warning LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Brake warning indicator Engine oil pressure light Traction control active light Charging system warning light Fuel gauge ANTI
THEFT active light Service engine soon warning light Engine coolant temperature gauge Safety belt light Turn signal indicator lights High beam light
Air bag readiness light Speedometer Tachometer Anti-theft active light Anti-lock brake warning indicator Message center Odometer304

IndexA Air conditioning, electronic automatic
ABS warning light........................................temperature control system..................71
(see Anti-lock brake system)..................53Air suspension
Accessory position on the ignition............41air leveling disabled warning, message
Accident damage....................................232center................................................62
Additives, engine oil...............................245description.......................................186
Air bag supplemental restraint system...........Alarm, activating remote personal.........106
description...........................................17Alcohol, in fuel.....................................241
disposal...............................................25Antenna, radio
indicator light......................................59(see Electronic sound system)........165
operation.............................................20 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)......247
proper seating......................................19Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................
tone generator.....................................24description.....................................187
wearing safety belts.............................18noise..............................................187
Air cleaner filter...........................................warning light...................................53
location.............................................237 Anti-theft lug nuts and key...................209
specifications.....................................288
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Anti-theft system........................................ B..............................
arming the system............................109Backing up.............................................182
description.......................................108Basic vehicle warranty................................5
disarming an untriggered system......110Battery.........................................................
disarming a triggered system............111acid, treating emergencies..................200
triggering.........................................111battery saver......................................108
warning light......................................59charging system warning light..............55
Assistance (see Customer assistance)....213disconnecting.....................................253
Audio system.............................................how to service....................................252
(see Electronic sound system)............159jumping a disabled battery..................199
Automatic transaxle....................................maintenance-free................................252
fluid, adding.....................................262proper disposal, recycling...................253
fluid, checking.................................261replacement, specifications.................288
fluid, refill capacities........................287when storing your vehicle...................292
fluid, specification............................289Brake fluid
..............................................................brake warning light...............................52
..............................................................checking and adding...........................263
..............................................................description.........................................263
..............................................................specifications......................................289
..............................................................Brakes..........................................................
..............................................................adjustment..............................................187
..............................................................anti-lock.............................................187
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applying the brakes.........................187
brake warning light...........................52
fluid, checking and adding..............263
fluid, refill capacities.......................287
fluid, specifications.........................289
new brake linings................................6
noise...............................................188
parking...........................................188
trailer.............................................197
when storing your vehicle...............292
Brake-shift interlock.............................180
Break-in period........................................6
Bulbs, replacing....................................277
headlamps........................................278
C
Canada, customer assistance.................219
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).......................................220
Capacities for refilling fluids.................287
Carbon monoxide in exhaust...................49
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats).........................27Catalytic converter284
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 169
Chains, tires260
Changing a tire204
Charging system warning light 55
Childproof locks 99
Child safety restraints 25
child safety belts 38
child safety seats 27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps 38
tether anchorage hardware 38
Chime
headlamps on 58
key in ignition 42
safety belt 52
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts 8
exterior 7
exterior lamps 83
fabric118
headlamps 83
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Engine coolant temperature gauge,.Fluid refill capacities.............................287
description..............................66Ford Dispute Settlement Board............214
Engine fan......................................233Ford Extended Service Plan......................6
Engine oil.......................................Ford Motor Company of Canada..........219
"break-in" oils............................6Ford of Canada Customer...........................
changing oil and oil filter............247Assistance Centre...............................219
checking and adding..................245Foreign registration..............................221
dipstick......................................246French owner guides, how to obtain.........3
disposal232, 250, 262.Fuel............................................................
engine oil pressure warning light54calculating fuel economy..................243
filter, specifications....................288capacity...........................................287
refill capacities...........................28-choosing the right fuel......................240
specifications.............................289comparisons with EPA fuel economy.....
synthetic oil...............................245estimates.......................................243
viscosity....................................245filling your vehicle with fuel.............238
Exhaust fumes................................49filter, specifications..........................288
Extended Service Plan, Ford...........6fuel gauge..........................................67
F....................running out of fuel...........................242
Flashers, hazard..............................92safety information relating to..................
