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Index 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 ...93 350 heated ...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 2008 Navigator (nav) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
Entertainment Systems	20
AUDIO SYSTEMS	20
AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	20
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	27
Rear seat radio controls (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	31
Satellite radio information	33
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
Quick start	36
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	36
To play a CD in the DVD system:	37
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	38
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	38
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	39
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	39
Using wired headphones (not included):	39
To adjust display brightness:	40
DVD player controls	40
Remote control	43
Battery replacement	46
Headphones	47
Wireless headphones	47
Wired headphones	50
Operation	50
Single play/Dual play	50
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	52
Menu mode	52
Angle mode	52
Aspect ratio	53
Language	53
Subtitles	54
Audio CDs	54
Playing MP3 discs	55
MP3 disc quality factors	55
CD, MP3 and CD player care	56
Playing a DVD	57
Slow play	57
Frame by frame	58
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	58
Audio displays	59
Audio interaction	59
Parental control for the DVD system	59
General information	60
Safety information	61
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	62
Care and service of the DVD player	62
Environmental extremes	62
Temperature extremes	63
Humidity and moisture condensation	63
Foreign substances	63
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	63
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	63
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	63
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Climate Controls	65
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	67
Operating tips	69
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	70
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	71
Lights	72
HEADLAMP CONTROL	72
Autolamp control	72
Foglamp control	72
High beams	73
Flash to pass	73
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	73
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	73
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	74
Vertical aim adjustment	74
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	75
INTERIOR LAMPS	76
Front row map lamps	76
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	76
Second row map lamps	76
Rear cargo lamp	77
BULB REPLACEMENT	77
Headlamp Condensation	77
Using the right bulbs	77
Replacing the interior bulbs	78
Replacing exterior bulbs	78
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	78
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	79
Replacing foglamp bulbs	79
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs	80
Replacing supplemental tail lamp bulbs	80
High-mount brakelamp	81
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	81
Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal (if equipped)	82
Driver Controls	83
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	83
Rear window wiper/washer controls	83
POWER TILT STEERING	84
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	85
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	86
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	86
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	86
Power quarter rear windows	87
CENTER CONSOLE	87
CLOCK	88
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	88
POWER WINDOWS	89
Bounce Back (Front Windows Only)	91
Security Override	91
Window lock	91
Accessory delay	91
INTERIOR MIRROR	91
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	92
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	92
Power side view mirrors	92
Powerfold mirrors	93
Heated outside mirrors	93
Signal indicator mirrors	94
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS	94
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	94
SPEED CONTROL	96
Setting speed control	96
Disengaging speed control	97
Resuming a set speed	97
Increasing speed while using speed control	98
Reducing speed while using speed control	98
Turning off speed control	99
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	99
Radio control features	99
Climate control features	101
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	101
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM	102
Programming	103
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	104
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	105
Erasing HomeLink buttons	105
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	105
MESSAGE CENTER	106
Selectable features	106
Reset	106
Info menu	106
Odometer/Trip odometer	106
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	107
Compass display (if equipped)	107
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	107
Distance to empty (DTE)	109
Average fuel economy (AFE)	109
Instantaneous fuel economy	110
Trip elapsed drive time	110
Setup menu	110
Reset to English (if in another language)	111
Easy entry/exit	111
Autolamp delay	111
Air Suspension	111
Autolock (if equipped)	112
Autounlock	112
Power Deployable Running Boards (if equipped)	112
Power Liftgate	113
Language	113
Units (English/Metric)	113
System check	114
System warnings	114
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	118
POWER LIFTGATE	119
MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	122
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	123
LUGGAGE RACK	123
Locks and Security	124
KEYS	124
POWER DOOR LOCKS	124
Smart unlocking feature	124
Autolock	124
Deactivating/activating autolock	125
Power door unlock/lock procedure	125
Keyless entry key pad procedure	125
Message center procedure	126
Autounlock feature	126
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	126
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	126
Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure	127
Message center procedure	127
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	128
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	128
Unlocking the doors/liftgate	128
Locking the doors/liftgate	129
Opening the liftgate window	130
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	131
Car finder	131
Sounding a panic alarm	131
Memory feature	132
Activating the memory feature	133
Deactivating the memory seat feature	133
Replacing the battery	133
Replacing lost transmitters	134
Programming remote transmitters	134
Illuminated entry	135
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	136
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	136
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	137
Programming your own personal entry code	137
Erasing personal code	138
Anti-scan feature	138
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	138
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	138
Automatic arming	139
Automatic disarming	139
Key information	139
Programming spare keys	140
Seating and Safety Restraints	142
SEATING	142
Front row adjustable head restraints	142
Using the power lumbar support	142
Adjusting the front power seat	143
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	145
Climate controlled seats	145
Heated seats	146
Cooled seats	146
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	146
REAR SEATS	147
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system	147
Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode	149
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry	150
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback	152
Adjusting the 2nd row center 20% seat (if equipped)	154
Folding down the 3rd row seats to the load floor	154
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)	156
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	157
Personal Safety System™	157
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	157
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	158
Front crash severity sensor	158
Driver’s seat position sensor	158
Front safety belt usage sensors	158
Front safety belt pretensioners	158
Front safety belt energy management retractors	158
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	159
Safety restraints precautions	159
Combination lap and shoulder belts	160
Front center lap belt	161
Vehicle sensitive mode	162
Automatic locking mode	162
When to use the automatic locking mode	162
How to use the automatic locking mode	162
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	163
Safety belt pretensioner	163
Safety belt height adjustment	164
Second row comfort guide	165
Safety belt extension assembly	165
