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...the driver. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel is fully released, but you can use of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. RWARNING If the parking brake ...is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 154 The parking brake system is designed for static parking only and is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light ...
...the driver. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel is fully released, but you can use of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. RWARNING If the parking brake ...is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 154 The parking brake system is designed for static parking only and is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light ...
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This system helps prevent wheel spin in order to improve tire traction and is an especially useful feature when you want, by rapidly applying and releasing the brakes to leave the system turned on each time ...
This system helps prevent wheel spin in order to improve tire traction and is an especially useful feature when you want, by rapidly applying and releasing the brakes to leave the system turned on each time ...
Owner's Manual
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... the weight of the passengers and cargo, should never be more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. The total weight of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limits than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make...
... the weight of the passengers and cargo, should never be more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. The total weight of your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limits than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make...
Owner's Manual
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... for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. If your vehicle 164 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle, plus the load it properly. (See Preparing to Tow in this chapter.) while you tow. (See... Driving while you must also make sure that the total weight of vehicle control. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. ...
... for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. If your vehicle 164 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle, plus the load it properly. (See Preparing to Tow in this chapter.) while you tow. (See... Driving while you must also make sure that the total weight of vehicle control. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. ...
Owner's Manual
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... attached to your vehicle's bumper. However, the tongue load should never exceed 10% of the loaded trailer's weight should be on your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The amount of trailer you can safely tow. If you are not certain that clamp onto your vehicle. The bumper is classified as a light... Your vehicle is not designed to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use hitches that you are using a temporary spare tire.
... attached to your vehicle's bumper. However, the tongue load should never exceed 10% of the loaded trailer's weight should be on your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The amount of trailer you can safely tow. If you are not certain that clamp onto your vehicle. The bumper is classified as a light... Your vehicle is not designed to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use hitches that you are using a temporary spare tire.
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... slack in the chains to allow you . 166 Make sure that it does not shift and change the weight on the tire label). Always check the pressure in all your vehicle's tires when preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the hitch. Using the hitch Your vehicle uses a load carrying hitch. Because...
... slack in the chains to allow you . 166 Make sure that it does not shift and change the weight on the tire label). Always check the pressure in all your vehicle's tires when preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the hitch. Using the hitch Your vehicle uses a load carrying hitch. Because...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels. (Does not apply to "rock" it out of the lower gears. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may try to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.) u Consider using one of the spot. u Drive slower than 20 mph (30 km/h). Driving in Bad Weather...
... wheels. (Does not apply to "rock" it out of the lower gears. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may try to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.) u Consider using one of the spot. u Drive slower than 20 mph (30 km/h). Driving in Bad Weather...
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..., call for more than a few minutes. Do not rock the vehicle for a tow truck. You may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. After you drive through high water, drive slowly. High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you must drive through the standing water, apply...
..., call for more than a few minutes. Do not rock the vehicle for a tow truck. You may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. After you drive through high water, drive slowly. High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you must drive through the standing water, apply...
Owner's Manual
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... on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set , you may have a different mechanical problem. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Changing a Tire If you get out of the road. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If the button is already set the parking brake, and...to the OFF position. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not apply the brake heavily. Check all the passengers get a flat tire while you are driving, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Turn the ignition key ...
... on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set , you may have a different mechanical problem. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Changing a Tire If you get out of the road. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If the button is already set the parking brake, and...to the OFF position. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not apply the brake heavily. Check all the passengers get a flat tire while you are driving, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Turn the ignition key ...
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... identify it is designed for emergency use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is heavier than conventional spare tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could fail, causing you...noticeable to the driver. RWARNING If you use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it from its wheel. 182 This spare tire is marked with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: u exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. u try to repair ...
... identify it is designed for emergency use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is heavier than conventional spare tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could fail, causing you...noticeable to the driver. RWARNING If you use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it from its wheel. 182 This spare tire is marked with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: u exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. u try to repair ...
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Your vehicle may get caught in the trunk. The spare tire location 183 u use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. Spare Tire Location The spare is smaller than a conventional tire, it could be damaged. u drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is stored in the rails and it reduces the ground clearance.
Your vehicle may get caught in the trunk. The spare tire location 183 u use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. Spare Tire Location The spare is smaller than a conventional tire, it could be damaged. u drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is stored in the rails and it reduces the ground clearance.
