traction control LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2002 User Guide

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km
(3 miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the
Certification Label inside of driver's door.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer and the performance of your
Traction Control Sytem.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and cables. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory
and recommends use of these. See your dealer or qualified service
technician for more information on tire cables for your vehicle.
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low washer fluid .......................12
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
traction control active ..............12
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................139
GAWR ......................................139
GVWR ......................................139
trailer towing ..........................139
Loading instructions .................141
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................71
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...220, 222
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............58
menu button .............................59
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
heated ........................................72
programmable memory ............86
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................71±72
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ................198, 218
O
Octane rating ............................196
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................171Overdrive .....................................57
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................130
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ..............218
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............18
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................153
Power door locks ..................70, 85
Power steering ..........................132
fluid, checking and adding ....182
fluid, refill capacity ................218
fluid, specifications .........220, 222
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................135
R
Radio ............................................23
Rear window defroster ...............19
Relays ........................................150
Remote entry system ...........80, 83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors .....81±82
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
Reverse sensing system .............21
Index
242

S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................12, 100±105
Safety defects, reporting ..........237
Safety restraints ................100±105
belt minder .............................107
cleaning the safety
belts .................................110, 217
extension assembly ................106
for adults .........................101±104
for children .....................116±117
warning light and
chime .............................9, 12, 106
Safety seats for children ..........118
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................100
Seats
child safety seats ....................118
climate control ..........................93
memory seat .......................86, 92
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................77±79
Servicing your vehicle ..............168
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................218, 222
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................220, 222
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........125, 127
jump starting ..........................162Steering wheel
controls ......................................55
tilting .........................................56
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................157, 190±191
changing ..........................157±158
checking the pressure ............191
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................192
snow tires and chains ............193
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................190
Tonneau cover .................63, 74, 89
Towing .......................................141
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................141
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ........................133
active light ................................12
Transmission .............................135
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................183
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
lubricant specifications ..220, 222
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................11
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk .....................................74, 76
Turn signal ............................10, 49
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................222
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................224
Index
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