Lincoln Continental 2002 User Manual

Introduction 4

Congratulations 4 Safety and environment protection 5 Symbol glossary 8

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 14

Entertainment Systems 16

AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 16 CD changer 28

Climate Controls 33

Electronic automatic temperature control 33

Lights 40

Headlamps 40 Bulb replacement 46

Driver Controls 53

Windshield wiper/washer control 53 Steering wheel adjustment 54 Power windows 57 Mirrors 58 Message center 76

Locks and Security 87

Keys 87 Locks 87 Anti-theft system 90

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 103

Seating 103 Safety restraints 106 Air bags 117 Child restraints 125

Driving 133

Starting 133 Brakes 138 Traction control/AdvanceTrac 141 Transmission operation 143 Vehicle loading 148 Trailer towing 150 Recreational towing 153

Roadside Emergencies 154

Hazard flasher switch 155 Fuses and relays 156 Changing tires 163 Jump starting 167 Wrecker towing 172

Customer Assistance 174

The dispute settlement board 177 Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 180 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 180 Ordering additional owner’s literature 181 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 183

Table of Contents

Cleaning 184

Cleaning your vehicle 184 Underbody preservation 189

Maintenance and Specifications 191

Hood 192 Engine compartment 193 Engine oil 194 Battery 197 Fuel information 204 Part numbers 224 Refill capacities 224 Lubricant specifications 226 Engine data 227 Vehicle dimensions 227

Accessories 231 Index 234

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

Introduction

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.

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.

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.

Introduction

Special instructions

For your 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.

Rear facing child or baby seats should NEVER be used in front

of a passenger side air bag.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

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

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

120

MPH

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BRAKE

+–

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

ABS

RPMx1000

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 system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

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

Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. Also momentarily illuminates at start up to ensure the circuit is functional. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates at start up to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light does not illuminate, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced (refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information). With the ABS light on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.

ABS

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.

AIR

BAG

Traction ControlY off light

Illuminates when the Traction Controly system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

T/ C OFF

Instrument Cluster

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.

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

• 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.

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

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.

Instrument Cluster

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

120

MPH

BRAKE

+–

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

AIR

BAG

ABS

RPMx1000

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 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.

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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.

Instrument Cluster

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much 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 empty indication, the amount of fuel

that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

FILL ON RIGHT

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.

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

MPH

120

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

AIR

RPMx1000

BAG

ABS

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/ALPINE AUDIO SYSTEM (RADIO CONTROLLED CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)

BASS

SEL

VOL PUSH ON

TAPE EJ RDS

MUTE

SEEK

12 34 56

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFF

TUNE

TREB

SCAN AUTO

FADE

DSP

HIGH LEVEL AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (RADIO CONTROLLED CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)

BAL

SEL

FADE

VOL PUSH ON

TAPE

DOLBY B NR

BASS

TREB

RDS

BAL

MUTE

REW

SEEK

SIDE 1-2

TUNE

SCAN AUTO

COMP

SHUFF

Entertainment Systems

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 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.

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

SEL

volume compensation

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

AM/FM select in radio mode

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).

Entertainment Systems

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

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 shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc.

• Press

to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

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

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection.

• Press to listen to the next selection on the tape.

TUNE

SEEK

Entertainment Systems

Seek function for CD changer (if equipped)

• Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you 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).

, the CD changer will

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.

SEEK

SCAN

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).

Entertainment Systems

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

REW

Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFF

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the control again.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

BASS

AUTO

SEL

Entertainment Systems

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

TREB

BAL

FADE

SEL

Tape/CD select (if equipped)

• To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

TAPE

Entertainment Systems

• To begin CD play (if CD[s] are loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

• In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

• In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

REW

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

SIDE 1-2

Entertainment Systems

DolbyT noise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Compression feature

Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFF

Setting the clock

Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock. Please refer to Clock in the Driver controls chapter for instructions on setting the clock.

Entertainment Systems

Radio data system (RDS) feature

When selected, the RDS (Radio Data System) function performs the following:

• Displays the radio station call letters

• Displays the type of music format (jazz, country, rock)

• Searches for a particular type of music format by selecting the SEEK

control

• Allows traffic information broadcasts to be turned on and off with the SEL control

Press the RDS control. Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF to enable or disable the feature.

Traffic

• Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

RDS

SEL

RDS

• Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF. With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).

Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.

Program type

• Press the RDS control until FIND program type is displayed.

SEL

RDS

Entertainment Systems

• Use the SEL control to select the program type. With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN control to find the desired program type from the following selections:

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

• RDS sends information with the FM broadcast: station name, station type, and/or radio text.

• With RDS activated, press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed.

• Use the SEL control to select (program) TYPE, (station) NAME or NONE (no text displayed).

SEL

RDS

SEL

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the playing media. Press the control again to return to the playing media.

MUTE

Entertainment Systems

Digital signal processing (if equipped)

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes.

Press the control to turn the feature on or off.

Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected mode will appear in the display). The following signal modes can be selected:

• JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds.

• HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000.

• CHURCH—church with a high vault.

• STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000.

• NEWS—“voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band.

Press the DSP control until one of the following appears:

• ALL SEATS

• DRIVER SEAT

• REAR SEATS

Use the SELECT control to change the equalization to the desired mode.

DSP

SEL

DSP

SEL

Entertainment Systems

CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your CD changer is either located in the passenger’s footwell area or in the center console.

Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine.

Press

1. Pull the lever to remove a CD

tray from the magazine.

to eject the magazine.

2. Insert one disc into each CD tray

of the magazine (up to 6 discs). Ensure that the label side is facing up.

If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine.

3. Insert each CD tray, with the disc

loaded, all the way into the CD magazine.

4. Insert the CD magazine into the

changer.

Entertainment Systems

5. Slide the door to the left to close.

Use only compact discs containing this mark.

Entertainment Systems

The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The

magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage

the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

• You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

• A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.

• The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the

player to cool down before operating.

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted.

CLEANING COMPACT DISCS

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

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