tires LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Workshop Manual

Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyou use your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owning yourvehicle and reduces environmental waste atthe same time.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
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Exterior Mirrors..............................................102360-Degree Camera..........................................104Auto-Dimming Feature......................................104Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................103Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................103Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................104Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................104Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................104Memory Mirrors....................................................104Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................102Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................104
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................39Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Floor Mats.......................................................277Front Parking Aid.........................................220Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................221
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................183Fuel Consumption.........................................189Advertised Capacity...........................................189
Fuel Economy......................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................184Fuel Filter........................................................325Fuel Quality.....................................................183Choosing the Right Fuel....................................183
Fuel Shutoff...................................................280Fuses...............................................................294Fuse Specification Chart............................294Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........304Power Distribution Box.....................................294
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener..............171
Gauges............................................................109Audio Status Bar..................................................109Fuel Gauge............................................................110Left/Right Information Group.............................110Time and Temperature Status Bar..................109
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................194
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........523Multi-Point Inspection.......................................526Owner Checks and Services...........................524
Protecting Your Investment.............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................523
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................290Getting the Services You Need................286Away From Home..............................................286
Global Opening and Closing......................102Closing the Windows.........................................102Opening the Windows.......................................102
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Hazard Flashers...........................................280Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................328
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................154
Head Restraints.............................................154Front seat manual head restraints..................154Rear seat center head restraint.......................155Rear seat outboard head restraints................155
Head Up Display...........................................142Configuring The Head Up Display..................143Head Up Display (HUD).....................................142Head Up Display Information...........................142
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Display...................................................................499General..................................................................494Media Player.........................................................481Mobile Apps.........................................................493Navigation............................................................490Phone....................................................................483Radio......................................................................489SiriusXM................................................................490Sound....................................................................480Valet Mode..........................................................500Vehicle...................................................................497Voice Control.......................................................499Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................495
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System...................................221Obstacle Distance Indicator............................222
Sitting in the Correct Position....................153Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................358
Soft Closing Door............................................78Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................531Exceptions............................................................534
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................237
Stability Control..............................................217Principle of Operation........................................217
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................179Automatic Engine Shutdown............................180Failure to Start......................................................179Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................181Important Ventilating Information....................181Starting Your Vehicle..........................................179Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................181Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................180
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............178General Information............................................178
Steering..........................................................259Adaptive Steering..............................................260Electric Power Steering....................................259
Steering Wheel................................................85Storage Compartments................................177SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................107
Sun Shades.....................................................106
Sun Visors.......................................................106Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................106
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................413General Information............................................413
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................500
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................373
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................288Tire Care.........................................................344Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................346Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................344Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................347Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................345Treadwear............................................................345
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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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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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