tires LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2002 User Guide

Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that
the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
²Four tire rotation
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 or Tire 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.
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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.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods
of time may result in damage to vehicle components.
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
Do not use any type of tire chains on this vehicle. This includes both
conventional and cable-type chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide traction in
rain or snow. However, during the winter months in some climates, you
may need to use snow tires.
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................226±227
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your
vehicle ........................133±134, 136
jump starting ..........................167
Steering
speed sensitive .......................141
Steering wheel
controls ..........................54, 63, 67
tilting .........................................54
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................163, 218±221
changing ..................................163
checking the pressure ............221
replacing ..................................222
rotating ....................................222
snow tires and chains ............223
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ................................220
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................153
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................172
Traction control ........................141
off light ......................................12
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............143
fluid, refill capacities ..............224
lubricant specifications ..........227Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................216
lubricant specifications ..........226
Trunk ...........................................88
remote release ....................88, 91
Turn signal ............................13, 44
V
Vehicle Communication
System .........................................72
Vehicle dimensions ...................227
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................229
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........137
W
Warning chimes .....................13±14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................194
Water, Driving through .............148
Windows
power .........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....194
checking and cleaning ..............53
operation ...................................53
replacing wiper blades .............54
Wrecker towing .........................172
Index
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