wheel LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017 Owners Manual

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dips\
tick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under
Exceptions.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
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PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY BE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW
VEHICLE.
SYNC® Automotive Important Safety
Information Read and follow instructions:
• Before using your SYNC® system, read
and follow all instructions and safety
information provided in this end user
manual ("Owner Guide".) Not following
precautions found in the Owner Guide
can lead to an accident or other serious
injuries. General Operation
•
Voice Command Control
: Certain
functions within the SYNC® system may
be accomplished using voice commands.
Using voice commands while driving
helps you to operate the system without
removing your hands from the wheel or
eyes from the road.
• Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access a
function of the system requiring
prolonged attention.
• Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic
and emergency signals while driving.
Driving while unable to hear these
sounds could cause an accident.
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3
360 Degree Camera...................................226
Front Camera.......................................................227
Side Camera........................................................228
Using the System...............................................226
A
A/C See: Climate Control............................................141
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................201
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................201
Accessories...................................................503 Exterior Style.......................................................503
Interior Style........................................................503
Lifestyle.................................................................503
Peace of Mind.....................................................503
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............230 Active Park Assist
..........................................215
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................221
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist.................................215
Troubleshooting the System............................221
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................326
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................327
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................326
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82 Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................
82
End of Travel Position..........................................82
Memory Feature....................................................82
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................92
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................141
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L
EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.........................330
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....330
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................81
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................192
Ambient Lighting............................................95 Anti-Theft Alarm
...............................................81
Arming the Alarm...................................................81
Disarming the Alarm.............................................81
Appendices.....................................................541
Apps
................................................................466
........................................................................\
........466
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................468
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............109
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................109
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................109
Keyless Warning Alert........................................109
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................
109
Audio Control
...................................................83
Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................396 General Information...........................................396
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................397
Rear Passenger Audio......................................400
Auto Hold
.......................................................204
Using Auto Hold.................................................205
Autolamps.........................................................89
Automatic Climate Control...........................141 Automatic Fan Settings......................................
143
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91 Activating the System...........................................91
Manually Overriding the System......................92
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Automatic Transmission...............................187
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................191
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................
190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................191
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................187
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............189
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................
187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.......319
6F50/6F55 Transmission..................................319
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................168 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................168
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................168
Locations...............................................................168
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................192
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................
324
Blind Spot Information System.................245 Switching the System Off and On..................247
System Errors......................................................247
Using the System...............................................245 Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
Booster Seats
..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Brakes..............................................................201 General Information............................................201
Breaking-In....................................................269
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................328
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................378
Specifications......................................................379
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™....................................................384
Specifications......................................................385
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........389 Specifications.......................................................391
Capacities and Specifications
...................368
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
Center Console
..............................................170
Changing a Bulb...........................................327
Front Direction Indicator...................................328 High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........327
LED Lamps...........................................................328
Changing a Fuse..........................................303 Fuses.....................................................................303
Changing a Road Wheel............................360 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................360
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................364
Tire Change Procedure....................................362
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................324
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™
.....................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......330
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................325
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................62 MyKey Distance....................................................62
Number of Admin Keys.......................................63
Number of MyKeys...............................................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................325
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance...................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
............................31
Child Safety.......................................................17
General Information...............................................17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32
Child Seats........................................................19
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................337
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Cleaning Products........................................332
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Exterior...................................333
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................334
Stripes or Graphics.............................................334
Underbody...........................................................334
Under Hood.........................................................335
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................336
Cleaning the Wheels...................................338
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................336
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................62
Climate............................................................443
Climate Control
...............................................141
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Ventilated Seats...................................................162
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check..............................314
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................247
False Alerts...........................................................251
Switching the System Off and On...................251 System Errors.......................................................251
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................250
System Limitations.............................................250
Using the System................................................247
Cruise Control..................................................83 Principle of Operation.......................................229
Type One................................................................83
Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................
229
Customer Assistance..................................279
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90
Direction Indicators
........................................93
Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Drive Control
.................................................256
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................256
Driver Alert.....................................................239 Using Driver Alert...............................................239
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45 Children and Airbags...........................................46 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................46
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Driving Aids
...................................................239
Driving Hints..................................................269
Driving Through Water...............................269
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
E
Economical Driving
......................................269
Electric Parking Brake.................................202 Applying the Electric Parking brake..............202
Battery With No Charge...................................204
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............203
Emergency Door Release.............................72
Emission Control System
............................183
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................184
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................185
End User License Agreement
....................541
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................541
Engine Block Heater
.....................................175
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................175
Engine Coolant Check.................................314 Adding Coolant....................................................315
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G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............164
Gauges.............................................................103 Audio Status Bar..................................................104
Fuel Gauge...........................................................104
Left/Right Information Group............................104
Time and Temperature Status Bar..................104
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information...........508 Multi-Point Inspection..........................................511
Owner Checks and Services............................
510
Protecting Your Investment.............................508
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................508
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.....................................................508
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................283
Getting the Services You Need
................279
Away From Home...............................................279
Global Opening and Closing.......................97 Closing the Windows...........................................97
Opening the Windows.........................................97 H
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................273
Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................326
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90
Head Restraints.............................................148 Front seat manual head restraints..................
