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Driver Controls TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. 2. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position. 3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 47 2006 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 Sound system (if equipped)	16
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	20
Navigation system (if equipped)	21
Climate Controls	22
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	22
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	24
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips	26
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	28
Lights	29
HEADLAMP CONTROL	29
Autolamp control	29
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	29
Foglamp control	30
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	30
High beams	31
Flash to pass	31
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	31
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	32
Vertical aim adjustment	32
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	33
INTERIOR LAMPS	33
Dome lamps and map lamps	33
BULB REPLACEMENT	34
Headlamp Condensation	34
Replacing exterior bulbs	34
Using the right bulbs	34
Replacing headlamp bulbs	35
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	39
Replacing redundant park bulbs	39
Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs	41
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs	42
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	42
Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs	43
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	44
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	44
Replacing foglamp bulbs	44
Driver Controls	46
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	46
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	46
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	47
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	47
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	48
Storage compartment	48
CLOCK	48
CENTER CONSOLE	49
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	49
POWER WINDOWS	50
Bounce-Back	51
Security Override	51
Window lock	51
Accessory delay	52
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS	52
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	52
Power side view mirrors	52
SPEED CONTROL	53
Setting speed control	53
Disengaging speed control	54
Resuming a set speed	54
Increasing speed while using speed control	55
Reducing speed while using speed control	55
Turning off speed control	56
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	56
Radio control features	56
Climate control features	57
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	57
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM	59
Programming	59
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	61
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	62
Erasing HomeLink buttons	62
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	62
MESSAGE CENTER	63
Selectable features	63
Reset	63
Info menu	63
Odometer/Trip odometer	63
Distance to empty (DTE)	64
Average fuel economy (AFE)	64
Average Speed	65
Compass display	65
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	65
Trip elapsed drive time	67
Setup menu	67
System check	67
Units (English/Metric)	68
Language	68
Easy entry/exit seat	68
System warnings	68
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	71
Locks and Security	72
KEYS	72
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)	73
POWER DOOR LOCKS	74
Smart locks	74
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	75
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	76
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	76
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	77
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	79
Opening front windows and moonroof (if equipped)	79
Locking the doors	79
Sounding a panic alarm	80
Opening the trunk	80
Memory seat feature (if equipped)	80
Activating the memory feature	80
Deactivating the memory feature	80
Replacing the battery	81
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	82
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	82
Illuminated entry	82
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	82
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	83
Illuminated exit	83
Battery saver	84
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	84
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)	84
Erasing personal code	85
Anti-scan feature	85
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	86
Autolock feature	86
Autounlock feature	86
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	87
Power door unlock/lock procedure	87
Keyless entry key pad procedure	88
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	88
Power door unlock/lock procedure	88
Keyless entry key pad procedure	89
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	89
Anti-theft indicator	90
Automatic arming	90
Automatic disarming	90
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	91
Programming spare keys	91
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	93
Arming the system	93
Disarming the system	94
Triggering the anti-theft system	94
Seating and Safety Restraints	95
SEATING	95
Adjustable head restraints	95
Adjusting the front power seat	96
Power recline	97
Memory seat and mirrors	98
Using the power lumbar support	98
Heated seats and climate controlled seats (if equipped) operation	98
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	99
REAR SEATS	100
Split-folding rear seatbacks	100
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	102
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	102
Personal Safety System	102
How does the Personal Safety System work?	103
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	103
Front crash severity sensor	103
Driver’s seat position sensor	103
Front passenger sensing system	104
Front safety belt usage sensors	104
Front safety belt pretensioners	105
Front safety belt energy management retractors	105
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	105
Safety belt precautions	106
Combination lap and shoulder belts	107
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	107
Vehicle sensitive mode	108
Automatic locking mode	108
How to use the automatic locking mode	108
When to use the automatic locking mode	109
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	109
Safety belt pretensioner	109
Safety belt height adjustment	110
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	110
Conditions of operation	110
BeltMinder	111
One time disable	113
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	113
Safety belt extension assembly	115
Safety belt maintenance	115
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	116
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	116
Children and airbags	118
