2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL engine coolant

set zone adjustment ............70,72
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................54
Controls
power seat .................................92
steering column ........................48
Coolant
checking and adding ..............169
refill capacities .................173,209
specifications ...................210,211
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................141
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................221
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................214
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............220
Getting roadside assistance ...141
Getting the
service you need ....................214
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................224
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................217
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............220
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................22
Defrost
rear window ..............................29
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................174
engine oil .................................165
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........210
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................135Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................156
Emission control system ..........195
Engine ........................................211
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................206
coolant .....................................169
idle speed control ...................177
lubrication
specifications ...................210,211
refill capacities ........................209
service points ..........................164
starting after a collision .........142
Engine block heater .................122
Engine oil ..................................165
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................165
checking and adding ..............165
dipstick ....................................165
filter, specifications .........167,209
recommendations ...................167
refill capacities ........................209
specifications ...................210,211
Exhaust fumes ..........................123
Floor mats ...................................79
Fluid capacities .........................209
Fuel ............................................187
calculating
fuel economy ................20,21,192
cap ...........................................189
capacity ...................................209
choosing the right fuel ...........190
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................195
detergent in fuel .....................191
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................187,189,192
filter, specifications .........191,209
fuel filler door override ............78
fuel filler door release ..............78
fuel pump shut-off switch .....142
Index
227

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

Item Information
Required 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
SAE 5W-30 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 the Certification Label
inside of driver's door.
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.
Windshield washer fluid 3.4L (3.6 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
232