1997 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 237

u Select maximum heater temperature and fan speed settings. Position control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel. idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents. u Shut off the engine and allow to cool down. u After the engine cools down, recheck the engine coolant level. Fill reservoir to the COLD-FULL level as required. and vent plug. u Start engine and allow to idle. While engine is 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. u Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug u Recheck the engine coolant level, using the recommended procedure, after one or two occasions of vehicle use. Fill to COLD-FULL level as required. u 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. 236