brakes LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 Owner's Guide

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label. WARNING:
Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
Note: There may be electrical items
such as fuses or relays that can affect
trailer towing operation.
See Fuses
(page 300). The load capacity of your vehicle is
designated by weight not volume. You
may not necessarily be able to use all
available space when loading your
vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places extra load on the
engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires,
and suspension. Inspect these
components before, during and after
towing.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movement
affects the vehicle when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items in the center
of the left and right side trailer tires. •
Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected, the
trailer frame should be level, or
slightly angled down toward the
vehicle, when viewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your
vehicle up for towing is located in the
Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page 271).
You can also find information in the
RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available at your
authorized dealer, or online.
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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
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RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.
Note: Be sure to take into consideration
trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 12 ft²
(1.11 m²) trailer frontal area. Note:
For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) starting at the
1,000 ft (300 m) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric
trailer brakes for trailers over a specified
weight. Be sure to check state
regulations for this specified weight. The
maximum trailer weights listed may be
limited to this specified weight, as the
vehicle ’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector needed to
use electric trailer brakes. Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer
provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer
weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Powertrain
1,000 lb (454 kg)
2.7L GTDI
1,000 lb (454 kg)
3.0L GTDI
1,000 lb (454 kg)
3.7L TiVCT
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page
271).
Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight. Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note:
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500 lb
(680 kg) when load.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING: Never connect any trailer
lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;
this may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required.
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Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled
50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance. •
Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and transmission
cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a
trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P). 4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of
the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm)
above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
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Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works. •
Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot move
freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat to
both retention devices so that it cannot slip
out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top of
the original floor mats. This could result in
the floor mat interfering with the operation
of the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects that
are loose can become trapped under the
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Fuel system
•
Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery cables. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration. •
Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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360 Degree Camera...................................238
Front Camera......................................................239
Side Camera........................................................240
Using the System...............................................239
9
911 Assist...........................................................59
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................148
About This Manual
............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................212
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................213
Accessories...................................................505
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....15
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............241
Active Park Assist
.........................................227
Using Active Park Assist...................................228 Adaptive Headlamps...................................100
System Check......................................................100
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................337 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
338
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................337
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................90 End of Travel Position..........................................90
Memory Feature...................................................90
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................100
Airbag Disposal
...............................................58
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................148
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/
3.0L....................................................................327
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....326
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................89
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................203
Ambient Lighting...........................................102
Adjusting the Brightness...................................102
Changing the Color............................................102
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.......................102
Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................102
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................89
Arming the Alarm..................................................89
Disarming the Alarm............................................89 Appendices....................................................542
Apps
.................................................................483
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................484
Using Apps on an Android Device................484
Using Apps on an iOS Device.........................483
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android
Device...............................................................484
At a Glance
........................................................19
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............116 Headlamps On Warning Chime
........................116
Keyless Warning Alert.........................................116
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
...................116
Audio Control....................................................91 You can operate the following functions with
the control:..........................................................91
Audio System
................................................434
General Information...........................................434
Audio Unit
......................................................435
Adjusting the Volume........................................435
Changing Radio Stations..................................435
Ejecting the CD...................................................435
Inserting a CD......................................................436
Rear Passenger Audio Controls.....................436
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................436
Setting a Memory Preset..................................436
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............
436
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......436
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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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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................324
Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................381
Drivebelt Routing.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.0L
......................382
Drivebelt Routing................................................383
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................384 Drivebelt Routing................................................384
Entertainment................................................458 AM/FM Radio.......................................................459
Apps.......................................................................470
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................468
CD (If equipped)..................................................467
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............463
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........460
Sources.................................................................458
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................470
USB Ports..............................................................470
Environment......................................................18
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................213
Essential Towing Checks............................278 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................279
Hitches..................................................................278
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................279
Safety Chains.......................................................278
Trailer Brakes.......................................................278 Trailer Lamps.......................................................278
When Towing a Trailer.......................................279
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................17
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................106
360-Degree Camera..........................................108
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................108
Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................107
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................108
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................108
Memory Mirrors...................................................108
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................106
Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................108
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt........................................41
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
Floor Mats......................................................282
Front Parking Aid
..........................................223
Object Distance Indicator................................225 Front Passenger Sensing System..............52
Fuel and Refueling
........................................186
Fuel Consumption.........................................192 Advertised Capacity...........................................192
Fuel Economy......................................................192
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................187
Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L....................................339
Fuel Filter - 3.0L............................................339
Fuel Quality
.....................................................187
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................187
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................285
Fuses...............................................................300
Fuse Specification Chart............................300 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............310
Power Distribution Box.....................................300
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................172
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
172
Gauges...............................................................111 Audio Status Bar...................................................112
Fuel Gauge............................................................112
Left/Right Information Group.............................112
Time and Temperature Status Bar...................112
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................197
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies....................................................61
Intelligent Access..................................................61
General Maintenance Information............510 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................513
Owner Checks and Services............................512
Protecting Your Investment..............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................510
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................295
Getting the Services You Need.................291 Away From Home...............................................291
Global Opening and Closing......................106 Closing the Windows.........................................106
Opening the Windows.......................................106
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................285
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................337
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................99
Headrest See: Head Restraints..........................................156
Head Restraints
.............................................156
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints................156 Rear Seat Center Head Restraint....................158
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........157
Head Up Display............................................144 Configuring The Head Up Display..................145
Head Up Display (HUD).....................................144
Head Up Display Information...........................144
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................147
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window...................................153
Heated Seats..................................................168 Front Seats............................................................168
Rear Seats.............................................................169
Heated Steering Wheel.................................93
Heated Windshield
.......................................153
Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................153
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................148
Hill Start Assist
...............................................215
Switching the System On and Off...................215
Using Hill Start Assist.........................................215
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather..............................................................151
General Hints.......................................................150
Quickly Cooling the Interior...............................151
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...............151 Recommended Settings for Heating...............151
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................213
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............318
Horn....................................................................93
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................292
Information Display Control.........................92
Information Displays......................................117 General Information.............................................117
Information Messages
.................................125
Active Park............................................................126
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................126
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................127
Adaptive Steering................................................127
Airbag.....................................................................127
Alarm......................................................................128
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................128
AWD........................................................................\
129
Battery and Charging System..........................
129
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................131
Doors and Locks...................................................131
Driver Alert............................................................132
Fuel........................................................................\
.133
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