charging LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017 Owners Manual

Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer as soo\
n as possible.
Charging System Service Now
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turn
your ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restart your 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 st\
ate of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle
has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-vol\
tage condition.Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned
Off
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Action
Message
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page
324).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to p\
ark. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to r\
everse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable
Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable
Service Required
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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•
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high
speeds.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of your
vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service of
components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to
genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly. An improperly operating or damaged exhaust
system may allow exhaust to enter the
vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly
operating exhaust system inspected and
repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are
not permitted to intentionally remove an
emission control device or prevent it from
working. Information about your vehicle
’s
emission system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information Decal located on or near
the engine. This decal also lists engine
displacement.
Please consult your warranty information for
complete details. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine
’s emission control
system. The system protects the environment
by making sure that your vehicle continues
to meet government emission standards. The
OBD-II system also assists a service
technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause the
service engine soon indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the
engine may misfire or run poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed properly. See Refueling (page 179).
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
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performance of the engine. The clock and
radio station presets are also maintained in
memory by power from the low-voltage
battery. These settings are erased when a
technician disconnects and connects the
low-voltage battery.
To restore the settings, do the following:
Note:
Until you switch the ignition to the on
position, you will receive a message in your
information display stating that your vehicle
is not in park.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. While the engine
is warming up, complete the following:
Reset the clock. See Audio System
(page 396). Reset the power windows
bounce-back feature. See Windows and
Mirrors
(page 96). Reset the radio station
presets. See Audio System (page 396). 6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km) to
completely relearn the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim
strategy.
Note: Certain features may not operate if
the battery monitor system is not reset with
a scan tool following a jump start or battery
replacement. Normal electrical accessory
operation should resume after your vehicle
is left undisturbed for 8 hours.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the battery
cables to maintain battery charge for quick
starting. CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or
water applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance.
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield. See Cleaning the Windows and
Wiper Blades (page 336).
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Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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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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