Lincoln 2000 Continental User manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 22
Seating and safety restraints 92
Starting and driving
Starting 120
Driving 125
Roadside emergencies 141
Servicing
Maintenance and care 162
Capacities and specifications 209
Customer assistance 214
Reporting safety defects 225
Index 226
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Contents
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The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on Warnings.
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.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer to Seating
and safety restraints for more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
Introduction
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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.
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.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear Power Window Lockout
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Jack
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ENGINE
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SET ACCEL
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NEXT
MODE VOL
TEMP FAN
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LIGHTS
AUTO
LAMP
HI
LO F
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OFF
Headlamp
control
(pg. 22)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 48)
Instrument cluster
(pg. 8)
Driver air bag
(pg. 104)
Speed control
(pg. 49)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 23)
Auto lamp
(pg. 23)
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SYSTEM
DRIVER ID
MENU
TRIP
RESET
SELECT
DISPLAY
DTE ECON
VEHICLE HANDLING
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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
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FRONT
REAR
BASS
TREB
SEL
BAL
FADE
HI HI
OFF OFF
BACK
BOTH BOTH
BACK
00
Electronic sound
system controls*
(pg. 48)
Message Center
(pg. 14) Clock
(pg. 30) Electronic sound system
(pg. 30)
Climate control system
(pg. 24)
Heated seat control
(pg. 94)
Climate controls
(pg. 48) * if equipped
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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). The 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.
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane 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.
AIR
BAG
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Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the light remains on,
continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
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.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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Turn on headlamps (if equipped)
Illuminates to remind the driver to
turn the headlamps on when:
•the daytime running lamps are on
(if equipped)
•the autolamps are off
•the autolamp sensor determines it is night time
Charging system
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.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. 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.
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
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
TURN ON
HEAD
LAMPS
T/ C
OFF
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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 the driver’s 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 the driver’s door is opened.
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 an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added
will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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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 (if equipped)
will alternate between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers)
measurements.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer in the red zone may damage
the engine.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer to Engine
coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center tells you about
the condition of your vehicle by two
methods:
•operator selectable features
•continuous warning reporting of
monitored systems
You can select different features for
the message center to display by
using the message center controls
located to the right of the instrument
cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these controls.
However, the message center will display the appropriate warning message
if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems.
If you have a vehicle with the Driver
Select System, which allows you to
save operator selectable features to
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, you have a
DRIVER ID control in place of the E/M control.
The message center will display the Memory Profile System features
(operator selectable features) which are selected from the MENU and
VEHICLE HANDLING controls.
The Memory Profile System allows for two primary drivers to save their
individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The
feature will then be set to the remote entry transmitter, that will
automatically recall the saved individualized preferences. Refer to Basic
Operation of Memory Profile System in this section.
SYSTEM
E/M
MENU
TRIP
RESET
SELECT
DISPLAY
DTE ECON
VEHICLE HANDLING
DRIVER ID
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Basic operation of Memory Profile System
In order for the system to be able to store or recall an individual’s seat
and mirror position preferences, the Memory Profile must first recognize
who will be driving the vehicle. Drivers may identify themselves to the
system one of two ways:
•Pressing the unlock control on
the appropriate remote
transmitter (Memory position 1 or
Memory position 2 is identified by
the number on the back of the
remote transmitter) before
opening the driver’s door.
•Entering either the Personality 1
or Personality 2 personalized
code into the keyless entry
keypad before opening the
driver’s door.
For information on programming
personalized codes see Remote and
Keyless entry systems in the Control and features section.
Once the system has identified the driver (Memory position 1 or Memory
position 2), the seat and mirror will automatically begin to move to that
driver profile. Changes made to the seat and mirror positions will
automatically be saved to that profile.
If the driver should enter the vehicle without first identifying themselves,
all features will remain at their last setting or position and any settings
will be saved to the vehicle not individualized settings.
ON
MEMORY 1 RECALL
OFF
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If Memory position 1 or Memory
position 2 wishes to make
temporary changes to their seat or
outside mirror positions without
affecting their preferred positions
they may do so by:
•
Using the switch on the back of
the remote transmitter to turn the
Memory Profile System OFF prior
to pressing the unlock control on
the remote transmitter or
unlocking the vehicle with the key.
