1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 10

Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract provides service protection for a longer period of time than the basic warranty that comes with your vehicle. You do not have to buy this option when you buy your vehicle. However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchase, you may still be eligible. See your dealer for the details. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle. Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: -Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to stop. -Begin braking well in advance. -Apply the brakes gradually. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for I 00 miles (I 60 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. 6