spare tire LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 Owners Manual

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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
q
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the
maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire
decal.
q
tow a trailer.
q
use tire chains on this tire.
q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove
it from its wheel.
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
q
drive through an automatic car wash with this
tire. Because the temporary spare tire is smaller
than a conventional tire, it reduces the ground
clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the
rails and it could be damaged.
The Conventional Spare TireIf you have the conventional spare tire, you can use
it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is
identical to the other tires that come with your
vehicle, although the wheel may not match.Spare Tire LocationThe spare tire is stored under the carpet on the
floor of the trunk.
You will find additional instructions for the spare
tire on the warning label located on the wheel and
the jacking instructions located on the spare tire
cover.
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194The spare tire location
To remove the spare tire:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare
tire.
3. Lift out the spare tire and jack kit.Preparing to Change the Tire1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or
roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
Turn off the air suspension switch prior to
jacking.
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198Locating the notch for the jack Ð rear wheelsLocating the notch for the jack Ð front wheels
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel
clears the ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
3. If you are replacing the front tire (with
aluminum wheels) with the temporary spare
tire, you need to remove the black dust shield.
Gently pull the shield over the rubber o-rings
and slide it off the wheel studs. Because the
rubber o-rings are soft, they should pass
through the holes in the shield. If the rings do
not pass through the holes, remove them from
the wheel studs. Save the black dust shield for
future use, and ensure the rubber o-rings are
removed from wheel studs.
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making
sure that the air valve stem is facing outward.
5. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the vehicle
off the jack.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts
in the order shown in the following illustration.
As soon as possible, have your dealer or a
qualified service technician check the lug nuts
for proper torque specifications.
The lug nuts on the wheel
8. Place any ornaments in the trunk.
9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure
the jack is securely fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.
10. Unblock the wheels.
11. Turn on the air suspension switch.
After replacing a flat tire with the temporary spare
tire, the flat tire can be secured in the trunk tub by
placing the ªJº hook through a lug nut hole in the
wheel with the tire and wheel lying at an angle.Installation of the black dust shield.When installing the regular tire, reinstall the black
dust shield by orienting and sliding the shield until
it is flush with the hub/rotor assembly.
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The key wrench has a registration number attached
to it. Keep the registration number in a safe place.
Complete the registration card and return it to the
manufacturer as soon as you buy the vehicle. To
replace the key wrench, send the I.D. card to the
manufacturer.Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts
(If equipped)If your vehicle has this option, one of the lug nuts
on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with a
special key. The key and registration card are
attached to the lug wrench and stored with the
spare tire. If you lose the key, send the registration
card to the manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a
replacement key.
NOTE:If entire lug wrench/lug nut key assembly
is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer who has access to a master set of keys.
NOTE:DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT
WRENCH ON THE LUG NUT KEY.The anti-theft lug nut and key
Removing the anti-theft lug nutInsert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure
that you hold the key square to the lug nut. If you
hold the key on an angle, you may damage the key
and the lug nut.
Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and
apply pressure on the key with the wrench. Turn
the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to
remove the lug nut.
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in rear outboard........141, 151
in rear seat............. 141
tether anchorage hardware...... 158
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 124
Seats
adjusting the seats, power....... 121
child safety seats........... 141
cleaning upholstery.......... 255
head restraints............ 119
programmable memory seat...... 99
Service concerns............ 265
Servicing your vehicle.......... 211
precautions when servicing...... 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)...... 173
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 100
heated............... 101
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 87
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 192
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire.......... 193
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 257
Specification chart, lubricants....... 259
Speed control, turning off........ 83
Speedometer.............. 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 161
starting a cold engine......... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
starting a warm engine........ 163
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 204
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310Steering, power............ 173
Steering wheel
horn................ 79
locking............... 73
tilting............... 80
Storing your vehicle........... 260
Sunroof (moon roof).......... 87
Sun visor............... 90
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 135
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 248
cleaning.............. 254
Temperature control (see Climate control) . 55
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 158
Tilt steering wheel........... 80Tires................. 234
changing.............. 192
checking the pressure......... 234
cleaning............... 255
inspection and maintenance...... 234
replacing.............. 235
rotating............... 234
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle......... 262
tire grades............. 235
treadwear.............. 237
wear bands............. 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 179
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 209
with a tow truck........... 209
Traction assist............. 170
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