fuel filter LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual

226Engine Oil RecommendationsWe recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
The API Certification Mark
Neveruse:q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or
engine treatments
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and engine
protection for all climates down to-15ÊF (-25ÊC).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of
the preferred viscosity may be used in your engine.
The engine oil and oil filter must still be changed
according to the maintenance schedule.
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242If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected
until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle will
eventually relearn its idle while you drive it, but it
takes much longer than if you use the previous
procedure.Passenger Compartment Air FilterUsing a screwdriver,
1. Remove the two screws retaining the passenger
side half of the cowl vent screen.
2. From inside the vehicle, pull the hood release.
3. Open the hood, then pull the hood pad away
from the cowl vent screen.
4. Remove the cowl vent screen, then the filter.
Reverse procedure to install. The filter must be
properly positioned in the housing for proper
installation.
Wiper BladesCheck the windshield wiper blades at least twice a
year. Also check them whenever they seem less
effective than usual. Substances such as tree sap
and some hot wax treatments used by commercial
car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the
windshield and the wiper blades. Use undiluted
windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean
your wiper blades. These will damage your blades.
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition to the ACC position and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Do not move the wipers manually. Manually
moving the wipers across the windshield may
damage them.
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Electronic sound system (continued)
warranty and service information.... 44
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 27
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 27
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 255
jump-starting............ 211
towing............... 217
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 172
Emission control system......... 258
catalytic converter.......... 258
emissions warranty.........4,258
Engine
does not start.........167, 191
fuel injected engine, starting . . . 165, 166
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 191
preparing to start.......... 165
refill capacities............ 272
service points............ 224
starting............... 166starting after a collision........ 191
storing your vehicle......274, 275
Engine block heater........... 168
Engine coolant............. 231
checking and adding......... 231
disposal............220, 240
preparing for storage......... 275
proper solution........220, 240
recovery reservoir.......224, 231
refill capacities............ 272
specifications............ 273
temperature gauge.......... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............. 17
mechanical............. 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic........... 17
Engine fan............... 221
Engine knocking............ 253
Engine oil............... 226
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....227, 228
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checking and adding......... 227
check oil warning light........ 12
dipstick............... 227
disposal............220, 240
engine oil pressure warning light.... 12
filter, specifications.......... 271
low oil warning light......... 12
refill capacities............ 272
specifications.........226, 273
synthetic oil............. 226
viscosity.............. 226
F
Fan.................. 221
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 221
Flashers, hazard............ 68
Flashing the lights........... 65
Flat tire................ 205
Fluid refill capacities.......... 272
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 280
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 284
Ford of Canada CustomerAssistance Centre........... 284
Foreign registration........... 286
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 251
calculating fuel economy....... 256
capacity............... 272
choosing the right fuel........ 253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 257
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 251
filter, specifications.......... 271
fuel filler door release lever...... 251
fuel gauge.............. 18
octane rating............ 253
quality............... 253
running out of fuel.......... 256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 255
storing your vehicle......... 275
treating emergencies......... 255
Fuel cap................ 251
removing.............. 251
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Fuel cap (continued)
replacing.............. 251
Fuel filler door............. 251
remote release............ 251
Fuel filter, specifications......... 271
Fuel gauge............... 18
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 191
starting after a collision........ 191
Fuse panels.............. 192
engine compartment......... 198
instrument panel........... 203
Fuses
charts............192, 203
checking and replacing........ 203
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)......... 251
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . 253, 254
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 251
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17
fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
tachometer............. 17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition.............. 183
driving with a heavy load....... 183
location............... 183
Gearshift
automatic operation.......177, 178
column-mounted........178, 179
locking the gearshift......... 62
positions.............. 178
shifting the gears........... 178
Gearshift:shifting the gears........ 178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 183
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rear ABS.............. 11
safety belt.............. 10
service engine soon......... 14
theft system............. 16
turn signal indicator...... 14,64,65
Load limits.............. 183
GAWR............... 183
GVWR............... 183
trailer towing............ 185
Lubricant specifications......... 273
Luggage compartment.......... 116
Lug nuts............... 207
anti-theft.............. 210
standard.............. 208
tightening sequence......... 207
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 219Master cylinder, brakes......... 229
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 257
Mirrors................ 92
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 92
heated............... 112
rearview.............. 92
side view mirrors.......... 92
side view mirrors (manual)...... 110
Moon roof............... 91
Motorcraft parts............ 271
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 277
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............. 253
Odometer............... 17
description............. 17
Oil filter.............228, 271
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 226
Oil viscosity.............. 226
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