snow chains LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2004 Owners Manual

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.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will
have the wordsTemporary Use Onlymolded into the tire sidewall. This
spare tire is consideredtemporary. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with
a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the
other road tires as soon as possible.
When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tiredo not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare
tire
•Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If
you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary
use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as
soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as
the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the
dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the
following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable)
•Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution
should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
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Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) point
indicated on the speedometer.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use 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.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive 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.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
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Maintenance and Specifications
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R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............91
Relays ........................................208
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking doors .........134
opening the trunk ...................135
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................206
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........164
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........151, 153, 155–158
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ...............151, 153,
155–158
belt minder .............................160
extension assembly ................163
for adults .........................155–157
for children .............................172
lap belt ....................................158
safety belt maintenance .........164
warning light and
chime ...............................159–160
Safety seats for children ..........175
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............151
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................175
easy access/easyout feature ..150
memory seat ...................138, 150
Servicing your vehicle ..............243
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................286, 290Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................288, 290
Speed control ............................117
Starting your
vehicle ........................184–185, 187
jump starting ..........................222
Steering
speed sensitive .......................191
Steering wheel
controls ....................................120
tilting .......................................102
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................102
Tires ...........................216, 272–274
alignment ................................281
care ..........................................279
changing ..........................216, 218
checking the pressure ............279
label .........................................279
replacing ..................................284
rotating ....................................281
safety practices .......................284
sidewall information ...............274
snow tires and chains ............285
spare tire .................................216
terminology .............................274
tire grades ...............................273
treadwear ........................273, 283
Towing .......................................202
recreational towing .................204
trailer towing ..........................202
wrecker ....................................227
Traction control ........................190
Traction-lok rear axle ...............196
Transmission .............................192
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....192
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