2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Lighting Control Module: Anti-Theft
Indicator Lamp, PWM Dimming Output,
Illumination Lamps for Microphone, RR and
LR Door Ashtrays, Heated Seat Switches,
Rear Defrost Control Switch, EATC Control
Panel, Message Center Switches, Speed
Control Switches, Cigar Lighter, Console
and Ashtray
2 10A Data Link Connector (DLC), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
3 15A Multi-Function Switch, Cornering Lamps,
High Beam and Turn Signal Input to LCM
4 10A
Power Door Locks and Power Windows
Switch Backlights, Radio, Mobile Telephone
Transceiver, Lighting Control Module, (RUN/
ACC Sense), Electronic Day/Night Mirror
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17
13 14 15 16
19 20 21
25 26 27 28 29
31 30
36
6
12
18
24
32
33 34 35
37 38 39 40 41
2223
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
5 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, Lighting
Control Module (LCM RUN/START Sense),
Autolamp Light Sensor
6 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, RF
Park/Turn Lamp
7 20A Power Point
8 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch, Trunk Lid
Relay
9 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, EATC Module,
Blower Motor Relay
10 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield Wiper
Module
11 10A Ignition Coils, Radio Interference Capacitor,
PCM Power Relay, Passive Anti-Theft
System (PATS) Transceiver
12 10A Lighting Control Module
13 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): RF Turn
Lamp, Right Turn Indicator (VIC), RR Side
Marker Lamps, Tail Lamps, License Lamps,
LR Stop/Turn Lamps, Clock Illumination
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 10A ABS Evac and Fill Connector
16 30A Moonroof Switch
17 Ð Not Used
18 10A Lighting Control Module
19 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM): Left
Headlamp, DRL
20 15A Multi-Function Switch: Flash to Pass, and
Hazard Warning Input to LCM
21 Ð Not Used
22 ÐÐ Not Used
23 10A Digital Transmission Range Sensor
24 10A Virtual Image Cluster-LF Turn Indicator, LF
Turn Signal
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
25 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM): Right
Headlamp
26 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, EATC
Module
27 Ð Not Used
28 10A Shift Lock Actuator, Vehicle Dynamic
Module, Virtual Image Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost, Heated Seat Switch
Assembly, Low Tire Pressure Module
29 10A Radio
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps, RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH Visor Lamps, Storage
Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid Lamp, Glove Box
Lamp, Light Sensor Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC. Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Console Shift Illumination, A/C Clutch
Cycling Pressure Switch, A/C Clutch Relay
(DTR) Sensor, Intake Manifold Runner
Control, Backup Lamps
35 Ð Not Used
36 Ð Not Used
37 30A Subwoofer Amplifier, Radio
38 10A Analog Clock, CD Player, Mobile Telephone
Transceiver, RESCU
39 10A Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Power
Mirrors, Keyless Entry, LF Seat Module, LF
Door Module
40 10A Cornering Lamps
41 20A Door Locks
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Lighting Control Module: Anti-Theft
Indicator Lamp, PWM Dimming Output,
Illumination Lamps for Microphone, RR and
LR Door Ashtrays, Heated Seat Switches,
Rear Defrost Control Switch, EATC Control
Panel, Message Center Switches, Speed
Control Switches, Cigar Lighter, Console
and Ashtray
2 10A Data Link Connector (DLC), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
3 15A Multi-Function Switch, High Beam and
Turn Signal Input to LCM
4 10A Power Door Locks and Power Windows
Switch Backlights, Radio, Lighting Control
Module, (RUN/ACC Sense), Electronic
Day/Night Mirror
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17
13 14 15 16
19 20 21
25 26 27 28 29
31 30
36
6
12
18
24
32
33 34 35
37 38 39 40 41
2223
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
5 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, Lighting
Control Module (LCM RUN/START Sense),
Autolamp Light Sensor
6 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, RF
Park/Turn Lamp
7 20A Power Point
8 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch, Trunk Lid
Relay
9 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, EATC Module,
Blower Motor Relay
10 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield Wiper
Module
11 10A Ignition Coils, Radio Interference Capacitor,
PCM Power Relay, Passive Anti-Theft
System (PATS) Transceiver
12 10A Lighting Control Module
13 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): RF Turn
Lamp, Right Turn Indicator (VIC), RR Side
Marker Lamps, Tail Lamps, License Lamps,
LR Stop/Turn Lamps, Clock Illumination
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 10A ABS Evac and Fill Connector
16 Ð Not Used
17 Ð Not Used
18 10A Lighting Control Module
19 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM): Left
Headlamp, DRL
20 15A Multi-Function Switch: Flash to Pass, and
Hazard Warning Input to LCM
21 Ð Not Used
22 ÐÐ Not Used
23 10A Digital Transmission Range Sensor
24 10A Virtual Image Cluster-LF Turn Indicator, LF
Turn Signal
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
25 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM): Right
Headlamp
26 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, EATC
Module
27 Ð Not Used
28 10A Shift Lock Actuator, Vehicle Dynamic
Module, Virtual Image Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost
29 10A Radio
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps, RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH Visor Lamps, Storage
Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid Lamp, Glove Box
Lamp, Light Sensor Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC. Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Console Shift Illumination, A/C Clutch
Cycling Pressure Switch, A/C Clutch Relay
(DTR) Sensor, Intake Manifold Runner
Control, Backup Lamps
35 Ð Not Used
36 Ð Not Used
37 30A Subwoofer Amplifier, Radio
38 10A Analog Clock, CD Player
39 10A Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Power
Mirrors, Keyless Entry, LF Seat Module, LF
Door Module
40 Ð Not Used
41 20A Door Locks
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and carechapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
Ð 175 Generator/Voltage Regulator
1 30A** Driver's Seat Module
2 30A** Passenger's Seat Module
3 40A** Ignition Switch
4 40A** Ignition Switch
5 40A** Driver Window
6 30A** Low Speed Cooling Fan
7 30A** Powertrain Control Module
MEGA
175A
PCM
PWR
RELAY
12 3 4
8
7
6 5
12
4 3
5
7
9
1110
12
14 136
8NOT USED
7BLOWER
MOTOR
RELAY6A/C
CLUTCH
RELAY4NOT
USED2
HORN
RELAY3HIGH
BEAM1STARTER
SOL
RELAY5
12
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
8 40A** Rear Window Defrost Control
9 60A** I/P Fuse Panel
10 60A** Lighting Control Module
11 60A** Compressor Relay
12 60A** Anti-Lock Brake Control Module
13 40A** Blower Motor
14 60A** High Speed Cooling Fan
1 30A* PCM
2 20A* ALT SENSE
3 30A* Right Rear Passenger Window
4 30A* Air Suspension
5 Ð Not Used
6 20A* Horns
7 15A* High Beam
8 30A* Right Front Passenger Window
1 Ð A/C Diode
2 Ð PCM Diode
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Auxiliary relay box
The auxiliary relay box is located in the engine compartment. The
auxiliary relay box contains the high and low speed cooling fan relays.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
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