2003 LINCOLN LS park assist

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Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation
Your system directs you based on information derived from global
positioning satellites, road maps stored on the DVD, sensors in your
vehicle and the desired destination. The system compiles all necessary
information to guide you to your selected destination. Space satellites
determine the vehicle’s current location and transmit position and time
signals to your car.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time, the navigation
function may be temporarily unresponsive. The navigation system will
operate reliably again once GPS reception is available for a few minutes.
Limited GPS reception
System performance may be adversely affected if GPS reception is
interrupted or interference occurs over a distance of several miles. The
following are possible causes for GPS reception being interrupted. If the
vehicle is:
•in multi-story parking garages
•in tunnels and under bridges
•inside or in between buildings
•by forests or tree-lined avenues
•in heavy rain showers and thunderstorms
•in valleys and in mountainous regions
•roads under cliffs
Ensure that you do not have any metal objects on the rear parcel shelf
and that if your windows are tinted, they use non-metal tinting instead of
metal oxide tinting. Both of these factors can also interrupt GPS
reception.
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or APPLY ((P)). With the ignition on and the engine not running,
depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake. The brake lamp
will illuminate; this is normal and the parking brake is now reset. To
release the parking brake, push the lever down with your foot on the
brake pedal.
STEERING
To prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire
•uneven tire wear
•loose or worn suspension components
•loose or worn steering components
•improper steering alignment
Speed sensitive steering
The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering
assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,
maneuverability will be increased.
If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while
driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system
checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
TRACTION CONTROL
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control
system. This
system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,
especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads
and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction in these conditions.
During Traction Control
operation, the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up”when you push
further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should be
no reason for concern.
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•If shifter (-) is tapped more than once in rapid succession, the
transmission will downshift only into the next lower gear, then when
the vehicle reaches a speed below a calibrated entry speed, the
transmission will allow a downshift into the next lower gear if again
selected by the driver. This is to prevent engine and transmission
damage and to keep the engine and transmission within allowable
RPM ranges.
•An electronic indicator on the instrument cluster will display the
selected gear.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following chart:
Recommended upshift schedule
Shift from:
1 - 2 24 km/h (15 mph)
2 - 3 40 km/h (25 mph)
3 - 4 64 km/h (40 mph)
4 - 5 72 km/h (45 mph)
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
REAR PARK ASSIST
The rear park assist system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles
near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) gear is selected.
To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the
limitations of the rear park assist system as contained in this
section. The park assist is only an aid for some (generally large and
fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at“parking
speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the system;
this may include reduced performance or a false activation.
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To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R
(Reverse) and when using the rear park assist.
This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle.
The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to
the ground.
The system will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while the
vehicle slowly moves in reverse at speeds less than 10 km/h (6 mph).
The system is not effective at speeds greater than 10 km/h (6 mph) and
may not detect certain angular or moving objects.
The system detects obstacles within approximately five meters (16.4 ft.)
behind the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer
corners of the bumper. In the figure, the smaller objects behind the
vehicle represent the near-vehicle and bumper corner coverage area of
the park aid system and the large object represents the extended
coverage area. As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone
increases. When the distance to the obstacle is less than 45.0 cm (18 in.),
the tone will sound continuously. If the system detects an object that is
approaching the vehicle at such as rate that rapid braking is required, a
very high rate tone will sound. If this tone is heard while reversing, the
driver is advised to slow down immediately until the tone either changes
to a slower rate or stops.
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Therearpark assist is automatically
enabled when the gear selector is
placed in R (Reverse) and the
ignition is ON. A park assist control
allows the driver to disable the
system only when the ignition is
ON, and the gear selector is in R
(Reverse).
The OFF indicator remains
illuminated when the system is
disabled. The system defaults to ON
every time the R (Reverse) gear is selected. Press the control to disable
or enable the system.
The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the rear park
assist.
Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). These elements may cause the
system to operate inaccurately.
If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited
and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake
and severely damage your engine.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.Driving through deep
water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow
water into the transmission and cause internal transmission
damage.
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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
Roadside Emergencies
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GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or
owner relations/customer relationship office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct
you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market
Operations.
Customer Assistance
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................143
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............95
Power adjustable foot pedals .....95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................206, 209
Power door locks ......................120
Power steering ..........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........274–275
Power Windows ...........................90
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear Park Assist .......................195
Rear window defroster ...............76
Relays ........................................202
Remote entry system ...............124
opening the trunk ...................125
Roadside assistance ..................200
Roof rack ...................................119
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........156
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........142, 145, 147–151
Safety defects, reporting ..........232
Safety restraints ...............142, 145,
147–151
belt minder .............................152
extension assembly ................156
for adults .........................147–150
for children .............................169Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................143
safety belt maintenance .........156
warning light and
chime ...............................151–152
Safety seats for children ..........172
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................142
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ....................172
cleaning ...................................236
climate control ........................138
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................137
memory seat ...................128, 138
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................193
Servicing your vehicle ..............239
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................212
Spark plugs,
specifications .............271, 275–276
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................274–275
Speed control ..............................95
Starting your vehicle ........181–183
jump starting ..........................216
Steering
speed sensitive .......................186
Steering column lock ..................89
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................88
T
Tires ...........................211, 266–268
changing ..........................211–213
Index
285