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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts
in the order shown in the following illustration.
As soon as possible, have your dealer or a
qualified service technician check the lug nuts
for proper torque specifications.
The lug nuts on the wheel
8. Place any ornaments in the trunk.
9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure
the jack is securely fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.
10. Unblock the wheels.
11. Turn on the air suspension switch.
After replacing a flat tire with the temporary spare
tire, the flat tire can be secured in the trunk tub by
placing the ªJº hook through a lug nut hole in the
wheel with the tire and wheel lying at an angle.Installation of the black dust shield.When installing the regular tire, reinstall the black
dust shield by orienting and sliding the shield until
it is flush with the hub/rotor assembly.
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Remove the center ornament from the wheel with
the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench by
inserting the end under one of two raised notches,
and rotate the handle while prying against the
wheel.
Install the center ornament on the wheel and be
sure it is snapped into place all the way around
using the palm of the hand or a rubber mallet.
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Y-spoke aluminum wheelY-spoke aluminum wheel
Remove the center ornament from the wheel with
the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench by
inserting the end into the notch and, rotate the
handle while prying against the wheel.
Install the center ornament on the wheel and be
sure it is snapped into place all the way around
using the palm of the hand or a rubber mallet.
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202Steel wheel with full wheelcoverSteel wheel with full wheelcover
Remove the wheelcover from the wheel using the
flanged end of the wheel nut wrench by inserting
the handle and then prying against the inner
wheelcover flange.
Install the wheelcover on the wheel with the valve
stem in the wheel matching the hole in the
wheelcover. Push by hand on the outside edges of
the wheelcover until it is snapped firmly in place on
the wheel.
NOTE:DO NOT USE A STEEL HAMMER.
If you have the anti-theft locking spoked wheel
cover, each wheel cover has a lock bolt behind the
center hub ornament. You need a special key
wrench (stored in the glove box) to pry this
ornament off and to remove the lock bolt. Do not
lose this wrench or you will not be able to remove
the wheel cover.
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The key wrench has a registration number attached
to it. Keep the registration number in a safe place.
Complete the registration card and return it to the
manufacturer as soon as you buy the vehicle. To
replace the key wrench, send the I.D. card to the
manufacturer.Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts
(If equipped)If your vehicle has this option, one of the lug nuts
on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with a
special key. The key and registration card are
attached to the lug wrench and stored with the
spare tire. If you lose the key, send the registration
card to the manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a
replacement key.
NOTE:If entire lug wrench/lug nut key assembly
is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer who has access to a master set of keys.
NOTE:DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT
WRENCH ON THE LUG NUT KEY.The anti-theft lug nut and key
Removing the anti-theft lug nutInsert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure
that you hold the key square to the lug nut. If you
hold the key on an angle, you may damage the key
and the lug nut.
Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and
apply pressure on the key with the wrench. Turn
the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to
remove the lug nut.
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Towing Your VehicleIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a member,
your roadside assistance center. Typical towing
options include wheel lift towing or flat bed towing.
Front towing
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Town Car be towed with
wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If slingbelt
equipment must be used, the towbar will deform
the soft fascia (bumper). However, it will return to
an acceptable shape.
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Precautions When Servicing Your
VehicleBe especially careful when inspecting or servicing
your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for
your safety:q
Do not work on a hot engine. The engine
cooling fan may come on unexpectedly. Always
turn the engine off and let it cool.
q
If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
q
Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space
with the engine running, unless you are sure
you have enough ventilation.
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is supported
by a jack only. If you must work under a
vehicle, use safety stands.
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle will
drive properly. To find out how the engine does
this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
Working with the engine off:1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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Power Steering FluidCheck the level of the power steering fluid at least
twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid1. Start the engine and let it run until the power
steering fluid reaches normal operating
temperature. The power steering fluid will be at
the right temperature when the engine coolant
temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is
near the center of the NORMAL operating
temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
back and forth several times. Make sure that
the cap assembly is installed at this time.
3. Turn the engine off and check the level on the
power steering reservoir.4. The fluid level is viewed through the sight
window on the power steering reservoir. If the
power steering fluid is below the middle line,
add fluid in small amounts, continuously
checking the level. Do not overfill.
Fluid level for power steering
Use only MERCONHATF power steering fluid.
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