LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual
Page 251 of 321
250
WARNING
Thetractio ngrad eassigne dto thi stire
WARNING
Th etemperatur egrad efo rthi stir eis
WARNING
Drivin gtoo fas tfo rcondition screates
Page 252 of 321
251
WARNING
Snowtire smus tbe th esam esiz eand
If th e fue ldoo rdoe sno tope nwhe nyo upus hthe
Page 253 of 321
252
Fueldoo rreleas eÐ manua loverride
1. Afte ropenin gthe fue lfille rdoor ,remov ethe
WARNING
Th efue lsyste mma ybe unde rpressure.
Page 254 of 321
253
WARNING
If yo udo no tus eth eprope rfue lcap,
Page 255 of 321
254Typical octane rating labelDo not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under
most driving conditions on the recommended
octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine damage.Fuel qualityIf you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. If
the condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician.The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification
to provide information on high quality fuels that
optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the
AAMA specification if they are available.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket
products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a
high-quality fuel.
Cleaner airFord approves the use of gasolines to improve air
quality, including reformulated gasolines that contain
oxygenates such as a maximum of 10% ethanol or
15% MTBE. There should be no more than 5%
methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect
the fuel system.
File:11fnmcc.ex
Update:Fri Sep 6 08:51:16 1996
Page 256 of 321
255
WARNING
Automotivefuel sca n caus eserious
WARNING
Gasolin eor gasolin eblende dwith
Page 257 of 321
256
RunningOu tof Fuel
WARNING
Neve rpou rfue lin thethrottl ebod yor
Page 258 of 321
257
q
English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
q
Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy EstimatesEPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and
may not reflect the actual conditions you experience
or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy
estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
The following decrease fuel economy:q
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
q
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
q
Driving with your foot on the brake
q
Sudden stops
q
Extended engine idling
q
Using speed control in hilly terrain
q
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
q
Underinflated tires
q
Heavy loads
q
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage
racks, bug deflectors, etc.
Self-Service PointersIf you choose to do your own fueling, you should
also perform a few simple maintenance routines.
This extra effort will save you additional money and
contribute to the driving efficiency of your vehicle.
File:11fnmcc.ex
Update:Fri Sep 6 08:51:16 1996
Page 259 of 321
258
Thefollowin gprocedure srequir eonl yatir egauge,WARNING
Exhaus tleak sma yresul tin theentr yof
Page 260 of 321
259
WARNING
Do no tpark ,idle ,or driv eyou rvehicle