LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide CONTINENTAL 1996 LINCOLN LINCOLN https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/15/6872/w960_6872-0.png LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide
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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide Fuel door release - manual override
1.  After opening the fuel filler door, remove the
cap carefully and slowly by turning it
counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn.  If a hissing
sound is heard, wait until

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide /!\ WARNINGIf you do not use the proper fuel cap, thepressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuelsystem or cause it to work improperly in acollision.NOTE:  If you replace your fuel cap with an
afterm

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it may
be caused by fuel with low volatility.  Try a different
brand of fuel.  If the condition persists, s

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide  Avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with soap
and water. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact
lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes,
a

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or liters Per 100 Kilometers (L/
100K).
Do not calculate fuel economy during

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide  Using speed control in hilly terrain Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window
defroster and other accessories  Underinflated tires Heavy loads Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide The API Certification Mark
Never use:"Non-Detergent" oilsOils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or
SGAdditional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatmentsEngine oils with an SAE 5W-30

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide 2.Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift
is securely latched in P (Park).
3.Open the hood.  Protect yourself from engine
heat.
4.Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and ca

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil
Filter
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for recommended intervals./!\ WARNINGContinuous contact with USED motor oilhas caused cancer in laborato

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996  Customer Assistance Guide Your vehicles coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the
winter.  Check the level of the coolant at least once
a month.  Simply look at the engine coolant
re
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