2003 LINCOLN LS ABS

Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrument Cluster
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Theclimatecontrolled seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
•There is a filter located under
both front seats.
•It can be accessed from the
second row seat. Move the front
seat all the way forward and up
to ease access.
To remove climate controlled seat
air filter:
•Remove key from ignition.
•Push on the outside rigid edge of
the air filter at the center and
rotate toward the front of the
vehicle once tabs are released.
•Remove filter.
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strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-23°C (-10°F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least
three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the
night before starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid
its dangerous effects.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of
time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating
or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
BRAKES
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle
has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and
brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; any
pulsations or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal.
ABS warning lamp
ABS
TheABSlamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when
the ignition is turned to ON. If the light does not illuminate during start
up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be
serviced.
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Evenwhenthe ABS is disabled,
normal braking is still effective. (If
your BRAKE warning lamp
illuminates with the parking brake
released, have your brake system
serviced immediately.)
Using ABS
When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.
However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
Parking brake
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up. To release the parking brake,
make sure the ignition is turned to ON, depress the brake pedal, then
gently push the parking brake lever down.
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
The parking brake will automatically disengage when the gearshift lever
is move from P (Park) with the ignition in the on or if the engine is
running. The parking brake will also disengage if a gear is selected and
the accelerator pedal is depressed.
If the battery is disconnected (or removed), it will be necessary to reset
the parking brake; the message center will display APPLY PARK BRAKE
P!
BRAKE
P!
BRAKE
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AdvanceTrac
willattempt to correct the sliding motion by applying
brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing engine
power.
Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac
include:
•Taking a turn too fast
•Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
•Hitting a patch of ice
•Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road
•Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa
•Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa
•Hitting a curb while turning
•Driving on slick surfaces
•Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer toTrailer
Towingin this chapter)
The AdvanceTrac
system automatically turns on when the engine is
started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is
traveling in R (Reverse); the ABS and traction enhancement features will
continue to function.
The AdvanceTrac
button allows
the driver to control the availability
of the AdvanceTrac
system.
AdvanceTrac
system status is
indicated by a warning indicator
light with a“sliding car”icon in the
instrument cluster that will flash
when the system is active and an
indicator light in the control button
that will illuminate when the system
is turned off. In vehicles with a
message center, the message“ADVANCETRAC OFF”will be displayed.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
system, the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is
running, have the system serviced immediately.
Pressing the control once will disable the AdvanceTrac
stability
enhancement and the engine power reduction portion of the traction
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Starter relay coil
2 5A Radio
3 5A ABS/TCS/AdvanceTrac

4 5A Cluster, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relay, Fuel pump
relay, REM, Transit relay
5 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),
Passenger Occupant Detection
System (PODS) electronic control
unit
6 10A OBD II
SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL
RELAY 1
REPLACEMENT
FUSES
FUSE 8FUSE 9FUSE 10FUSE 11FUSE 12FUSE 13FUSE 14FUSE 15FUSE 16FUSE 17FUSE 18FUSE 19FUSE 20FUSE 21
FUSE 1FUSE 2FUSE 3FUSE 4FUSE 5FUSE 6FUSE 7
FUSE 22FUSE 23FUSE 24FUSE 25FUSE 26FUSE 27FUSE 28FUSE 29FUSE 30FUSE 31FUSE 32FUSE 33FUSE 34FUSE 35
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
7 5A DDM, DSM, Anti-theft LED,
Power mirror switch, Electric
Park Brake (EPB) switch
8 5A Right front turn, Right front
repeater, Right front sidemarker,
Right front park lamps
9 15A Right front low beam/HID
10 5A Left front turn, Left front
repeater, Left front sidemarker,
Left front park lamps
11 10A Left front high beam
12 5A Rain sensor, Electrochromic
mirror
13 5A Cluster
14 5A DATC
15 5A O/D cancel, ABS/Traction-Assist
switch
16 5A Heated seat controls, Climate
control seat module
17 5A RCM, Alternator warning lamp
18 20A Radio, CIA, Navigation unit
19 15A Tilt/Tele motors
20 10A FEM, DATC, Cluster, REM
21 7.5A Not used (spare)
22 10A DDM, Driver door mirror
23 10A Right front high beam
24 5A PATS
25 15A Left front low beam/HID
26 5A Wiper module
27 10A Radio, Navigation unit
28 5A Not Used (spare)
29 5A FEM, Reverse park assist
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 30A** Heated wiper park
14 30A** ABS module
15—Not used
16 30A** Blower motor
17—Not used
18—Not used
19 30A** Electric park brake
20 30A** Wiper motor
21 30A** Starter solenoid
22 40A** ABS motor
23—Not used
24—Not used
Relay 01—Not used
Relay 02—Not used
Relay 03—Coil-on-plug and HEGOs
Relay 04—Right-hand HID headlamps
Relay 05—Auxiliary coolant pump
(V8 engines)
Relay 06—Left-hand HID headlamps
Relay 07—Fog lamps
Relay 08—A/C clutch
Fuse 09—Not used
Relay 10—Blower motor
Relay 11—Not used
Relay 12—Heated wiper park
Relay 13—Horn
Relay 14—PCM power
Relay 15—Starter motor
Diode—PCM
*Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses
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