1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 215

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for your safety: u Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the battery and all fuel-related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To find out how the engine does this, see Battery in this chapter. Working with the engine off: 1. 2. 3. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engine off. Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly. u Do not work on a hot engine. The engine cooling fan may come on unexpectedly. Always turn the engine off and let it cool. avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair. with the engine running, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. by a jack only. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands. u If you must work with the engine running, u Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space u Never get under a vehicle while it is supported 213