2002 LINCOLN LS maintenance

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located.
The Certification Label is located on
the driver's side A-pillar.
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MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
UPC ÑF85B-1520472-AB
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXXXXXXXXX
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX
REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PRE-
VENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
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A
Accessory delay ..........................74
AdvanceTrac ..............................165
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................139, 143
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 143
disposal ....................................146
driver air bag ..................141, 144
indicator light ...........12, 143, 145
operation .........................141, 144
passenger air bag ...........141, 144
side air bag ..............................143
Air cleaner filter .......253±254, 261
Air conditioning ..........................48
Air filter, cabin ............................59
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................237
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................161
Anti-theft system ......................120
arming the system ..................120
disarming a triggered
system .....................................120
Audio system (see Radio) .........31
Automatic transmission ............167
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................168
fluid, adding ............................252
fluid, checking ........................252
fluid, refill capacities ..............261
fluid, specification ..................264
Axle
lubricant specifications ..263±264
refill capacities ........................261B
Battery .......................................235
acid, treating
emergencies ............................235
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....202
maintenance-free ....................235
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................235
Belt minder ...............................134
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................161
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 162
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............261
fluid, specifications .........263±264
lubricant
specifications ..................263±264
parking ....................................162
shift interlock ..........................167
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....261
Cargo net ...................................107
Cassette tape player ...................31
CD changer .................................44
Certification Label ....................271
Child safety restraints ..............147
child safety belts ....................147
Child safety seats ......................148
attaching with tether
straps .......................................152
Index
276

H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Head restraints .........................121
Headlamps ...................................60
aiming ..................................63±64
autolamp system .......................60
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................62
high beam .................................15
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................60
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................48
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................86±89
Hood ..........................................229
I
Ignition .......................156, 264±265
removing the key ....................180
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................148
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................266
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ................................10, 225
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................62
J
Jack ............................................198
positioning ...............................198
storage .....................................198
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................115
Keys ...........................108, 117, 119
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........156
removing from the ignition ....180
valet key ..................................108
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................60
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................61
headlamps .................................60
headlamps, flash to pass ..........62
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................62
interior lamps .....................65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±68
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
AdvanceTrac .............................13
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 162
brake ..........................................11
bulb warning .............................14
charging system ........................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam ...........................14±15
low coolant ................................13
Index
279