TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or, if
you are a member of a roadside assistance
program, your roadside assistance service
provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt
towing procedure. Vehicle damage may occur
if towed incorrectly, or by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck operators.
Have your tow truck operator refer to this
manual for proper hook-up and towing
procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your front-wheel drive
vehicle towed from the front if using proper
wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels
off the ground. When towing in this manner,
the rear wheels can remain on the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the
front wheels placed on a tow dolly when
towing your vehicle from the rear using wheel
lift equipment. This prevents damage to the
transmission.
Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires
that all wheels be off the ground, such as
using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment. This prevents damage to the
transmission, all-wheel drive system and
vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the powertrain/transmission
configuration) your disabled vehicle (without
access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,
or flatbed transport vehicle) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you tow
it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in neutral (N).
If you cannot place the transmission in
neutral (N), you may need to override it.
See Transmission (page 140).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A
LINCOLN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S.
Only)
Lincoln owners have discovered the powerful
protection of Lincoln Extended Service Plan.
It is the only extended service plan backed
by Lincoln Motor Company, and provides
peace of mind protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Lincoln ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor
– can easily exceed the price of your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln ESP, you
minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills
and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over 1000
covered components, this plan is so
complete that we generally only discuss
what’ s not covered. 2.
ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Lincoln and Ford dealers in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the
only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Lincoln Motor Company.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions. Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan coverage expires, you
can transfer any remaining coverage to the
new owner. Whenever you sell your vehicle,
prospective buyers may have a higher degree
of confidence that vehicle was properly
maintained with Lincoln ESP, thereby
improving resale value.
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Safety Canopy
™.................................................42
Safety Precautions............................................132
Scheduled Maintenance Record................332
Scheduled Maintenance
.................................321
Seatbelt Height Adjustment............................31
Seatbelt Reminder
.............................................33
Belt-Minder™............................................................. 33
Seatbelts................................................................28 Principle of Operation.............................................. 28
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...................................................................32
Conditions of operation.......................................... 32
Seats
......................................................................109
Security...................................................................63
Side Airbags...........................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position......................109
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains...................................... 285
Special Notices
.....................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.............................. 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)............................ 12
Special Instructions................................................... 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...................................................328
Exceptions................................................................. 330
Speed Control See: Cruise Control................................................. 166
Stability Control
.................................................154
Principle of Operation............................................ 154Starting a Gasoline Engine
............................128
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 129
Failure to Start.......................................................... 129
Fast Restart................................................................ 128
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 130
Important Ventilating Information.................... 130
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................... 130
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 129
Starting and Stopping the Engine
...............127
General Information................................................ 127
Steering................................................................186 Electric Power Steering......................................... 186
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................126
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................ 82
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System..............37 Principle of Operation.............................................. 37
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................296
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)............................218 Tire Care...............................................................270
Glossary of Tire Terminology............................... 271
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................... 270
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.................................................................. 272
Temperature A B C................................................... 271
Traction AA A B C..................................................... 271
Treadwear.................................................................. 270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............286 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 287
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .................................................................. 287
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................... 270
Towing a Trailer
..................................................201
Load Placement....................................................... 201
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........206 Emergency Towing................................................. 206
Recreational Towing.............................................. 207
Towing...................................................................201
Traction Control
.................................................153
Principle of Operation............................................ 153
Transmission Code Designation..................301
Transmission......................................................140
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 140
Transporting the Vehicle...............................206
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