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Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located at the bottom left of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood by pushing upward on the handle. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 276 2006 Lincoln LS (dew) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
Audiophile Satellite Ready AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD Radio (if equipped)	16
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD (if equipped)	20
Accessory delay	23
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	24
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
	25
THX audio system (if equipped)	25
Cold temperature advisory	26
Initial map display	27
Quick Start — How to get going	27
Voice activated commands (if equipped)	30
Audio mode	34
Volume/power control	35
Speed compensated volume (SCV)	35
AM/FM select	36
AM/FM select in radio mode	36
AM/FM select in CD mode	36
AM/FM select in navigation mode	36
Seek	36
Tune adjust	37
Scan	37
Preset scan	37
Autoset memory preset	37
Starting autoset memory preset	38
Radio data system (RDS) feature	38
Traffic function	39
Information feature	39
Program type (PTY)	39
Sound functions	41
Setting memory preset stations	42
Satellite ready capability	43
CD mode	43
Track	45
Rewind/fast forward in CD mode	45
Scan feature in CD mode	45
Shuffle feature in CD mode	46
Compression feature	46
Pause	46
Map mode	47
Map display information	47
Zoom control	47
Additional map function buttons	48
Route preferences	48
Information function	49
Screen symbols	49
Navigation menu	51
Route options (destination entered)	52
Navigation set up	53
Average speed settings	53
Quick POI (Point of Interest)	53
Restore system defaults	54
Calibration	54
DVD map version	54
Display Options	55
Stored locations	55
On route scroll	56
Voice guidance/volume	56
Home	57
To view the set home position	59
Deleting a home location	60
Special memory points	61
Detour options	63
Route interruptions	64
Route alterations or cancellations	64
Avoiding an area while under guidance	65
Listing areas to avoid	65
Deleting areas to avoid	66
Destination menu	66
Initial map display	67
Route options	67
Destination entry	68
Selecting a destination	68
Search area	69
Emergency	69
Points of interest (POI)	70
Previous destination	70
Deleting stored locations	71
Memory point	72
Adding a memory point	73
Accessing memory point lists	74
Sorting memory point lists	75
Choosing from the icon list	76
Deleting a memory point	76
Deleting all memory points	76
Freeway Entrance/Exit	77
Destination and way points	78
Adding (storing) a destination or way point	78
Listing destinations and way points	78
Editing and changing order of way points and destination	79
Deleting way points and destination	79
Selecting route criteria	79
Route calculation	80
Next route	80
Menu mode	81
System setup	82
Setting the clock	82
General information	83
Safety information	83
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	84
Radio reception factors	84
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation	85
Limited GPS reception	85
Cleaning the display	85
Loading the map DVD	86
Ordering additional map DVDs	86
Latest map DVDs	86
Customer service	86
Climate Controls	87
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	89
Operating tips	92
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	94
CABIN AIR FILTER	94
Lights	95
HEADLAMP CONTROL	95
Autolamp control	95
High beams	96
Flash to pass	96
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	96
Foglamp control (if equipped)	97
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	97
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	98
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	99
INTERIOR LAMPS	99
Map lamps	99
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	99
BULB REPLACEMENT	99
Headlamp Condensation	99
Replacing exterior bulbs	100
Using the right bulbs	100
Interior bulbs	100
Map lamps	101
Replacing headlamp bulbs	101
Replacing HID headlamp bulb (if equipped)	101
Replacing the LED sidemarker	101
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs	101
Replacing foglamp bulbs	101
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	101
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs	101
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	102
Driver Controls	103
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	103
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	103
Steering column lock (if equipped)	104
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	105
CENTER CONSOLE	105
ASHTRAY	106
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	106
Storage compartment	106
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	107
POWER WINDOWS	107
Express Down (One Touch Down)	108
Express Up (One Touch Up)	108
Restoring the Express up functionality	108
Accessory delay	109
Bounce Back (Front Windows Only)	109
Bounce Back Override (Front Windows Only)	109
Window lock	109
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	109
Electronic compass (if equipped)	110
Compass zone adjustment	111
Compass calibration adjustment	111
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	112
Heated outside mirrors	112
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	112
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	113
SPEED CONTROL	113
Setting speed control	114
Resuming a set speed	115
Increasing speed while using speed control	115
Reducing speed while using speed control	115
Turning off speed control	116
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	116
Audio control features	116
Navigation steering wheel controls (if equipped)	118
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	119
Bounce Back	120
Bounce Back Override	120
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	120
Programming	121
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	122
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	123
Erasing HomeLink buttons	123
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	123
MINI MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	124
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	125
Operator selectable features	125
FUEL	125
RESET	125
SETUP	125
STATUS	125
Message center functions	126
Dist To Empty (DTE)	126
Fuel Econ Avg	127
Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display	127
Display On/Off	128
Units (English/Metric)	128
Autolocks	128
Easy exit seat (if equipped)	128
Autolamp delay	128
Lock chirp (if equipped)	128
Language	129
System warnings	129
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	136
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	136
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	137
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)	137
Locks and Security	138
KEYS	138
POWER DOOR LOCKS	138
Smart locks	138
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	138
Closing all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	139
Central locking/Two stage unlocking	139
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	140
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	140
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	142
Unlocking the doors	143
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	143
Locking the doors	144
Sounding a panic alarm	144
Opening the trunk	144
Replacing the battery	144
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	145
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	146
Illuminated entry	146
Autolock	147
Relock	147
Deactivating/activating autolock	147
Memory seat feature	147
Activating the memory feature	147
Deactivating the memory feature	148
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	148
Programming a personal entry code	148
Erasing personal codes	149
Anti-scan feature	149
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	150
Recalling a memory seat/mirrors/steering column/adjustable pedals position 1 or 2	150
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	150
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	150
Anti-theft indicator	151
Replacement keys	151
Programming spare keys	151
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	152
Arming the system	152
Theft indicator	153
Disarming the system	153
Triggering the anti-theft system	153
Seating and Safety Restraints	154
SEATING	154
Adjustable head restraints	154
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	155
