1997 Lincoln Town Car Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31

1997 Lincoln Town Car Manual

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u Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side of the road. At least monthly: u When stopping, listen and check for strange u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) including the brakelamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transmission P (Park) function. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. 31

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Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly
or “pulls” to one side of the road.
When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds,
pulling to one side
, increased brake
pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transmission occur, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water
dripping from the air conditioning system after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check the tire pressure — check tires when
cold, not after a long drive.
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.