Flashing the lights...........................90automotive fuels............................241
Flat tire..........................................204storing your vehicle..........................291
......................................................treating emergencies........................241
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Headlamps (continued).................................I.............................
cleaning...............................................83Idle.............................................................
daytime running lights..........................81relearning.........................................253
flashing................................................90speed.................................................45
high beam............................................90Ignition......................................................
replacing bulbs...................................277chime.................................................42
turning on and off................................82positions of the ignition......................41
warning chime.....................................58removing the key...............................42
Head restraints.......................................114Infant seats (see Safety seats).................27
Heated mirrors.......................................127Instrument panel, location of components .70
Heating........................................................Interval wipers........................................91
electronic automatic temperature...............................................................................
control system...................................71J.............................
High beams, indicator light.......................58Jack, operation.....................................207
Hood............................................................Jump-starting your vehicle..........................
latch location...............................234,235attaching cables................................201
lubrication specifications....................289disconnecting cables.........................203
release lever.......................................234K...............................
working under the hood.....................233Keyless entry system...................................
Horn........................................................93locking and unlocking doors............102
....................................................................programming entry code..................103
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Keys.............................................................charging system...............................55
key in ignition chime............................42engine oil pressure...........................54
positions of the ignition........................41high beam........................................58
removing from the ignition...................42oil pressure......................................54
stuck in lock position...........................42safety belt........................................52
L.................................service engine soon..........................56
Lamps..........................................................turn signal indicator.........................56
autolamp delay system.........................83Load limits
checking............................................277GAWR............................................192
................................................................GVVVR..........................................192
daytime running light system................81trailer towing...................................194
flashing the lamps................................90Lubricant specifications........................289
hazard flashers.....................................92Luggage compartment..........................135
headlamps............................................82Lug nuts, anti-theft...............................209
high beams...........................................90
replacing bulbs...................................277..........................M
trailer.................................................197Maintenance (see Servicing).................231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)....89Map pockets.........................................134
Lights, warning and indicator.......................Methanol in fuel...................................241
air bag.................................................59Mileage, calculating fuel economy........243
anti-theft..............................................59Mirrors
brake...................................................52automatic dimming rearview mirror..125
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Mirrors (continued)........P
heated........................127Panic alarm feature, remote entry................
rearview....................125system................................................106
Moon roof......................113Parking brake.............................................
Motorcraft parts.............288operation.........................................188
......................................Nwarning light......................................52
National Highway Traffic.SafetyParts (see Motorcraft Parts)..................288
Administration...............218Phone, cellular........................................88
......................................Power features...........................................
....................................0moon roof........................................113
Odometer, description....65seats................................................115
Oil filter.........................289windows..........................................111
Oil (see Engine oil).........244Power steering...........................................
Oil viscosity...................245driving with power steering..............185
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system....286fluid, checking and adding................264
Overdrive...............................................183fluid, refill capacity...........................287
....................................................................fluid, specifications...........................289
....................................................................Pressure alert system........................142
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)...159
Rearview mirror...................................125
Refill capacities for fluids.....................287
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft
system...........................................106
locking/unlocking doors...................105
opening the trunk.............................106
panic alarm......................................106
replacement/additional transmitters..107
replacing the batteries......................106
RESCU system....................................144
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult....................................................9
child..................................................25
head................................................114
infant.................................................25
Roadside emergencies..........................199
Rotating the tires..................................256S
Safe driving tips....................................190
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer......196
Safety Compliance Certification Label..192
Safety defects, reporting.......................218
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................................................241
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts................12,16
cleaning the safety belts.....................17
extension assembly............................16
for children.......................................25
for infants.........................................25
lap and shoulder belts........................11
maintenance......................................17
replacement......................................17
warning light and chime....................52
Safety seats for children
and air bags...................................19,27
attaching with tether straps.................38
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Tune-up specifications (VECI).............285W.......................................
Turn signal.................................................Warm engine, starting...............................45
indicator lights...................................56Warning chimes............................................
lever..................................................89headlamps on.......................................58
.............................................................key in ignition......................................42
u................................safety belt............................................52
Used engine oil, disposal.........232,250,262Warranties, radio....................................178
Universal transmitter....130Warranty Information Booklet....................5
....................................Washer fluid
....................................Vreservoir............................................254
Variable interval wipers91windshield254
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control.................Weight limits (GAWR, GVVVR).........192
Information) decal................................286Wheels
Vehicle loading............................................anti-theft lugnuts.............................209
automatic transaxles...........................193cleaning...........................................260
calculating the load.............................193inspection and maintenance..............255
Vehicle storage.......................................290Windows..............................................111
Ventilating your vehicle...............................power windows, operating...............111
(see Climate control)..............................77
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........................245
Visor (see Sun visor)...............................128
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