2009 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 170
2009 Lincoln Town Car Manual
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Driving Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock disc brakes on all four wheels. They adjust automatically as the brake pads wear down. When you press down hard on the brake pedal, the wheels will not lock and slide. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) automatically starts releasing and reapplying the front brakes independently and the rear brakes together whenever your wheels start to lock. When this happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulsate. This is an indication that the ABS is working correctly and is normal. Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor damage may also eventually occur. NOTE: If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply your brakes continuously. If you apply your brakes continuously, they may overheat and become less effective. Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate stops does not affect the function of the brake system and is normal. However, if the squeal becomes louder or more frequent, have your brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified service technician. Ford Motor Company has not found any detrimental effects of popular mobile radio transmitting equipment installed on vehicles with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. However, if mobile radio transmitting equipment is installed in your vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system cycles or the ANTI-LOCK 167