Lincoln 1998 Continental User manual

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 3

Controls and features 26

Seating and safety restraints 71

Starting and driving

Starting 90

Driving 95

Roadside emergencies 109

Servicing

Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 160

Reporting safety defects 166

Index 167

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Contents

ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read the

following section on Warnings for a

full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related

to recycling and other

environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste

cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards

protecting the environment.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal

injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its

equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the

first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is

necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km

(1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.

Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring

obligation.

Introduction

Instrumentation

RESUME

SET ACCEL

COAST

OFF ON

MPH

km/h

ABS

BRAKE

+—

RPMx1000

T/C

OFF

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

456

60 80

100

120

100 120

140

160

180

200

OFF

0FF

LIGHTS

AUTO

LAMP

SRS

Headlamp control

(pg. 26)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 35)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

Driver air bag

(pg. 80)

Speed control

(pg. 36)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 27)

Auto lamp

(pg. 27)

Instrumentation

MODE VOL

TEMP FAN

000000.0

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

TRIP

RESET

SELECT

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

VEHICLE HANDLING

VOL

PUSH ON

TAPE

MUTE SEEK TUNE

AM FM REW FF SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFF

EXT OFF MAX

A/C

CD EJ RDS

SCAN AUTO

AUTO

FRONT

REAR

BASS

TREB

SEL

BAL

FADE

HI HI

OFF OFF

BACK

BOTH BOTH

BACK

HEATED SEATS

Electronic sound system

control

(pg. 35)

Message Center

(pg. 12)

Clock

(pg. 33) Electronic sound

system; refer to

Audio Guide

(pg. 33)

Climate control

systems

(pg. 27)

Heated seat

control*

(pg. 73)

Climate controls*

(pg. 36)

*if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a

computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This

system is commonly known as the

On Board Diagnostics System

(OBD II). This OBD II system

protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to

meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the

service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is

first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the

engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be

malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern

being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require

towing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

MPH

km/h

ABS

BRAKE

+–

RPMx1000

T/C

OFF

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

456

60 80

100

120

100 120

140

160

180

200

000000.0

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening

the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other

temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should

turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by

mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced

at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.

You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and

deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned ON. If the light

fails to illuminate, continues to flash

or remains on, have the system

serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to remind you to fasten your safety

belts. For more information, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the position ON

and the engine is off. Also

illuminates when the parking brake

is engaged. Illumination after

releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

AIR

BAG

BRAKE

Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. If the light

remains on, continues to flash or

fails to illuminate, have the system

serviced immediately.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care

chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Turn on headlamps

Illuminates to remind the driver to

turn the headlamps on when:

•the daytime running lamps are on

•the autolamps are off

•the autolamp sensor determines it

is nighttime

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. The light also

illuminates when the battery is not

charging properly, requiring

electrical system service.

ABS

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure

falls below the normal range. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safely

possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level and

add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care

chapter.

This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the

engine is off.

Traction ControlYoff light

Illuminates when the Traction

Controlysystem has been disabled

(by the driver or as a result of a

system failure). For more

information, refer to the Driving

chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and

safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC

position and either front door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off

(and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn.

T/C

OFF

Instrumentation

GAUGES

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much

fuel is in the fuel tank (when the

key is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion. The ignition

should be in the OFF position while

the vehicle is being refueled. When

the gauge first indicates empty,

there is a small amount of reserve

fuel in the tank. When refueling the

vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will

be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer is located in the message center. It registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Pressing the E/M control will alternate

between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements.

MPH

km/h

ABS

BRAKE

+–

RPMx1000

T/C

OFF

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

456

60 80

100

120

100 120

140

160

180

200

000000.0

FILL ON RIGHT

MPH

km/h

60 80

100

120

100 120

140

160

180

200

Instrumentation

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