coolant level LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

/!\ WARNINGDo not let the reservoir for the mastercylinder run dry. This may cause the brakesto fail.The brake fluid reservoir
264Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least
twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
1. Start the engine and let it run until the power
steering fluid reaches normal operating
temperature. The power steering fluid will be at
the right temperature when the engine coolant
temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is
near the center of the NORMAL operating
temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
back and forth several times. Make sure that the
cap assembly is installed at this time.

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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