Loading144
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading144
Treadwear144
Traction Aa A B C144
Temperature A B C145
Tires145
Glossary Of Tire Terminology145
Inflating Your Tires146
Extra Load146
Psi146
Cold Inflation Pressure146
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)148
Tire Care148
Inspecting Your Tires148
Tire Wear149
Damage149
Age149
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)150
Tire Replacement Requirements150
Safety Practices150
Highway Hazards151
Tire And Wheel Alignment151
Tire Rotation152
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall153
Information on "P" Type Tires153
Information on "T" Type Tires157
Location Of The Tire Label157
Snow Tires And Chains158
Vehicle Loading158
Base Curb Weight158
Vehicle Curb Weight158
Payload159
Cargo Weight160
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)160
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)161
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)161
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit162
Trailer Towing163
Recreational Towing163
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles164
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles164
Driving165
Starting165
Positions Of The Ignition165
Starting Your Vehicle165
Important Safety Precautions166
Before Starting The Vehicle166
Starting The Engine167
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes168
Important Ventilating Information168
Using The Engine Block Heater168
Brakes169
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)169
Abs Warning Lamp169
Using Abs170
Parking Brake170
Traction Control™/Advancetrac171
Steering172
To Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System172
Speed Sensitive Steering172
Brake-Shift Interlock172
Transmission Operation172
N (Neutral)175
D (Drive)175
L (Low)175
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow175
Roadside Emergencies176
Getting Roadside Assistance176
Using Roadside Assistance177
Hazard Flasher Control177
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch178
Fuses And Relays178
To Reset The Switch178
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color179
Color179
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel179
Power Distribution Box182
High-Current Fuses182
Changing The Tires185
If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving185
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information185
How To Change A Flat Tire187
Before Changing The Tire187
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack188
Tire Change Procedure188
Stowing The Wheel And Jack190
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications190
Jump Starting191
Preparing Your Vehicle191
Connecting The Jumper Cables192
Removing The Jumper Cables194
Wrecker Towing196
Customer Assistance197
Getting The Services You Need197
Away From Home197
Ford Extended Service Plan201
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada202
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)203
Cleaning204
Washing The Exterior204
Exterior Chrome204
Waxing205
Paint Chips205
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers205
Engine206
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts207
Windows And Wiper Blades207
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens208
Interior Trim208
Interior208
Leather Seats209
Underbody209
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products209
Maintenance And Specifications211
Service Recommendations211
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle211
Working With The Engine Off211
Opening The Hood212
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment213
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine213
Windshield Washer Fluid214
Changing The Wiper Blades214
Engine Oil215
Checking The Engine Oil215
Adding Engine Oil217
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations218
Battery219
Engine Coolant221
Checking Engine Coolant221
Adding Engine Coolant222
Recycled Engine Coolant225
Coolant Refill Capacity225
Severe Climates225
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling226
If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates226
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works226
If The Engine Begins To Overheat226
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated227
Fuel Filter227
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels227
Fuel Information227
Refueling229
Fuel Filler Cap229
When Fueling Your Vehicle230
Choosing The Right Fuel230
Octane Recommendations231
Fuel Quality231
Cleaner Air231
Running Out Of Fuel231
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy232
Measuring Techniques232
Filling The Tank232
Calculating Fuel Economy233
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits233
Habits233
Maintenance234
Conditions234
Epa Window Sticker235
Emission Control System235
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)236
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing237
Power Steering Fluid237
Brake Fluid238
Transaxle Fluid238
Checking 6–Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid238
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid At Cool Temperature239
Low Fluid Level239
High Fluid Level239
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels239
Changing The Air Filter Element240
Air Filter(S)240
Motorcraft Part Numbers241
Refill Capacities242
Lubricant Specifications243
Engine Data245
Vehicle Dimensions245
Identifying Your Vehicle247
Safety Compliance Certification Label247
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)248
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations249
Accessories250
Genuine Lincoln Accessories For Your Vehicle250
Exterior Style250
Interior Style250
Peace Of Mind251
Index252