2003 LINCOLN LS low beam

Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Low washer fluid (if equipped):
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Bulb warning (if equipped):
Illuminates when one of the exterior
front turn lamps or rear
brake/turn/tail lamps bulb has
burned out. Depress the RESET control to return to the Trip odometer
display.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and any door is
open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Electronic throttle control (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
engine has defaulted to a
’limp-home’operation. Report the
fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Note:If the headlamp switch is in the park lamp or lowbeam position,
and it is daytime, the instrument panel lighting will not be activated and
the instrument cluster, radio and climate control displays will not be
dimmed.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to the
auto position.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to the off
position (O).
The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a period of time after
the ignition switch is turned to OFF. The period of time that the lights
remain on is set at the factory but the time may be adjusted using the
sequence below.
Exit delay programming sequence
1. Start with the ignition in the RUN position and autolamps selected on
the headlight switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. (This will start a 10 second
timer during which steps 3 through 6must be completed.)
3. Turn the autolamps OFF.
4. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
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5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
6. Turn the autolamps on (The park lamps and low beams will turn on.)
7. Turn the autolamps off after the desired delay time is reached. (The
maximum programmable delay is 3 minutes. The lights that turned on in
step 6 will turn off.)
Autolamps with wipers
When the windshield wipers are on with the headlamps, the autolamp
system will provide automatic on/off control of the exterior lights based
on the status of the wipers.
•When the wipers are turned on, the exterior lights will turn on after a
short delay.
•When the wipers are turned off, the exterior lights will turn off after a
short delay.
Note: The moisture sensitive wipers feature may affect the length of the
autolamp time delay.
Foglamp control
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is pulled
toward you and is in any of the
following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate with automatic transmission:
•the ignition must be in the RUN position;
•the headlamp control is in the OFF position, Parking lamps position,
or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on
the headlamps (daytime); and
•the transmission is out of Park.
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HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with VOL (Visual Optical Left) headlamps.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) VOL - subtract 50 mm (2.1 in) from the measurement of the
center of the low beam lamp to the ground.
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark a 2.4 meter
(8 foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen 50 mm
(2.1 in) below this height (a piece
of masking tape works well). The
center of the lamp is marked by a
3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens
(use the low beam center mark).
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) VOL - subtract 50 mm (2.1 in) from the measurement of the
center of the low beam lamp to the ground.
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with flat
edges at the top of the beam
pattern. If the flat edges are not at
the horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea6mm
allen wrench or screwdriver to adjust the headlamp up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls in front of each map lamp
to activate the lamps.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an“E”for
Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade Number
Headlamp low beam H11
Headlamp low beam (HID) D2R
Headlamp high beam 9005
Park and turn lamp (front) 3457 A/K (amber)
Side marker lamp (front) 3W4Z–15A424–5–AA
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Function Trade Number
Foglamp 9145
Tail lamp, brakelamp, side lamp 3157K
Rear turn lamp 3157 A/K (amber)
Backup lamp 921
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 3W4Z–13A613–AA
Map lamp (with moon roof) 906
Rail lamp (rear) 168
Map lamp (front) 906
Sun visor lighted mirror lamp Part # E9SB-13465-BA
Glove compartment 194
Ashtray 194
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
The headlamp assembly contains the low beam bulb, the high beam bulb,
park/turn lamp bulb and led side marker. To replace any of these items,
the headlamp assembly must be removed from the vehicle as follows:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Lift the hood and remove the
upper and lower sight shields by
removing the seven plastic retaining
pins.
3. On the headlamp assembly,
remove the three headlamp
attaching bolts (8mm socket).
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Replacing headlamp bulbs - lowbeam
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described under theReplacing
exterior bulbheader.
2. Remove the four T20 torx head
screws holding the bulb retaining
cover on.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and remove it by pulling the bulb
straight out.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order, while also replacing the seal on the
bulb retaining cover. The kits for replacement seals are avaliable at
Lincoln or Ford dealers.
Replacing HID headlamp bulb (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a“high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the lamp assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing headlamp bulbs - highbeam
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
as described under theReplacing
exterior bulbheader.
2. Remove the four T20 torx head
screws holding the bulb retaining
cover on.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and remove it by pulling the bulb
straight out.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
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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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