fuel LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide
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Keys.............................................................charging system...............................55
key in ignition chime............................42engine oil pressure...........................54
positions of the ignition........................41high beam........................................58
removing from the ignition...................42oil pressure......................................54
stuck in lock position...........................42safety belt........................................52
L.................................service engine soon..........................56
Lamps..........................................................turn signal indicator.........................56
autolamp delay system.........................83Load limits
checking............................................277GAWR............................................192
................................................................GVVVR..........................................192
daytime running light system................81trailer towing...................................194
flashing the lamps................................90Lubricant specifications........................289
hazard flashers.....................................92Luggage compartment..........................135
headlamps............................................82Lug nuts, anti-theft...............................209
high beams...........................................90
replacing bulbs...................................277..........................M
trailer.................................................197Maintenance (see Servicing).................231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)....89Map pockets.........................................134
Lights, warning and indicator.......................Methanol in fuel...................................241
air bag.................................................59Mileage, calculating fuel economy........243
anti-theft..............................................59Mirrors
brake...................................................52automatic dimming rearview mirror..125
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)...159
Rearview mirror...................................125
Refill capacities for fluids.....................287
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft
system...........................................106
locking/unlocking doors...................105
opening the trunk.............................106
panic alarm......................................106
replacement/additional transmitters..107
replacing the batteries......................106
RESCU system....................................144
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult....................................................9
child..................................................25
head................................................114
infant.................................................25
Roadside emergencies..........................199
Rotating the tires..................................256S
Safe driving tips....................................190
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer......196
Safety Compliance Certification Label..192
Safety defects, reporting.......................218
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................................................241
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts................12,16
cleaning the safety belts.....................17
extension assembly............................16
for children.......................................25
for infants.........................................25
lap and shoulder belts........................11
maintenance......................................17
replacement......................................17
warning light and chime....................52
Safety seats for children
and air bags...................................19,27
attaching with tether straps.................38
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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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