1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual trim panel, which is behind the rear seat back. To use this anchorage, do
the following:
1. Open the hinged cover located at
the front of the high mount stop
light. This cover conceals the tether
stra

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets
all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements
regulating the impulse electri

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (STAR

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
²If the drivers safety belt is fastened, the light (
) will not illuminate.
STARTING

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster
system to respond quick

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for
long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
Adjust the heating or air

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the ªService Guideº for scheduled
maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a
performance concern with the vehicles b

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as
possible.
Normal braking is still effective
unless the BRAKE warning lamp is
also illuminated.
Using ABS
²In an emergency or when m