Lincoln 1998 Navigator User manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 62
Starting and driving
Starting 88
Driving 93
Roadside emergencies 112
Servicing
Maintenance and care 133
Capacities and specifications 174
Reporting safety defects 181
Index 182
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Contents
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ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section on Warnings for a
full explanation.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles).
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Introduction
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your vehicle as a snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
package.
Notice to owners of utility type vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident.
Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the
“Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.
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INT 2
INT 1
OFF
PULL
FOR
FOG
PANEL
DIM
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RESUME
SET ACCEL
COAST
OFF ON
MEM
BAND VOL
TEMP FAN
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SUSP
ABS
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FUEL
DOOR
AJAR
BRAKE
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FUEL
RESET
CHECK
ENGINE
LOW
RANGE
4 X 4
NAVIGATOR
HOOD
Instrument
cluster
(pg. 6)
Driver side air
bag
(pg. 78)
Gearshift
(includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 40)
Headlamp
control
(pg. 18)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 19) Parking brake
release
(pg. 95)
Rear window
defroster control
(pg. 20)
Speed control
(pg. 33) Hood
release
(pg. 134)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 33)
Instrumentation
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H M
VOL-PUSH ON
AM
FM BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO
SET
SEEK
TUNE
DISCS SCAN EJ TAPE CD
DOLBY 8 NR
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
34COMP
5SHUFFLE
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FM 1
FM 1
OUTSIDE TEMP
OFF
AUTOMATIC
MAX A/C VENT PNL FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF
HI
LO
4H
2H
A4WD
4L
OVERDRIVE OFF
Climate control
systems
(pg. 21)
Auxiliary
power point
(pg. 20)
Clock
(pg. 21)
Electronic sound system;
refer to Audio Guide
(pg. 21)
Radio controls
(pg. 41)
Climate controls
(pg. 41) *if equipped
4WD control*
(pg. 20)
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low. The lamp will also illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to
ON and the engine is off.
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD
II). This OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your
vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
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CHECK
ENGINE
LOW
RANGE
4 X 4
NAVIGATOR
CHECK
SUSP
A4WD
LOW
FUEL
CHECK
ENGINE
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What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening
the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other
temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off.
(A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
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Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON to remind you
to fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON and the engine
is off. Also illuminates when the
parking brake is engaged.
Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake
fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light remains on,
continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior
bulbs in the Maintenance and care
chapter.
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BRAKE
ABS
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High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
SecuriLockYanti-theft system
This light indicates the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. Refer to
Anti-theft system in the Controls
and features chapter. Momentarily
illuminates when the ignition is
turned to ON/START. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced. Refer to SecuriLockyanti-theft system in the Controls and
features chapter.
Charging system
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON and the engine
is off. The light also illuminates
when the battery is not charging
properly, requiring electrical system
service.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
This light will come on when the
key is in the ON position and the:
•engine coolant temperature is
very high
•engine oil pressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a
system needs your attention and to
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check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure
gauge.
Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure
gauge in this chapter for more information.
Four wheel drive low (if equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged.
Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4x4 range is
engaged.
Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when A4WD (automatic
4–wheel drive) is engaged.
Check air suspension
Illuminates momentarily when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is OFF. The light
also illuminates when the air
suspension system requires
servicing.
For information on the air
suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.
LOW
RANGE
4x4
A4WD
CHECK
SUSP
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Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to ON and when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON or START position and
any door is open.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key is
turned to the ON position and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been
triggered. For more information,
refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch
in the Roadside emergencies
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and either front door is opened.
LOW
WASH
DOOR
AJAR
FUEL
RESET
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Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.
GAUGES
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while
the vehicle is being refueled. When
the gauge first indicates empty,
there is a small amount of reserve
fuel in the tank. When refueling the
vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will
be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the ignition and let the engine cool.
Refer to Engine coolant in the
Maintenance and care chapter.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer in the red zone may damage
the engine.
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Battery voltage gauge
This gauge shows the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range (as indicated), have
the vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle remains
in the normal range (the area
between the “H” and “L”).
If the gauge indicates low pressure,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.
Add oil if needed (refer to
Checking and adding engine oil in
the Maintenance and care
chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified technician.
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.
The trip computer only works when the ignition is in the ON position.
Trip computer features follow:
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Selectable features
English/metric display
Press this control to change the trip
computer display from metric to
English units. Press again to change
from English to metric units.
Mode control
Each press of the MODE control will
display a different feature as follows:
Compass display. Refer to
Electronic compass in the Controls
and features chapter for more
information.
Fuel range. This displays the
approximate number of kilometers
(miles) left to drive before the fuel
tank is empty. The indicated
distance to empty may be
inaccurate:
1. with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer
towing), but will eventually recover.
2. if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.
3. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.
The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds when you have
approximately the following amounts of fuel left before you run out:
•80 km (50 miles)
•40 km (25 miles)
•16 km (10 miles)
RESET
E/MMODE
MILES
TO EMPTY
RESET
E/MMODE
MILES
TO EMPTY
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Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’s average
fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset.
•To reset the average fuel
economy:
1. Press the MODE control
repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is
displayed (no other display is
resettable).
2. Press the E/M and MODE
controls simultaneously.
Instantaneous fuel economy. The display will indicate the
instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle.
Press the MODE control one final
time to turn the trip computer
display off.
RESET
E/M
MODE
MILES
TO EMPTY
RESET
E/MMODE
MILES
TO EMPTY
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
desired position:
— OFF.
— Parking lamps on.
— Headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamps
are in the position.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light (located to the
right of the control) will illuminate.
Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
•the vehicle is running
•the parking brake is released
•the headlamp system is in the OFF position
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the
tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.
Failure to do so may result in a collision.
PULL
FOR
FOG
P
PULL
FOR
FOG
P
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel.
•Rotate up to brighten.
•Rotate down to dim.
AUTOLAMP CONTROL
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control up. The preselected time
lapse is adjustable up to
approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control
upward.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control down until it clicks.
•A small LED illuminates next to the autolamp control to indicate that
the headlamps have been turned on by the autolamps.
•Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the
foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the position and pull
for fog.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
•The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
This control operates the
Control-Trac 4WD. Refer to Control
trac automatic four-wheel drive
system in the Driving chapter for
more information.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Use the power point.
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