Table Of Contents - Lincoln 2008 Mark LT Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Perchlorate Material4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles7
Notice To Owners Of The Mark Lt8
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Cell Phone Use9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness13
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Door Ajar14
Low Tire Pressure Warning14
Four Wheel Drive Low15
Four Wheel Drive High15
Speed Control15
Turn Signal15
Gauges16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Speedometer16
Odometer17
Trip Odometer17
Tachometer17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge17
Fuel Gauge18
Entertainment Systems19
Audio Systems19
Quick Start — How To Get Going19
Listening To The Radio19
Listening To Satellite Radio20
Listening To A Cd/Mp320
To Auto Load Up To 6 Discs21
Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3/Satellite Compatible Sound System23
Accessory Delay23
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd23
Satellite Radio Menu24
Autoset25
Rbds25
To Search For Specific Rbds Music Categories25
To View The Station Name Or Type25
Bass26
Treb26
Bal26
Fade26
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)31
Required Equipment31
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack31
Troubleshooting32
General Audio Information33
Radio Frequencies33
Radio Reception Factors33
Cd/Cd Player Care33
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure34
Sample Mp3 Structure35
Satellite Radio Information35
Satellite Radio Channels35
Satellite Radio Reception Factors36
Sirius Satellite Radio Service36
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)36
Family Entertainment System38
Quick Start39
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System39
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System40
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System41
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System41
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)42
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones42
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)42
To Adjust Display Brightness43
Dvd Player Controls43
Battery Replacement49
Headphones50
Wireless Headphones50
To Operate The Headphones52
Wired Headphones53
Operation53
Single Play/Dual Play53
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System55
Menu Mode55
Angle Mode55
Aspect Ratio56
Language56
Subtitles57
Audio Cds57
To Play Audio Cds On Your Dvd System57
Playing Mp3 Discs58
Comp (Compression)58
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors58
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care59
Disc Finalization59
Bit Rate59
Pc Configuration59
Playing A Dvd60
Slow Play61
Frame By Frame61
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks61
Audio Displays62
Audio Interaction62
Parental Control For The Dvd System63
General Information64
Macrovision64
Safety Information64
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player66
Environmental Extremes66
Temperature Extremes66
Humidity And Moisture Condensation66
Foreign Substances67
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen67
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs67
Navigation System67
Climate Controls68
Automatic Temperature Control68
Temperature Conversion68
Operating Tips70
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather70
Rear Window Defroster71
Lights72
Headlamp Control72
Autolamp Control72
Fog Lamp Control72
High Beams73
Flash To Pass73
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)73
Panel Dimmer Control74
Aiming The Headlamps74
Vertical Aim Adjustment74
Turn Signal Control75
Interior Lamps76
Map Lamps76
Rear Map Lamp76
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps76
Bulb Replacement77
Headlamp Condensation77
Using The Right Bulbs77
Replacing Exterior Bulbs78
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs78
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs79
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs79
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs80
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs80
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Bulbs80
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs81
Driver Controls82
Multi-Function Lever82
Windshield Wiper82
Windshield Washer82
Steering Wheel Adjustment82
Illuminated Visor Mirror83
Center Console83
Overhead Console84
Overhead Storage Bins84
Bin Removal85
Cigarette/Cigar Lighter87
Ashtray88
Power Windows88
One Touch Down89
Rear Window Buffeting89
Window Lock89
Power Sliding Back Window89
Interior Mirror90
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror91
Exterior Mirrors91
Power Side View Mirrors91
Memory Feature92
Fold-Away Mirrors92
Powerfold Mirrors92
Heated Outside Mirrors93
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator93
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals93
Setting Speed Control94
Resuming A Set Speed95
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control95
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control95
Turning Off Speed Control96
Steering Wheel Controls96
Audio Control Features97
Climate Control Features97
In Am, Fm1, Or Fm2 Mode97
In Satellite Radio Mode97
Moon Roof98
To Open The Moon Roof98
To Close The Moon Roof98
Homelink Wireless Control System99
Programming99
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming101
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System101
Erasing Homelink Buttons102
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button102
Message Center102
Selectable Features103
Reset103
Info Menu103
Compass Display103
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment104
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)105
Distance To Empty (Dte)105
Trip Elapsed Drive Time106
Setup Menu106
System Check106
Units (English/Metric)107
