2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR wheel alignment

STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.
To help prevent damage to the power steering pump:
•Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level
below the MIN mark on the reservoir.
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
•Uneven vehicle loading
•High crown in center of road
•High crosswinds
•Wheels out of alignment
•Loose or worn suspension components
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•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
•Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,
rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Note:Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
and engine causing internal damage. If you drove through deep water,
check the transmission and engine fluid. If water is found, see your
authorized dealer immediately for fluid replacement.
Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is
unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition
system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your
engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars).
Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
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Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove the wheel and replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels
may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel
alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized
dealer. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Note:If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire and
wheel assembly. A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as
a spare tire or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from
the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel
assembly, it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used
in a tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
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Snowplowing ...............................16
SOS Post Crash Alert .................50
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................319, 324
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............16
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................320
Stability system .........................194
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......161
Starting your vehicle ........160–161
jump starting ..........................235
Status bars ................................415
Steering wheel ............................84
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................84
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................51
Suspension ................................204
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................392
SYNC® customer support ........365
SYNC® Services ........................388
System overview .......................412
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......119, 121
Text messaging .........................376
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....377, 379
Third-row power fold seat .......143
Tilt steering wheel ......................84
Tires ...........................289–290, 310alignment ................................303
care ..........................................289
changing ..........................310, 312
checking the pressure ............299
inflating ...................................297
label .........................................296
replacing ..................................301
rotating ....................................303
safety practices .......................302
sidewall information ...............292
snow tires and chains ............304
spare tire .................................310
terminology .............................291
tire grades ...............................290
treadwear ........................290, 299
Towing .......................216, 226–227
recreational towing .................227
trailer towing ..........................216
wrecker ....................................226
Traction control ........................192
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................388
Trailer sway control ..................217
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............320
lubricant specifications ..........320
Troubleshooting ................359, 466
Turn signal ..................................91
U
Universal garage door opener ..145
USB port ....................................344
Using privacy mode ..................373
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