1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 190
1996 Lincoln Continental Manual
Page 190 highlights
Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock disc brakes on all four wheels. They adjust automatically as the brake pads wear down. When you press down hard on the brake pedal, the wheels will not lock and slide. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) automatically starts releasing and reapplying the front brakes independently and the rear brakes together whenever your wheels start to lock. When this happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulsate. This is an indication that the ABS system is working correctly and is normal. Each time you turn the ignition key to the ON position, the anti-lock brake system will function through one test cycle. When this happens, the ANTILOCK light will come on for up to five seconds and a clunk may be felt in the pedal. If the light stays on longer than five seconds, shut off the engine and restart. If it remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system is disabled and should be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the anti-lock feature. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit. The And-lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As described above, the system turns on the ANTI-LOCK light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the ANTI-LOCK light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 m.p.h. (22 km/h). The system turns on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At this time, a mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal part of the selfcheck feature. If a malfunction is found during this check the ANTI-LOCK light will come on. Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor damage may also eventually occur. 187