1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL engine

Seats..........................................................removing the spare tire.......................205
adjusting the seats, power................115temporary spare.................................204
child safety seats................................27Spark plugs, specifications......................288
head restraints.................................114Specification chart, lubricants.................289
Securitire.............................................141Speed control...............................................
Service concerns..................................213accelerating..........................................97
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when....canceling a set speed............................98
servicing............................................233resetting...............................................97
Shift-lock system..................................180resuming a set speed............................98
Shift positions (see Gearshift)...............181turning off............................................98
Shoulder and lap belts................................when towing a trailer..........................198
(see Safety restraints)...........................11Speedometer.............................................66
Side mirrors...............................................Starting your vehicle.....................................
adjusting..........................................126preparing to start your vehicle..............43
heated . ..........................127starting a cold engine...........................44
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)......113starting after a collision........................47
Snow tires and chains...........................260starting a warm engine.........................45
Spare tire...................................................Steering, power......................................185
changing the tire..............................206Steering wheel..............................................
finding the spare..............................205horn.....................................................93
..............................................................tilting...................................................94
318

Tune-up specifications (VECI).............285W.......................................
Turn signal.................................................Warm engine, starting...............................45
indicator lights...................................56Warning chimes............................................
lever..................................................89headlamps on.......................................58
.............................................................key in ignition......................................42
u................................safety belt............................................52
Used engine oil, disposal.........232,250,262Warranties, radio....................................178
Universal transmitter....130Warranty Information Booklet....................5
....................................Washer fluid
....................................Vreservoir............................................254
Variable interval wipers91windshield254
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control.................Weight limits (GAWR, GVVVR).........192
Information) decal................................286Wheels
Vehicle loading............................................anti-theft lugnuts.............................209
automatic transaxles...........................193cleaning...........................................260
calculating the load.............................193inspection and maintenance..............255
Vehicle storage.......................................290Windows..............................................111
Ventilating your vehicle...............................power windows, operating...............111
(see Climate control)..............................77
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........................245
Visor (see Sun visor)...............................128
320

Service Station InformationEngine4.6 Liter 4 Valve SFI (Sequential Fuel Injection) 8 Cylinder
FuelPREMIUM FUEL ONLY- Octane 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity17.8 gallons (68.1 Liters)
Tire SizeRefer to the Tire Pressure Decal
Tire PressureFront- 30 PSI, Rear- 28 PSI (measured cold)- Tire pressure decal on the front
face of the passenger’s door jamb.
Hood ReleasePull handle under left side of dash.
Engine OilUse only engine oil displaying the American Petroleum Institute Certification
Mark- 5W30 preferred
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 Liters).
Automatic
TransmissionMotorcraft MERCONÒ (ATF),
Transaxle Capacity13.7 quarts (13.0 Liters).
Power Steering FluidUse only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification Motorcraft
MERCONÒ ATF
Engine Coolant
Capacity14.25 quarts (13.5 Liters).
322