Table Of Contents - Lincoln 2006 Mark LT Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions6
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow6
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles7
Cell Phone Use7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Warning And Control Lights10
Gauges13
Entertainment Systems16
Audio Systems16
Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System16
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd16
Accessory Delay20
Radio Reception Factors20
Cd/Cd Player Care20
Climate Controls21
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats21
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control21
Operating Tips22
Rear Window Defroster23
Lights24
Headlamp Control24
Autolamp Control24
Foglamp Control24
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)25
High Beams25
Flash To Pass25
Panel Dimmer Control26
Vertical Aim Adjustment26
Turn Signal Control27
Interior Lamps27
Map Lamps27
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)28
Rear Map Lamp (If Equipped)28
Dome/Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)28
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps29
Bulb Replacement29
Headlamp Condensation29
Using The Right Bulbs29
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs30
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs31
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs32
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs33
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs33
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs33
Driver Controls34
Multi-Function Lever34
Changing The Wiper Blades34
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control34
Tilt Steering35
Illuminated Visor Mirror35
Slide On Rod Feature36
Overhead Console36
Overhead Storage Bins36
Bin Removal37
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)38
Cigarette/Cigar Lighter39
Center Console40
Power Windows40
One Touch Down41
Window Lock41
Power Sliding Back Window41
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror42
Power Side View Mirrors42
Heated Outside Mirrors43
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator43
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals43
Speed Control44
Setting Speed Control44
Resuming A Set Speed45
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control45
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control45
Turning Off Speed Control46
Audio Control Features46
Steering Wheel Controls46
Climate Control Features47
Moon Roof47
Homelink Wireless Control System48
Programming49
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming50
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System51
Erasing Homelink Buttons51
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button51
Message Center52
Selectable Features52
Reset52
Info Menu52
Compass Display53
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment53
Distance To Empty (Dte)54
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)55
Trip Elapsed Drive Time55
Setup Menu56
System Check56
Units (English/Metric)56
Autolocks57
Autolamp Delay57
Language57
System Warnings58
Tailgate Lock60
Tailgate Removal60
Bed Extender61
Locks And Security63
Keys63
Power Door Locks63
Smart Unlocking Feature63
Childproof Door Locks64
Remote Entry System64
Unlocking The Doors65
Locking The Doors65
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature65
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature66
Sounding A Panic Alarm66
Memory Feature67
Activating The Memory Feature67
Deactivating The Memory Feature67
Replacing The Battery67
Replacing Lost Transmitters68
Programming Remote Transmitters69
Illuminated Entry69
Perimeter Lighting Feature70
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature70
Autolock71
Deactivating/Activating Autolock71
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure72
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure72
Message Center Procedure72
Keyless Entry System73
Programming A Personal Entry Code73
Erasing Personal Code73
Antiscan Feature74
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad74
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System74
Theft Indicator75
Automatic Arming75
Automatic Disarming75
Replacement Keys76
Programming Spare Keys76
Seating And Safety Restraints78
Adjustable Head Restraints78
Using The Manual Lumbar Support79
Adjusting The Front Power Seat79
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals80
Heated Seats80
Rear Seats81
Head Restraints81
Folding Up The Rear Seats81
Safety Restraints82
Returning The Seat To Seating Position82
Personal Safety System82
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?83
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints83
Front Crash Severity Sensor83
Driver's Seat Position Sensor83
Front Passenger Sensing System84
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors84
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners85
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors85
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational85
Safety Restraints Precautions86
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts87
Energy Management Retractors87
Vehicle Sensitive Mode88
Automatic Locking Mode88
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode88
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode88
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode89
Safety Belt Pretensioner90
Safety Belt Usage Sensors90
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment91
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime91
Conditions Of Operation91
Beltminder92
One Time Disable94
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature95
Safety Belt Extension Assembly96
Safety Belt Maintenance96
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)97
Important Srs Precautions98
Children And Airbags100
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?100
Determining If The System Is Operational101
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)102
Safety Restraints For Children105
Important Child Restraint Precautions105
Children And Safety Belts105
Child Booster Seats106
When Children Should Use Booster Seats106
Types Of Booster Seats107
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts107
Safety Seats For Children108
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats108
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulderbelts109
