2000 LINCOLN LS tire size

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
30 20A** REM - Right Rear Window
31 Ð Not Used
32 30A** SSP2
Relay 001 Ð SSP1
Relay 002 Ð SSP4
Relay 003 Ð Rear Defroster
Relay 004 Ð SSP3
Relay 005 Ð SSP2
Relay 006 Ð Not Used
Relay 007 Ð Fuel Pump
Diode 01 Ð Not Used
Diode 02 Ð Fuel Pump Motor
*Mini fuses **Maxi fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporary
spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²tow a trailer
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Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
²Four tire rotation
²Five tire rotation
(with full-size spare tire)
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²Unidirectional tire rotation
For vehicles equipped with original
equipment unidirectional tires and
full-size spare, your vehicle can be
driven with the unidirectional
full-size spare, rotating counter to
the directional arrow on the tire
sidewall.
Your unidirectional full-size spare
tire is rotated for wear balance. Best
performance may be achieved by
remounting the tire to the wheel, if
necessary, to permit tire rotation
with the directional arrow on the
tire sidewall.
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.
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Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires or chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only SAE Class S chains with P215/60R16 tires.
²Do not use tire chains with size P235/50R17 tires. Use of SAE Class S
chains or other chain types may damage your vehicle.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires or chains.
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²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 68.2L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L
V6 engine (includes filter
change)6.4L (6.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.9L
V8 engine (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to label on right rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
engine
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.9L V8
engine
111.3L (11.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Engine cooling fan fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity
2, 31.1L (1.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity (5R55N)
2, 411.2L (11.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level indicator
should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification.
Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only the fluid which has been
certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification listed.
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