tire pressure LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 Owners Manual

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.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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
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Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or
equivalent. Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains
may cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
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extension assembly ................105
for adults .........................101±103
for children .............................118
lap belt ....................................104
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................98
warning light and
chime .....................9, 14, 105±106
Safety seats for children ..........119
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................96
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................119
cleaning ...........................210±211
easy access/easyout feature ....95
heated ........................................94
memory seat .................76, 84, 96
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................88, 90
Servicing your vehicle ..............164
Spark plugs,
specifications .............212, 215±216
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................214±215
Speed control ..............................62
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle ........126, 128
jump starting ..........................158
Steering
speed sensitive .......................134
Steering wheel
controls ......................................65
tilting .........................................60T
Tires ...........................154, 185±187
changing ..................................154
checking the pressure ............187
replacing ..................................188
rotating ....................................187
snow tires and chains ............188
tire grades ...............................186
treadwear ................................186
Towing .......................................141
recreational towing .................143
trailer towing ..........................141
wrecker ....................................163
Traction control ..................59, 133
active light ................................14
how to enable/disable ............133
off light ......................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............139
Transmission .............................135
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
lubricant specifications ..214±215
Trunk ...........................................91
remote release ....................72, 81
Turn signal ......................11, 15, 60
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................216
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................218
Vehicle loading ..........................139
Ventilating your vehicle ...........129
Index
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Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Certification Label
located on the driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
(except Signature Touring Sedan)
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Transmission fluid capacity
(Signature Touring Sedan)212.1L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
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