ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
• for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
• a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
• battery jump start
• lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
• fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
• winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
• towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
• coverage period
• exact fuel amounts
2006 Lincoln LS (dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
237
Floor mats .................................138
Fluid capacities .........................304
Foglamps .....................................98
Fuel ............................................290
calculating fuel
economy ..........................128, 294
cap ...........................................292
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........293
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................297
detergent in fuel .....................294
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................290, 292, 295
filter, specifications ........290, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....239
improving fuel economy ........294
octane rating ...........293, 307–308
quality ......................................294
running out of fuel .................294
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................290
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......239
Fuses ..................................240–241
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ......................................121
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............292
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................294
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................217GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................217
H
Hazard flashers .........................239
Head restraints .................155, 160
Headlamps ...................................96
aiming ........................................98
autolamp system .......................96
bulb specifications ..................101
daytime running lights .............97
flash to pass ..............................97
replacing bulbs .......................102
turning on and off ....................96
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................88, 90
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................121
Hood ..........................................276
I
Ignition .......................219, 307–308
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................299
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................98
J
Jack ............................................249
positioning ...............................249
2006 Lincoln LS(dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
316
