1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the
originals because they may lower the vehic

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight could result in engine damage, transmissi

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual trailers lamps, see your Lincoln dealer. Be sure to follow their
instructions carefully.
If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause damage to the
vehicles lighting system or other

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled maintenance.
²excessive speed.
²rapid acceleration.
²extended idle.
CHECKING YOUR HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY USING

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard lights
controlin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not start after a

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause
severe wire damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
1 10A Lighting Control
Module: Anti-Theft
Indicator Lamp, PWM
Dimming Output,
Illumination Lamps for
Microphone, RR and