tire pressure LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017 Owner's Guide

When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa) from a
cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
overnight with the outside temperature
significantly lower than the daytime
temperature, the tire pressure may decrease
about
3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C)
in ambient temperature. This lower pressure
value may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or
more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest location where air can
be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
Do not use tire sealants as they may
damage the tire pressure monitoring
system. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged it may not function.
Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 356).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have an authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, injury or death. 360
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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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Multi-Point inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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AWD........................................................................\
122
Battery and Charging System..........................123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert
System...............................................................124
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................125
Fuel........................................................................\
.126
Hill Start Assist.....................................................126
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................126
Lane Keeping System........................................128
Maintenance.........................................................128
MyKey.....................................................................130
Park Aid...................................................................131
Park Brake..............................................................131
Power Steering....................................................132
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................133
Remote Start.........................................................133
Seats.......................................................................133
Stability Control....................................................134
Starting System ...................................................134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................135
Transmission.........................................................135
Installing Child Restraints..............................19
Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................22
Standard Seatbelts...............................................20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25 Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................103
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90
Interior Lamps
..................................................93
Front Interior Lamp...............................................93
Rear Interior Lamp................................................95
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................77
Interior Mirror
.................................................100
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................274 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................275
Jump Starting......................................................276
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................276
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................75
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............75
Keyless Starting..............................................171 Ignition Modes.......................................................171
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................54 L
Lane Keeping System
.................................240
Switching the System On and Off..................240
Lighting Control...............................................88 Headlamp Flasher................................................89
Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88 General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect
..............................................505
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................506
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)..................................................................505
Load Carrying
................................................258
Load Limit.......................................................258 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................262
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................258
Locking and Unlocking
.................................65
Activating Intelligent Access.............................65
Battery Saver..........................................................70
Door Lock Indicator..............................................65
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................65
Emergency Locking.............................................68
Illuminated Entry...................................................70
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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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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
V
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
W
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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