headlamp LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

NOTE: The combination of FIRM RIDE
CONTROL and LOW STEERING EFFORT is
undesirable and cannot be selected.
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview
Mirror (If equipped)
Some vehicles are equipped with an inside rearview
mirror and an outside driver's side mirror which have
an Auto-Dimming function. These electronic
day/night mirrors will change from the normal state
to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare)
reach the mirrors. These mirrors function at night,
and have a limited function at dusk or dawn. From
the non-glare state, the mirrors will return to the
normal state after a short delay. The delay starts
when glare goes away. The delay prevents
excessive changing of the mirrors as traffic moves
behind and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and
curves.The automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror (optional)
The sensitivity level of the mirrors can be adjusted
by moving the switch on the inside rearview mirror
between the OFF and MAX positions. MAX is the
most sensitive setting and bright headlamps far
away will cause the mirrors to automatically darken,
At the setting nearest OFF, bright headlamps will
have to be closer to darken the mirrors. The outside
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Servicing Your ContinentalService Made Easy
Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you: We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find them
easily. When possible, we design - such as the
headlamp bulbs-- that can be replaced without
tools. We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your vehicle
easy. The maintenance schedule is located in
the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet.This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you
need to check and service regularly.
If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service required.
Check your Warranty Information Booklet to find out
which parts and services are covered. Also see the
Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner Guide.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner
Maintenance Checks listed in the Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet be performed for the
proper operation of your vehicle. In addition to the
conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist,
be alert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other
indication that your vehicle may need service. If you
do notice something unusual, see that your vehicle is
serviced promptly.
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Fuse
LocationMaxi-Fuse
Amp RatingDescription22Not used23Relay
· HI beam headlamps relay2420A
· Fuel pump2520A
· Thermactor pump26Relay
· EATC blower motor relay2730A
· PCM
· STC28Not used29Relay
· Horns relay30Relay
· Powertrain control module
relayChecking and Replacing Fuses
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
1. Find the fuse panel underneath the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
Squeeze together the two areas indicated by
the arrows and pull down to remove the
cover.
2. Find the fuse you want to check (fuses are
numbered on the fuse panel) and remove it
with the fuse pulling tool that is provided.
3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if the
metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse
should be replaced.
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/! WARNINGAlways replace a fuse with one that has thespecified amperage rating. Using a fuse witha higher amperage rating can cause severewire damage and could start a fire.5.Align the edge of the cover with the edge of
the fuse panel and push the cover up until it
latches.
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the overload.
If the fuse continues to blow, have your electrical
system checked.
Lights and Bulb Replacement
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights ftequently: headlamps high-mount brakelamp tail lamps brakelamps hazard flasher turn signals side markers license plate lamp
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if: oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you do
not have the high beams on the headlamps do not seem to give you enough
light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to the
right
Headlamp Bulb
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp bums out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp./!\ WARNINGHandle a halogen headlamp bulb carefullyand keep out of children's reach. Grasp thebulb only by its plastic base and do nottouch the glass. The oil from your handcould cause the bulb to break the next timethe headlamps are operated.278Removing the headlamp bulb
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can
immediately replace it with a new one. If a bulb is
removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing and
affect its performance.
Rear face of bulb socket Reflector Flat side of plastic base bulb retaining ringParts of a headlamp
Electrical connector Lock Unlock

1.Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the
OFF position.
2.Lift the hood and remove the plastic sight
shield covering the back of the headlamps by
lifting up on the rear corners to release the
velcro attachments. Lift the shield and pull
towards the windshield.
3.At the back of the headlamp, pull up on the
two right angle brackets to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
4.Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away
from the vehicle to expose the back of the
bulb and wiring connector.
5.Remove the electrical connector from the bulb
by grasping the wire with a quick pull
rearward.6.Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of
a turn to free it from the socket. Then slide
the ring off the plastic base of the bad bulb.
Keep the ring. You must use it again to hold
the new bulb in place.
7.Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
Installing the headlamp bulb
1.With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb
into the socket. You may need to turn the
bulb left or right to line up the grooves in the
plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When
the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the
socket until the plastic base contacts the rear
of the socket.
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2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket. Lock the
ring into the socket by rotating it clockwise
until you feel a "stop".
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position
4. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto
the vehicle making sure the alignment pins are
inserted into the proper holes
5. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the
vehicle and push down on the right angle
brackets to lock the lamp into position.
6. Install the plastic sight shield.
7. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they
work properly. If the headlamp was correctly
aligned before you changed the bulb, you
should not need to align it again..
280Aiming Headlamps
Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp
Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body.
Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the
horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical
position (up/down).
NOTE: A non-zero bubble reading does not
necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your
vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the
slope will be included in the level indicator.
Therefore, vertical headlamp adjustment should be
Tools required: One 4mm socket and ratchet.
The Horizontal aim must be adjusted first.

NOTE: The following procedure assumes that
the vehicle's front structure is in factory alignment
condition. If the vehicle has been in an accident
requiring the front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator should be
recalibrated by the servicing facility.
Before adjusting your headlamps, you must make
sure that the air suspension has been adjusted to
the proper ride height. In order to do this:
1.Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.Make sure the air suspension switch in the
luggage compartment is in the ON position.
3.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Open and close the driver's door to allow the
air suspension to fully level.Hori
zontal adjusting screw Vertical adjusting screw Horizontal indicator Bubble vial
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Bulb specifications
FunctionTrade numberExterior illuminationBackup lamp3156Cornering lamp3156Headlamp9007High-mount brakelamp912License plate lamp168Luggage compartment lamp912Side marker - front lamp916NA*Side marker - rear lamp194Turn signal and park lamp - front3457NA*Turn signal, stoplamp and tail lamp
- rear3157Redundant turn - rear3157Decklid reflector168Instrument panel lightsElectronic automatic temperature
control***Air bag readiness light37Anti-lock warning lamp37And-theft warning lamp37Ash receptacle1445Ash ttay - rear doors37Clock***FunctionTradenumberInstrument panel lights (continued)Cluster illumination***Cluster control button37Compact disc player**Glove compartment194Headlamp switch nomenclature37Message center control buttons***“PRN@D I" bulb (floor console)194Rear window defrost switchnomenclature37Radio**Warning lights (cluster)37Interior courtesy lampsCigar lighter (door mounted)1893Door mounted lamp (front and rear)214-2Illuminated visor mirror (passenger)74Overhead console-reading lamps (without
moon roof)211-2Passenger assist handle (rear seat)211-2Under instrument panel906*NA means Natural Amber.
**Refer bulb replacement to a Ford -authorized radio service
center.
***Refer bulb replacement to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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Engine compartment/ Servicing Windshield wipers Headlamp bulbs and Daytime Running Lights Hood latch Turn signal bulbs Parking lamp bulbs
Cornering lamp bulbs Moon roof Keyless entry Side view mirrors Tires299