Safety belt maintenance	166
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	166
Conditions of operation	167
Belt-Minder	167
One time disable	169
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (if equipped)	169
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	171
Important SRS precautions	171
Children and airbags	173
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	173
Determining if the system is operational	175
Seat-mounted side airbag system	175
How does the side airbag system work?	176
Safety Canopy™ system	177
How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?	178
Determining if the system is operational	180
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	180
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	180
Important child restraint precautions	180
Children and safety belts	181
Child booster seats	181
When children should use booster seats	182
Types of booster seats	182
The importance of shoulder belts	184
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	184
Child and infant or child safety seats	184
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	186
Installing child safety seats in the center front seating position (if equipped)	188
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	189
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	193
Tires, Wheels and Loading	195
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	195
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	195
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	196
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	197
Treadwear	198
Traction AA A B C	198
Temperature A B C	198
TIRES	198
Glossary of tire terminology	199
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	199
TIRE CARE	201
Inspecting your tires	201
Tire wear	202
Damage	202
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	203
Tire replacement requirements	203
Safety practices	204
Highway hazards	205
Tire and wheel alignment	205
Tire rotation	205
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	206
Information on “P” type tires	207
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	210
Information on “T” type tires	211
Location of the tire label	211
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	212
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	213
When your temporary spare tire is installed	214
When you believe your system is not operating properly	214
When inflating your tires	216
How temperature affects your tire pressure	216
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	217
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	217
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	223
TRAILER TOWING	223
Trailer hitch cover	227
Preparing to tow	227
Hitches	228
Weight distributing hitch	228
Safety chains	228
Trailer brakes	228
Trailer lamps	229
Driving while you tow	229
Servicing after towing	229
Trailer towing tips	230
Launching or retrieving a boat	230
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	231
Driving	232
STARTING	232
Positions of the ignition	232
Preparing to start your vehicle	232
Important safety precautions	233
Starting the engine	234
Guarding against exhaust fumes	235
Important ventilating information	235
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	235
BRAKES	237
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	238
Using ABS	238
ABS warning lamp	238
Parking brake	239
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	240
STEERING	244
Variable assist steering	245
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	245
PREPARING TO DRIVE	246
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	247
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	247
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	248
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	250
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	251
REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	254
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	256
System indicator messages	256
Positions of the Control Trac system	256
Shifting between modes	257
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	257
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	258
Basic operating principles	258
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	258
If your vehicle gets stuck	259
Emergency maneuvers	259
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	260
Normal characteristics	260
Sand	261
Mud and water	261
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	262
Driving on snow and ice	263
Maintenance and Modifications	263
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	264
Roadside Emergencies	265
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	265
Getting roadside assistance	265
Using roadside assistance	266
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	266
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	266
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	267
FUSES AND RELAYS	268
Fuses	268
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	268
Passenger compartment fuse panel	269
Power distribution box	271
CHANGING THE TIRES	275
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	275
Stopping and securing the vehicle	277
Location of the spare tire and tools	277
Removing the jack and tools	278
Removing the spare tire	278
Tire change procedure	279
Stowing the spare tire	282
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	283
JUMP STARTING	284
Preparing your vehicle	284
Connecting the jumper cables	285
Jump starting	287
Removing the jumper cables	288
WRECKER TOWING	291
Customer Assistance	293
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	293
At home	293
Away from home	293
Additional Assistance	294
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	295
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	296
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	297
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	297
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	298
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	299
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	299
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	299
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	300
Cleaning	301
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	301
WAXING	302
PAINT CHIPS	302
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	302
ENGINE	303
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	303
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	304
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	304
INTERIOR	305
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	306
LEATHER SEATS	306
UNDERBODY	306
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	306
Maintenance and Specifications	308
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	308
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	308
Working with the engine off	308
Working with the engine on	308
OPENING THE HOOD	309
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	309
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	310
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	310
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	311
Changing the rear window wiper blade	311
ENGINE OIL	312
Checking the engine oil	312
Adding engine oil	313
Engine oil and filter recommendations	314
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	314
BATTERY	315
ENGINE COOLANT	317
Checking engine coolant	317
Adding engine coolant	318
Recycled engine coolant	320
Coolant refill capacity	320
Severe climates	321
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	321
How fail-safe cooling works	322
When fail-safe mode is activated	322
FUEL FILTER	323
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	323
Important safety precautions	323
Refueling	325
Fuel Filler Cap	325
Choosing the right fuel	326
Octane recommendations	327
Fuel quality	327
Cleaner air	327
Running out of fuel	327
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	328
Measuring techniques	328
Filling the tank	328
Calculating fuel economy	329
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	329
Habits	329
Maintenance	330
Conditions	330
EPA window sticker	331
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	331
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	332
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	333
POWER STEERING FLUID	334
BRAKE FLUID	335
TRANSMISSION FLUID	335
Checking automatic transmission fluid	335
AIR FILTER	335
Changing the air filter element	336
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	338
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	339
ENGINE DATA	342
Engine drivebelt routing	342
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	343
Safety Compliance Certification Label	343