Autolocks107
Autolamp Delay107
System Warnings108
Transmission Malfunction109
Check Engine Temperature109
Reduced Engine Power109
Stop Engine Safely109
Low Fuel Level110
Check Charging System110
Check Traction Control110
Low Brake Fluid Level110
Engine Failsafe Mode111
Data Err111
Positive Retention Floor Mat111
Tailgate Lock112
Tailgate Removal112
Bedrails113
Bed Extender113
To Extend The Bed Extender113
Activating Bed Extender Theft Deterrent Device114
Cargo Area Features114
Cargo Management System114
To Remove The Bed Extender114
Cargo Rail Package115
Front Load Bar116
Cross Bars117
Bed Divider118
Side Mounted Tool Bins119
Locks And Security121
Keys121
Power Door Locks121
Smart Unlocking Feature121
Deactivating/Activating Autolock122
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure122
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure123
Message Center Procedure123
Childproof Door Locks123
Remote Entry System124
Unlocking The Doors124
Locking The Doors124
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature125
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature125
Car Finder126
Sounding A Panic Alarm126
Memory Seat, Adjustable Pedals, And Power Mirrors126
Activating The Memory Feature126
Replacing The Battery127
Replacing Lost Transmitters128
Programming Remote Transmitters128
Illuminated Entry129
Perimeter Lighting Feature129
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature129
Keyless Entry System130
Programming A Personal Entry Code130
To Create Your Own Personal Entry Code130
Erasing Personal Code131
Anti-Scan Feature131
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System132
Anti-Theft Indicator132
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad132
Automatic Arming133
Automatic Disarming133
Programming Spare Keys133
Replacement Keys133
Seating And Safety Restraints135
Adjustable Head Restraints135
Using The Manual Recline Function136
Using The Manual Lumbar Support137
Adjusting The Front Power Seat137
Memory Seats/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals138
Heated Seats139
Rear Seats139
Head Restraints139
Folding Up The Rear Seats140
Safety Restraints141
Returning The Seat To Seating Position141
Personal Safety System141
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?142
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints142
Front Crash Severity Sensor142
Driver's Seat Position Sensor142
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors143
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners143
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors144
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational144
Safety Restraints Precautions144
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts146
Energy Management Retractors146
Vehicle Sensitive Mode147
Automatic Locking Mode147
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode147
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode147
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode148
Safety Belt Pretensioner148
Safety Belt Usage Sensors149
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment150
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime150
Conditions Of Operation151
Belt-Minder151
One Time Disable154
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature154
Safety Belt Extension Assembly155
Safety Belt Maintenance156
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)156
Important Srs Precautions157
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag158
Children And Airbags159
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?160
Determining If The System Is Operational161
Front Passenger Sensing System161
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles161
Safety Restraints For Children165
Important Child Restraint Precautions165
Children And Safety Belts165
Child Booster Seats166
When Children Should Use Booster Seats166
Types Of Booster Seats167
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts168
Safety Seats For Children169
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats169
When Installing A Child Safety Seat169
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps173
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment174
Tires, Wheels And Loading178
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners178
Vehicle Characteristics178
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)178
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles179
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading180
Treadwear181
Traction Aa A B C181
Temperature A B C181
Tires181
Glossary Of Tire Terminology182
Inflating Your Tires182
Tire Inflation182
Tire Care185
Inspecting Your Tires185
Tire Wear185
Damage185
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)186
Tire Replacement Requirements186
Safety Practices188
Highway Hazards188
Tire And Wheel Alignment189
Tire Rotation189
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall190
Information on "P" Type Tires190
Information on "T" Type Tires194
Location Of The Tire Label194
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)195
Changing Tires With Tpms196
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)196
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed197
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly197
When Inflating Your Tires199
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure199
Snow Tires And Chains200
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer200
Base Curb Weight200
Vehicle Curb Weight200
Payload201
Cargo Weight202
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)202
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)203
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)203
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight204
Ongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight204
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit205
