spare tire Mercury Mystique 1998 Customer Assistance Guide

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company has a complimentary roadside assistance service hotline. The
service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²through the warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000
miles), whichever comes first
To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the
Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Roadside assistance will:
²mount the spare if you have a flat tire
²jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged
²unlock the vehicle if you are locked out
²bring fuel if you run out
²tow the vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty related tows,
like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card (found in the Owner
Guide portfolio in the glove compartment) and place it in your wallet for
quick reference.
To receive roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-FORD.
Should you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company
will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the
only extended service program with the Ford name on it and the only
service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.
Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered by
Ford. It provides:
If you need roadside assistance
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Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rallye bars
Rear air deflectors
Rear decklid spoilers
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Step/sill plates
Tailgate covers
Tailgate lock
Tailgate protector
Tonneau covers
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of
mobile communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones
and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
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