automatic transmission LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 Owner's Manual

Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 328).
A.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 324).
B.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 324).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 333).
D.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 334).
E.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Changing a Fuse (page 315).
F.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 327).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 333).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 338).
I.
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Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 333).
D.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 334).
E.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 300).
F.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 327).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 333).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 338).
I.
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2. Leave the engine running until the
coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after several
minutes, follow the remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note: Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer. Have an authorized dealer check and change
the transmission fluid at the correct service
interval. See Maintenance (page 318). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked
if the transmission is not working properly,
(i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly)
or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid
additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The
use of these materials may affect
transmission operation and result in damage
to internal transmission components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING: Do not use any fluid other
than the recommended brake fluid as this
will reduce brake efficiency. Use of
incorrect fluid could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death. WARNING: Only use brake fluid from
a sealed container. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid to
touch your skin or eyes. If this happens,
rinse the affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician. WARNING:
The brake system could
be affected if the brake fluid level is below
the
MIN mark or above the MAX mark on
the brake fluid reservoir.
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If you disconnect or replace the battery and
your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Because
of this, the transmission may shift firmly when
first driven. This is normal operation while
the transmission fully updates its operation
to optimum shift feel.
Battery Management System (If Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery drain
is detected, the system temporarily disables
some electrical systems to protect the
battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system. A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery protection
actions are active. These messages are only
for notification that an action is taking place,
and not intended to indicate an electrical
problem or that the battery requires
replacement.
After battery replacement, or in some cases
after charging the battery with an external
charger, the battery management system
requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to
relearn the battery state of charge. During
this time your vehicle must remain fully
locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:
Prior to relearning the battery state of
charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems. Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection directly
to the battery negative post. This can cause
inaccurate measurements of the battery
condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note:
If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do the
following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before disconnecting the battery.
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TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION The transmission code is on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
following table shows the transmission code
along with the transmission description.
Code
Description
J
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F50
C
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F55
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-134a Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-134a (Canada)
YN-19 (U.S.)
CYN-19-R (Canada)
WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / Huile PAG pour compresseur frigori-
fique Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-12-D (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® LV transmission
fluid for automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid. The use of
any other fluid could cause transmission
damage.
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Capacities
Quantity
Variant
11.6 qt (11 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount could vary during fluid changes.
Materials Specification
Name
MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte auto-
matique MERCON® LV Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
10.9 qt (10.3 L)
Front wheel drive.
11.0 qt (10.4 L)
Rear wheel drive.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-134a Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-134a (Canada)
YN-19 (U.S.)
CYN-19-R (Canada)
WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / Huile PAG pour compresseur frigori-
fique Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-12-D (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® LV transmission
fluid for automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid. The use of
any other fluid could cause transmission
damage.
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Capacities
Quantity
Variant
11.6 qt (11 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount could vary during fluid changes.
Materials Specification
Name
MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte auto-
matique MERCON® LV Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
11.6 qt (11 L)
All.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-134a Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-134a (Canada)
YN-19 (U.S.)
CYN-19-R (Canada)
WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / Huile PAG pour compresseur frigori-
fique Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-12-D (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® LV transmission
fluid for automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid. The use of
any other fluid could cause transmission
damage.
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