LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owners Manual

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The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turnyour ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restartyour vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turnthe ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehiclehas been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electricalloads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage hasrecovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily TurnedOff
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
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A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See BlindSpot Information System (page 253).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 253).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System (page 253).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Doors and Locks
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The door listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
The driver’s door is opened, your vehicle is in park and the engine is on.Engine ON
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.Switches Inhibited Security Mode
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
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Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power windows are switched off,preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power windows are switched on.Child Lock OFF
Displays when the door lock turns off.Door Unlocked
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the door.Doors Locked Unlock Before Opening
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening the door by the override lever.Contact an authorized dealer.Driver Door Fault Use Inside OverrideLever In Map Pocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Contact an authorized dealer.Door Fault Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page78).Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert
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Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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Fuel
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An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist
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Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill StartAssist (page 213).Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
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A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 178).No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is notdetected inside your vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Full Accessory Power Active
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There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key is programmed to the system.Key Program Successful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys have been programmed.Max Number of Keys Learned
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to beprogrammed.Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.Not Enough Keys Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low Replace Soon
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.Vehicle Switched Off
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Lane Keeping System
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The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
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Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.Oil Change Required
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The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See BrakeFluid Check (page 324).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.Factory Mode Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.Brake Applied Power Reduced
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MyKey
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MyKey cannot be programmed during key programming.MyKey not Created
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and your vehicle speed is approaching81 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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Park Aid
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The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. SeeFront Parking Aid (page 220).Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. SeeRear Parking Aid (page 219).Check Rear Park Aid
Park Brake
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The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedalbeing pressed.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release parkbrake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
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The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attemptingto apply again.Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering
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The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorizeddealer.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Steering Loss Stop Safely
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