Lincoln 1997 Continental Owner's Manual page 177

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During the Traction Control
often occurs during low speed acceleration on
slippery surfaces, a noise may be heard coming from
the engine compartment. This is normal and may
last for a few seconds during the acceleration of the
vehicle.
In general, this system improves your vehicle's
stability and acceleration performance when road
conditions warrant. Traction Control
effective at all vehicle speeds.
If the Traction Control
excessively, the brake portion of the system will
shut down to prevent the front brakes from
overheating. A limited Traction Control
using engine torque will still control wheels from
spinning. A cooling down period is required to
prevent damage to the brakes. This time period
TM
function, which most
TM
is fully
TM
system is cycled
TM
function
varies and depends on brake usage during the
cooling down period. Anti-Lock braking is not
affected and will function normally during the cool
down period.
After the cool down period, the full Traction
TM
Control
function is restored.
Rear Air Suspension Adaptive
Ride Control System
Your vehicle has an air suspension system with
automatic rear load leveling and automatic ride
control. This system keeps the rear of your vehicle
at a constant level by adding air or releasing air
from the springs. Ride and handling is enhanced by
firming shock absorber performance during certain
road conditions, steering maneuvers, braking, and
accelerations and is returned to the driver selected
ride calibration when driver or road surface induced
motion changes are completed.
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