towing LINCOLN MARK VIII 1997 User Guide

310Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 97
Snow tires and chains.......... 242
Spare tire............... 201
changing the tire........... 201
finding the spare........... 202
removing the spare tire........ 203
storing the flat tire.......... 205
temporary spare........... 201
Spark plugs, specifications........ 263
Specification chart, lubricants...... 265
Speed control
turning off............. 94
when towing a trailer......... 187
Speedometer.............. 16
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 165
starting after a collision........ 189
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 209Steering, power............ 177
Steering wheel
horn................ 90
locking............... 83
Storage compartments, center console . . . 115
Storing your vehicle........... 266
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 97
Sun visor............... 101
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 45
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 145
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Tachometer.............. 17
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 253
cleaning............... 261
Temperature control (see Climate control) . 69
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 162
Tilt/Telescope steering column...... 91
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Tires................. 238
changing.............. 201
checking the pressure......... 238
cleaning.............. 262
inspection and maintenance...... 238
replacing.............. 240
rotating............... 239
snow tires and chains........ 242
spare tire.............. 202
storing your vehicle......... 268
tire grades............. 241
treadwear.............. 241
wear bands............. 240
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 184
Towing your vehicle.......... 213
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction Control active light....... 12Trailer towing............. 184
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
safety chains............. 186
tips................ 187
trailer brakes............ 187
trailer lamps............. 187
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 264
lubricant specifications........ 265
Transmission control switch....... 180
Trunk, using the remote entry system
to open............... 123
Trunk, power release.......... 118
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 252
Turn signal.............. 85
indicator lights............ 14
lever................ 85
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Variable interval wipers......... 86
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 183
calculating the load.......... 183
manual transmissions......... 183
understanding loading information . . . 182
Vehicle storage............. 266
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate
control)............... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 222
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 101
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Warning chimes
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties................ 3
basic................. 3
Canada................ 3
radio................ 68
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid.............. 227
windshield............. 86
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 182
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 265
Wheel dollies (see Towing)....... 213
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Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 208
cleaning.............. 262
covers............203, 205
inspection and maintenance...... 238
lug nuts.............. 203
Windows, power windows, operating . . . 108
Windshield, washing.......... 86Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 86
checking and adding fluid....... 227
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 237
operation.............. 86
reservoir.............. 227
specifications............ 265
variable interval wipers........ 86
Windshield wipers and washer...... 86
Wrecker towing............ 213
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