2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL trailer

Comfort and convenience
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Engine block heaters
Travel equipment
Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Trailer lamp plug and wiring
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Carpet floor mats (premium)
Door edge guards
Emergency kit
First aid kit
Flat splash guards
Molded splash guards
Side air deflectors
Universal floor mats
Wood/leather steering wheel
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
Customer assistance
214

Heating ........................................27
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................57±60
Hood ..........................................151
I
Ignition .................................49, 202
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................105
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................185
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................198
cluster ..................................8, 198
lighting up panel and interior .26
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................140
positioning ...............................140
storage .....................................140
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
K
Keyless entry system .................76
autolock .....................................78
keypad .......................................76
programming entry code .........77
Keys .................................49, 79±81
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........49L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................26
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................191
cargo lamps ...............................26
daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................25
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....26
interior lamps ...................56, 191
replacing bulbs .......186, 188±191
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 117
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
high beam .................................10
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
traction control active ..............11
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................126
GAWR ......................................126
GVWR ......................................126
trailer towing ..........................126
Locks
autolock .....................................78
childproof ..................................67
doors ..........................................64
Lubricant specifications ...201±202
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............86
Index
221

heated ........................................86
memory seat .............................75
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................79±81
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs, specifications ......200,
202
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................201±202
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle ........112, 114
jump starting ..........................144
Steering
speed sensitive .......................120
Steering wheel
controls ......................................51
tilting .........................................55
T
Tachometer .................................13
Tires ...........................140, 170±174
changing ..........................140±141
checking the pressure ............174
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................174
snow tires and chains ............175
tire grades ...............................173
treadwear ................................173
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................130
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................149
Traction control ........................118
off light ......................................11Transaxle
automatic operation ...............121
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ..........202
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................163
lubricant specifications ..........201
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release ....................67, 73
Turn signal ............................10, 49
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................202
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................204
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........115
W
Warning chimes .....................11±12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............126
Windows
power .........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............169
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........170
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
223