LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2001 Owners Manual

Heating ........................................27
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................57±60
Hood ..........................................151
I
Ignition .................................49, 202
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................105
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................185
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................198
cluster ..................................8, 198
lighting up panel and interior .26
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................140
positioning ...............................140
storage .....................................140
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
K
Keyless entry system .................76
autolock .....................................78
keypad .......................................76
programming entry code .........77
Keys .................................49, 79±81
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........49L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................26
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................191
cargo lamps ...............................26
daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................25
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....26
interior lamps ...................56, 191
replacing bulbs .......186, 188±191
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 117
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
high beam .................................10
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
traction control active ..............11
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................126
GAWR ......................................126
GVWR ......................................126
trailer towing ..........................126
Locks
autolock .....................................78
childproof ..................................67
doors ..........................................64
Lubricant specifications ...201±202
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............86
Index
221

M
Message center ...............14, 16, 22
air leveling disabled .................14
air ride switch off .....................14
check air ride system ...............14
check air suspension ................14
menu button .............................21
reset button ..............................22
system check button ................16
warning messages .....................17
Mirrors .........................................57
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................63
cleaning ...................................196
heated ........................................67
programmable memory ............75
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts ................180, 200
O
Octane rating ............................179
Odometer .....................................13
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................153
Overdrive ...................................122
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................73
Parking brake ............................117
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....200
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................64Power steering ..................119±120
fluid, checking and adding ....162
fluid, refill capacity ................200
fluid, specifications .........201±202
R
Radio ............................................34
Relays ................................134, 140
Remote entry system ...........71±73
illuminated entry ......................75
locking/unlocking doors ...........72
opening the trunk .....................73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................74
replacing the batteries .............73
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............12, 87±91
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ....................87±91
belt minder ...............................93
cleaning the safety belts ..96, 199
extension assembly ..................92
for adults .............................88±90
for children .............................104
lap belt ......................................91
warning light
and chime ..................9, 11, 92±93
Safety seats for children ..........105
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............87
Seats ............................................84
child safety seats ....................105
cleaning ...................................199
easy access/easyout feature ....87
Index
222

heated ........................................86
memory seat .............................75
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................79±81
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs, specifications ......200,
202
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................201±202
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle ........112, 114
jump starting ..........................144
Steering
speed sensitive .......................120
Steering wheel
controls ......................................51
tilting .........................................55
T
Tachometer .................................13
Tires ...........................140, 170±174
changing ..........................140±141
checking the pressure ............174
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................174
snow tires and chains ............175
tire grades ...............................173
treadwear ................................173
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................130
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................149
Traction control ........................118
off light ......................................11Transaxle
automatic operation ...............121
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ..........202
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................163
lubricant specifications ..........201
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release ....................67, 73
Turn signal ............................10, 49
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................202
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................204
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........115
W
Warning chimes .....................11±12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............126
Windows
power .........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............169
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........170
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
223

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Automatic transaxle fluid capacity
113.0L (13.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MercontV ATF.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
215.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Windshield washer fluid 3.4L (3.6 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
224