2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  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 2000  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 may not illuminate.
STARTING THE

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  Owners Manual recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23ÉC
(-10ÉF) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting
the vehicle. Using the heater for longe

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  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 2000  Owners Manual BRAKES
Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled
maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a
performance concern wi

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  Owners Manual ABS warning lampABS
TheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up, remai

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  Owners Manual Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehi

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000  Owners Manual reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection
systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast
acting. The front wheels ªsearchº for optimum trac