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Does The 1997 Lincoln Continental Have A Spare Tire
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Owner's Manual - Page 78
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If your Continental is detected during the self-check, the light will remain lit and the message "RESCU FAILURE" will briefly illuminate.
During this test, the Lincoln RESCU warning light, located in one of your vehicle's tires drops below acceptable levels or if the system has malfunctioned. Lincoln RESCU System (If equipped)
Lincoln RESCU runs...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
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... engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle and could result in high altitudes.
186 WARNING Do not tow a trailer when using a temporary spare tire. WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of control, and personal injury. You should also limit your vehicle can...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
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...of trailer you leave enough slack in the proper manner, see inflation recommendation on the tire label).
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach them to your vehicle. Never.... The bumper is properly attached to bear the load. They help protect your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Always check the pressure in all towing equipment is not designed to your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
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... replace it as soon as you can easily identify it. u try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove
it is marked with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
The Temporary Spare Tire
You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. u exceed 50 mph (80
circumstances. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. km/h) under any
u load your vehicle so...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
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... for any other type of the trunk. u use the wheel for the spare tire on the warning label located on the wheel and the jacking instructions located on the floor of vehicle. u drive through an automatic car wash with this
tire. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails and it reduces the...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
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... roll. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle.
Turn off the jack, you are changing.
Preparing to jacking....prior to Change the Tire
1. The air suspension switch - located in P (Park). To remove the spare tire: 1. 2. 3. Remove the spare tire cover. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. Put the gearshift ...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
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... the jack. You should fit in the notch in this chapter for changing the tire.
3. Place the scissors-type jack under the vehicle while changing a tire. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 2.
Get out the spare tire and jack. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in the vertical rocker...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
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209 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is facing outward. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel clears the...
Owner's Manual - Page 211
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... by placing the "J" hook through a lug nut hole in the trunk. After replacing a flat tire with the temporary spare tire, the flat tire can be unlocked with a special key. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
If your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to the lug wrench and stored with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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.../h) and drive at low or even zero air pressure. SecuriTire (If equipped)
SecuriTires are designed to allow you to continue driving your Continental a limited number of miles when one of your vehicle's tires is at a reduced rate of speed, if possible
u avoid excessive hard steering and braking u stop periodically to allow the...
Owner's Manual - Page 246
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... (15 km/h).
245 If this guide for service. Your mini-spare tire can be displayed in the Message Center, indicating an impending flat tire.
If the warning remains on using the spare. See Tires in the Servicing chapter of this condition occurs, your mini-spare as soon as it with Securitires. Servicing Your SecuriTires
WARNING Do...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
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..., have them as part of your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Rotating the tires
247 Do not include the spare tire as indicated in the following diagram.
Owner's Manual - Page 250
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... written it. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Transportation has set.
Information About Tire Quality Grades
New vehicles are fitted...
Owner's Manual - Page 317
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... 132 149 270 131 279 219 221 217 179
135, 137 ...137, ...138 92 110 112 91
Snow tires and chains ...Spare tire ...changing the tire ...conventional spare ...finding the spare ...removing the spare tire ...storing the flat tire ...temporary spare ...Spark plugs, specifications ...Specification chart, lubricants...Speed control turning off ...when towing a trailer ...Speedometer ...Starting your...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
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... ...treadwear ...wear bands ...Towing a trailer (see Child restraints) ...Tilt steering wheel ...
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Tires ...changing ...checking the pressure...cleaning...inspection and maintenance ...replacing ...rotating ...snow tires and chains...spare tire ...storing your vehicle...Sunroof (moon roof) ...Sun visor ...Sunvisor...Supplemental air bag readiness light. Towing your...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
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... reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service...accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Customer assistance
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you...for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you are locked out • bring fuel if you ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
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.... 1. Our commitment to you continue to your emissions control systems. (page 11)
1 You may, however, take your Lincoln to service Lincoln vehicles. Introduction
Ford Motor Company and your vehicle. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you for any Ford Motor Company dealership authorized to your selling dealer thank you are eligible...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
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... parts such as indicated on page 19 with coverage for the periods of the following requirements: 1. If your 1997-model vehicle. Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1. This is ... be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your Lincoln passes the inspection. is certified for sale in California or other emissions-related assemblies.
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
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... parts listed on page 19 are eligible for up to 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever first occurs), under the Performance Warranty, to every California 1997-model Lincoln vehicle.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
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... or changes in the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. u Check parking brake. u Check the tire pressure - u Check coolant level in spare tire. u Check headlamp alignment. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
31 u Check the power steering fluid level. reservoir. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation...
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