1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL instrument panel

The Instrument Panel Fuses
Fuse
Location Fuse Amp
RatingDescription110An And-theft indicator light
n PWM dimming output for
microphone illumination,
ashtray illumination (R & L
rear door),heated seat
switches, heated backlight
switch, EATC control panel,
message center switches, cigar
lighter, console shift
illumination, navigation
display module, and
navigation switches210An Luxury radio
n Clock (non-navigational)
n Cellular phone310An Multi-function switch410An Run/Accessory sensor
(luxury radio)
n Cellular phone
n Run/Accessory sensor
(LCM)
n Window switches
backlight RF, LR, RR) *
n CompassFuse
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription4 (cont.)10A
· E/C mirror
· Stand alone clock
· Door lock switches backlight510A
· Virtual image cluster
· Light sensor (Autolamp)
· Traction Assist OFF switch
· Airbag diagnostic
· Luxury radio FCU
· Run/Start sensor (LCM)65A
· SCP network715A
· Right front turn lamp
· Right turn indicator
· HI beam switch
· Right and left front side
marker lamps
· Right and left front park
lamps
· Right and left front tail
lamps
· Right rear stop/turn lamps830A
· Fuel filler
· Trunk solenoid
· Navigation system power269

Fuse
LocationMaxi-Fuse
Amp RatingDescription22Not used23Relay
· HI beam headlamps relay2420A
· Fuel pump2520A
· Thermactor pump26Relay
· EATC blower motor relay2730A
· PCM
· STC28Not used29Relay
· Horns relay30Relay
· Powertrain control module
relayChecking and Replacing Fuses
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
1. Find the fuse panel underneath the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
Squeeze together the two areas indicated by
the arrows and pull down to remove the
cover.
2. Find the fuse you want to check (fuses are
numbered on the fuse panel) and remove it
with the fuse pulling tool that is provided.
3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if the
metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse
should be replaced.
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The side view of a Blade type fuseThe side view of a high current fjuse
2764. Replace the fuse with one that has the rightamperage rating. (See the following charts.)
Instrument Panel
Fuse ColorAmperageTan5ARed10ABlue15AYellow20AGreen30AHigh Current Fuse
ColorAmperageYellow20AGreen30AOrange40ABlue60A

Bulb specifications
FunctionTrade numberExterior illuminationBackup lamp3156Cornering lamp3156Headlamp9007High-mount brakelamp912License plate lamp168Luggage compartment lamp912Side marker - front lamp916NA*Side marker - rear lamp194Turn signal and park lamp - front3457NA*Turn signal, stoplamp and tail lamp
- rear3157Redundant turn - rear3157Decklid reflector168Instrument panel lightsElectronic automatic temperature
control***Air bag readiness light37Anti-lock warning lamp37And-theft warning lamp37Ash receptacle1445Ash ttay - rear doors37Clock***FunctionTradenumberInstrument panel lights (continued)Cluster illumination***Cluster control button37Compact disc player**Glove compartment194Headlamp switch nomenclature37Message center control buttons***“PRN@D I" bulb (floor console)194Rear window defrost switchnomenclature37Radio**Warning lights (cluster)37Interior courtesy lampsCigar lighter (door mounted)1893Door mounted lamp (front and rear)214-2Illuminated visor mirror (passenger)74Overhead console-reading lamps (without
moon roof)211-2Passenger assist handle (rear seat)211-2Under instrument panel906*NA means Natural Amber.
**Refer bulb replacement to a Ford -authorized radio service
center.
***Refer bulb replacement to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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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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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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