149
Rear seat center head restraint.......................150
Rear seat outboard head restraints................150
Head Up Display............................................137 Configuring The Head Up Display..................138
Head Up Display (HUD).....................................137
Head Up Display Information...........................137
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................140
Heated Seats.................................................160 Front Seats............................................................160
Rear Seats.............................................................160
Heated Steering Wheel.................................84
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................146 Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................146
Heated Rear Window.........................................146
Heated Wiper Park..............................................147
Heating See: Climate Control............................................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................144 General Hints........................................................143
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................144
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............144
Recommended Settings for Heating..............144
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather.............................................................144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................201
Home Screen.................................................418
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
I
In California (U.S. Only)
...............................280
Information Display Control.........................84 Type One................................................................84
Type Two.................................................................84
Information Displays......................................110 General Information.............................................110
Information Messages
...................................118
Active Park.............................................................118
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................119
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................119
Adaptive Steering...............................................120
Airbag.....................................................................120
Alarm......................................................................120
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
121
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Illuminated Exit......................................................70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From
Inside...................................................................68
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............70
Remote Control.....................................................67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.....................................................................69
Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key Blade...................................................................69
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................360
M
Maintenance..................................................306 General Information...........................................306
Media Hub.......................................................401
Memory Function..........................................156
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................157
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......157
Saving a PreSet Position...................................
156
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................110
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................146
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................96
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14 Moonroof.........................................................102
Bounce-Back........................................................102
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............102
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............372
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L EcoBoost™............373
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
.................................374
MyKey Troubleshooting................................63
MyKey™..............................................................60 Principle of Operation.........................................60
N
Navigation......................................................456 cityseeker.............................................................465
Destination Mode...............................................457
Map Mode............................................................456
Navigation Map Updates.................................465
Navigation Menu................................................462
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................465
Waypoints.............................................................464
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............512 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................512
Normal Maintenance Intervals.........................514
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................314 Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check.......................................312
Opening and Closing the Hood...............306 Closing the Hood...............................................307
Opening the Hood.............................................306
Opening the Doors..........................................71
Front Doors..............................................................71
Rear Doors...............................................................71
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................284
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............284
Overhead Console
........................................170
P
Parking Aids.....................................................211 Principle of Operation.........................................211
Passive Anti-Theft System............................79 SecuriLock®............................................................79
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................43
Phone..............................................................448 During a Phone Call...........................................453
Making Calls........................................................452
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Safety Precautions........................................176
Scheduled Maintenance Record...............521
Scheduled Maintenance............................508
Seatbelt Extension.........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................39
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................40 Belt-Minder™...........................................................40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation..........................................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation......................................39
Seats.................................................................148
Security..............................................................79
Settings...........................................................469 911 Assist...............................................................476
Ambient Lighting................................................484
Bluetooth..............................................................472
Clock......................................................................472
Display...................................................................485
General.................................................................482
Media Player........................................................470
Mobile Apps.........................................................480
Navigation............................................................478
Phone.....................................................................473
Radio......................................................................477
Sound....................................................................469
Valet Mode...........................................................486 Vehicle...................................................................484
Voice Control.......................................................485
Wi-Fi.......................................................................483
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Side Sensing System....................................214 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................214
Sitting in the Correct Position
....................148
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................355
Soft Closing Door............................................75
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................14
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................517
Exceptions ............................................................520
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................229
Stability Control............................................209 Principle of Operation.......................................209
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................173
Failure to Start......................................................172
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................174
Important Ventilating Information....................174
Starting Your Vehicle..........................................172 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................174
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............171 General Information.............................................171
Steering...........................................................251 Adaptive Steering..............................................252
Electric Power Steering.....................................251
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments...............................170
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................102
Sun Shades
......................................................101
Sun Visors........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................101
Supplementary Restraints System
.............44
Principle of Operation..........................................44
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................402
General Information...........................................402
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................486
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............368
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)...........................281
Tire Care..........................................................341 Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................342
Important Information About Low-Profile
Tires....................................................................341
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............................................................341
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................343
Temperature A B C.............................................342
Traction AA A B C...............................................342
Treadwear..............................................................341
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............356 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................357
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................358
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................341
Towing a Trailer.............................................263
Load Placement..................................................263
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........267 Emergency Towing.............................................267
Recreational Towing..........................................267
Towing.............................................................263
Traction Control
............................................207
Principle of Operation.......................................207 Transmission Code Designation...............377
Transmission...................................................187
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................187
Transporting the Vehicle.............................277
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/ 3.7L
................................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................................310
Universal Garage Door Opener
................164
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............164
USB Port
..........................................................401
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Automatic Cancellation.....................................235
Blocked Sensor...................................................237
Canceling the Set Speed.................................235
Changing the Set Speed..................................235
Detection Issues.................................................235
Following a Vehicle............................................232
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................233
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................235
Overriding the Set Speed................................234
Resuming the Set Speed..................................235
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your
Vehicle is Stationary......................................232
Setting the Gap Distance.................................
233
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........235
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........231
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............238
System Not Available........................................237
Using All-Wheel Drive
..................................192
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................194
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires...........................................194
Using Cruise Control...................................229 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230
Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains......................................355
Using Stability Control
.................................210
Using Summer Tires....................................354
Using Traction Control................................207 Switching the System Off.................................207
System Indicator Lights and Messages........207
Using a Switch.....................................................207
Using the Information Display Controls........
207
Using Voice Recognition.............................419 Audio Voice Commands....................................421
Climate Voice Commands...............................
422
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