2006 LINCOLN MARK LT warning

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If yourService engine soonlight is on,
refer to the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
theService engine soonlight on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................42
Air cleaner filter ...............233–234
Air conditioning ..........................21
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................97–98
and child safety seats ............100
description ................................98
disposal ....................................102
driver airbag ......................98, 100
indicator light .........................101
operation ...........................98, 100
passenger airbag ...............98, 100
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................212
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................155
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................159
fluid, adding ............................229
fluid, checking ........................229
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specification ..................239
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 239
refill capacities ........................235
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................210
acid, treating emergencies .....210
jumping a disabled battery ....183
maintenance-free ....................210
replacement, specifications ...234servicing ..................................210
Bed extender ..............................61
Brakes ........................................155
anti-lock ...................................155
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................155
fluid, checking and adding ....229
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specifications .........237, 239
lubricant specifications ..237, 239
parking ....................................156
shift interlock ..........................157
Bulbs ............................................29
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....235
Cell phone use ..............................7
Certification Label ....................241
Child safety restraints ..............105
child safety belts ....................105
Child safety seats ......................108
attaching with tether straps ..112
in front seat ............................109
in rear seat ..............................109
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............200
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................201
plastic parts ............................200
safety belts ..............................202
washing ....................................198
waxing .....................................198
wheels ......................................199
wiper blades ............................201
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............21
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Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................40
overhead ....................................36
Controls
power seat .................................79
steering column ........................46
Coolant
checking and adding ..............212
refill capacities ................216, 235
specifications ..................237, 239
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................44
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................203
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................195
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............196
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................189
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................196
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................192
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................194
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................229engine oil .................................207
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................232
Driving under special
conditions ..................162, 167, 170
sand .........................................169
snow and ice ...........................171
through water .................170, 172
DVD system .................................19
E
Electronic message center .........52
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................183
Emergency Flashers .................175
Emission control system ..........226
Engine ................................239–240
cleaning ...................................200
coolant .....................................212
fail-safe coolant ......................217
idle speed control ...................210
lubrication specifications ......237,
239
refill capacities ........................235
service points ..........................206
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................154
Engine oil ..................................207
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................207
checking and adding ..............207
dipstick ....................................207
filter, specifications ........209, 234
recommendations ...................209
refill capacities ........................235
specifications ..................237, 239
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J
Jack
storage .....................................126
Jump-starting your vehicle ......183
K
Keyless entry system .................73
autolock .....................................71
programming entry code .........73
Keys .............................................76
positions of the ignition .........151
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................24
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................29
daytime running light ...............25
fog lamps ...................................24
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....26
interior lamps .....................27–28
replacing bulbs ...................29–33
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................27
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........155
Load limits .................................139
Loading instructions .................146
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................64
doors ..........................................63
Lubricant specifications ...237, 239
Lug nuts ....................................130Lumbar support, seats ...............79
M
Message center ...........................52
english/metric button ...............56
system check button ................56
warning messages .....................58
Mirrors .........................................35
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................42
heated ........................................43
programmable memory ......67, 80
side view mirrors (power) .......42
signal .........................................43
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ................222, 234
O
Octane rating ............................221
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................207
P
Parking brake ............................156
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....234
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................177
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .............................42
Power point .................................38
Power steering ..........................156
fluid, checking and adding ....228
fluid, refill capacity ................235
fluid, specifications .........237, 239
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Power Windows ...........................40
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................157
R
Radio ............................................16
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................68
Reverse sensing system ...........162
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............96
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................82, 86–89, 91
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ..............82, 86–91
extension assembly ..................96
for adults .............................87–89
for children .............................105
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........96
warning light and chime ..........91
Safety seats for children ..........108
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............82
Seats ............................................78
child safety seats ....................108
heated ..................................21, 80
memory seat .......................67, 80SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............204
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................17
Snowplowing .........................6, 173
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........126
Spark plugs, specifications ......234,
239–240
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 239
Speed control ..............................44
Starting your vehicle .......151–152,
154
jump starting ..........................183
Steering wheel
controls ......................................46
tilting .........................................35
T
Tailgate ........................................60
Tires ...................................119–120
alignment ................................137
care ..........................................135
changing ..........................126–127
checking the pressure ............122
inspecting and inflating .........121
label .........................................135
replacing ..................................124
rotating ....................................138
safety practices .......................136
sidewall information ...............131
snow tires and chains ............139
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spare tire .................................125
terminology .............................120
tire grades ...............................120
treadwear ........................119, 135
Towing .......................................146
recreational towing .................150
trailer towing ..........................146
Traction-lok rear axle ...............157
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................232
Transmission .............................157
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....157
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................229
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
lubricant specifications ..237, 239
Turn signal ..................................27
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........240–241Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
..........................................242
Vehicle loading
..........................139
Ventilating your vehicle
...........154
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................207
Water, Driving through
.............172
Windows
power
.........................................40
power down back window
.......41
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................34
checking and adding fluid
.....207
replacing wiper blades
.............34
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