Trailer Towing206
Preparing To Tow208
Hitches208
Weight Distributing Hitch208
Safety Chains208
Trailer Brakes209
Trailer Lamps209
Driving While You Tow209
Using A Step Bumper209
Servicing After Towing210
Trailer Towing Tips210
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat211
Recreational Towing211
Driving212
Starting212
Positions Of The Ignition212
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle212
Important Safety Precautions213
Before Starting The Vehicle213
Engine Block Heater215
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes215
Important Ventilating Information215
How To Use The Engine Block Heater216
Brakes217
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)217
Using Abs217
Abs Warning Lamp217
Parking Brake218
Traction Control218
Steering219
To Help Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System219
Traction-Lok Axle220
Preparing To Drive220
Automatic Transmission Operation221
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission221
P (Park)223
R (Reverse)224
N (Neutral)224
D (Overdrive)224
Drive224
2 (Second)225
1 (First)225
Forced Downshifts225
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow225
Reverse Sensing System226
Reverse Camera System228
Nighttime And Dark Area Use230
Servicing230
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation230
System Indicator Lights231
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System231
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)231
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)231
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles232
Basic Operating Principles232
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement233
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck233
Emergency Maneuvers234
Parking234
4Wd Systems235
Normal Characteristics235
Sand235
Mud And Water236
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain237
Driving On Snow And Ice238
Maintenance And Modifications238
Driving Through Water239
Snowplowing239
Roadside Emergencies240
Getting Roadside Assistance240
Using Roadside Assistance241
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty241
Hazard Flasher Control242
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch242
To Reset The Switch243
Fuses And Relays243
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color244
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box244
Auxiliary Relay Box249
Changing The Tires250
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information251
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools253
Removing The Spare Tire253
Tire Change Procedure254
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire257
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications257
Jump Starting258
Preparing Your Vehicle259
Connecting The Jumper Cables259
Removing The Jumper Cables262
Wrecker Towing264
Getting The Services You Need265
Away From Home265
Customer Assistance265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)271
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)272
Cleaning273
Washing The Exterior273
Exterior Chrome273
Waxing274
Paint Chips274
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers274
Engine275
5.4L Engine275
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts275
Windows And Wiper Blades276
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens276
Interior277
Leather Seats278
Underbody278
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products278
Maintenance And Specifications280
Service Recommendations280
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle280
Working With The Engine Off280
Opening The Hood281
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment282
5.4L V8282
Windshield Washer Fluid283
Changing The Wiper Blades283
Engine Oil284
Checking The Engine Oil284
Adding Engine Oil285
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil286
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations286
Battery287
Engine Coolant289
Checking Engine Coolant289
Adding Engine Coolant290
Recycled Engine Coolant292
Coolant Refill Capacity293
Severe Climates293
If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates293
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling294
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works294
If The Engine Begins To Overheat294
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated294
Fuel Filter295
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels295
Fuel Information295
Refueling297
Fuel Filler Cap297
When Fueling Your Vehicle297
Choosing The Right Fuel298
Octane Recommendations299
Fuel Quality299
Cleaner Air299
Running Out Of Fuel299
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy300
Measuring Techniques300
If You Have Run Out Of Fuel300
Filling The Tank300
Calculating Fuel Economy301
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits301
Habits301
Maintenance302
Conditions302
Epa Window Sticker303
Emission Control System303
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)304
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing305
Power Steering Fluid306
Brake Fluid307
Transmission Fluid307
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid307
Low Fluid Level308
Correct Fluid Level308
High Fluid Level308
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels308
Transfer Case Fluid309
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke310
Air Filter310
Changing The Air Filter Element311
Motorcraft Part Numbers312
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities313
Engine Data316
Engine Drivebelt Routing316
Identifying Your Vehicle317
Safety Compliance Certification Label317
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)317
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations318
Accessories319
Genuine Lincoln Accessories For Your Vehicle319
Exterior Style319
Interior Style319
Lifestyle320
Peace Of Mind320
Index321