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
2

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.
Introduction
3

INT 2
INT 1
OFF
PULL
FOR
FOG
PANEL
DIM
P
RESUME
SET ACCEL
COAST
OFF ON
MEM
BAND VOL
TEMP FAN
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MPH km/h
1
2
RPMx1000
THEFT
34
5
6
CHECK
SUSP
ABS
LOW
FUEL
DOOR
AJAR
BRAKE
!
+ -
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
4

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
6
ST
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)
Instrumentation
5

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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40
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40
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2
RPMx1000
THEFT
34
5
6
LOW
WASH
ABS
LOW
FUEL
DOOR
AJAR
BRAKE
!
+ -
FUEL
RESET
CHECK
ENGINE
LOW
RANGE
4 X 4
NAVIGATOR
CHECK
SUSP
A4WD
LOW
FUEL
CHECK
ENGINE
Instrumentation
6

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.
Instrumentation
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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.
!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
8

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
THEFT
Instrumentation
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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
Instrumentation
10