Lincoln 1998 Continental - Manual

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tighteningthe gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any othertemporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving c...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is off. If the lightremains on, continues to flash orfails to illuminate, have the systemserviced immediately. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard ligh...

GAUGES Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a sm...

Tachometer Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer in the red zone may damagethe engine. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the are...

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position. The message center tells you aboutthe condition of your vehicle by twomethods: • operator selectable features • continuous warning reporting ofmonitored systems You can select different features...

System check Pressing this control causes themessage center to cycle through astatus of each of the systems beingmonitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center willindicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. The sequence of the system check report is as fo...

Door Ajar Cannot be reset Driver’s Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Gear Display Data ERR Warning reappears after key isturned fr...

RESET Press this control to reset: • warnings • average fuel economy • trip odometers The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET. DISPLAY Press this control to turn themessage center display off. Press itagain to turn the display on.Warnings override an off display andmust be res...

Traction control Refer to Traction Control y for more information. Express window • Standard vehicle setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not theDriver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved toeither Driver 1 or 2 personalized profil...

Autolamp on/delay time Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved toeither the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. Instrument panel dim control setting • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only(not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized pr...

settings (not individualized settings). To change a feature setting see Driver profile features in this section. Associated systems Keyless Entry System Programming personalized codes: With a key and/or Key FOB outside of the vehicle: • Enter the factory code • Press the 1/2 control • Enter the five...

Easy entry/exit seat access • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved toeither the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as avehicle setting. • Settings...

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved toeither the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as avehicle setting. • Settings-low, normal, high • Original setting-normal • Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-VEHICLEHANDLING/SELECT controls Autolamp on/delay ...

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved toeither the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as avehicle setting. • Settings-horizontal and vertical • Original setting-N/A • Setting adjustment made using: outside mirror control Basic operation In order for the system...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps only. Rotate to the secondposition to also turn on theheadlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the engine must be running • ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrumentpanel during headlight and parklamp operation. • Push up to brighten. • Push down to dim. AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by th...

Turning the EATC off Press OFF. The OutsideTemperature (EXT) function willcontinue to operate until theignition is turned off. Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. TheEATC system will either he...

To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe temperature control. For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continuemaximum cooling (disregarding the displayed tem...

steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fanspeed. The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fanoperation and relative speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls The override controls allow you todetermine where airflow is...

provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on thetemperature selection. For added customer comfort, the airdistributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the airsent to the instrument panel registers. • -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air thro...

changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window alongwith the override selection. The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle ismoving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is notmoving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperaturesgiven ...

The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the defroster control to clearthe rear window of thin ice and fog. • The small LED will illuminatewhen the defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefroster. The defroster turns off ...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. Cornering lamps (if equipped) When the turn signal is used when the headlamps are on, the corneringlamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction ofthe turn. The fl...

Speed sensitive volume The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and Level 7is the maximum setting for the speed sensitive volume. Climate control features • Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature. • Press FAN u...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased. When the OFF control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL OFF”will appear for 5 seconds in your message center. To set a speed • Press SE...

• Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC/SETACCEL. When the COAST or SET ACCELcontrol is pressed and released, themessage “SPEED CONTROL SET”will appear for 5 seconds in yourmessage center. To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. When the brake ...

TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps To turn on the map lamps, pres...

Rear courtesy/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • when the instrument paneldimmer switch is turned to thecourtesy lamp position. • if any of the keyless entry keypadcontrols are pressed and theignition is OFF. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the read...

1. By pressing the Informationcontrol. 2. By pressing the Emergency(S.O.S) control. 3. The system will automatically activate if the vehicle’s air bags havebeen deployed. Quick summary • To utilize your vehicle’s RESCU system, your cellular phone must beactivated. • Information or emergency assistan...

• Typically, voice communication with an operator is established withinone minute after an assistance control is pressed. • The operator verbally obtains details of your situation and, ifnecessary, ties your vehicle into a three-way phone call with theUnited States Auto Club or local 911 or other em...

• Last recorded speed and direction of the vehicle • Time tag identifying when last position was taken • Call-back phone number After the transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to an operatorwho will verify the details of the request and confirm the vehicle’slocation using a computerized ma...

Activation and deactivation When either of the two Lincoln RESCU controls are pressed, or the airbags are deployed (this will activate the system as an emergencyautomatically), a warning light, located in the overhead console, willbegin to flash and status messages will be displayed on the vehicle’s...

Lincoln RESCU system limitations Inoperative if cellular phone inactive or inoperative Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle’s cellular phone and will not operateif cellular service has not been activated or if the phone is inoperative. Inoperative if battery discharged or disconnected Lincoln RESCU i...

features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no incomingcalls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting, but thesefeatures could impact overall system performance. Because carriers areregularly making new features available to customers, this list may not becomplete. Con...

