power steering LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transaxlefluid dipstick Brake master cylinderEngine oil filler cap Hood safety release Engine oil dipstick High current fuse box Battery
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)...............Console, description...............................133
instrument panel................................69Controls, mirrors....................................127
mirrors.....................................126,127Coolant (see Engine coolant)........................
plastic parts.........................................8checking and adding...........................247
polishing..............................................7drain and flush....................................251
rustproofing.........................................8preparing for storage..........................291
safety belts.........................................17refill capacities...................................287
tail lamps...........................................83specifications......................................289
upholstery and interior trim..............118temperature gauge................................66
washing...............................................7Cooling fan.............................................233
wheels.............................................260D..................................
Climate control system...............................Dashboard (see Instrument panel).............69
air conditioning..................................71Daytime running light system....................81
electronic automatic temperature...........Defrost, windshield...................................78
control............................................71Dipstick........................................................
heating...............................................71engine oil...........................................246
Clock.....................................................87power steering fluid............................264
Cold engine starting...............................44Dispute Settlement Board.......................214
Compact disc player (see Electronic...........Doors.......................................................99
sound system)....................................169lubricant specifications.......................289
Compass..............................................139................................................................
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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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Seats..........................................................removing the spare tire.......................205
adjusting the seats, power................115temporary spare.................................204
child safety seats................................27Spark plugs, specifications......................288
head restraints.................................114Specification chart, lubricants.................289
Securitire.............................................141Speed control...............................................
Service concerns..................................213accelerating..........................................97
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when....canceling a set speed............................98
servicing............................................233resetting...............................................97
Shift-lock system..................................180resuming a set speed............................98
Shift positions (see Gearshift)...............181turning off............................................98
Shoulder and lap belts................................when towing a trailer..........................198
(see Safety restraints)...........................11Speedometer.............................................66
Side mirrors...............................................Starting your vehicle.....................................
adjusting..........................................126preparing to start your vehicle..............43
heated . ..........................127starting a cold engine...........................44
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)......113starting after a collision........................47
Snow tires and chains...........................260starting a warm engine.........................45
Spare tire...................................................Steering, power......................................185
changing the tire..............................206Steering wheel..............................................
finding the spare..............................205horn.....................................................93
..............................................................tilting...................................................94
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Service Station InformationEngine4.6 Liter 4 Valve SFI (Sequential Fuel Injection) 8 Cylinder
FuelPREMIUM FUEL ONLY- Octane 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity17.8 gallons (68.1 Liters)
Tire SizeRefer to the Tire Pressure Decal
Tire PressureFront- 30 PSI, Rear- 28 PSI (measured cold)- Tire pressure decal on the front
face of the passenger’s door jamb.
Hood ReleasePull handle under left side of dash.
Engine OilUse only engine oil displaying the American Petroleum Institute Certification
Mark- 5W30 preferred
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 Liters).
Automatic
TransmissionMotorcraft MERCONÒ (ATF),
Transaxle Capacity13.7 quarts (13.0 Liters).
Power Steering FluidUse only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification Motorcraft
MERCONÒ ATF
Engine Coolant
Capacity14.25 quarts (13.5 Liters).
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