trailer LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle has limited engine power whenin the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle withcaution. Your vehicle does not maintainhigh-speed operation and the engine mayoperate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommend thatyou contact your roadside assistanceservice provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait a short periodfor the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
Note:Driving your vehicle without repairincreases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of crashand injury, be prepared that the vehiclespeed may reduce and the vehicle may notbe able to accelerate with full power until thecoolant temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a long orsteep grade in high ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle speedcaused by reduced engine power in orderto manage the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may enter this mode if certainhigh-temperature and high-load conditionstake place. The amount of speed reductiondepends on vehicle loading, grade andambient temperature. If this occurs, there isno need to stop your vehicle. You cancontinue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically turnon and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolant temperaturedecreases to the normal operatingtemperature, the air conditioning turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves fullyinto the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service engine soonmessages appear in your information display,do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Fully apply the parking brake, shiftinto park (P) or neutral (N).
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Maintenance

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided. If thedissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, itshould be replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
•Do not exceed the maximum speedlabeled on the tire and wheel assembly.This maximum speed can be either on alabel affixed to the wheel or molded intothe tire.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability, if applicable.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
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Wheels and Tires

The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure (If Equipped)
WARNING: The jack supplied with thisvehicle is only intended for changing wheels.Do not use the vehicle jack other than whenyou are changing a wheel in an emergency.
WARNING: The jack should be usedon level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING: Check that the vehicle jackis not damaged or deformed and the threadis lubricated and clean.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other positions, youmay damage the body, steering, suspension,engine, braking system or the fuel lines.
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing a wheel,shift the transmission into park (P), set theparking brake and use an appropriate blockor wheel chock to secure the wheeldiagonally opposite to the wheel beingchanged. For example, when changing thefront left wheel, place an appropriate blockor wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: Do not get under a vehiclethat is only supported by a vehicle jack.
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Wheels and Tires

Perform the services shown in the followingtables when specified or within 3,000 mi(4,800 km) of the message appearing in theinformation display prompting you to changeyour oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km) (for example, the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

Drive Control.................................................264LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................264
Driver Alert.....................................................246Using Driver Alert...............................................247
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................246Driving Hints..................................................276Driving Through Water................................276DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
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Economical Driving......................................276Electric Parking Brake..................................210Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............210Battery With No Charge....................................212Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..............211
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................555Emergency Door Release.............................74Emission Law..................................................190Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............191
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................190
End User License Agreement..................560VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................560
Engine Block Heater.....................................181Using the Engine Block Heater.......................182
Engine Coolant Check.................................319Adding Coolant...................................................320Coolant Change..................................................322Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................323Fail-Safe Cooling................................................322Recycled Coolant................................................321Severe Climates...................................................321
Engine Emission Control.............................190Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................82
Engine Oil Check...........................................317Adding Engine Oil...............................................318
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™.....................................................317Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................317Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................373Drivebelt Routing................................................373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................375Drivebelt Routing................................................376
Entertainment................................................440AM/FM Radio.......................................................443Apps.......................................................................454Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................452CD (If equipped)...................................................451HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............447SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........443Sources.................................................................442Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................454USB Ports.............................................................454
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................210
Essential Towing Checks............................273Before Towing a Trailer.....................................274Hitches..................................................................273Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................274Safety Chains.......................................................273Trailer Brakes.......................................................273Trailer Lamps........................................................273When Towing a Trailer.......................................274
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................281Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................282Jump Starting......................................................283Preparing Your Vehicle......................................281Removing the Jumper Cables.........................283
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Keyless Entry....................................................78SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............78
Keyless Starting.............................................178Ignition Modes......................................................178
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System..................................247Switching the System On and Off..................248
Lighting Control..............................................92Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................93Headlamp High Beam.........................................93
Lighting..............................................................92General Information.............................................92
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................520Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................521
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................520
Load Carrying................................................266Load Limit.......................................................266Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................270Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................266
Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access..............................67Autolock..................................................................72Battery Saver..........................................................73Door Lock Indicator..............................................67Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................67Emergency Locking..............................................70Illuminated Entry....................................................72Illuminated Exit......................................................72Locking and Unlocking the Doors FromInside...................................................................70Opening the Luggage Compartment...............73Remote Control.....................................................69Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................71Unlocking the Driver Door with the KeyBlade.....................................................................71
Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Maintenance...................................................312General Information............................................312
Memory Function..........................................163Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................164Linking a Preset Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......164Saving a Preset Position....................................163
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................115
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..................151See: Windows and Mirrors.................................101
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................107Bounce-Back........................................................108Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............107
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L..................................377Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................378Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................379MyKey Troubleshooting................................65MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System..........................................361Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem ..............................................................361
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................344
Toll Reader......................................................105Installing the Toll Reader...................................105
Towing a Trailer..............................................271Load Placement...................................................271
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........275Emergency Towing.............................................275Recreational Towing..........................................275
Towing..............................................................271Traction Control.............................................216Principle of Operation........................................216
Transmission Code Designation...............381Transmission...................................................194Transporting the Vehicle............................285Type Approvals.............................................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................598Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................593Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................594
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................596Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................599Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................599
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L.................................................................315Under Hood Overview - 3.0L.....................313Universal Garage Door Opener..................171HomeLink Wireless Control System................171
USB Port..........................................................412Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................238Automatic Cancellation.....................................242Blocked Sensor...................................................244Canceling the Set Speed.................................242Changing the Set Speed..................................242Detection Issues.................................................242Following a Vehicle...........................................240Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................240Hilly Condition Usage.......................................242Overriding the Set Speed.................................241
Park Brake Application.....................................242Resuming the Set Speed..................................242Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............239Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................239Setting the Gap Distance.................................240Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........242Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........239Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............245System Not Available........................................244
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................200Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).....................................................202Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires..........................................202
Using Cruise Control...................................237Switching Cruise Control Off...........................238Switching Cruise Control On...........................237
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control.................................218Using Summer Tires....................................358Using Traction Control.................................216Switching the System Off..................................216System Indicator Lights and Messages.........216Using a Switch.....................................................216Using the Information Display Controls........216
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