LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Owners Manual

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Owners Manual CONTINENTAL 1998 LINCOLN LINCOLN https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/15/6876/w960_6876-0.png LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Owners Manual
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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in R (Reverse),
the vehicle will move backward. You
should always come to a complete
stop before shifting into and out of
R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift in

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual D (Overdrive)
The overdrive position is the normal
driving position for an automatic
overdrive transaxle. It works the
same way as 3 (Third) but shifts to
a fourth gear Ð an overdrive gear
Ð when yo

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual 1 (First)
Use 1 (First) for when added engine
braking is desired when descending
steep hills.
The automatic transaxle will shift to
the proper gear to ascend any grade
without any need to shift to 1
(

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
²Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does no

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the
originals because they may lower the vehic

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight could result in engine damage, transmissi

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual trailers lamps, see your Lincoln dealer. Be sure to follow their
instructions carefully.
If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause damage to the
vehicles lighting system or other

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled maintenance.
²excessive speed.
²rapid acceleration.
²extended idle.
CHECKING YOUR HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY USING

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard lights
controlin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not start after a

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause
severe wire damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and
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