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Table of Contents INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION SAFETY RESTRAINTS STARTING YOUR CONTINENTAL WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS FEATURES ELECTRONIC SOUND SYSTEMS 1 9 41 51 69 89 99 159 i
Table of Contents INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION SAFETY RESTRAINTS STARTING YOUR CONTINENTAL WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS FEATURES ELECTRONIC SOUND SYSTEMS 1 9 41 51 69 89 99 159 i
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... than 2,100 hotels in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Lincoln Warranty For specifics on meals and rooms at 1-800-521-4140 any time of four years for towing, jump-starting, lock-out service, gas delivery, a tire change or other roadside services. Roadside... Service Assistance Lincoln owners receive complimentary 24-hour emergency roadside service assistance for a period of day or night ...
... than 2,100 hotels in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Lincoln Warranty For specifics on meals and rooms at 1-800-521-4140 any time of four years for towing, jump-starting, lock-out service, gas delivery, a tire change or other roadside services. Roadside... Service Assistance Lincoln owners receive complimentary 24-hour emergency roadside service assistance for a period of day or night ...
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... LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. Starting Your Continental Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your accessories to remain on for up to I 0 minutes after the ignition is...
... LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. Starting Your Continental Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your accessories to remain on for up to I 0 minutes after the ignition is...
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... the key is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. /!\ WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you start the engine. ON allows You to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the Brake Warning Light. If the... driver's door is open while the key is still in P (Park). 42 Remove the key. The START position also allows You to make sure that you to ON when You release it. The key returns to LOCK. Turn the ignition key to...
... the key is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. /!\ WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you start the engine. ON allows You to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the Brake Warning Light. If the... driver's door is open while the key is still in P (Park). 42 Remove the key. The START position also allows You to make sure that you to ON when You release it. The key returns to LOCK. Turn the ignition key to...
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...well as animals. Never sit in this chapter for more instructions. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. See Starting Your Engine in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in your vehicle. Make sure the headlamps and... in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to Start Your Vehicle /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle started. Staring Your Vehicle Preparing to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days,...
...well as animals. Never sit in this chapter for more instructions. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. See Starting Your Engine in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in your vehicle. Make sure the headlamps and... in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to Start Your Vehicle /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle started. Staring Your Vehicle Preparing to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days,...
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...wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. 3. Refer to the ON position. 3. If you have difficulty in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you ..., wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you start your engine: 1. 2. Make sure that they work. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 4. DO NOT ...
...wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. 3. Refer to the ON position. 3. If you have difficulty in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you ..., wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you start your engine: 1. 2. Make sure that they work. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 4. DO NOT ...
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... on the first try again. For a warm engine: Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump ShutOff Switch later in this chapter. 45 Keep your foot is equipped with... an automatic transaxle that has an interlock that prevents you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in gear. NOTE:Your vehicle is on the brake...
... on the first try again. For a warm engine: Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump ShutOff Switch later in this chapter. 45 Keep your foot is equipped with... an automatic transaxle that has an interlock that prevents you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in gear. NOTE:Your vehicle is on the brake...
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... your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than 10 minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up . These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10°F ° (-23°C) or below. ...use a 110-volt circuit that you live in dry grass or other dry ground cover. If it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. When you start a fire. To turn the heater on, simply plug it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow...
... your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than 10 minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up . These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10°F ° (-23°C) or below. ...use a 110-volt circuit that you live in dry grass or other dry ground cover. If it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. When you start a fire. To turn the heater on, simply plug it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow...
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...triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you start your vehicle the following morning. 47 If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is... a device intended to start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off switch is on the ...
...triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you start your vehicle the following morning. 47 If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is... a device intended to start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off switch is on the ...
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...the trunk /!\ WARNING If you see or smell fuel, you may have a different mechanical problem. If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1 . The left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 4. 5. 6.... If you do not see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. Check under the vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 2. 3. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving...
...the trunk /!\ WARNING If you see or smell fuel, you may have a different mechanical problem. If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1 . The left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 4. 5. 6.... If you do not see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. Check under the vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 2. 3. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving...
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Pushing Vehicles with the engine running. Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start in the Roadside Emergencies Chapter. /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Do not drive if ... monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with automatic transaxles cannot be started by pushing. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. /!\WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 49 Exhaust fumes are toxic. Never sit in...