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	155
Adjusting the power seats	155
Easy entry/easy exit feature (if equipped)	157
Deactivating/activating the easy entry/easy exit feature	157
Memory seats/steering column/mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	157
Climate controlled seats operation (if equipped)	158
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	158
REAR SEATS	159
Adjustable rear head restraints (if equipped)	159
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	160
Split-folding rear seatbacks	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	162
Personal Safety System	162
How does the Personal Safety System work?	162
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	163
Front crash severity sensor	163
Driver’s seat position sensor	163
Front safety belt usage sensors	163
Front safety belt pretensioners	163
Front safety belt energy management retractors	164
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	164
Safety restraints precautions	164
Combination lap and shoulder belts	166
Energy management feature	166
Vehicle sensitive mode	167
Automatic locking mode	167
How to use the automatic locking mode	167
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	168
Safety belt pretensioner	168
Front safety belt height adjustment	169
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	169
Safety belt warning light	169
Conditions of operation	170
BeltMinder	170
One time disable	172
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	172
Safety belt extension assembly	173
Safety belt maintenance	174
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	174
Important SRS precautions	175
Children and airbags	176
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	177
Determining if the system is operational	178
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	179
How does the side airbag system work?	180
Determining if the system is operational	181
Side air curtain system (if equipped)	181
How does the side air curtain system work?	183
Determining if the system is operational	184
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	185
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	185
Important child restraint precautions	185
Children and safety belts	186
Child booster seats	186
Types of booster seats	187
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	189
Child and infant or child safety seats	189
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	190
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	193
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	194
Tires, Wheels and Loading	197
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	197
Treadwear	197
Traction AA A B C	197
Temperature A B C	198
TIRES	198
Glossary of tire terminology	198
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	199
TIRE CARE	201
Inspecting your tires	201
Tire wear	202
Damage	202
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	202
Tire Replacement Requirements	203
Safety practices	203
Highway hazards	204
Tire and wheel alignment	204
Tire rotation	204
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	205
Information on “P” type tires	206
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	209
Information on “T” type tires	210
Location of the tire label	210
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	211
VEHICLE LOADING	211
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	216
TRAILER TOWING	216
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	216
Driving	218
STARTING	218
Positions of the ignition	218
Preparing to start your vehicle	218
Important safety precautions	219
Starting the engine	220
Guarding against exhaust fumes	220
Important ventilating information	221
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	221
BRAKES	221
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	221
ABS warning lamp	222
Using ABS	222
Parking brake	222
TRACTION CONTROL	223
AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)	224
STEERING	226
Speed sensitive steering	227
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	227
Brake-shift interlock	227
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission	228
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission (SST) shifter (if equipped)	230
Understanding gearshift positions	230
Automatic shift mode	231
Manual shift mode	231
+ and - position operation	231
Recommended shift speeds	232
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	232
REAR PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	233
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	235
Roadside Emergencies	236
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	236
Getting roadside assistance	236
Using roadside assistance	237
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	237
HAZARD FLASHER	238
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	238
FUSES AND RELAYS	239
Fuses	239
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	240
Passenger compartment fuse panel	240
Front power distribution box	243
In-line fuse for electric cooling fan	246
Rear power distribution box	246
CHANGING THE TIRES	248
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	249
Tire change procedure	251
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	253
JUMP STARTING	254
Preparing your vehicle	254
Connecting the jumper cables	255
Jump starting	257
Removing the jumper cables	258
WRECKER TOWING	260
Customer Assistance	261
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	261
At home	261
Away from home	261
Additional Assistance	262
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	263
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	264
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	264
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	265
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	266
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	266
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	267
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	267
Cleaning	268
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	268
WAXING	269
PAINT CHIPS	269
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	269
ENGINE	270
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	270
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	271
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	271
INTERIOR TRIM	272
INTERIOR	272
LEATHER SEATS	272
UNDERBODY	273
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	273
Maintenance and Specifications	275
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	275
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	275
Working with the engine off	275
Working with the engine on	275
OPENING THE HOOD	276
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	277
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	278
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	278
ENGINE OIL	279
Checking the engine oil	279
Adding engine oil	280
Engine oil and filter recommendations	281
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	281
BATTERY	282
ENGINE COOLANT	284
Checking engine coolant	284
Adding engine coolant	285
Recycled engine coolant	287
Coolant refill capacity	288
Severe climates	288
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	289
How fail-safe cooling works	289
When fail-safe mode is activated	289
FUEL FILTER	290
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	290
Important safety precautions	290
Refueling	292
Fuel Filler Cap	292
Choosing the right fuel	293
Octane recommendations	293
Fuel quality	294
Cleaner air	294
Running out of fuel	294
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	294
Measuring techniques	294
Filling the tank	295
Calculating fuel economy	295
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	296
Habits	296
Maintenance	297
Conditions	297
EPA window sticker	297
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	297
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	299
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	299
POWER STEERING FLUID	300
BRAKE FLUID	300
TRANSMISSION FLUID	301
Checking automatic transmission fluid	301
AIR FILTER	301
Changing the air filter element	302
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	304
REFILL CAPACITIES	304
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	306
ENGINE DATA	308
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	308
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	309
Safety Compliance Certification Label	309