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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 155 155 162 175 186 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 197 198 202 207 216 223 223 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 224 224 227 230 234 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 242 242 243 243 244 253 260 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 261 269 Cleaning 270 2 2005 Lincoln LS (dew) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (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
Emission warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
WARNING CENTER	14
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	17
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)	21
ACCESSORY DELAY	24
RADIO FREQUENCIES	25
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	25
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	25
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	26
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
************	26
THX audio system (if equipped)	26
Cold temperature advisory	27
Initial map display	27
Quick Start — How to get going	28
Voice activated commands (if equipped)	31
Audio mode	35
Volume/power control	36
Speed compensated volume (SCV)	36
AM/FM select	37
AM/FM select in radio mode	37
AM/FM select in CD mode	37
AM/FM select in navigation mode	37
Seek	37
Tune adjust	38
Scan	38
Preset scan	38
Autoset memory preset	38
Starting autoset memory preset	39
Radio data system (RDS) feature	39
Traffic function	40
Information feature	40
Program type (PTY)	40
Sound functions	41
Setting memory preset stations	42
Satellite ready capability	43
CD mode	43
Track	45
Rewind/fast forward in CD mode	46
Scan feature in CD mode	46
Shuffle feature in CD mode	46
Compression feature	46
Pause	47
Map mode	47
Map display information	47
Zoom control	47
Additional map function buttons	48
Route preferences	49
Information function	49
Screen symbols	50
Navigation menu	51
Route options (destination entered)	52
Navigation set up	53
Average speed settings	53
Quick POI (Point of Interest)	53
Restore system defaults	54
Calibration	54
DVD map version	54
Display Options	55
Stored locations	55
On route scroll	56
Voice guidance/volume	57
Home	58
To view the set home position	60
Deleting a home location	61
Special memory points	62
Detour options	64
Route interruptions	65
Route alterations or cancellations	65
Avoiding an area while under guidance	66
Listing areas to avoid	66
Deleting areas to avoid	67
Destination menu	67
Initial map display	68
Route options	68
Destination entry	69
Selecting a destination	69
Search area	70
Emergency	70
Points of interest (POI)	71
Previous destination	71
Deleting stored locations	72
Memory point	73
Adding a memory point	74
Accessing memory point lists	75
Sorting memory point lists	76
Choosing from the icon list	77
Deleting a memory point	77
Deleting all memory points	77
Freeway Entrance/Exit	78
Destination and way points	79
Adding (storing) a destination or way point	79
Listing destinations and way points	79
Editing and changing order of way points and destination	80
Deleting way points and destination	80
Selecting route criteria	80
Route calculation	81
Next route	81
Menu mode	82
System setup	83
Setting the clock	83
General information	84
Safety information	84
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	85
Radio reception factors	85
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation	86
Limited GPS reception	86
Cleaning the display	86
Loading the map DVD	87
Ordering additional map DVDs	87
Latest map DVDs	87
Customer service	87
Climate Controls	88
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	88
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	90
OPERATING TIPS	93
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	95
CABIN AIR FILTER	95
Lights	96
HEADLAMP CONTROL	96
Autolamp control	96
Foglamp control (if equipped)	97
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	97
High beams	97
Flash to pass	98
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	98
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	98
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	99
INTERIOR LAMPS	100
Map lamps	100
BULBS	100
Headlamp Condensation	100
Replacing exterior bulbs	100
Using the right bulbs	100
Interior bulbs	101
Map lamps	101
Replacing headlamp bulbs	101
Replacing headlamp bulbs - lowbeam	102
Replacing HID headlamp bulb (if equipped)	102
Replacing headlamp bulbs - highbeam	103
Replacing the LED sidemarker	103
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs	104
Replacing foglamp bulbs	104
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	104
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs	104
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	104
Driver Controls	105
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	105
Changing the wiper blades	105
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	106
STEERING COLUMN LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	107
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	107
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	107
Storage compartment	108
POWER WINDOWS	109
Express Down (One Touch Down)	109
Express Up (One Touch Up)	109
Restoring the Express up functionality	110
Accessory delay	110
Bounce Back (Front Windows Only)	110
Bounce Back Override (Front Windows Only)	110
Window lock	110
MIRRORS	110
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	110
Electronic compass (if equipped)	111
Compass zone adjustment	112
Compass calibration adjustment	112
Power side view mirrors	113
Heated outside mirrors	113
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	114
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	114
SPEED CONTROL	114
Setting speed control	115
Resuming a set speed	116
Increasing speed while using speed control	116
Reducing speed while using speed control	116
Turning off speed control	117
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	117
Audio control features	117
Navigation steering wheel controls (if equipped)	119
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	120
Bounce Back	121
Bounce Back Override	121
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	121
Programming	122
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	123
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	124
Erasing HomeLink buttons	124
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	124
CELL PHONE USE	125
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	125
Operator selectable features	125
FUEL	125
RESET	126
SETUP	126
STATUS	126
Message center functions	127
Dist To Empty (DTE)	127
Fuel Econ Avg	127
Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display	127
Display On/Off	128
Units (English/Metric)	128
Autolocks	128
Easy exit seat (if equipped)	129
Autolamp delay	129
Lock chirp (if equipped)	129
Language	129
System warnings	130
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	135
FUEL DOOR RELEASE	136
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF ASHTRAY	136
CENTER CONSOLE	137
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	137
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)	138
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	138
Locks and Security	139
KEYS	139
POWER DOOR LOCKS	139
Smart locks	139
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	139
Closing all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	140
Central locking/Two stage unlocking	140
Childproof door locks	141
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	141
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	142
Unlocking the doors	143
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)	144
Locking the doors	144
Sounding a panic alarm	145
Opening the trunk	145
Replacing the battery	145
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	146
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	146
Illuminated entry	147
Autolock	147
Relock	148
Deactivating/activating autolock	148
Memory seat feature	148
Activating the memory feature	148
Deactivating the memory feature	149
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	149
Programming a personal entry code	149
Erasing personal codes	150
Anti-scan feature	150
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	151
Recalling a memory seat/mirrors/steering column/adjustable pedals position 1 or 2	151
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	151
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	151
Theft indicator	152
Replacement keys	152
Programming spare keys	152
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	153
Arming the system	153
