brake fluid LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 Owner's Manual

When to Expect the Message Prompting you to Change your Oil
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
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 dips\
tick). 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.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
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 change\
s.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 325). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorize\
d dealer.
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Auto Hold........................................................216
Using Auto Hold..................................................217
Autolamps.........................................................98 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........98
Automatic Climate Control..........................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................148
Setting the Temperature....................................148
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................148
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........150
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................149
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................149
Automatic High Beam Control...................103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators......................................................104
Automatic Transmission...............................197 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning...........................................................202
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................201 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................202
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................197
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................197
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................333
Autowipers.......................................................95 Autowipers Settings.............................................95
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................176
AC Power Point....................................................176
DC Power Point....................................................176
Locations................................................................176
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................203
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................334
Blind Spot Information System.................257 Switching the System Off and On..................258
System Errors......................................................258
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................257
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............257 Body Styling Kits............................................351
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............318
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................333 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................334
Brakes..............................................................212 General Information............................................212
Breaking-In......................................................281
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................424
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................154
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L........391 Air Conditioning System....................................
391
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................395
Automatic Transmission...................................392
Engine Coolant...................................................393
Engine Oil.............................................................394
Fuel Tank..............................................................397
Grease...................................................................397
Hydraulic Brake System...................................398
Locks.....................................................................398
Power Transfer Unit...........................................399
Rear Axle..............................................................400
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V
Vehicle Care...................................................341
General Information............................................341
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................389
Vehicle Identification Number..................389
Vehicle Identification...................................427
Vehicle Storage............................................349
Body.......................................................................349
Brakes...................................................................350
Cooling system...................................................350
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery...............350
Engine...................................................................349
Fuel system..........................................................350
General..................................................................349
Miscellaneous.....................................................350
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................
350
Tires.......................................................................350
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................148
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............
389
Voice Control
....................................................91
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................112 Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................112 Adaptive Steering.................................................113
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................113
Autohold Active....................................................113
Autohold Unavailable..........................................113
Automatic Headlamp High Beam....................113
Battery.....................................................................113
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................113
Brake System Warning Lamp............................114
Cruise Control.......................................................114
Direction Indicator................................................114
Door Ajar.................................................................114
Electric Park Brake...............................................114
Engine Coolant Temperature............................114
Engine Oil...............................................................115
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................115
Front Airbag...........................................................115
High Beam.............................................................115
Hood Ajar...............................................................115
Low Beam Warning Lamp..................................115
Low Fuel Level......................................................115
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................115
Low Washer Fluid.................................................115
Parking Lamps.......................................................115
Powertrain Fault....................................................115
Service Engine Soon...........................................116
Stability Control.....................................................116
Stability Control Off..............................................116
Trunk Ajar...............................................................116
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................338
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................342
See: Wipers and Washers...................................94
Waxing.............................................................343
Welcome Lighting
..........................................101
What Is 911 Assist............................................59
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................103
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
Wheels and Tires.........................................352 General Information...........................................352
Technical Specifications...................................379
Wi-Fi Hotspot
.................................................432
Windows and Mirrors...................................105
Windshield Washers......................................96
Front Camera Washer.........................................96
Windshield Wipers..........................................94 Intermittent Wipe..................................................94
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................94
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................339
Wipers and Washers......................................94
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