1998 Lincoln Continental Warranty Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6

2. Important information you should know IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is available to assist you with all your automotive needs. Please follow the procedures outlined in Customer Assistance, on the front page of this booklet. In addition, if you are an eligible U.S. owner, you may use - at no cost the services of the Dispute Settlement Board. The Board is a panel of impartial individuals who resolve disputes. For details, see Dispute Settlement Board (page 25). KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS Your Warranty Start Date is the day you take delivery of your new vehicle or the day it is first put into service (for example, as a dealer demonstrator), whichever occurs first. CHECK YOUR VEHICLE We try to check vehicles carefully at the assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage to paint, sheet metal, upholstery, or other appearance items. But occasionally something may slip past us, and a customer may find that a vehicle was damaged before he or she took delivery. If you see any damage when you receive your vehicle, notify your dealership within one week. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY Your glove compartment contains an Owner Guide and a Service Guide which indicate the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle. Proper maintenance guards against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance, and may help increase the value you receive when you sell or trade your vehicle. It is your responsibility to make sure that all of the scheduled maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance as specified in the Service Guide will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by 2