•Entering the vehicle without
identifying themselves using the two methods listed above.
•Turning the DRIVER ID (if equipped in the message center) OFF to
allow for temporary setting changes.
This option may be useful to temporarily reposition the driver’s seat and
mirrors during an extended drive.
Operator selectable features
System check
Pressing this control causes the
message center to cycle through the
status of each of the systems being
monitored. For each of these systems, the message center will indicate
either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.
The sequence of the system check report is:
•voltage level
•engine temp
•oil level
•coolant level
•washer fluid
•doors (driver and passenger side). This message can only be reset by
closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE CLOSE
DOOR will be displayed.
•trunk closed
•exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)
ON
MEMORY1 RECALL
OFF
SYSTEM
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•fuel level
•distance to empty
•traction control
•ride control
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
The message center will display the
last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows
you to use the full functionality of the message center after you
acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing
the warning message.
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)
RESET
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Gear Display Data ERR Warning reappears after key is
turned from OFF to ON
Brake Lamp Out
Check Traction Control
Check Ride Control
Trunk Ajar
Check Steering Assist
Low Washer Fluid
Air Leveling Disabled
Tail Lamp Out
Check FRT Turn Lamps
Turn on Headlamps
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still
exist within the vehicle.
E/M (if equipped)
Press this control to switch the
odometer and display readouts from
metric (kilometers) to English
(miles) units.
DRIVER ID (if equipped)
Press this control and use SELECT
to choose DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2
when choosing operator selectable
features. Seat and mirror positions
and nine operator selectable features, found under the MENU and
VEHICLE HANDLING controls, will be saved to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.
These will be automatically recalled when the drivers identify themselves
to the system with the remote entry transmitter (refer to Basic
Operation of Memory Profile System in this section) or selecting
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 in the message center. When a vehicle setting is
changed, the message center will display “SAVED TO DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2” for 5 seconds to confirm the change has been made. Press
the SELECT to choose “OFF” for temporary position/setting changes
which will not be stored.
E/M
DRIVER ID
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MENU
Press this control to change various
convenience settings throughout the
vehicle. Each press of the MENU
control will display the following:
•Traction control (returns to “ON” everytime vehicle is started).
•Express window (completely goes down with one touch on the power
switch).
•Auto lock (locks the doors when the vehicle reaches 5 km/h [3 mph]).
•Horn chirp (sounds horn one time whenever the doors are locked
using the remote transmitter).
•Seat access (moves seat back to aid entry/exit from the vehicle).
•Reverse mirrors (tilts the exterior mirrors downward to assist parking
using reverse).
•English/metric (changes the odometer and display readouts)
Press the SELECT control to change the settings to ON or OFF.
These settings will be saved to the vehicle not individualized settings.
Vehicles equipped with the DRIVER ID control, the settings will be saved
to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.
SELECT
Press the SELECT control to change
settings in MENU or VEHICLE
HANDLING modes.
VEHICLE HANDLING
Press this control to adjust the
STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS
between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH.
Vehicles equipped with the DRIVER
ID control, press this control once
to adjust RIDE CONTROL SETTINGS between NORMAL, PLUSH and
FIRM. Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT
SETTINGS between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH. The combination of firm
ride control and low steering effort cannot be selected.
Press the SELECT control to change settings.
MENU
SELECT
VEHICLE HANDLING
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TRIP
Press this control to display the first
of two trip odometers. Press it again
to display the second trip odometer.
To reset the displayed trip
odometer, press the RESET control.
DISPLAY
Press this control to turn the
message center display off. Press it
again to turn the display on.
Warnings override an off display and
must be reset for the display to be off again.
RESET
Press this control to reset:
•warnings
•average fuel economy
•trip odometers
The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET.
DTE/ECON
•Press the DTE/ECON control
once to display approximately
how far you can drive before
running out of fuel, or the
distance to empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF
when you fill the tank.
•Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel
economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance
traveled and rate of fuel used information.
•To reset this feature, press the
RESET control while average fuel
economy is displayed (while you
are driving).
TRIP
RESET
DISPLAY
RESET
DTE ECON
RESET
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