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Lamps

autolamp system

.......................

bulb replacement

specifications chart

..................

daytime running light

...............

fog lamps

...................................

headlamps

.................................

headlamps, flash to pass

..........

interior lamps

.....................

76, 78

replacing bulbs

.........................

Lane change indicator

(see Turn signal)

........................

Liftgate

..............

119, 122, 130–131

Lights, warning and indicator

....

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

Message center

.........................

106

english/metric button

.............

113

system check button

..............

114

warning messages

...................

114

Mirrors

...................................

91–92

automatic dimming rearview

mirror

........................................

fold away

...................................

heated

........................................

programmable memory

..........

132

signal

.........................................

Moon roof

..................................

101

Motorcraft parts

........

306, 323, 338

Navigation system

.......................

Octane rating

............................

327

Oil (see Engine oil)

..................

312

Panic alarm feature, remote

entry system

..............................

131

Parking brake

............................

239

Parts (see Motorcraft parts)

....

338

Pedals (see Power adjustable

foot pedals)

.................................

Power adjustable foot pedals

.....

Power deployable running

boards

..........................................

Power distribution box

(see Fuses)

.......................

269, 271

Power door locks

......................

124

Power liftgate

............................

119

Power mirrors

.............................

Power point

.................................

Power steering

..................

244–245

fluid, checking and adding

....

334

fluid, refill capacity

................

339

fluid, specifications

.................

339

Power Windows

...........................

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

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