check engine LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 Owners Manual

Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................300
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
315
Maintenance
General Information .....................................
318
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
318
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L ..........
320
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................
322
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L .................
324
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L ..........................
324
Engine Oil Check .........................................
324
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
325
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L ......
326
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/3.0L ......................................................................
327
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
328
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
333
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
333
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
334
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
334
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
337
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
338Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L
..................................
339
Fuel Filter - 3.0L ...........................................
339
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
339
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
339
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
340
Vehicle Care
General Information .....................................
341
Cleaning Products ........................................
341
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
342
Waxing ............................................................
343
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
344
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ......................................................................
344
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
345
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
347
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
347
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
348
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
348
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
349
Body Styling Kits ...........................................
351Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................
352
Tire Care ........................................................
352
Using Summer Tires ...................................
366
Using Snow Chains ....................................
366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............
367
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
372
Technical Specifications ............................
379
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L ......................
381
Engine Specifications - 3.0L .....................
382
Engine Specifications - 3.7L ......................
384
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L ................................
385
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L ...............................
386
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ................................
387
Vehicle Identification Number .................
389
Vehicle Certification Label ........................
389
Transmission Code Designation .............
390
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L .......
391
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L ......
402
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L ........
413
Bulb Specification Chart ............................
424
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering system
indicator illuminates if the system
detects a fault during the
continuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,
flashing): The adaptive steering system
detects a difference between steering wheel
angle and the desired road wheel angle. The
steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this
difference. This adjustment is part of normal
system operation. Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): The
adaptive steering system is off. It is possible
that the steering wheel may not be straight
when you drive straight ahead. If this
message persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): The
adaptive steering system integrity cannot be
verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contact
an authorized dealer immediately.
See
Steering (page 264).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to have
the normal braking system (without ABS)
unless the brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Autohold Active Illuminates when the system holds
your vehicle stationary.Autohold Unavailable Illuminates when the system is on,
but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Illuminates when this feature is on.
Battery It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 257).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 340).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.Also displays when there is a lack of battery
power to the electronic door system. If this
displays with all doors closed, have your
vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.
See Electric Parking
Brake (page 213).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 328).
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Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level.
See Engine Oil Check (page 324).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See
Seatbelt Reminder (page 44).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer. High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Beam Warning Lamp
(If Equipped) It illuminates when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp bulb.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page
367
).
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected.
Contact an authorized dealer.
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Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 193). Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
switches off. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 220).
Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or when
you switch the ignition off.
See
Using Stability Control (page 220).
Trunk Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed.AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on and open the driver door
with the vehicle off.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start
Assist (page 215).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect the key.
See Keyless Starting (page 180).
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access k\
ey is notdetected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Full Accessory Power Active
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be tem\
porarily unavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be c\
leaned to operateproperly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service
Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an au\
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
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Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake
Fluid Check (page 333).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain\
malfunction.
See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.
Brake Applied Power Reduced
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Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See
Front Parking Aid (page 223).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
See
Rear Parking Aid (page 221).
Check Rear Park Aid
Park Brake Action
Message
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than
3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.
To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.
Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h)
. Release park
brake before continued driving.
Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.
Park Brake Not Applied
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