2020 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below.
A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that is
intende

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for temporary service on cars,
sport utility vehicles, minivans and light
trucks.
B. 
145: Indicates the no

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual and internal damage to the tire. It also
may result in unnecessary tire stress,
irregular wear, loss of vehicle control
and accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not appear
to

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual Note:
If you have to drive a distance to
get air for your tires, check and record
the tire pressure first and add the
appropriate air pressure when you get
to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bar

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code designating
where it was manufactured, the next two
are the

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual WARNING: When inflating the
tire for mounting pressures up to
20 psi (1.38 bar)
 greater than the
maximum pressure on the tire sidewall,
the following precautions must be
taken to protect the person m

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual 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