1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL fuel cap

183. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE
ENGINE IS COOL.
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant to
your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the Index.
If you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced as soon as possible.Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge displays approximately how much
fuel you have in the fuel tank. The ignition switch
must be in the OFF position while filling the tank
with at least three gallons (11 liters) for the fuel
gauge to indicate the new level. If the ignition is
left ON or less than 3 gallons (11 liters) of fuel are
added the fuel gauge will not immediately indicate
the new fuel level. The gauge will gradually correct
itself to indicate the true fuel level.
The Electronic Message Center
(M/C)The Electronic Message Center only works when
the ignition is in the ON position.
Each time the M/C is powered the display goes
through a self test by displaying the PLEASE
FASTEN SEATBELT message. This self test is used
to stabilize the systems before reporting the status
to you.
The message center tells you about the condition of
your vehicle by two methods:q
operator selectable features
q
continuous warning reporting of monitored
systems
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Electronic sound system (continued)
warranty and service information.... 44
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 27
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 27
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 255
jump-starting............ 211
towing............... 217
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 172
Emission control system......... 258
catalytic converter.......... 258
emissions warranty.........4,258
Engine
does not start.........167, 191
fuel injected engine, starting . . . 165, 166
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 191
preparing to start.......... 165
refill capacities............ 272
service points............ 224
starting............... 166starting after a collision........ 191
storing your vehicle......274, 275
Engine block heater........... 168
Engine coolant............. 231
checking and adding......... 231
disposal............220, 240
preparing for storage......... 275
proper solution........220, 240
recovery reservoir.......224, 231
refill capacities............ 272
specifications............ 273
temperature gauge.......... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............. 17
mechanical............. 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic........... 17
Engine fan............... 221
Engine knocking............ 253
Engine oil............... 226
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....227, 228
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checking and adding......... 227
check oil warning light........ 12
dipstick............... 227
disposal............220, 240
engine oil pressure warning light.... 12
filter, specifications.......... 271
low oil warning light......... 12
refill capacities............ 272
specifications.........226, 273
synthetic oil............. 226
viscosity.............. 226
F
Fan.................. 221
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 221
Flashers, hazard............ 68
Flashing the lights........... 65
Flat tire................ 205
Fluid refill capacities.......... 272
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 280
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 284
Ford of Canada CustomerAssistance Centre........... 284
Foreign registration........... 286
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 251
calculating fuel economy....... 256
capacity............... 272
choosing the right fuel........ 253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 257
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 251
filter, specifications.......... 271
fuel filler door release lever...... 251
fuel gauge.............. 18
octane rating............ 253
quality............... 253
running out of fuel.......... 256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 255
storing your vehicle......... 275
treating emergencies......... 255
Fuel cap................ 251
removing.............. 251
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Fuel cap (continued)
replacing.............. 251
Fuel filler door............. 251
remote release............ 251
Fuel filter, specifications......... 271
Fuel gauge............... 18
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 191
starting after a collision........ 191
Fuse panels.............. 192
engine compartment......... 198
instrument panel........... 203
Fuses
charts............192, 203
checking and replacing........ 203
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)......... 251
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . 253, 254
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 251
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17
fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
tachometer............. 17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition.............. 183
driving with a heavy load....... 183
location............... 183
Gearshift
automatic operation.......177, 178
column-mounted........178, 179
locking the gearshift......... 62
positions.............. 178
shifting the gears........... 178
Gearshift:shifting the gears........ 178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 183
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