Owner's Manual
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... the back wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. To remove the spare tire: 1. 2. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block the ...wheel (both directions) that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is not removable. 3. RWARNING To avoid...
... the back wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. To remove the spare tire: 1. 2. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block the ...wheel (both directions) that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is not removable. 3. RWARNING To avoid...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel lug nut one-half turn the handle of the jack clockwise until the tire is completely off the ground. Remove any part of a wheel nut wrench. You...the inner wheel cover flange. Get out the spare tire and jack. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this chapter for changing the tire. 185 2. 3. Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. The jack is on removing anti-theft lug ...nuts. 4. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Insert the handle of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ...
... wheel lug nut one-half turn the handle of the jack clockwise until the tire is completely off the ground. Remove any part of a wheel nut wrench. You...the inner wheel cover flange. Get out the spare tire and jack. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this chapter for changing the tire. 185 2. 3. Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. The jack is on removing anti-theft lug ...nuts. 4. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Insert the handle of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ...
Owner's Manual
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Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 3. 4. 5. 187 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is facing outward. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. Turn the jack handle clockwise until you could force the vehicle off the jack. The notches for the jack 2. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 3. 4. 5. 187 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is facing outward. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. Turn the jack handle clockwise until you could force the vehicle off the jack. The notches for the jack 2. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward.
Owner's Manual
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... and wheel and pry off the ornament. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the trunk. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. As soon as possible, have your hand. 188 Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the following illustration. Make sure the...
... and wheel and pry off the ornament. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the trunk. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. As soon as possible, have your hand. 188 Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the following illustration. Make sure the...
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If the tire needs to be removed from the vehicle by removing the five lug nuts. Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. The wheel, with the wheel cover still attached, may damage the cover. The center attachment wheel cover 189 Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool. Then pull the wheel cover off the wheel. 2. If you do, you may now be removed from the wheel cover using a Phillips head screwdriver. Pry the center ornament from the wheel, remove the five screws, using the tapered end of the jack handle.
If the tire needs to be removed from the vehicle by removing the five lug nuts. Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. The wheel, with the wheel cover still attached, may damage the cover. The center attachment wheel cover 189 Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool. Then pull the wheel cover off the wheel. 2. If you do, you may now be removed from the wheel cover using a Phillips head screwdriver. Pry the center ornament from the wheel, remove the five screws, using the tapered end of the jack handle.
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... the wheel cover mounting pad with the palm of the ornament with the slots on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with the spare tire. The key and registration card are attached to get a replacement key. Install and tighten the five screws. NOTE: DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT WRENCH ON... (not the dealer) to the lug wrench and stored with a special key. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped) If your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of the lug nuts on the wheel cover. NOTE: If entire lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is...
... the wheel cover mounting pad with the palm of the ornament with the slots on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with the spare tire. The key and registration card are attached to get a replacement key. Install and tighten the five screws. NOTE: DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT WRENCH ON... (not the dealer) to the lug wrench and stored with a special key. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped) If your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of the lug nuts on the wheel cover. NOTE: If entire lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is...
Owner's Manual
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...make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the ignition to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade element. Tires Checking Tire Pressure u Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Do not move the wipers manually. Wiper blade replacement If the wiper blades still do not work properly... wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper arm always use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to recommended Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. 227 To replace the blades, follow the ...
...make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the ignition to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade element. Tires Checking Tire Pressure u Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Do not move the wipers manually. Wiper blade replacement If the wiper blades still do not work properly... wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper arm always use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to recommended Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. 227 To replace the blades, follow the ...
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For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in the following diagram. Rotating the tires 228 To make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Tire Rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked.
For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in the following diagram. Rotating the tires 228 To make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Tire Rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked.
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...safely. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may also affect the accuracy of your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Tires that are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity... tread. Make sure that show wear bands. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the tire pressure decal. When your speedometer. 229 RWARNING When replacing full size tires, never mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that all tires are listed on the decal.
...safely. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may also affect the accuracy of your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Tires that are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity... tread. Make sure that show wear bands. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the tire pressure decal. When your speedometer. 229 RWARNING When replacing full size tires, never mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that all tires are listed on the decal.