ESSENTIAL INFORMAT
FUEL TANK CAPACITY/FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS: Your f
gallons of gasoline. Your vehicle is designed to use “Premi
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum perform
lower octane ratings may degrade performance.
FUSES: If electrical components in your vehicle stop workin
notice a broken wire within the fuse.) For information on
your Owner’s Guide.
TIRE PRESSURE: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Check your tires
check the air pressure in your spare tire every six month
pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are c
parked for at least 3 hours or has been driven less th
temperature in the tire warms up, increasing the tire pressur
recommended specifications found on the inflation placard
CHANGING THE TIRES: Your spare tire, jack and lug nut
trunk cargo cover. (On V8 Sport models, the lug nut wrench
To use the wrench, remove it from the jack and extend the
temporary or full-size spare tire.The temporary spare tire fo
It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergenc
replace the temporary spare tire as soon as possible.
If you get a flat tire while driving,do not apply the brake hea
your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly mov
the road.
ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES: To fully assist you if you should
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program.This pr
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available 24 hours a
Basic Warranty Period (Canada), or New Vehicle Limited Wa
or 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Roadside assistance will cover: Country: Phon
• Changing a flat tire United States (800)
• Lockout assistance Canada (800)
• Jump-starts
• Towing of your vehicle
• Limited fuel delivery
For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, se
Customer Assistance sections of your Owner’s Guide.
Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center
16800 Executive Plaza Drive, P.O. Box 6248, Dearborn, MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings
designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner’s
Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when
questions arise.
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October 2002
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
Lincoln LS
Litho in U.S.A.