Roadsite emergencies, Roadside emergencies – Lincoln 1999 Continental User Manual

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HAZARD FLASHER

Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
• The hazard lights control is

located on top of the steering
column.

• Depress hazard lights control to

activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.

• Depress control again to turn the

flashers off.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device
intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt.

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the reset button.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.

5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.

The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located behind an access door to the
left of the driver’s seat on the
B-pillar.

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