1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled
after the battery is replaced.
Because your vehicles engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are mai

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen
particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the
cowl vent screen on the passenger side

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual 3. Pull the rubber cowl seal
(number 1 in figure) away from the
cowl vent screen. Remove the right
half of the cowl vent screen
(number 2 in figure) by placing your
hand underneath the cowl vent
scree

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clea

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual ²do not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph). Drive at a reduced rate of speed, if
possible.
²avoid excessive hard steering and braking maneuvers, if possible.
²stop periodically to allow the tires to cool down

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual your SecuriTire requires service as soon as possible. Refer toServicing
your SecuriTires.
The Pressure Alert System will activate only when the vehicle is moving
faster than 15 km/h (10 mph).
Servicin

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire grade 150 wo

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has bee