1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL oil pressure

Keys.............................................................charging system...............................55
key in ignition chime............................42engine oil pressure...........................54
positions of the ignition........................41high beam........................................58
removing from the ignition...................42oil pressure......................................54
stuck in lock position...........................42safety belt........................................52
L.................................service engine soon..........................56
Lamps..........................................................turn signal indicator.........................56
autolamp delay system.........................83Load limits
checking............................................277GAWR............................................192
................................................................GVVVR..........................................192
daytime running light system................81trailer towing...................................194
flashing the lamps................................90Lubricant specifications........................289
hazard flashers.....................................92Luggage compartment..........................135
headlamps............................................82Lug nuts, anti-theft...............................209
high beams...........................................90
replacing bulbs...................................277..........................M
trailer.................................................197Maintenance (see Servicing).................231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)....89Map pockets.........................................134
Lights, warning and indicator.......................Methanol in fuel...................................241
air bag.................................................59Mileage, calculating fuel economy........243
anti-theft..............................................59Mirrors
brake...................................................52automatic dimming rearview mirror..125
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Mirrors (continued)........P
heated........................127Panic alarm feature, remote entry................
rearview....................125system................................................106
Moon roof......................113Parking brake.............................................
Motorcraft parts.............288operation.........................................188
......................................Nwarning light......................................52
National Highway Traffic.SafetyParts (see Motorcraft Parts)..................288
Administration...............218Phone, cellular........................................88
......................................Power features...........................................
....................................0moon roof........................................113
Odometer, description....65seats................................................115
Oil filter.........................289windows..........................................111
Oil (see Engine oil).........244Power steering...........................................
Oil viscosity...................245driving with power steering..............185
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system....286fluid, checking and adding................264
Overdrive...............................................183fluid, refill capacity...........................287
....................................................................fluid, specifications...........................289
....................................................................Pressure alert system........................142
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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).
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