Ford 2001 Lincoln Town Car User Manual download pdf (Page 172)

When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher

than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the

ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the

vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving

your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to the driveshafts and

tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an

imbalance that could damage drive components.

If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,

their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.

Water intrusion into the transmission may damage the

transmission.

Replace rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in

water. The rear axle does not normally require a lubricant change for the

life of the vehicle. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or

changed unless a leak is suspected or repair is required.

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep

slopes. You could lose traction and slip sideways. Drive straight up,

straight down or avoid the hill completely. Know the conditions on the

other side of a hill before driving over the crest.

When climbing a steep hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting

to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. This

reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.

When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Shift to a lower gear

when added engine braking is desired.

When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed

may drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load.

If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control

will cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal.

If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressing

and holding the SET ACCEL button (to resume speeds over 50 km/h

[30 mph]).

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Ford 2001 Lincoln Town Car User Manual Page 172