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps112
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment113
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors115
Tires, Wheels And Loading117
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners117
Vehicle Characterisrtics117
4Wd And Awd Systems117
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles118
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading119
Treadwear119
Traction Aa A B C120
Temperature A B C120
Glossary Of Tire Terminology120
Tire Information120
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires121
Tire Inflation121
Inspecting Your Tires122
Inflating Your Tires122
Tire Replacement Requirements124
Changing A Flat Tire124
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information125
Conventional Spare Tire Information126
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools126
Removing The Spare Tire126
Tire Change Procedure127
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire129
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications130
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall131
Information on "P" Type Tires131
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires134
Tire Care135
Information on "T" Type Tires135
Location Of The Tire Label135
Tire Wear135
Safety Practices136
Highway Hazards137
Tire And Wheel Alignment137
Tire Rotation138
Snow Tires And Chains139
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer139
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit144
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles146
Trailer Towing146
Preparing To Tow147
Hitches147
Load Equalizing Hitch147
Safety Chains148
Trailer Brakes148
Trailer Lamps148
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)148
Servicing After Towing149
Trailer Towing Tips149
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat149
Recreational Towing150
Driving151
Starting151
Positions Of The Ignition151
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle151
Important Safety Precautions152
Starting The Engine154
Using The Engine Block Heater154
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes154
Important Ventilating Information154
Brakes155
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)155
Using Abs155
Abs Warning Lamp155
Parking Brake156
Steering156
Traction-Lok Axle157
Preparing To Drive157
Automatic Transmission Operation157
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission157
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission159
P (Park)159
R (Reverse)160
N (Neutral)160
D (Overdrive)160
Drive (Not Shown)161
2 (Second)161
1 (First)161
Forced Downshifts162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow162
Reverse Sensing System162
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation164
System Indicator Lights164
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System165
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)165
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)165
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles166
Basic Operating Principles166
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck167
Emergency Maneuvers167
Parking168
4Wd Systems169
Normal Characteristics169
Sand169
Mud And Water170
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain170
Driving On Snow And Ice171
Maintenance And Modifications172
Driving Through Water172
Snowplowing173
Roadside Emergencies174
Getting Roadside Assistance174
Using Roadside Assistance174
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch175
Hazard Flasher Switch175
Fuses And Relays176
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color177
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box177
Auxiliary Relay Box182
Jump Starting183
Preparing Your Vehicle183
Connecting The Jumper Cables184
Removing The Jumper Cables186
Wrecker Towing188
Customer Assistance189
Getting The Services You Need189
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)197
Cleaning198
Washing The Exterior198
Waxing198
Paint Chips199
Exterior Chrome199
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers199
Engine200
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts200
Windows And Wiper Blades201
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens201
Interior Trim201
Interior202
Leather Seats202
Underbody202
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products203
Maintenance And Specifications204
Service Recommendations204
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle204
Working With The Engine Off/On204
Opening The Hood205
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment206
5.4L V8206
Windshield Washer Fluid207
Checking The Engine Oil207
Adding Engine Oil209
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations209
Battery210
Checking Engine Coolant212
Adding Engine Coolant214
Recycled Engine Coolant215
Coolant Refill Capacity216
Severe Climates216
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling217
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works217
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated217
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels218
Fuel Information218
Refueling220
Fuel Filler Cap220
Choosing The Right Fuel221
Octane Recommendations221
Fuel Quality222
Cleaner Air222
Running Out Of Fuel222
Fuel Filter222
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy223
Measuring Techniques223
Filling The Tank223
Calculating Fuel Economy224
Habits224
Maintenance225
Conditions225
Epa Window Sticker226
Emission Control System226
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)227
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing228
Power Steering Fluid228
Brake Fluid229
Transmission Fluid229
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid229
Low Fluid Level230
Correct Fluid Level230
High Fluid Level231
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels231
Transfer Case Fluid (If Equipped)232
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke232
Air Filter233
Motorcraft Part Numbers234
Refill Capacities235
Lubricant Specifications237
Engine Data239
Vehicle Dimensions240
Identifying Your Vehicle241
Certification Label241
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)242
Engine Number242
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations243
Accessories244
Lincoln Accessories For Your Vehicle244
Exterior Style244
Lifestyle244
Peace Of Mind245
Index246