emergency towing LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owners Manual

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime yousubmerge the rear axle in water. Water maycontaminate the rear axle lubricant, which isnot a normal maintenance inspection itemunless there is a possibility of a leak or otheraxle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure the ignitionis in the accessory or on position when beingtowed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (withoutaccess to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,or flatbed transport vehicle), it can beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground,regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you must override it and enable stayin neutral mode. Failing to do so mayresult in damage to the transmission. SeeTransmission (page 194).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 146).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
Front-wheel Drive Vehicles
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withthe front wheels off the ground by using atow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, followthe instructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
All-wheel Drive Vehicles
All-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withall four (4) wheels off the ground such aswhen using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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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

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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Index

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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