Pushing Vehicles with the engine running. Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start in the Roadside Emergencies Chapter. /!\WARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Do not drive if ... monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with automatic transaxles cannot be started by pushing. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. /!\WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 49 Exhaust fumes are toxic. Never sit in...
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...comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on longer than six (6) seconds. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or a qualified service technician. If it is...lock feature. It should have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your dealer or qualified service technician to the START position. You should go off shortly after the engine starts. /!\WARNING The BRAKE light indicates that your anti-lock brake system may not be working properly. If the...
...comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on longer than six (6) seconds. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or a qualified service technician. If it is...lock feature. It should have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your dealer or qualified service technician to the START position. You should go off shortly after the engine starts. /!\WARNING The BRAKE light indicates that your anti-lock brake system may not be working properly. If the...
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... engine is running , you or others could be on briefly when you turn your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. If you start the engine again. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on , regardless of the oil level. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates... engine damage could affect the oil pressure. The light should be injured. The light will cause severe engine damage. 3. However, if your key to the START and ON position.
... engine is running , you or others could be on briefly when you turn your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. If you start the engine again. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on , regardless of the oil level. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates... engine damage could affect the oil pressure. The light should be injured. The light will cause severe engine damage. 3. However, if your key to the START and ON position.
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... stay on continuously, have them serviced as soon as possible. In the meantime, be sure to the ON or START position (engine offl. Usually, the turn signals turn off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. If one or both of your car. Service Engine Soon Warning Light The...
... stay on continuously, have them serviced as soon as possible. In the meantime, be sure to the ON or START position (engine offl. Usually, the turn signals turn off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. If one or both of your car. Service Engine Soon Warning Light The...
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... on and will then set a diagnostic The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition trouble code indicating that the engine was being engine starts. Have your vehicle towed in. This indicates a possible problem with one second intervals while you are driving, it means that the engine is misfiring. If...
... on and will then set a diagnostic The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition trouble code indicating that the engine was being engine starts. Have your vehicle towed in. This indicates a possible problem with one second intervals while you are driving, it means that the engine is misfiring. If...
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...the ON position. Under certain conditions, the Service Engine Soon Light may come on the fourth engine start , have the engine serviced. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine re-start up , the Service Engine Soon light will turn off the engine. condition occurring. On the ...fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until you suspect that the fuel cap...
...the ON position. Under certain conditions, the Service Engine Soon Light may come on the fourth engine start , have the engine serviced. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine re-start up , the Service Engine Soon light will turn off the engine. condition occurring. On the ...fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until you suspect that the fuel cap...
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To ensure accuracy, turn off the vehicle and start it again will clear only that Trip odometer which is disconnected. 63 EIM A press of two trip odometers. When you press this button a second time ...
To ensure accuracy, turn off the vehicle and start it again will clear only that Trip odometer which is disconnected. 63 EIM A press of two trip odometers. When you press this button a second time ...
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... during the self-check, the light will remain lit and the message "RESCU FAILURE" will briefly illuminate. Lincoln RESCU System (If equipped) Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test when you start your Lincoln RESCU System checked by an authorized Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as possible. If the warning light fails to briefly illuminate when you...
... during the self-check, the light will remain lit and the message "RESCU FAILURE" will briefly illuminate. Lincoln RESCU System (If equipped) Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test when you start your Lincoln RESCU System checked by an authorized Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as possible. If the warning light fails to briefly illuminate when you...
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... will be shown in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will need no additional attention. 73 In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow will automatically heat or cool to the floor area. The EATC will change to achieve the set temperature. Under normal...
... will be shown in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will need no additional attention. 73 In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow will automatically heat or cool to the floor area. The EATC will change to achieve the set temperature. Under normal...
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Press the OUTSIDE TEMP button to AUTOMATIC or an override selection of your engine. In humid weather, select DEF before starting your choice. NOTE: The outside temperature is displayed, the temperature will continue to be displayed. Higher readings may not agree with the EATC System turned ...
Press the OUTSIDE TEMP button to AUTOMATIC or an override selection of your engine. In humid weather, select DEF before starting your choice. NOTE: The outside temperature is displayed, the temperature will continue to be displayed. Higher readings may not agree with the EATC System turned ...