1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII Owners Manual

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198The high current fuses
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Checking and Replacing FusesIf you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
1. Find the fuse panel on driver's side end of the
instrument panel by opening the door. Unsnap
cover from the instrument panel.
2. Find the fuse you want to check (fuses are
numbered on the fuse panel) and remove it
with the fuse pulling tool that is provided.
3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if the
metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse
should be replaced.
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200The side view of a Blade type fuseThe side view of a high current fuse4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following charts.)
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202When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the
maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire
decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove
it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with this
tire. Because the temporary spare tire is smaller
than a conventional tire, it reduces the ground
clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the
rails and it could be damaged.
Spare Tire LocationThe spare tire is stored under the carpet on the
floor of the trunk.
You will find additional instructions for the spare
tire on the warning label located on the wheel and
the jacking instructions located on the spare tire
cover.
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The spare tire location
To remove the spare tire:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare
tire.
NOTE:Wing-nut is not removable.
3. Unscrew the wing-bolt holding down the jack
and handle.
4. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.Preparing to Change the Tire1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or
roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
Turn off the air suspension switch prior to
jacking.
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