battery LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Motorcraft Parts
If you replace
these parts ...Use the Motorcraft Service
Part with this part number· spark plug*AWSF-32EE**· air filterFA-1615· fuel filterFG-800A· oil filterFL-820· batterystandardBXT-65-850*Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI)
decal for spark plug and gap specifications.
**If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be
reinstalled in the same cylinder.
Cylinders #1, #2, 43, #4 have a EG suffix.
Cylinders #5, #6, #7, #8 have a E suffix.
If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs
with the I service number suffix letter "FE" as shown on the
engine decal.288

Battery Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean and covered with a light
coat of grease. If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If battery
cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset any memory features (eg. radio presets).
Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
292Tires Maintain recommended air pressures.
Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to
prevent rust. Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.

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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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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Driving under special conditionsEmission control system
bad weather191catalytic converter................................284
heavy load192emissions warranty...............................284
high water192Engine
slippery roads191does not start....................................45
towing a trailer194fuel injected engine, starting..............43
fuel pump shut-off switch..................47
Epreparing to start..............................43
Electrical systemrefill capacities..................................287
fuses275service points....................................237
operating when the engine is off41starting.............................................44
Electronic sound systemstarting after a collision.....................47
accessory delay165storing your vehicle...........................291
antenna165Engine block heater..................................46
radio reception176Engine coolant
tuning the radio.......................................161checking and adding................247
warranty and service information.............178disposal232, 250, 262
Emergencies, roadside.........................................................drain and flush.........................251
battery acid spills...................................199preparing for storage...............291
jump-starting199................refill capacities.........................287
towing211................refill procedure........................251
Emergency brake (parking brake).................188specifications...........................289
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