Security Response Center. After your initial service period expires, youmay be requires to pay a monitoring service fee. Your dealer can provideyou with specific information regarding post-initial service period fees. Relinquishing your vehicle At the time you relinquish your vehicle, it is importan...

and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and securitysystems (with the available accessory package). When programming your HomeLink t Universal Transmitter, you will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or d...

If you do not successfully program the HomeLink t Universal Transmitter after repeated attempts, refer to Training a rolling code which follows or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515. Note to Canadian residents During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stoptrans...

1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Referto the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 if there isdifficulty locating the training control. 2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until thetraining light (next to the control) begins t...

calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment . Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses mu...

5. Release the switch, then slowly press it down again. Press the switchrepeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location isdisplayed on the upper right corner of the mirror. 6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch forgreater than two seconds. Compass ...

Press the control to turn the mirroron or off. The mirror willautomatically return to the normalstate whenever the vehicle is placedin R (reverse)(when the mirror ison) to ensure a bright clear viewwhen backing up. Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuelor other pet...

POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to open. • Pull the top portion of the rockerswitch to close. Express down To make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, press the driver windowcontrol com...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press theright side of the control. Press the left side to restore the windowcontrols. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be us...

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place....

If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door toclose. The anti-theft indicator on the instrument panel will be litcontinuously when the system is prearmed. Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 30 seconds. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of ...

If one or both of your SecuriLock y keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring yourvehicle and all available SecuriLock y keys to your dealership for reinitialization. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The remote entry system allows you to lock or un...

Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Be certain the trunk is closed beforedriving your vehicle. The trunk mayappear closed, but it may not belatched. Failure to do so may causeobjects to fall out of the trunk orblock rear view vision. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control t...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after theignition has been turned to the OFF position. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad, youcan: • lock or...

• 3/4 recalls personality 2 • 9/0 does not recall a personality All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming ofthe new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 orpersonality 2) can be associated with only one personal code. Thefactory-set code cannot be associated...

After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you canunlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long asthe controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other. Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior t...

Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Slide the control to BACK to heatthe seatback only. • Slide the control to BOTH to heatthe seatback and the seatcushion. • Rotate the thumbwheel to selectthe desired heat (from 0 (OFF)to 5 (HI)). Allow five minutes forthe heat level to stabil...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwayswear their safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside orou...

2. To unfasten, push the red releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensiti...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightcontrol down. To rais...

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bagcover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instructionmay increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Do not attempt to service, rep...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it isnormal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell the burntpropellant. This may consist ofcornstarch, talcum powder(to lubricate the bag) or sodiumcompounds (e.g., baking soda) thatresult from the combustion...

section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. ...

Children and safety belts Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by yourchild safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions thatapply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt port...

Installing a child safety seat in the center seating position withadjustable lap belt 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding thetongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center se...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerato...

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake isset. • Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). 3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). BRAKE RELEASE HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 Starting 91

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as ...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defrostersystem to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is stronglyrecommended if you live in a region where temperatures re...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet...

BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduledmaintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittentsqueal or g...

light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon aspossible. Normal braking is still effectiveunless the BRAKE warning lamp isalso illuminated. Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS isrequired, apply continuous full force on the brake. The ABS will beact...

Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release. To release theparking brake: 1. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshifter from the P (Park) position to one of the forwardgears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shiftinto rev...

sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normalsystem behavior. If you should become stuck in snow or on a very slippery road surface,try switching the Traction Control y system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to...

The air suspension shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunk.If this switch is in the OFF position,the rear air suspension will notoperate. On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior tojacking, hoisting or towing yourvehicle. Normal vehicle operat...

on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than afew minutes, because it could damage the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Driving with a 4–speed automatic tran...

1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added enginebraking is desired when descendingsteep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift tothe proper gear to ascend any gradewithout any need to shift to 1(First). Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You canupshift from 1 (First) to overdr...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than theoriginals do not i...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the prop...

trailer’s lamps, see your Lincoln dealer. Be sure to follow theirinstructions carefully. If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause damage to thevehicle’s lighting system or other vehicle systems. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a traile...

FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. CHECKING YOUR HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY USING THEELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor yo...

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device...

Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating Color 5 amp Tan 7.5 amp Brown 10 amp Red 15 amp Light blue 20 amp Yellow 20 amp fu...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 10A Lighting ControlModule: Anti-TheftIndicator Lamp, PWMDimming Output,Illumination Lamps forMicrophone, RR andLR Door Ashtrays,Heated Seat Switches,Rear Defrost ControlSwitch, EATC ControlPanel, Message CenterSwitche...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 5 10A Virtual ImageInstrument Cluster,Lighting ControlModule (LCMRUN/START Sense),Autolamp Light Sensor 6 10A Virtual ImageInstrument Cluster, RFPark/Turn Lamp 7 20A Power Point 8 20A Fuel Filler DoorRelease Switch, TrunkLid Relay 9 10A Air Bag Diagnos...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 13 15A Lighting ControlModule (LCM): RFTurn Lamp, RightTurn Indicator (VIC),RR Side MarkerLamps, Tail Lamps,License Lamps, LRStop/Turn Lamps,Clock Illumination 14 20A Cigar Lighter 15 10A ABS Evac and FillConnector 16 30A Moonroof Switch 17 - NOT USED ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 26 10A Virtual ImageInstrument Cluster,EATC Module 27 - NOT USED 28 10A Shift Lock Actuator,Vehicle DynamicModule, Virtual ImageInstrument Cluster,Rear Window Defrost,Heated Seat SwitchAssembly, Low TirePressure Module 29 10A Radio 30 10A Heated Mirror...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment nearthe battery. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses thatprotect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always r...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 8 30A* Front PassengerWindow 1 - A/C Diode 2 - PCM Diode * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly...

10. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. 12. Turn on the air suspensionswitch. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with thisfeature, one of the lug nuts on eachwheel must be removed andreplaced with a s...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, ...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine. Switch offany unnecessary electricalequipment. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminalof the discharged battery (1) to thepositive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery (2). 4. Connect one...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine serviceeasy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenecessary parts...

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated ...

• If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks , the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a...

Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty. Changing ...

Brake fluid is toxic. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will causepermanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. Thismay cause the brakes to fail. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou sto...

If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, theengine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, a LOWENGINE COOLANT warning illuminate in the message center and youwill need to add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir. For moreinformation on engine coolant ...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowlyturn cap counterclockwise. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, turn itcounterclockwise and remove it. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canad...

coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of enginecoolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid atleast twice a year. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON t ATF power steering fluid....

Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used . The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstickhandle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is below the hol...

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery is replaced. Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the ...

CABIN AIR FILTER The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollenparticles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under thecowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle. To replace the filter, perform the following procedure: 1. In order to gain better acc...

3. Pull the rubber cowl seal(number 1 in figure) away from thecowl vent screen. Remove the righthalf of the cowl vent screen(number 2 in figure) by placing yourhand underneath the cowl ventscreen and lifting straight up torelease the four spring clips. 4. Remove the water shield (number3 in figure) ...

Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield andwiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a milddetergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging theblades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Chan...

• do not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph). Drive at a reduced rate of speed, ifpossible. • avoid excessive hard steering and braking maneuvers, if possible. • stop periodically to allow the tires to cool down. Pressure alert system (if equipped) Each of your SecuriTires ismonitored by a low tire pressuresens...

your SecuriTire requires service as soon as possible. Refer to Servicing your SecuriTires . The Pressure Alert System will activate only when the vehicle is movingfaster than 15 km/h (10 mph). Servicing your SecuriTires If you cannot service your SecuriTire immediately, replace it with yourtemporary...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theSa...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may als...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fueltank can damage the fuel system or cause it to w...

The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued agasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels thatoptimize the performance of your vehicle. We recommend the use ofgasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available. It should not be necessary to ad...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near theengine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune upspecifications. Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warrantyinformation. Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing In some loca...

3. At the back of the headlamp, pull back and up slightly on the tworight angle brackets to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to exposethe back of the bulb and wiring connector. 5. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the...

5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If theheadlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you shouldnot need to align it again. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD)on each headlamp. Each headlamp may be properly ai...

2. Use a 4mm wrench or socket toturn the horizontal adjusting screwuntil the “0” mark on the yellow diallines up with the reference mark onthe marker (as shown) when vieweddirectly from above. Turning the horizontal adjustingscrew in the direction of the arrowchanges the horizontal aim asshown. Vert...

Function Trade Number Door mounted lamp (front) 214-2 Illuminated visor mirror 74 Overhead console reading lamp (withoutmoon roof) 912 Passenger assist handle (rear seat) 211-2 To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assis...

Cleaning leather seats For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or amild soap. The type of scrubbing pad is very critical because the common 3M“Scotch Brite” green pad is too aggressive and will damag...

Inside windows Use glass cleaner for the inside windows if they become fogged. Cleaning mirrors Do not clean your mirrors with a dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use asoft cloth and mild detergent and water. Be careful when removing icefrom outside mirrors because you may damage the reflective surfa...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine Air filter FA-1615 Cabin air filter FP-5 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery BXT-65-750 Oil filter FL-820-S Spark plugs* AWSF-32EE** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal forspark plug gap information. **If a spark plug needs to b...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................80 and child safety seats ..............81description ................................80disposal ......................................83indicator light ...........................82passenger air bag ........................

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane(R+M/2) Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity(with filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Automatic transaxle fluid capacity 13.0L (13.7 quarts). UseMotorcraft M...