cooling LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017 Owner's Manual

Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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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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Coolant Change...................................................317
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................318
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................317
Recycled Coolant................................................316
Severe Climates...................................................317
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil...............................................313
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ....................................................368
Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Engine Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™....................................................369
Drivebelt Routing................................................370
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
........................371
Drivebelt Routing.................................................371
Entertainment................................................430 AM/FM Radio.......................................................432
Apps.......................................................................443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................441
CD (If equipped)..................................................440
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............436
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............432 Sources..................................................................431
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................443
USB Ports..............................................................443
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................202
Essential Towing Checks
...........................265
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................266
Hitches..................................................................265
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................266
Safety Chains......................................................265
Trailer Brakes......................................................265
Trailer Lamps.......................................................265
When Towing a Trailer......................................266
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................97
360-Degree Camera............................................99
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99 Memory Mirrors.....................................................99
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................37
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Front Parking Aid..........................................212
Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Front Passenger Sensing System...............47
Fuel and Refueling
........................................176
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Calculating Fuel Economy................................182
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Fuel Filter
........................................................324
Fuel Quality.....................................................177 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273
Fuses...............................................................287
Fuse Specification Chart............................287 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................287
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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
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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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Mobile App Voice Commands........................426
Navigation Voice Commands..........................425
Phone Voice Commands..................................423
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands.......................................................427
Voice Settings Commands...............................428
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................282
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Vehicle Care..................................................332
General Information...........................................332
Vehicle Certification Label.........................376
Vehicle Identification Number...................376
Vehicle Storage............................................339 Battery...................................................................340
Body.......................................................................339
Brakes...................................................................340
Cooling system...................................................340
Engine...................................................................339
Fuel system..........................................................339
General..................................................................339
Miscellaneous.....................................................340
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................
340
Tires.......................................................................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................141 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............376
Voice Control
...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................105
Adaptive Steering...............................................105
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................105
Autohold Active...................................................105
Autohold Unavailable........................................105
Automatic High Beam........................................106
Auto Start-stop.....................................................106
Battery....................................................................106
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................106
Brake System.......................................................106
Cruise Control......................................................106
Direction Indicator..............................................106
Door Ajar...............................................................106
Electric Park Brake..............................................106
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................107
Engine Oil..............................................................107
Fasten Seatbelt....................................................107
Front Airbag..........................................................107
Head Up Display..................................................107
High Beam.............................................................107
Hood Ajar..............................................................107 Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp..........108
Low Fuel Level.....................................................107
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................107
Low Washer Fluid................................................108
Parking Lamps.....................................................108
Powertrain Fault..................................................108
Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................108
Stability Control Off............................................109
Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check.....................................323
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
Waxing
.............................................................335
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................360
Wheels and Tires...........................................341 Technical Specifications...................................366
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................96
Windshield Washers.......................................87
Windshield Wipers
.........................................85
Intermittent Wipe..................................................85
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................325
Wipers and Washers......................................85
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