spare tire LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

procedure. To program a new
SecuriLockykey yourself, you will
need two previously programmed
SecuriLockykeys (keys that
already operate your vehicle's
engine). If two previously
programmed SecuriLockykeys are
not available (one or both of your
original keys were lost or stolen),
you must bring your vehicle to
your dealership to have the spare
SecuriLockykey(s) programmed.
Procedure to program spare
SecuriLockYkeys to your
vehicle
New SecuriLockykeys must have
the correct mechanical key cut for
your vehicle.
Conventional (non-SecuriLocky)
keyscannotbe programmed to
your vehicle.
You will need to have two
previously programmed
SecuriLockykeys and the new
unprogrammed SecuriLockykey
readily accessible for timely
implementation of each step in the
procedure. Please read and
understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmed SecuriLockykey into
the ignition switch and turn the
ignition from OFF to RUN
(maintain ignition in RUN for at
least one second).
2. Turn ignition to OFF and
remove the first SecuriLockykey
from the ignition switch.
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portion of the system will shut
down to prevent the rear brakes
from overheating. A limited
Traction Controlyfunction using
only engine torque reduction will
still control wheels from
over-spinning. When the rear
brakes have cooled down, the
system will again function
normally. Anti-lock braking is not
affected by this condition and will
function normally during the cool
down period.
If the engine coolant temperature
is below þ23ÉC (þ10ÉF) the engine
torque reduction portion of the
Traction Controlysystem isNOT
active. The system will operate
normally when the engine coolant
warms up.
Traction control switch
The traction control switch is
located on the left side of the
glove compartment. The traction
control system defaults to ON
when the ignition key is turned
from OFF to RUN.
The traction control must be
turned off if you are using a
mini-spare tire in a rear wheel
position.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with
power steering. Power steering
uses energy from the engine to
help steer the vehicle.
Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme right or the extreme
Driving
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
Relay 1 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
Relay 2 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
Relay 3 Ð PCM Power Relay
Relay 4 Ð Air Suspension Relay
Relay 5 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire
information
Your vehicle may have a temporary
or full-size spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your
vehicle is labeled as such. It is
smaller than a regular tire and is
designed for emergency use only.
Replace this tire with a full-size
tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary
spare tire continuously or
do not follow these precautions,
the tire could fail, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle,
possibly injuring yourself or
others.
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When driving with the temporary
spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under
any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond
maximum vehicle load rating
listed on the Safety Compliance
Label
²tow a trailer
²use tire chains
²drive through an automatic car
wash, because of the vehicle's
reduced ground clearance
²try to repair the temporary
spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
²use the wheel for any other type
of vehicle
If the mini-spare tire is used as a
replacement for a rear wheel:
²Turn off the traction control
switch (located in the glove
box).
²Turn off the air suspension
switch (located on the left hand
side of the trunk).
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).
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3. Remove the spare tire, jack and
lug wrench.
4. Remove the center ornament
from the aluminum wheel with the
tapered end of the wheel nut
wrench that came with your
vehicle. Insert and twist the
handle, then pry against the wheel.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the
wheel is raised off the ground.
Refer toAnti-theft lug nutsfor
information on removing anti-theft
lug nuts.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior
to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
OFF
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6. Locate the jack notch next to
the door closest to the tire you are
changing, then place the jack on
the frame rail directly behind the
notch. Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the
lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall
lug nuts until the wheel is snug
against the hub. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until the
wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug
wrench away.
12. Turn on the air suspension
switch.
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To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from
the windshield and lock into the
service position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
with a screwdriver to release the
blade and pull the wiper blade
down toward the windshield to
remove it from the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE
QUALITY GRADES
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have their Tire Quality Grade
(described below) molded into the
tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by
standards that the United States
Department of Transportation has
set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on
passenger cars. They do not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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²Four tire rotation (for vehicles
with aluminum wheels)
²Five tire rotation (for vehicles
with steel wheels and full size
spare tires)
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