2000 LINCOLN LS warning

The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section onWarnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer toSeating
and safety restraintsfor more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
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WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and carechapter. If light
stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your
vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to RUN.
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System. This system protects the environment by
ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission
standards. The system also assists the service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle.
TheCheck Engineindicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position. If the light remains on,
continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators flash faster, check for a
burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer
toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position. Also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at these times, or remains on after releasing the parking brake,
seek service immediately.
One of the following conditions may exist:
²low brake fluid level in the reservoir.
²Brake force distribution system failure. The ABS light will also
illuminate if this condition is present.
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illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the RUN
position regardless of the fuel level (refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to RUN and when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Bulb Warning (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the RUN position and one of the
exterior bulbs has burned out.
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
Flashes when the Traction Controly
system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a
wheelspin condition. If the light
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
AdvanceTrac (if equipped)
Flashes when the AdvanceTrac
system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and/or adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a
sideways wheelspin condition. If the
light remains on while the engine is
running, have the system serviced immediately.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
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Steering column lock (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position. If this light stays
illuminated, steering column will be
locked, and the vehicle will not
start. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
Speed control
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling the vehicle
speed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF or CANCEL controls
are pressed or the brake is applied.
Door ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the RUN or START position and any
door or the trunk is open.
Transmission PRNDL indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a
transmission PRNDL indicator. This
character appears with the key in
the RUN position and displays the
gear selected on the gearshift floor console.
If an ªEº character is displayed, this indicates a transmission malfunction.
If the ªEº character flashes or remains on, contact your dealer
immediately. Operating the transmission with the ªEº character
illuminated may cause additional damage to the transmission.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
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