User manual LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2002

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) CD changer 16 16 27 Climate Controls Electronic automatic temperature control 32 32 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 39 39 43 44 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 51 51 52 55 56 61 73 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 83 83 83 86 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 98 98 101 111 119 1 Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 128 128 132 136 137 138 143 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 150 157 160 165 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 167 175 Cleaning Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation 176 176 181 Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 183 185 186 189 196 214 215 216 2 Table of Contents Accessories Index 221 224 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx · In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. 4 Introduction Remember to pass on the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 5 Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers. Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag. 7 Introduction 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 Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 ­ + 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F 3 2 20 40 20 km/h 100 E H 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 NO RM RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 000000.0 ! P C BRAKE Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon Illuminates briefly to ensure the SERVICE system is functional. If it comes on ENGINE after the engine is started, one of SOON 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. Light turns on solid: Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. 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 fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the 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 light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 10 Instrument Cluster 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. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system ! P warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is ABS functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 11 Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction Control off light Illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Turn signals Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb. AIR BAG T/C OFF 12 Instrument Cluster Turn on headlamps (if equipped) Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when: · the daytime running lamps (if equipped) are on · the autolamps are off TURN ON HEAD LAMPS · the autolamp sensor determines it is night time High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. BeltMinder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver's door is opened. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. 13 Instrument Cluster GAUGES ­ + 4 3 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F km/h 2 E 20 40 20 100 H NO RM 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 000000.0 ! P C BRAKE Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating H 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 C soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. NO RM 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. 14 Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much F fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from E empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the FILL ON RIGHT reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 km/h 20 40 20 0 100 0 MPH 120 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. 4 3 2 1 0 AIR BAG 5 ABS 6 7 RPMx1000 15 Entertainment Systems PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/ALPINE AUDIO SYSTEM (RADIO CONTROLLED CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) BASS SEL VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ TREB FADE BAL RDS DSP MUTE SEEK TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1-2 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF HIGH LEVEL AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (RADIO CONTROLLED CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) BASS SEL BAL VOL PUSH ON TREB FADE CD TAPE DOLBY B NR EJ RDS MUTE SEEK TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1-2 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off. Those 16 Entertainment Systems controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit, while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off. Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. VOL PUSH ON Turn the control to raise or lower volume. VOL PUSH ON If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. Speed sensitive volume With this feature, radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 17 Entertainment Systems With the radio on, press and hold the volume control for five seconds, then press: VOL PUSH ON · · to increase volume compensation to decrease or shut off the volume compensation SEL AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped). AM/FM select in radio mode AM FM This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. AM/FM select in CD mode (if equipped) Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equipped). 18 Entertainment Systems Tune adjust in radio mode to move to the next · Press frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. TUNE to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not · Press a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped) · Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in TUNE shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control · Press to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped). Seek function in radio mode to find the next · Press listenable station down the frequency band. to find the next · Press listenable station up the frequency band. Seek function in tape mode to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to · Press the beginning of the current selection. · Press to listen to the next selection on the tape. 19 SEEK Entertainment Systems Seek function for CD changer (if equipped) to seek to the previous · Press track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for SEEK three seconds or more and you , the CD changer will press replay that selection from the beginning. · Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay. Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped). SCAN Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape's first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Scan function in CD mode (if equipped) Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four or six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to four or six preset AM stations and eight or twelve FM stations (four to six in FM1 and four to six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 20