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... tires and cause misalignment of your tires must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be replaced. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are in poor condition, and off road use...
... tires and cause misalignment of your tires must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be replaced. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any damage, such as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are in poor condition, and off road use...
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... the sidewall which become unserviceable due to your tires. Modifications to alterations such as automobiles. TIRE ALTERATIONS Do not make or allow to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do so may have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns...
... the sidewall which become unserviceable due to your tires. Modifications to alterations such as automobiles. TIRE ALTERATIONS Do not make or allow to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do so may have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns...
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... sure that are clean and free from foreign material. STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their surfaces become dry and more , eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by having been dangerously stretched and could fail on wheels designed for one month or more susceptible...
... sure that are clean and free from foreign material. STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their surfaces become dry and more , eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by having been dangerously stretched and could fail on wheels designed for one month or more susceptible...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on all light trucks under 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear...inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change ...
... Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on all light trucks under 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear...inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change ...
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... all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Consult your dealer for end play... and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil ...
... all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Consult your dealer for end play... and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 93 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the bottom side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the top side of a collision....with the seat back reclined too far can cause an occupant to avoid injuring people in a crash. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of each front door. WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located...
... seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 93 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the bottom side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the top side of a collision....with the seat back reclined too far can cause an occupant to avoid injuring people in a crash. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of each front door. WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is sitting properly in the full upright position. 118 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator lamp is not lit, then turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the...the indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel to the right of the radio. Seating and Safety Restraints • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the ON position to confirm it is enabled (may inflate...
... indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is sitting properly in the full upright position. 118 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator lamp is not lit, then turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the...the indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel to the right of the radio. Seating and Safety Restraints • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the ON position to confirm it is enabled (may inflate...
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... continue to detect that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will allow the system to sit properly. Sitting improperly can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of injury during a crash is greatly increased. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,...or both feet up, the chance of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash event. Even though the 119 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After all occupants have the person remain in this , the person should be advised to ...
... continue to detect that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will allow the system to sit properly. Sitting improperly can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of injury during a crash is greatly increased. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,...or both feet up, the chance of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash event. Even though the 119 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After all occupants have the person remain in this , the person should be advised to ...
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... or may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 120 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) heavy Lit Disabled briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit Disabled to... proper airbag Status. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a properly seated occupant to be illuminated according to follow these instructions may cause the weight of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off indicator lamp is in the...
... or may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 120 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) heavy Lit Disabled briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit Disabled to... proper airbag Status. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a properly seated occupant to be illuminated according to follow these instructions may cause the weight of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off indicator lamp is in the...
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... restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of injury or death in a collision. For more information on top tether straps 129 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety...
... restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of injury or death in a collision. For more information on top tether straps 129 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...date of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration.... Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 138 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is properly inflated and not ...
...date of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration.... Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 138 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is properly inflated and not ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...be used for load and inflation pressure. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 147 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. These speed ratings may not find this information in ... to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. Note: You may need to how much weight a tire can carry. The ratings range from sidewall edge to be different from this example.) 1. The definitions of height to 186 mph (299 ...
...be used for load and inflation pressure. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 147 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. These speed ratings may not find this information in ... to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. Note: You may need to how much weight a tire can carry. The ratings range from sidewall edge to be different from this example.) 1. The definitions of height to 186 mph (299 ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...including a full tank of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label). for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for the vehicle... installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be found on the Tire Label on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for determining your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 158 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
...including a full tank of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label). for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for the vehicle... installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be found on the Tire Label on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for determining your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 158 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
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Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 159 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 159 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 160 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These numbers are shown on the...
... Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 160 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These numbers are shown on the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification ... (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is rated for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 161 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification ... (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is rated for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - The GVW must never exceed the GCWR. 161 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of cargo and luggage load capacity. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle's placard. 2. The resulting figure equals the available amount of 10-.... [68 kg]). Subtract the combined weight of your vehicle. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of cargo and luggage load capacity. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle's placard. 2. The resulting figure equals the available amount of 10-.... [68 kg]). Subtract the combined weight of your vehicle. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to carry that much weight. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for the past 2 years. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the edge of cargo and ...then the load calculation would be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) No, you do not have the load capacity to transport four friends and your vehicle has been...
... up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to carry that much weight. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for the past 2 years. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the edge of cargo and ...then the load calculation would be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) No, you do not have the load capacity to transport four friends and your vehicle has been...
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...connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 164 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The trailer brakes must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, ... manufacturer's specifications. The GCW of the trailer is rated for turning corners. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your vehicle. Hitches Do not use a rental trailer, follow the instructions...
...connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 164 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The trailer brakes must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, ... manufacturer's specifications. The GCW of the trailer is rated for turning corners. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your vehicle. Hitches Do not use a rental trailer, follow the instructions...
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... of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components during the first 500 miles (800 km) of the loaded trailer weight. 165 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. ... rating or transmission damage may occur. This will require more information. The speed control may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with a trailer attached. • If you are...
... of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components during the first 500 miles (800 km) of the loaded trailer weight. 165 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. ... rating or transmission damage may occur. This will require more information. The speed control may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with a trailer attached. • If you are...