Lincoln Town Car (2002) [144/248] Driving

The Traction Controly system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid

which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice

covered roads.

During Traction Controly operation you may hear an electric motor type

of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not

“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal

system behavior.

If you should become stuck in snow

or ice or on a very slippery road

surface, try switching the Traction

Controly system off. This may allow

excess wheel spin to “dig” the

vehicle out and enable a successful

“rocking” maneuver.

Traction control switch

The traction control switch is located on the left side of the instrument

panel. The traction control system defaults to ON when the ignition key

is turned from OFF to RUN.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy

from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:

• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left

for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level

(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned

off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of

the following:

• underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

• uneven vehicle loading

• high crown in center of road

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