cooling LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2011 User Guide

Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock ............................................56
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................22
Console
rear ............................................57
Controls
power seat .................................95
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............242
refill capacities ................245, 268
specifications ..........................268
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................276, 279
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...193
Getting the service you
need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Defrost
rear window ..............................41Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................237
Driving under special
conditions ..................................191
through water .........................192
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................211
Emergency Flashers .................194
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................242
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................235–236
starting after a collision .........195
Engine block heater .................181
Engine oil ..................................237
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........239, 267
recommendations ...................239
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
Index
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