2005 LINCOLN LS display

Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Transmission PRNDL indicator:
Displays the gearshift positions. If
an“E”character is displayed or
flashing, this indicates a
transmission malfunction, contact your dealer immediately. Operating the
transmission with the“E”character illuminated may cause additional
damage to the transmission.
AdvanceTrac
(if equipped):
Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac

system is active. If the light remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately, refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Traction Control
active:
Illuminates when the Traction
Control
is active. If the light
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately, refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
Steering column lock (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
steering column is locked. If the
light stays on the vehicle will not
start, make sure the key is the
correct key, refer toSecurilock
in theLocks and Securitychapter.
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WARNING CENTER
The instrument cluster is equipped with a warning center that will
provide the following warning messages:
Bulb warning:Displays when one
of the exterior front turn/park lamps
or rear brake/turn/tail lamps bulb
has burned out. Depress the RESET
control to return to the Trip odometer display.
Park brake ON:Displayed when
the park brake is ON. If the warning
stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
Park brake ON & needs service:
Displayed when the park brake is
ON and malfunctioning. If the
warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Service park brake:Displayed
when the park brake needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
Apply park brake:Displayed when
the park brake needs to be applied.
If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
Foot on brake:Displayed when the
foot brake needs to be applied. If
the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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•Optional instrument cluster
Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
To reset, depress the RESET control. To switch the display from Trip A
to the Trip B, depress the A/B control.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
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Traffic:In FM mode with RDS ON, this feature allows you to hear traffic
broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station
broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic
information is not available in most U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:In FM mode and with RDS ON, this feature allows
you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music
format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft,
Top 40. Select type them press SEEK or SCAN.
Show TYPE:In FM mode with RDS ON, this feature displays the
station’s call letters and format.
Shuffle:With a CD playing, press to play tracks in a random order.
Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUF
DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.
Compression:With a CD playing, this feature brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the
compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMP ON is displayed.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease () the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
11.SAT (if equipped):Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped
with Satellite Ready capability. The
kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Lincoln
dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer
installed kit.Dealer installed satellite kit available only in the
continental United States.
12.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
Autoset:Allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
AUTOSET will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations are
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filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less
than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the
remaining presets. Press again to disengage.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio
volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0
turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to
increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
14.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
and hold to load up to six discs.
15.CD AUX:Press to access CD or
AUX mode.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
16.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
17.Disc/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio
frequency band, or to listen to the
previous/next track on the CD.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
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In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
9.Mute:Press to mute the playing
media.
RDS:(Radio Data System): Allows
you to access FM stations which are RDS- equipped. Press RDS then
SEL to select from:
Traffic—Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their
volume level.Traffic information is not available in most U.S.
markets.
Program Type—Allows you to set your audio system to select from
RDS-equipped stations for categories such as: Classic, Country, Info.,
Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show—Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the
chosen radio station.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Setting the clock:Press RDS until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press SEL to increase (
) or decrease ().
10.Autoset:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to normal stations.
11.Scan:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks.
12.Seek:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
13.Tune:Works in radio mode.
Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band.
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14.AM/FM/CD:Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to
radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the
system.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
15.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
Speed sensitive volume:(if
equipped) Radio volume changes
automatically and slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to
increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
16.TAPE:Press to play reverse
side of the tape.
17.CD door:Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side
up.
18.Tape door:Insert the tape facing the right.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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