1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Customer Assistance Guide

IndexA Air conditioning, electronic automatic
ABS warning light........................................temperature control system..................71
(see Anti-lock brake system)..................53Air suspension
Accessory position on the ignition............41air leveling disabled warning, message
Accident damage....................................232center................................................62
Additives, engine oil...............................245description.......................................186
Air bag supplemental restraint system...........Alarm, activating remote personal.........106
description...........................................17Alcohol, in fuel.....................................241
disposal...............................................25Antenna, radio
indicator light......................................59(see Electronic sound system)........165
operation.............................................20 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)......247
proper seating......................................19Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................
tone generator.....................................24description.....................................187
wearing safety belts.............................18noise..............................................187
Air cleaner filter...........................................warning light...................................53
location.............................................237 Anti-theft lug nuts and key...................209
specifications.....................................288
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Anti-theft system........................................ B..............................
arming the system............................109Backing up.............................................182
description.......................................108Basic vehicle warranty................................5
disarming an untriggered system......110Battery.........................................................
disarming a triggered system............111acid, treating emergencies..................200
triggering.........................................111battery saver......................................108
warning light......................................59charging system warning light..............55
Assistance (see Customer assistance)....213disconnecting.....................................253
Audio system.............................................how to service....................................252
(see Electronic sound system)............159jumping a disabled battery..................199
Automatic transaxle....................................maintenance-free................................252
fluid, adding.....................................262proper disposal, recycling...................253
fluid, checking.................................261replacement, specifications.................288
fluid, refill capacities........................287when storing your vehicle...................292
fluid, specification............................289Brake fluid
..............................................................brake warning light...............................52
..............................................................checking and adding...........................263
..............................................................description.........................................263
..............................................................specifications......................................289
..............................................................Brakes..........................................................
..............................................................adjustment..............................................187
..............................................................anti-lock.............................................187
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applying the brakes.........................187
brake warning light...........................52
fluid, checking and adding..............263
fluid, refill capacities.......................287
fluid, specifications.........................289
new brake linings................................6
noise...............................................188
parking...........................................188
trailer.............................................197
when storing your vehicle...............292
Brake-shift interlock.............................180
Break-in period........................................6
Bulbs, replacing....................................277
headlamps........................................278
C
Canada, customer assistance.................219
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).......................................220
Capacities for refilling fluids.................287
Carbon monoxide in exhaust...................49
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats).........................27Catalytic converter284
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 169
Chains, tires260
Changing a tire204
Charging system warning light 55
Childproof locks 99
Child safety restraints 25
child safety belts 38
child safety seats 27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps 38
tether anchorage hardware 38
Chime
headlamps on 58
key in ignition 42
safety belt 52
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts 8
exterior 7
exterior lamps 83
fabric118
headlamps 83
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)...............Console, description...............................133
instrument panel................................69Controls, mirrors....................................127
mirrors.....................................126,127Coolant (see Engine coolant)........................
plastic parts.........................................8checking and adding...........................247
polishing..............................................7drain and flush....................................251
rustproofing.........................................8preparing for storage..........................291
safety belts.........................................17refill capacities...................................287
tail lamps...........................................83specifications......................................289
upholstery and interior trim..............118temperature gauge................................66
washing...............................................7Cooling fan.............................................233
wheels.............................................260D..................................
Climate control system...............................Dashboard (see Instrument panel).............69
air conditioning..................................71Daytime running light system....................81
electronic automatic temperature...........Defrost, windshield...................................78
control............................................71Dipstick........................................................
heating...............................................71engine oil...........................................246
Clock.....................................................87power steering fluid............................264
Cold engine starting...............................44Dispute Settlement Board.......................214
Compact disc player (see Electronic...........Doors.......................................................99
sound system)....................................169lubricant specifications.......................289
Compass..............................................139................................................................
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Driving under special conditionsEmission control system
bad weather191catalytic converter................................284
heavy load192emissions warranty...............................284
high water192Engine
slippery roads191does not start....................................45
towing a trailer194fuel injected engine, starting..............43
fuel pump shut-off switch..................47
Epreparing to start..............................43
Electrical systemrefill capacities..................................287
fuses275service points....................................237
operating when the engine is off41starting.............................................44
Electronic sound systemstarting after a collision.....................47
accessory delay165storing your vehicle...........................291
antenna165Engine block heater..................................46
radio reception176Engine coolant
tuning the radio.......................................161checking and adding................247
warranty and service information.............178disposal232, 250, 262
Emergencies, roadside.........................................................drain and flush.........................251
battery acid spills...................................199preparing for storage...............291
jump-starting199................refill capacities.........................287
towing211................refill procedure........................251
Emergency brake (parking brake).................188specifications...........................289
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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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Fuel cap...............................................odometer.........................................65
removing..........................................238speedometer.....................................66
replacing...........................................239tachometer.......................................66
Fuel filter, specifications...............................288GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Fuel gauge...........................................67calculating......................................193
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a..........definition........................................192
collision..................................................47location.................................192
Fuse panels...............................................Gearshift
engine compartment..........................272column-mounted...................................181
instrument panel...............................267positions.............................................179
Fuses...............................................shift-lock.............................................180
charts....................................269GVVVR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
checking and replacing......................275calculating.............................193
G..............definition.............................................192
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)..................................238location.............................................192
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)...................243H
Gasohol ..........................................241Hazard flashers........................................92
Gasoline (see Fuel).......................................238Headlamps
Gauges, Mechanical...........................................aiming.......................................277,280
engine coolant temperature gauge.......66autolamp system...............................83
fuel gauge......................................67checking alignment..........................277
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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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