2013 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual M.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:
Indicates the tire manufacturers
maximum permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum load
can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher tha

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire
size.
Note:
The temporary tire size for your
vehicle may be different from this
example. Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual At least once a month and before long
trips, inspect each tire and check the
tire pressure with a tire gauge
(including spare, if equipped). Inflate
all tires to the inflation pressure
recommended by

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual When weather temperature changes
occur, tire inflation pressures also
change. A 10°F (6°C) temperature
drop can cause a corresponding drop
of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
Check your tire pre

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel
Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads for
uneven or excessive wear and remove
objects such as stones, nails or glass
that may be wedged in the tread
grooves.

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Age
WARNING
Tires degrade over time
depending on many factors such
as weather, storage conditions, and
conditions of use (load, speed,
inflation pressure, etc.) the tires
experience throughout their l

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual WARNINGS
Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, p

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LINCOLN MKZ 2013  Owners Manual Safety Practices
WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly
spin the tires; spinning the tires can
tear the tire and cause an explosion.
A tire can explode in as little