2016 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual A
BCDE
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T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below:A. 
T: Indicates a type of tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Associa

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual You are strongly urged to buy a reliable
tire pressure gauge, as automatic
service station gauges may be
inaccurate. Ford recommends the use
of a digital or dial-type tire pressure
gauge rather than a

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual Note:If you are checking tire pressure
when the tire is hot, (for example driven
more than 1 mile [1.6 kilometers]), never
bleed or reduce air pressure. The tires
are hot from driving and it is normal

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Inspect all your tires,
including the spare, frequently, and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exis

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
Both U.S. and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual WARNINGS
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and t

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual 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 ma

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
vehicles (front tires on the left side of
the diagram)
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All vehicles with directional tires (front
tires on the left of the diagram)
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