Lincoln Corsair: Driving Hints / Breaking-In. Driving Through Water
Breaking-In
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.
Driving Through Water
WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
- Check that the horn works.
- Check that the exterior lights work.
- Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion...
WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death...
Other information:
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
GSM
2
GWM
3
RCM
4
IPC
5
PCM
6
BCM
7
Driver
8
Door
9
Latch
10
Brake
11
On/Off (BOO)
12
Switch
Network Message Chart
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Brake switch position
BCM
Input from brake switch necessary to change gears...
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.
Running Out of Fuel
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
Add a minimum of 1...