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... all vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. engine cooling...
... all vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. engine cooling...
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Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform...
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform...
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... transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all other vehicles if equipped with dual...
... transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all other vehicles if equipped with dual...
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... 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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... for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter... Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Inspect...
... for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter... Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Inspect...
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... Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on CD4E). Inspect half shaft... axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on CD4E). Inspect half shaft... axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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...noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system ...transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect... filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with an underhood dipstick).
...noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system ...transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect... filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with an underhood dipstick).
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... noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect... system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft... replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace ...
... noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect... system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft... replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace ...
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...❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) DEALER VALIDATION: PZEV engine) lines and hoses and parking brake system. Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate ... measure ❑ Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
...❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) DEALER VALIDATION: PZEV engine) lines and hoses and parking brake system. Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate ... measure ❑ Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
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...wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ... shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft...and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin...
...wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ... shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft...and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin...
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...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑...Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin ...air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000...
...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑...Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin ...air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000...
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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 102 102 110 124 139 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading ... 198 198 199 200 200 207 212 213 218 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 220 226 227 Cleaning 228 2 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 102 102 110 124 139 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading ... 198 198 199 200 200 207 212 213 218 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 220 226 227 Cleaning 228 2 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to your new Lincoln. Special handling may not apply to the State of life disposal. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This Owner's Guide ...of California to printing cycles it . For more you know and understand about your vehicle by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may describe options before they are generally available. Furthermore, due to cause cancer and birth defects ...
...vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to your new Lincoln. Special handling may not apply to the State of life disposal. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This Owner's Guide ...of California to printing cycles it . For more you know and understand about your vehicle by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may describe options before they are generally available. Furthermore, due to cause cancer and birth defects ...
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Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for more information on your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to ... in this respect is not covered by the warning triangle symbol. Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in comments highlighted by your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In this guide, answers to the Warranty Guide that you consult the relevant section of any kind...
Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for more information on your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to ... in this respect is not covered by the warning triangle symbol. Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in comments highlighted by your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In this guide, answers to the Warranty Guide that you consult the relevant section of any kind...
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...your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the investigation of an active passenger airbag. event data recorders - Service Data Recording Service...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to follow ...
...your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the investigation of an active passenger airbag. event data recorders - Service Data Recording Service...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to follow ...
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... Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol...
... Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol...
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Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... system serviced immediately by your safety belt. For more information. Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and...
Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... system serviced immediately by your safety belt. For more information. Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and...
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... hold a preset button until sound returns. This system creates optimal acoustic quality for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 17 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) current CD. Check with the THX II certified premium audio system. You may be equipped with... and equalization. 1. To save satellite channels in the display. In MP3 mode, turn to Category Mode under Menu for availability. (Eject): Press to autoeject all seating positions and road conditions.
... hold a preset button until sound returns. This system creates optimal acoustic quality for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 17 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) current CD. Check with the THX II certified premium audio system. You may be equipped with... and equalization. 1. To save satellite channels in the display. In MP3 mode, turn to Category Mode under Menu for availability. (Eject): Press to autoeject all seating positions and road conditions.
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...presets. / to adjust the bass setting. For further information, refer to select and optimize Occupancy mode (if equipped): Use sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Entertainment Systems When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in Menu mode to select various settings/options. / OK: 6. Press... Press OK to close and return to the main menu. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. / to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press feature on/off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press again to return to...
...presets. / to adjust the bass setting. For further information, refer to select and optimize Occupancy mode (if equipped): Use sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Entertainment Systems When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in Menu mode to select various settings/options. / OK: 6. Press... Press OK to close and return to the main menu. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. / to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press feature on/off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press again to return to...
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...176;F (16°C) and the press highest blower setting. R Rear window defroster in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 31 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) seat. MAX A/C setting: In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, , A/C, , and set ...used to defrost the rear window. Rear defroster: Press to clear thin ice or fog from the select another mode. Passenger heated seat: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. DUAL zone selector: Press to control the passenger heated 5. windshield. To ...
...176;F (16°C) and the press highest blower setting. R Rear window defroster in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 31 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) seat. MAX A/C setting: In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, , A/C, , and set ...used to defrost the rear window. Rear defroster: Press to clear thin ice or fog from the select another mode. Passenger heated seat: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. DUAL zone selector: Press to control the passenger heated 5. windshield. To ...