2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL ABS

2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring
by rotating clockwise until it snaps into place.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
4. Install the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it
clockwise until it locks into position.
5. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle making sure
the alignment pins are inserted into the proper holes.
6. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and push down
on the retainer pins to lock the lamp into place.
7. Before reinstalling the protective cover, make sure the cover tabs are
fully seated under the grille molding.
8. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood and remove the protective cover from the top of the
headlamps by lifting up on the rear corners and release the velcro
attachments. Lift the cover and pull towards the windshield.
3. At the back of the headlamp, pull
back and up slightly on the two
retainer pins to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
Maintenance and care
199

Accessory delay ..........................76
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........104,105,109
and child safety seats ............106
description .......................105,109
disposal ....................................112
driver air bag ...................107,110
indicator light ...............9,108,111
operation ..........................107,110
passenger air bag ............107,110
side air bag ..............................109
Air cleaner filter .......................209
Air conditioning ..........................24
automatic temperature
control system ..........................24
Air filter, cabin ..........................179
Air suspension ...........................129
description ..............................129
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................169
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................125,126
Anti-theft system ........................79
arming the system ....................79
disarming a triggered system ..80
Audio system (see Radio) .........30
Automatic transaxle .................130
driving with .............................132
fluid, adding ............................174
fluid, checking ........................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............209
fluid, specification ..................211
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........210
Battery .......................................177
acid, treating emergencies .....177
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....156
maintenance-free ....................177
replacement, specifications ...209
servicing ..................................177Belt minder ...............................100
Brakes ........................................125
anti-lock ............................125,126
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,126
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....168
fluid, refill capacities ..............209
fluid, specifications ..........210,211
lubricant specifications ...210,211
shift interlock ..........................130
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....209
CD changer .................................42
Certification Label ....................213
Child safety restraints ..............112
child safety belts ....................112
Child safety seats ......................113
attaching with tether straps ..117
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ..............................115
Cleaning your vehicle ...............204
engine compartment ..............206
exterior ....................................205
exterior lamps .........................206
instrument panel ....................207
instrument panel lens ............207
interior ..............................207,208
mirrors .....................................205
plastic parts ............................205
safety belts ..............................208
washing ....................................204
waxing .....................................204
wheels ......................................205
windows ..................................208
wiper blades ............................206
woodtone trim ........................208
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............24
Clock ............................................30
Compass, electronic ....................69
calibration ............................71,73
Index
226

gauge .........................................12
improving fuel economy ........192
octane rating ....................190,211
quality ......................................190
running out of fuel .................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................187
Fuses ...................................143,144
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............189
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................192
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................13
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................13
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....135
definition .................................135
driving with a heavy load ......135
location ....................................135
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............135
calculating ...............................135
definition .................................135
driving with a heavy load ......135
location ....................................135
Hazard flashers .........................142
Head restraints ...........................92
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ........................201,202,203
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................201
daytime running lights .............22
flash to pass ..............................23
high beam ............................10,22
replacing bulbs .......................197
turning on and off ...............11,22
warning chime ..........................12Heating ........................................24
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ................65,66,67,68
Hood ..........................................163
Ignition .......................................211
positions of the ignition ...........46
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................113
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................196
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................207
cluster ...................................8,207
lighting up
panel and interior .....................23
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......156
Keyless entry system .................85
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................85
programming entry code .........86
Keys .............................................47
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........46
Lamps
autolamp system .......................23
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................201
cargo lamps ...............................23
daytime running light ...............22
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass ..........23
instrument panel, dimming .....23
interior lamps ...............53,54,200
replacing bulbs ..196,197,199,200
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,126
brake ..........................................10
Index
228