climate control LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owner's Guide

USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orbluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 477).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod, iPhone,and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 480).
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AUTO: Touch the button to switchon automatic operation of the fanspeed, air distribution, airconditioning and outside orrecirculated air, in order tomaintain your set temperature.
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Multiple presses of the AUTObutton will change the maximumfan speed allowed during AUTO.The AUTO Fan Limit set point shallbe indicated by the number ofAUTO indicator lights and apop-up, when not on the climatescreen.
AUTO Fan Limit High: When threeindicators are on (High), the fanspeed will not be limited. It will beautomatically controlled at higherspeeds in order to reach theselected temperature as quickly aspossible.
AUTO Fan Limit Medium: Whentwo indicators are on (Medium), thefan will be automatically controlledand limited to moderate speeds inorder to reach the selectedtemperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
AUTO Fan Limit Low: When oneindicator is on (Low), the fan will beautomatically controlled andlimited to lower speeds in order toreach the selected temperaturewith the least amount of cabinnoise. This means that the cabinwill not be heated or cooled asquickly as possible.
Note: The system will start at thepreviously selected Auto fansetting when Auto is turned on.
Once Auto is selected airdistribution, A/C operation, andoutside or recirculated air will alsobe automatically adjusted to heator cool the vehicle in order tomaintain the selected temperature.
The AUTO button can also be usedto turn off dual zone operation bypressing and holding the buttonfor greater than 2 seconds.
Power: Touch the button to switchthe system on and off. Switch offthe climate control system toprevent outside air from enteringthe vehicle.
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DUAL: This button lights up whenthe passenger controls are active.To switch them off and link thepassenger temperature to thedriver temperature, touch theDUAL button.
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Note: the passenger sidetemperature and the DUALindication automatically turn onwhen you or your passenger adjustthe passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch upor down to adjust the temperature.D
Fan speed: Touch up or down toincrease or decrease the volumeof air that circulates in your vehicle.
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Note: You cannot adjust the fanspeed when the system is set toAUTO or MAX A/C.
Rear: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the rear controloptions.
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Touch the power icon to switch therear climate control functions offand on.
Touch Rear Control to allow therear seat passengers to adjust therear climate settings. Touch itagain to prevent the rear seatpassengers from adjusting thesettings. Rear Controlautomatically turns off when youuse the touchscreen to adjust therear climate settings.
If your vehicle has automaticclimate controls, select Auto toconnect the rear climate settingsto the Auto settings of the driver.
Touch the up and down arrows toadjust the temperature.
To adjust fan speed, touch the upand down arrows above and belowthe fan icon.
Touch Close to close the rearcontrols. Closing the rear climatecontrol functions does not affecttheir current settings.
A/C: Touch this and a pop-upappears on the screen to displaythe air conditioning options.
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MAX A/C: Touch the button toactivate and maximize cooling. Thedriver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panelvents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the airconditioning on or off. Use A/Cwith recirculated air to improvecooling performance andefficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (forexample, Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor maycontinue to operate even after youtouch the A/C icon to switch it off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switchthe recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reducethe amount of time needed to cooldown the interior (when used withA/C) and help reduce odors fromreaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn offautomatically (or the system mayprevent it from turning on) in allairflow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. It mayalso turn on and off automaticallyin Panel or Panel/Floor airflowmodes during hot weather in orderto improve cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distributioncontrols:H
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360 Degree Camera...................................234Front Camera......................................................235Side Camera........................................................236Using the System...............................................235
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................146
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................210
Accessories....................................................518Exterior Style........................................................518Interior Style..........................................................518Lifestyle..................................................................518Peace of Mind......................................................518
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............238
Active Park Assist.........................................223Using Active Park Assist...................................224
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................96System Check........................................................97
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................328Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................329Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................85End of Travel Position..........................................85Memory Feature....................................................85
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................96
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.........................332See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....332
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................84
All-Wheel Drive.............................................200Ambient Lighting...........................................100Adjusting the Brightness...................................100Changing the Color............................................100Switching Ambient Lighting Off......................100Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................100
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................84Arming the Alarm..................................................84Disarming the Alarm............................................84
Appendices...................................................555Apps.................................................................477.................................................................................477SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................478
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators...............114Headlamps On Warning Chime........................114Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................114Keyless Warning Alert.........................................114Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................114
Audio Control..................................................86Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................403General Information...........................................403
Audio Unit......................................................405Rear Passenger Audio......................................408
Auto Hold........................................................213Using Auto Hold..................................................215
Autolamps.........................................................93Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........94
Automatic Climate Control..........................146A/C...........................................................................147Air Distribution Control.......................................147AUTO......................................................................148Automatic Fan Settings......................................148Driver Temperature Control..............................147DUAL.......................................................................149Fan Speed Control..............................................148
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Heated Rear Window.........................................148Heated Seats........................................................148Heated Steering Wheel.....................................148MAX A/C................................................................147MAX Defrost..........................................................147Passenger Temperature Control.....................147Power......................................................................147Recirculated Air....................................................148Ventilated Seats...................................................148
Automatic High Beam Control....................95Automatic High Beam Indicator........................96Switching the System On and Off....................96
Automatic Transmission..............................194Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................199Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................198If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................199Push Button Shift Transmission.......................194SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............196Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission................................194
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................324Autowipers.......................................................89Autowipers Settings.............................................90Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................90
Auxiliary Power Points..................................175110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................17512 Volt DC Power Point......................................175Locations................................................................175
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................200
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................325
Blind Spot Information System.................253Switching the System Off and On..................254System Errors......................................................254Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................253
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............253
Body Styling Kits...........................................343Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................324Brakes.............................................................209General Information..........................................209
Breaking-In.....................................................276Bulb Specification Chart.............................330
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................152Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L.......382Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................387Specifications......................................................383
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......388Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................394Specifications......................................................390
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.......395Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................401Specifications......................................................397
Capacities and Specifications...................373Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Catalytic Converter........................................191On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................192Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................193
Center Console..............................................177Changing a Bulb...........................................329Front Direction Indicator...................................330High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........329LED Lamps...........................................................330
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Changing a Fuse..........................................309Fuses.....................................................................309
Changing a Road Wheel.............................364Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................365Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369Tire Change Procedure....................................366
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.....................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......332Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......328
Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................327Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Child Seats........................................................21Cleaning Leather Seats...............................341Cleaning Products........................................334Materials................................................................334
