1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 254

Select maximum heater temperature and fan speed settings. Position control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel. Start engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents. NOTE: IF AIR DISCHARGE REMAINS COOL AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE, SHUT ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY. This is an indication of low coolant level and/or air pockets in coolant system. Allow engine to cool and repeat the previous steps. Allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from A/C vents. The engine temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the "NORMAL" range and the lower radiator hose should feel hot to the touch. Shut off the engine and allow to cool down. After the engine cools down, recheck the engine coolant level. Fill reservoir to the COLD-FULL level as required. Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug and vent plug. Recheck the engine coolant level, using the recommended procedure, after one or two occasions of vehicle use. Fill to COLD-FULL level as required. Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenancefree battery. When the original equipment battery is replaced under warranty it may be replaced by a lowmaintenance battery. See Motorcraft Parts at the end of this chapter for the proper replacement battery. 252