Theft indicator	154
Disarming the system	154
Triggering the anti-theft system	154
Seating and Safety Restraints	155
SEATING	155
Adjustable head restraints	155
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	156
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	156
Adjusting the power seats	156
Easy entry/easy exit feature (if equipped)	157
Deactivating/activating the easy entry/easy exit feature	158
Memory seats/steering column/mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	158
Climate controlled seats operation	158
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	159
REAR SEATS	160
Adjustable rear head restraints (if equipped)	160
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	161
Split-folding rear seatbacks	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	162
Personal Safety System	162
How does the personal safety system work?	163
Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints	163
Front crash severity sensor	163
Driver’s seat position sensor	164
Front safety belt usage sensors	164
Front safety belt pretensioners	164
Front safety belt energy management retractors	164
Determining if the Personal safety system is operational	164
Safety restraints precautions	165
Combination lap and shoulder belts	166
Energy management feature	167
Vehicle sensitive mode	167
Automatic locking mode	168
How to use the automatic locking mode	168
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	168
Safety belt pretensioner	169
Front safety belt height adjustment	170
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	170
Conditions of operation	170
BeltMinder	171
One time disable	173
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	173
Safety belt extension assembly	174
Safety belt maintenance	174
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	175
Important SRS precautions	175
Children and airbags	177
How does the safety belt pretensioner and air bag supplemental restraint system work?	177
Determining if the system is operational	179
Side air bag system	179
How does the side air bag system work?	180
Determining if the system is operational	181
Side air curtain system (if equipped)	182
How does the side air curtain system work?	184
Determining if the system is operational	185
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	186
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	186
Important child restraint precautions	186
Children and safety belts	187
Child booster seats	187
Types of booster seats	188
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	189
Child and infant or child safety seats	189
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	191
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	193
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	195
Tires, Wheels and Loading	197
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	197
Treadwear	197
Traction AA A B C	197
Temperature A B C	198
TIRES	198
Glossary of tire terminology	198
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	199
Inspecting your tires	199
Inflating your tires	200
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	201
CHANGING THE TIRES	202
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information	202
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	203
Tire change procedure	204
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	207
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	207
Information on “P” type tires	208
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	211
Information on “T” type tires	212
Location of the tire label	212
TIRE CARE	212
Tire wear	212
Safety practices	213
Highway hazards	214
Tire and wheel alignment	214
Tire rotation	214
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	216
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	216
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	222
TRAILER TOWING	223
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	223
Driving	224
STARTING	224
Positions of the ignition	224
Preparing to start your vehicle	224
Important safety precautions	225
Starting the engine	226
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	227
Guarding against exhaust fumes	227
Important ventilating information	227
BRAKES	227
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	227
ABS warning lamp	228
Using ABS	228
Parking brake	229
STEERING	229
Speed sensitive steering	230
TRACTION CONTROL	230
AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)	231
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	234
Brake-shift interlock	234
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission	235
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission (SST) shifter (if equipped)	237
Understanding gearshift positions	237
Automatic shift mode	237
Manual shift mode	238
+ and - position operation	238
Recommended shift speeds	239
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	239
REAR PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	239
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	241
Roadside Emergencies	242
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	242
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	242
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	243
HAZARD FLASHER	243
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	243
FUSES AND RELAYS	244
Fuses	244
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	245
Passenger compartment fuse panel	245
Front power distribution box	248
In-line fuse for electric cooling fan	250
Rear power distribution box	251
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	253
Preparing your vehicle	254
Connecting the jumper cables	255
Jump starting	257
Removing the jumper cables	258
WRECKER TOWING	260
Customer Assistance	261
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	261
At home	261
Away from home	261
Additional Assistance	262
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	263
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	264
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	264
Board membership	265
What the Board needs	265
Oral presentations	266
Making a decision	266
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	266
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	266
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	267
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	268
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	268
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	269
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	269
Cleaning	270
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	270
WAXING	270
PAINT CHIPS	270
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	271
ENGINE	271
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	272
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	273
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	273
INTERIOR TRIM	273
INTERIOR	274
LEATHER SEATS	274
UNDERBODY	275
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	275
Maintenance and Specifications	277
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	277
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	277
Working with the engine off	277
Working with the engine on	277
OPENING THE HOOD	278
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	278
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	279
ENGINE OIL	280
Checking the engine oil	280
Adding engine oil	281
Engine oil and filter recommendations	282
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	282
BATTERY	283
ENGINE COOLANT	285
Checking engine coolant	285
Adding engine coolant	286
Recycled engine coolant	288
Coolant refill capacity	288
Severe climates	289
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	289
How fail-safe cooling works	290
When fail-safe mode is activated	290
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	291
Important safety precautions	291
Refueling	292
Fuel Filler Cap	293
Choosing the right fuel	294
Octane recommendations	294
Fuel quality	294
Cleaner air	295
Running out of fuel	295
Fuel Filter	295
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	295
Measuring techniques	295
Filling the tank	296
Calculating fuel economy	296
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	297
Habits	297
Maintenance	298
Conditions	298
EPA window sticker	298
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	299
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	300
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	300
POWER STEERING FLUID	301
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR	302
TRANSMISSION FLUID	302
Checking automatic transmission fluid	302
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE	302