1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL warning lights

Brake warning indicator Engine oil pressure light Traction control active light Charging system warning light Fuel gauge ANTI
THEFT active light Service engine soon warning light Engine coolant temperature gauge Safety belt light Turn signal indicator lights High beam light
Air bag readiness light Speedometer Tachometer Anti-theft active light Anti-lock brake warning indicator Message center Odometer304

Engine coolant temperature gauge,.Fluid refill capacities.............................287
description..............................66Ford Dispute Settlement Board............214
Engine fan......................................233Ford Extended Service Plan......................6
Engine oil.......................................Ford Motor Company of Canada..........219
"break-in" oils............................6Ford of Canada Customer...........................
changing oil and oil filter............247Assistance Centre...............................219
checking and adding..................245Foreign registration..............................221
dipstick......................................246French owner guides, how to obtain.........3
disposal232, 250, 262.Fuel............................................................
engine oil pressure warning light54calculating fuel economy..................243
filter, specifications....................288capacity...........................................287
refill capacities...........................28-choosing the right fuel......................240
specifications.............................289comparisons with EPA fuel economy.....
synthetic oil...............................245estimates.......................................243
viscosity....................................245filling your vehicle with fuel.............238
Exhaust fumes................................49filter, specifications..........................288
Extended Service Plan, Ford...........6fuel gauge..........................................67
F....................running out of fuel...........................242
Flashers, hazard..............................92safety information relating to..................
Flashing the lights...........................90automotive fuels............................241
Flat tire..........................................204storing your vehicle..........................291
......................................................treating emergencies........................241
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Headlamps (continued).................................I.............................
cleaning...............................................83Idle.............................................................
daytime running lights..........................81relearning.........................................253
flashing................................................90speed.................................................45
high beam............................................90Ignition......................................................
replacing bulbs...................................277chime.................................................42
turning on and off................................82positions of the ignition......................41
warning chime.....................................58removing the key...............................42
Head restraints.......................................114Infant seats (see Safety seats).................27
Heated mirrors.......................................127Instrument panel, location of components .70
Heating........................................................Interval wipers........................................91
electronic automatic temperature...............................................................................
control system...................................71J.............................
High beams, indicator light.......................58Jack, operation.....................................207
Hood............................................................Jump-starting your vehicle..........................
latch location...............................234,235attaching cables................................201
lubrication specifications....................289disconnecting cables.........................203
release lever.......................................234K...............................
working under the hood.....................233Keyless entry system...................................
Horn........................................................93locking and unlocking doors............102
....................................................................programming entry code..................103
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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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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
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