1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL steering

Fuses ...................................136,137
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............178,179,180,181
Gauges .........................................10
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................11
Hazard flashers .........................135
Head restraints ...........................92
Headlamps
aiming ...............................188,189
bulb specifications ..................187
high beam ..............................8,24
turning on and off ......................8
warning chime ..........................10
Heating ........................................26
Hood ..........................................153
Ignition .......................................197
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................183
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................85
programming entry code ...86,87,
88
Keys
key in ignition chime .................9
positions of the ignition ...........47
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25
daytime running light ...............24
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....25
interior lamps ....................54,187
replacing bulbs ..183,184,186,187
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................7
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................9
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
traction control off .....................9
turn signal indicator ...................8
Locks
childproof ..................................77
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
Message center
date/economy button ..........15,16
menu button .............................17
reset button ..............................16
system check button ................13
warning messages .....................14
Mirrors .........................................67
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................73
cleaning ...................................194
heated ........................................76
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ........................178
Octane rating ............................177
Odometer .....................................11
Overdrive ...................................126
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................82
Parking brake ............................121
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................140
Power door locks ........................74
Power steering ...................123,124
fluid, checking and adding ....161
Radio .............32,33,34,35,36,37,38,
39,40,41,42,43
Relays .................................136,142
Remote entry system .......81,88,90
illuminated entry ......................84
locking/unlocking doors ...........81
Index
203

replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .................9
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety
belts ..................................100,193
extension assembly ..................99
for children ......................108,109
lap belt ......................................98
warning light and chime .....9,100
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .....................95,96,97,98
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................110
cleaning ............................193,194
Seats-easy access/easyout
feature .........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............152
Spark plugs, specifications .......195
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................196
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................11
Starting your vehicle .........115,117
jump starting ............146,147,149
Steering wheel ............................49
tilting .........................................53
Tachometer .................................11
Tires ...............168,169,170,171,172
changing ..................................142
checking the pressure ............172
replacing ..................................173rotating ....................................172
snow tires and chains ............174
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ................................171
Towing
wrecker ....................................151
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............195
Transmission .............................162
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ......................162,163
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release lever .................77
Turn signal ..................................10
Universal transmitter
(see garage door opener) ....67,68,
69,70
Vehicle dimensions ...................197
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................200
Vehicle loading .....130,132,133,134
Ventilating your vehicle ...........119
Warning chimes .............................6
Washer fluid ..............................158
Water, Driving through .............130
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................145
Windows .................................74,75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............168
operation ...................................48
replacing wiper blades ...........168
Index
204

Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Automatic transaxle fluid capacity
113.0L (13.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MercontV ATF.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on
rear passenger side door panel.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
215.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
2If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
208