Lincoln Continental (2002) [134/232] Driving

• The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leave

enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to

stop.

• We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking

technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

ABS warning lamp

ABS

The

ABS

warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not

illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the

ABS needs to be serviced.

With the ABS light on, the anti-lock

brake system is disabled and normal

braking is still effective unless the

brake warning light also remains

illuminated with parking brake

released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle

serviced immediately.)

Parking brake with auto-release

Apply the parking brake whenever

the vehicle is parked.

To set the parking brake:

1. Move the gearshift to P (Park).

2. Push pedal downward.

The BRAKE warning lamp in the

instrument cluster illuminates and

remains illuminated (when the

ignition is turned ON) until the

parking brake is fully released.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and

remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.

However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop

BRAKE

BRAKE RELEASE

HOOD

BRAKE

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