2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR jack

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the off position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
WARNING:On vehicles
equipped with air
suspension, turn off the air
suspension switch prior to jacking,
hoisting or towing your vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver.
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may
exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed.
This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the on position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the on position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse
has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer
toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to 2 (accessory).
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Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
This spare tire/wheel will match the road tire/wheel. When driving with
the full size matching spare tire/wheel, do not exceed 70 mph
(113 km/h). It is intended for temporary use only. This means if you
need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible.
Tire change procedure
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), the system indicator light will illuminate when the spare
is in use. To restore the full functionality of the TPMS system, all road
wheels equipped with the tire pressure monitoring sensors must be
mounted on the vehicle
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat tire serviced by an
authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor, refer
toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible.
WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in
both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
WARNING:If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
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1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine off and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack could be located:
•under the full size spare tire or
•in the trunk, (in a holder
bracket), on the right-hand side,
next to the wheel well.
HOOD
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WARNING:On vehicles
equipped with air
suspension, turn off the air
suspension switch prior to jacking,
hoisting or towing your vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from
the jack. Rotate the lug wrench
socket out from the handle.
5. Locate pry off notch (if
equipped) and remove the center
ornament from the aluminum wheel
with the tapered end of the wheel
nut wrench that came with your
vehicle. Insert and twist the handle,
then pry against the wheel.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location
markings:
OFF
A
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JACK LOCATION-FRONT
The jack location markings can be
foundon the lower outer edge of
the body.
•Locate the jack locator mark (B
-semi-circle) on the body (C)
near the tire you are changing,
then place the jack (D)under
the frame (A) of the vehicle
aligning it with the mark (B
-semi-circle).
JACK LOCATION-REAR
The jack location markings can be
foundon the lower outer edge of
the body.
•Locate the jack locator mark (B
-triangle) on the body (C) near
the tire you are changing, then
place the jack (D)under the
frame (A) of the vehicle
aligning it with the mark (B
-triangle).
•Position the jack according to the
following guides and turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel
is completely off the ground.B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
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WARNING:To lessen risk
of personal injury, do not
put any part of your body under
the vehicle while changing a tire.
Do not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
ONLY meant for changing the tire.
•Never use the rear differential
as a jacking point.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer toWheel lug nut
torque specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Be sure to stow the jack
properly in the holder bracket.
12. Turn on the air suspension
switch.
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4 3
2 5
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Fluid capacities .........................267
Fuel ............................................248
calculating fuel
economy ............................64, 254
cap ...........................................251
capacity ...................................267
choosing the right fuel ...........252
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................248, 251, 255
filter, specifications ........248, 265
fuel filler door override ............75
fuel filler door release ..............75
fuel pump shut-off switch .....195
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...................253, 270
quality ..............................253–254
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................248
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................248, 252–253
Fuses ..................................195–196
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............251
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................254
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................194
Head restraints ...........................93
Headlamps ...................................35
aiming ........................................37
autolamp system .......................35bulb specifications ....................40
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................36
high beam .................................36
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................58
Hood ..........................................234
I
Ignition ...............................175, 270
Illuminated visor mirror .............47
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................229
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system .................86
keypad .......................................86
locking and unlocking doors ....87
programming entry code .........86
Keys .......................................76, 90
positions of the ignition .........175
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