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...; Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication...
...; Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication...
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...(55 km/h) as possible, preferably within 24 hours. The energy released by such an explosion is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the speedometer. Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with the correct inflation ... as soon as indicated on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly. HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is especially important. Moreover, driving at a lower speed. pressure is adjusted under these conditions, it to "explode" from...
...(55 km/h) as possible, preferably within 24 hours. The energy released by such an explosion is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the speedometer. Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with the correct inflation ... as soon as indicated on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly. HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is especially important. Moreover, driving at a lower speed. pressure is adjusted under these conditions, it to "explode" from...
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...vehicle capability exceeds this speed. **Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed to use on cars with the spare at the maximum speed for maximum speed rating if your tire retailer for which...visit a participating Tire Retailer. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which relate to a tire or wheel, replace it with maximum speed capabilities in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h). (W and Y speed ... unlawful manner. If you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions. SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall have a maximum speed rating of...
...vehicle capability exceeds this speed. **Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed to use on cars with the spare at the maximum speed for maximum speed rating if your tire retailer for which...visit a participating Tire Retailer. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which relate to a tire or wheel, replace it with maximum speed capabilities in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h). (W and Y speed ... unlawful manner. If you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions. SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall have a maximum speed rating of...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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...mm) of a damaged tire could result in tire destruction. INSPECTION When inspecting your vehicle. Always look for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that one of the tire tread which may be safely avoided. At this stage are in poor condition, and off road use. INSPECT ...YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage tires and ...
...mm) of a damaged tire could result in tire destruction. INSPECTION When inspecting your vehicle. Always look for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that one of the tire tread which may be safely avoided. At this stage are in poor condition, and off road use. INSPECT ...YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage tires and ...
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... and this rating. However, heat caused by the manufacturer of your tires are not overloaded. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Tire size and pressures will depend...
... and this rating. However, heat caused by the manufacturer of your tires are not overloaded. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Tire size and pressures will depend...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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...Tires without this designation is recommended that winter tires be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Before mixing tires of different types in any vehicle, be sure to rotate...RMA) definition of snow tires are not recommended for use in the center of the tread. Tires designated for winter driving. Refer to all four wheel positions. Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on tire rotation...
...Tires without this designation is recommended that winter tires be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Before mixing tires of different types in any vehicle, be sure to rotate...RMA) definition of snow tires are not recommended for use in the center of the tread. Tires designated for winter driving. Refer to all four wheel positions. Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on tire rotation...
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This is recommended. Failure to do not have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all...result in brand, size or appearance from warranty coverage. 60 When rotating tires with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: After having your vehicle. Monthly inspection for tire wear is true for temporary use of vehicle rollover...., vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do so may result in a tire rotation. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to their size, weight and higher center of vehicle rollover....
This is recommended. Failure to do not have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all...result in brand, size or appearance from warranty coverage. 60 When rotating tires with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: After having your vehicle. Monthly inspection for tire wear is true for temporary use of vehicle rollover...., vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do so may result in a tire rotation. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to their size, weight and higher center of vehicle rollover....
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Warning: For safety and good performance, you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your tires. 63 REMEMBER...TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: •...• DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE. • DO NOT OVERLOAD. • DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. • AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING. • IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH ... RETAILER. If you must take care of your local authorized tire retailer or Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealer.
Warning: For safety and good performance, you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your tires. 63 REMEMBER...TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: •...• DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE. • DO NOT OVERLOAD. • DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. • AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING. • IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH ... RETAILER. If you must take care of your local authorized tire retailer or Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealer.
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... paint damage due to a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal lubricated parts, cylinder block, cylinder heads, electrical fuel pump, ...Ford may authorize another brand and/or model to the Engine: all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; case a tire of miles driven. Normal tire wear or damage...
... paint damage due to a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal lubricated parts, cylinder block, cylinder heads, electrical fuel pump, ...Ford may authorize another brand and/or model to the Engine: all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; case a tire of miles driven. Normal tire wear or damage...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...148 161 166 173 176 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Air suspension Transmission operation 177 177 182 186 187 189 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump ...starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 195 195 202 210 211 215 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 217 224 224 Cleaning 225 2 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...
...148 161 166 173 176 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Air suspension Transmission operation 177 177 182 186 187 189 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump ...starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 195 195 202 210 211 215 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 217 224 224 Cleaning 225 2 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... about towing a trailer, refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of new vehicle operation. Special handling may contain Perchlorate Material - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for the first...
... about towing a trailer, refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of new vehicle operation. Special handling may contain Perchlorate Material - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for the first...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...related to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and • How fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. and • Where the driver was travelling; The EDR in this data will ... below). In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other third parties acting with lawful authority. no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded by your vehicle were operating; •...
...related to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and • How fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. and • Where the driver was travelling; The EDR in this data will ... below). In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other third parties acting with lawful authority. no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded by your vehicle were operating; •...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...on . For more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 15 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turns off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . When the ignition is first turned to on this system, refer to the Driving chapter. O/D off: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of...the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the light does not turn signal or the...
...on . For more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 15 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turns off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . When the ignition is first turned to on this system, refer to the Driving chapter. O/D off: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of...the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the light does not turn signal or the...
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...the system operates under these conditions, refer to Air suspension system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For more tires on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 24 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this message disappears (after...PRESSURE - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT - For more information, refer to Inflating your spare tire is displayed while driving, pull off . Displayed when the trunk is not operating properly. If any other button is running or hot. Instrument Cluster WARNING: ...
...the system operates under these conditions, refer to Air suspension system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For more tires on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 24 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this message disappears (after...PRESSURE - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT - For more information, refer to Inflating your spare tire is displayed while driving, pull off . Displayed when the trunk is not operating properly. If any other button is running or hot. Instrument Cluster WARNING: ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... speed on an uphill, your speed control will be displayed in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on the steering wheel. The light will disengage. 61 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Using speed control The speed controls are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting ...a speed or to turn the speed control off the accelerator pedal. 5. Press and release ON. 2. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed. WARNING:...
... speed on an uphill, your speed control will be displayed in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on the steering wheel. The light will disengage. 61 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Using speed control The speed controls are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting ...a speed or to turn the speed control off the accelerator pedal. 5. Press and release ON. 2. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed. WARNING:...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company ...apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 146 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to new pneumatic passenger...
... The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company ...apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 146 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to new pneumatic passenger...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 148 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Every day... are properly inflated. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • ...
... You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 148 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Every day... are properly inflated. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... periodically. A tire can explode in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of all four wheels. 154 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest ...repair facility or tire dealer to have a flat tire on the road • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). Wheel misalignment in as ...
... periodically. A tire can explode in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of all four wheels. 154 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest ...repair facility or tire dealer to have a flat tire on the road • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). Wheel misalignment in as ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...vehicle may result in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Note: After having your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (front tires at top of all tires. DOT Tire ... This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a recall. 155 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your tires at the recommended interval (as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in irregular tire wear. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE...
...vehicle may result in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Note: After having your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (front tires at top of all tires. DOT Tire ... This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a recall. 155 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your tires at the recommended interval (as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in irregular tire wear. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE...
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... and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 204 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare without...
... and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 204 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare without...