1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR flat tire

198Locating the notch for the jack Ð rear wheelsLocating the notch for the jack Ð front wheels
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel
clears the ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
3. If you are replacing the front tire (with
aluminum wheels) with the temporary spare
tire, you need to remove the black dust shield.
Gently pull the shield over the rubber o-rings
and slide it off the wheel studs. Because the
rubber o-rings are soft, they should pass
through the holes in the shield. If the rings do
not pass through the holes, remove them from
the wheel studs. Save the black dust shield for
future use, and ensure the rubber o-rings are
removed from wheel studs.
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making
sure that the air valve stem is facing outward.
5. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the vehicle
off the jack.
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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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English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
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Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy EstimatesEPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and
may not reflect the actual conditions you experience
or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy
estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
The following decrease fuel economy:q
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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Underinflated tires
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Heavy loads
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage
racks, bug deflectors, etc.
Self-Service PointersIf you choose to do your own fueling, you should
also perform a few simple maintenance routines.
This extra effort will save you additional money and
contribute to the driving efficiency of your vehicle.
The following procedures require only a tire gauge,
a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid.q
Check the engine oil at every refueling stop
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Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and
headlights
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Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 224
disposal............... 212
preparing for storage......... 261
proper solution........... 212
recovery reservoir.......... 216
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 10
Engine fan............... 214
Engine knocking............ 241
Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....... 220
checking and adding......... 219
dipstick............... 219
disposal............... 212
engine oil pressure warning light.... 15
filter, specifications.......... 257
refill capacities............ 258specifications.........218, 259
synthetic oil............. 218
viscosity.............. 218
Exhaust fumes............. 165
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 214
Flashers, hazard............ 78
Flashing the lights........... 76
Flat tire................ 192
Fluid refill capacities.......... 258
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 266
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 270
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 270
Foreign registration........... 272
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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in rear outboard........141, 151
in rear seat............. 141
tether anchorage hardware...... 158
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 124
Seats
adjusting the seats, power....... 121
child safety seats........... 141
cleaning upholstery.......... 255
head restraints............ 119
programmable memory seat...... 99
Service concerns............ 265
Servicing your vehicle.......... 211
precautions when servicing...... 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)...... 173
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 100
heated............... 101
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 87
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 192
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire.......... 193
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 257
Specification chart, lubricants....... 259
Speed control, turning off........ 83
Speedometer.............. 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 161
starting a cold engine......... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
starting a warm engine........ 163
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 204
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