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	118
Front passenger sensing system	120
Determining if the system is operational	125
Seat-mounted side airbag system	125
How does the side airbag system work?	126
Determining if the system is operational	127
Side curtain airbag system	128
How does the side air curtain system work?	129
Determining if the system is operational	130
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	131
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	131
Important child restraint precautions	131
Children and safety belts	132
Child booster seats	132
When children should use booster seats	132
Types of booster seats	133
The importance of shoulder belts	134
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	135
Child and infant or child safety seats	135
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	136
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	139
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	140
Tires, Wheels and Loading	143
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	143
Treadwear	143
Traction AA A B C	143
Temperature A B C	144
TIRES	144
Glossary of tire terminology	144
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	145
TIRE CARE	147
Inspecting your tires	147
Tire wear	148
Damage	148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	149
Tire Replacement Requirements	149
Safety practices	149
Highway hazards	150
Tire and wheel alignment	150
Tire rotation	151
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	152
Information on “P” type tires	152
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	155
Information on “T” type tires	156
Location of the tire label	156
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	157
VEHICLE LOADING	157
TRAILER TOWING	162
RECREATIONAL TOWING	162
Driving	164
STARTING	164
Positions of the ignition	164
Starting your vehicle	164
Important safety precautions	165
Starting the engine	166
Guarding against exhaust fumes	167
Important ventilating information	167
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	167
BRAKES	168
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	168
ABS warning lamp	168
Using ABS	169
Parking brake	169
TRACTION CONTROL	170
STEERING	171
Speed sensitive steering	171
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	171
Brake-shift interlock	171
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	173
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	174
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	174
Roadside Emergencies	175
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	175
Getting roadside assistance	175
Using roadside assistance	176
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	176
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	176
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	177
FUSES AND RELAYS	177
Fuses	177
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	178
Passenger compartment fuse panel	178
Power distribution box	181
CHANGING THE TIRES	184
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	184
How to change a flat tire	186
Removing the spare tire and jack	187
Tire change procedure	187
Stowing the wheel and jack	189
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	189
JUMP STARTING	190
Preparing your vehicle	190
Connecting the jumper cables	191
Jump starting	193
Removing the jumper cables	193
WRECKER TOWING	195
Customer Assistance	196
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	196
At home	196
Away from home	196
Additional Assistance	197
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	198
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	199
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	199
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	200
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	201
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	201
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	202
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	202
Cleaning	203
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	203
WAXING	204
PAINT CHIPS	204
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	204
ENGINE	205
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	206
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	206
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	207
INTERIOR TRIM	207
INTERIOR	207
LEATHER SEATS	208
UNDERBODY	208
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	208
Maintenance and Specifications	210
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	210
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	210
Working with the engine off	210
Working with the engine on	210
OPENING THE HOOD	211
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	212
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	213
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	213
ENGINE OIL	214
Checking the engine oil	214
Adding engine oil	216
Engine oil and filter recommendations	217
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	217
BATTERY	218
ENGINE COOLANT	220
Checking engine coolant	220
Adding engine coolant	221
Recycled engine coolant	224
Coolant refill capacity	224
Severe climates	224
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	225
How fail-safe cooling works	225
When fail-safe mode is activated	226
FUEL FILTER	226
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	226
Important safety precautions	226
Refueling	228
Fuel Filler Cap	228
Choosing the right fuel	229
Octane recommendations	230
Fuel quality	230
Cleaner air	230
Running out of fuel	230
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	231
Measuring techniques	231
Filling the tank	231
Calculating fuel economy	232
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	232
Habits	232
Maintenance	233
Conditions	233
EPA window sticker	234
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	234
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	235
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	236
POWER STEERING FLUID	236
BRAKE FLUID	237
TRANSAXLE FLUID	237
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid	237
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	237
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	238
Low fluid level	238
High fluid level	238
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	238
AIR FILTER	239
Changing the air filter element	239
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	240
REFILL CAPACITIES	241
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	242
ENGINE DATA	244
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	244
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	246
Safety Compliance Certification Label	246
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	247
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	248
Accessories	249
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	249
Exterior style	249
Interior style	249
Lifestyle	249
Peace of mind	250