Cleaning the Engine....................................337Cleaning the Exterior...................................335Cleaning the Headlamps..................................335Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................336Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................336Stripes or Graphics............................................336Underbody...........................................................336Under Hood.........................................................336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................340Cleaning the Interior....................................338Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................338
Cleaning the Wheels....................................341Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................337Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................454Climate Control..............................................146Climate Controlled Seats............................168Ventilated Seats...................................................168
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................319
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................255Blocked Sensors................................................258Switching the System Off and On..................258System Errors......................................................258System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................258System Limitations.............................................258Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............255
Cruise Control.................................................86Principle of Operation.......................................237Type One................................................................86Type Two.................................................................87
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................237
Customer Assistance..................................286
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................94Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................95Type Two - Configurable....................................95
Direction Indicators........................................97Indicating a Lane Change...................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................67
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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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Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................145
Heated Seats..................................................166Front Seats............................................................166Rear Seats.............................................................167
Heated Steering Wheel................................88Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................151Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................151Heated Rear Window..........................................151Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................152
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Hill Start Assist...............................................213Switching the System On and Off...................213Using Hill Start Assist.........................................213
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................149Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................150General Hints........................................................149Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................149Quickly Heating the Interior.............................149Recommended Settings for Cooling..............149Recommended Settings for Heating..............149
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................210Home Screen................................................428Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................287Information Display Control.........................87Information Displays......................................115General Information.............................................115
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125Adaptive Steering...............................................125Airbag.....................................................................125Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126AWD........................................................................127Battery and Charging System..........................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................129Doors and Locks..................................................129Driver Alert............................................................130Fuel..........................................................................131Hill Start Assist......................................................131Keys and Intelligent Access...............................131Lane Keeping System.........................................133Maintenance.........................................................133MyKey.....................................................................135Park Aid..................................................................136Park Brake.............................................................136
Power Steering.....................................................137Pre-Collision Assist.............................................138Remote Start.........................................................138Seats.......................................................................138Stability Control....................................................139Starting System ...................................................139Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................140Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................24Standard Seatbelts...............................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................109Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................94Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................98Front Interior Lamp...............................................98Rear Interior Lamp..............................................100
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................80Interior Mirror.................................................105Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................105
Introduction.........................................................7
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Rear Parking Aid............................................219Obstacle Distance Indicator............................220
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............150Rear Seat Armrest.........................................169Rear Seats.......................................................165Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................165
Rear View Camera........................................231Using the Rear View Camera System...........232
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................231
Recommended Towing Weights...............272Refueling.........................................................186Refueling System Overview.............................186Refueling System Warning................................188Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................187
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................152Automatic Settings..............................................152
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................341Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................293Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......292Roadside Assistance...................................279Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................279Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................279
Roadside Emergencies...............................279Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................276
Running Out of Fuel.....................................184Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................185Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................185
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Safety Canopy™...............................................54Safety Precautions........................................183Satellite Radio...............................................409Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)....................................................................411Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................410SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................410Troubleshooting....................................................411
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............535Scheduled Maintenance............................523Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................153Security.............................................................82Settings...........................................................480911 Assist...............................................................488Ambient Lighting................................................497Bluetooth..............................................................483Clock......................................................................482
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Using Voice Recognition............................430Audio Voice Commands...................................432Climate Voice Commands................................433Mobile App Voice Commands........................438Navigation Voice Commands..........................436Phone Voice Commands..................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................438Voice Settings Commands...............................439
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................289
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Vehicle Care..................................................334General Information...........................................334
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380Vehicle Identification Number..................380Vehicle Storage............................................342Battery...................................................................343Body.......................................................................342Brakes....................................................................343Cooling system...................................................343Engine...................................................................342Fuel system..........................................................342General..................................................................342Miscellaneous......................................................343Removing Vehicle From Storage....................343
Tires.......................................................................343
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................146
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................110Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................110Adaptive Steering................................................110Anti-Lock Braking System...................................111Autohold Active.....................................................111Autohold Unavailable...........................................111Battery......................................................................111Blind Spot Monitor................................................111Brake System.........................................................111Cruise Control........................................................111Direction Indicator................................................112Door Ajar................................................................112Electric Park Brake...............................................112Engine Coolant Temperature............................112Engine Oil...............................................................112Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................112Front Airbag...........................................................112Head Up Display..................................................112High Beam.............................................................112
Hood Ajar...............................................................113Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp...........113Low Fuel Level......................................................113Low Tire Pressure Warning................................113Low Washer Fluid.................................................113Parking Lamps.......................................................113Powertrain Fault....................................................113Service Engine Soon...........................................113Stability Control.....................................................114Stability Control Off..............................................114Trunk Ajar...............................................................114
Washer Fluid Check....................................325WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Waxing.............................................................336Welcome Lighting...........................................97Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Wheels and Tires..........................................344General Information...........................................344Technical Specifications...................................370
Windows and Mirrors....................................101Windshield Washers......................................90Windshield Wipers.........................................89Intermittent Wipe..................................................89
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................327
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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