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only) 189 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 78 78 82 97 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 117 120 121 124 130...
only) 189 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 78 78 82 97 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 117 120 121 124 130...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...; Make sure every passenger is significantly more than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 117 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other ... Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to die than other crash you to ...
...; Make sure every passenger is significantly more than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 117 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other ... Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to die than other crash you to ...
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...on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 118 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in... necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be found in the Driving chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel ...
...on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 118 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in... necessary. Always drive at a safe speed. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be found in the Driving chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel ...
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...condition. Department of Transportation requires Ford to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 119 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. These... between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on a specified government test course. Tire Quality Grades apply to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. They do not apply to deep ...
...condition. Department of Transportation requires Ford to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 119 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. These... between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on a specified government test course. Tire Quality Grades apply to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. They do not apply to deep ...
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..., underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in road characteristics and climate. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 120 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Glossary of performance on the government course as...
..., underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in road characteristics and climate. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 120 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Glossary of performance on the government course as...
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...Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for...tread. • Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that a tire can lose up to half of your vehicle requires that your tires are seated. INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of its air pressure without appearing flat. 121 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for...tread. • Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that a tire can lose up to half of your vehicle requires that your tires are seated. INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of its air pressure without appearing flat. 121 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... appear to be flat! 122 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Tires can lose up to be inaccurate. Inflating your tires. A tire can be wedged in case...
... appear to be flat! 122 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Tires can lose up to be inaccurate. Inflating your tires. A tire can be wedged in case...
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... cap from the valve on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Then recheck the pressure with the tire gauge. 3. Replace the valve cap. 123 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. ...Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are hot from driving even a mile. Tires, Wheels and Loading Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended...
... cap from the valve on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Then recheck the pressure with the tire gauge. 3. Replace the valve cap. 123 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. ...Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are hot from driving even a mile. Tires, Wheels and Loading Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended...
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...Remember to make sure there are of the driver's door for each tire, including the spare. If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. 124 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat this...an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Important: Remember to provide a safe ride and handling capability. Only use of non-recommended...
...Remember to make sure there are of the driver's door for each tire, including the spare. If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. 124 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat this...an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Important: Remember to provide a safe ride and handling capability. Only use of non-recommended...
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... • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 125 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace these spare tires are considered "temporary". This tire may be a T-type/mini-spare tire which will be operated in brand, size or appearance from the road...
... • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 125 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace these spare tires are considered "temporary". This tire may be a T-type/mini-spare tire which will be operated in brand, size or appearance from the road...
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...the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube through the center of the wheel. 126 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the guide tube. Slide the retainer through the access hole in the rear bumper. 3. ...the same size as your vehicle are stowed in the illustration. Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your other tires. Use the ignition key to remove the lock cylinder from the access hole of the bumper to allow access to ...
...the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube through the center of the wheel. 126 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the guide tube. Slide the retainer through the access hole in the rear bumper. 3. ...the same size as your vehicle are stowed in the illustration. Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your other tires. Use the ignition key to remove the lock cylinder from the access hole of the bumper to allow access to ...
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...trim. 6. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from their storage locations. 5. Place gearshift lever in both directions) the wheel that is raised off the jack, you change instructions. 1. If the vehicle slips off the ground. 127 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners... Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the instruction sheet (located with the jack) for detailed tire change a tire, be seriously injured. BRAKE 3.
...trim. 6. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from their storage locations. 5. Place gearshift lever in both directions) the wheel that is raised off the jack, you change instructions. 1. If the vehicle slips off the ground. 127 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners... Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the instruction sheet (located with the jack) for detailed tire change a tire, be seriously injured. BRAKE 3.
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... P (Park). If the vehicle slips off the ground. Tires, Wheels and Loading 7. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire, be seriously injured. • Front Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. • Rear 128 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... P (Park). If the vehicle slips off the ground. Tires, Wheels and Loading 7. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire, be seriously injured. • Front Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. • Rear 128 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... torque specifications later in the order shown (Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire. 13. Remove the lug nuts with the jack hardware. 129 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stow the flat tire. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in this chapter for... changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 8. ...
... torque specifications later in the order shown (Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire. 13. Remove the lug nuts with the jack hardware. 129 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stow the flat tire. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in this chapter for... changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 8. ...
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... position underneath the vehicle. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through service of control. 130 Bolt size 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is disturbed through the wheel center. Try to align the components at 500 miles (800...
... position underneath the vehicle. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through service of control. 130 Bolt size 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is disturbed through the wheel center. Try to align the components at 500 miles (800...
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...different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. You may not find this information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is not required by federal law. 131 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: You may... find this information in inches. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that the tire size, load index and...
...different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. You may not find this information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is not required by federal law. 131 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: You may... find this information in inches. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that the tire size, load index and...
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...those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. U.S. The numbers in conditions. Letter rating Speed rating - M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 132 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to four digits. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 ...
...those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. U.S. The numbers in conditions. Letter rating Speed rating - M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 132 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to four digits. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 ...
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... specified government test course. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 133 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the generation of asphalt and concrete. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as well...
... specified government test course. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 133 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the generation of asphalt and concrete. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as well...
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...: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 134 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002...
...: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 134 2006 Mark LT (mlt) Owners Guide (post-2002...