2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR power steering fluid

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac
with RSC event
is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator’s ability to
control the vehicle potentially resulting in an accident, personal injury,
or property damage. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW
DOWN.
If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac
with RSC
system, thesliding caricon
will illuminate steadily. Verify
that the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system is not manually disabled
(push the AdvanceTrac
with RSC button located on the center stack
of the instrument panel). If thesliding caricon
still illuminates
steadily, have the system service by an authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac
with RSC disabled may
severely reduce your ability to control your vehicle. Failure to have
your vehicle properly serviced will increase the risk of an accident,
injury, or property damage.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system, the “sliding
car” icon
illuminates solid in the instrument cluster message center
and will stay on. If the “sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster
message center remains on solid while the engine is running, without the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC button having been pushed, have the system
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.
To help prevent damage to the power steering pump:
•Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level
below the MIN mark on the reservoir.
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
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•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from 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:
•Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
•Uneven vehicle loading
•High crown in center of road
•High crosswinds
•Wheels out of alignment
•Loose or worn suspension components
Variable assist steering
Your vehicle is equipped with variable assist power steering. At low
engine RPM, steering assist will adjust to reduce efforts and improve low
speed maneuverability. At high engine RPM, the assist will adjust to
improve steering feel at high speeds.
If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while
driving at a constant engine RPM, have the power steering system
checked by your authorized dealer.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and
general vehicle performance during:
•Certain road conditions
•Steering maneuvers
•Braking
•Acceleration
This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by
automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed
the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air
suspension system will stay active for 40 minutes after the ignition is
turned off to accommodate any load changes. (The air compressor may
run when the vehicle is off; this is normal.)
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
5.4L 3V–V8 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Battery
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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second 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. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules.
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.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 7.0 quarts (6.6 L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid
(6HP26)11.0 quarts
(10.5L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
SP
AT F
4
XT-6-QSP /
MERCON
SP
Power steering fluidFill between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Front axle fluid (4X4) 3.5 pints (1.8 L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle LubeXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle
fluid–Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.5 pints (2.13L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lube
5
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Transfer case fluid
(4X4)1.6-1.8 quarts
(1.5-1.7L)Motorcraft Transfer Case
FluidXL–12 /
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waxing .....................................302
wheels ......................................302
wiper blades ............................304
Clock ............................................88
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............107
Console ........................................87
overhead ..............................86–87
Controls
power seat ...............................143
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............317
refill capacities ................320, 339
specifications ..........................339
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................96
Customer Assistance ................265
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................297
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................298
Getting roadside assistance ...265
Getting the service
you need .................................293
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................299
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................297
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Defrost
rear window ..............................71Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................335
engine oil .................................312
Driving under special
conditions ..................250, 259, 262
sand .........................................261
snow and ice ...........................263
through water .................261, 264
DVD system .................................35
E
Electronic message center .......106
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................284
Emission control system ..........331
Engine ........................................342
cleaning ...................................303
coolant .....................................317
fail-safe cooling .......................321
idle speed control ...................315
lubrication specifications .......339
refill capacities ........................339
service points ..........................309
starting after a collision .........267
Engine block heater .................235
Engine oil ..................................312
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................312
checking and adding ..............312
dipstick ....................................312
filter, specifications ........314, 338
recommendations ...................314
refill capacities ........................339
specifications ..........................339
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................235
F
Fail safe cooling ........................321
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................72
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................77
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................72
headlamps .................................72
headlamps, flash to pass ..........73
interior lamps .....................76, 78
replacing bulbs .........................81
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
Liftgate ..............119, 122, 130–131
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........238
Load limits .................................217
Loading instructions .................223
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................128
doors ........................................124
Lubricant specifications ...........339
Lug nuts ....................................283
Luggage rack .............................123
Lumbar support, seats .............142
M
Message center .........................106
english/metric button .............113
system check button ..............114
warning messages ...................114
Mirrors ...................................91–92
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................92
fold away ...................................93heated ........................................93
programmable memory ..........132
signal .........................................94
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts ........306, 323, 338
N
Navigation system .......................64
O
Octane rating ............................327
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................312
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................131
Parking brake ............................239
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....338
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................94
Power adjustable foot pedals .....94
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................94
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................269, 271
Power door locks ......................124
Power liftgate ............................119
Power mirrors .............................92
Power point .................................88
Power steering ..................244–245
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacity ................339
fluid, specifications .................339
Power Windows ...........................89
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