1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 189

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more than five seconds if the engine is running. This can damage the power steering pump. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. For a more complete listing of the various driving and steering options available, see Road Calibrated Suspension in the Features chapter. Air suspension switch Air Suspension Adaptive Ride Control System Your vehicle has an air suspension system with automatic load leveling and automatic ride control. This system keeps your vehicle at a constant level by adding air or releasing air from the springs. Ride and handling is enhanced by firming shock absorber performance during certain road conditions, steering maneuvers, braking, and accelerations and is returned to the driver selected ride calibration when driver or road surface induced motion changes are completed. A shutoff switch is located behind an access panel in the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the OFF position, the air suspension system will remain at a constant state, not adjusting for varying loads or driving conditions. 186 The air suspension switch