wiper blades 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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wiper.
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe Intermittent wipe
A
Shortest wipe interval.
B
Longest wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
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AUTOWIPERS
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
Autowipers On.
A
High sensitivity.
B
Low sensitivity.
C Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity
of the autowipers. When you select low
sensitivity, the wipers operate when the
sensor detects a large amount of water on
the windshield. When you select high
sensitivity, the wipers operate when the
sensor detects a small amount of water on
the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit
the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
•
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on the
windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
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Maintaining Your Head Up Display
•
Do not place objects onto the transparent
cover, as they may block you from seeing
portions of the image. These objects
could also damage the cover and affect
the quality of the projected image.
• The system uses a special windshield
designed to provide the optimum image
quality. You must replace the windshield
in a vehicle with this system with a
certified original equipment
manufactured (OEM) head up display
windshield. Replacing this system's
windshield with a non-head up display
windshield causes a double image or
distorted image. Have an authorized
dealer or authorized repair facility replace
the windshield.
• Light conditions such as oncoming
headlamps, sunrise, sunset or reflections
off of wet road surfaces can affect the
driver's ability to see the HUD image.
• Clean the windshield often for optimal
HUD performance. See Cleaning the
Windows and Wiper Blades (page 344).
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The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation to
reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Switching the Rear Climate Control On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch the rear climate control on
or off.
Note: If the system is on and Max Defrost is
switched on through the front climate
controls, the system turns off. It turns back
on when Max Defrost is switched off.
Note: If Max Defrost is switched on, the
system can be turned on at the same time.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off (If Equipped) See
Heated Seats (page 168).Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off
(If Equipped) See
Climate Controlled Seats
(page 170).
HEATED WINDSHIELD
(IF EQUIPPED)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
HEATED REAR WINDOW Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off after
a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows. Note:
Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.
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State or local regulations on volatile organic
compounds may restrict the use of methanol,
a common windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be
used only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging the vehicle
’s
paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
FUEL FILTER - 2.7L/3.7L
Your vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter that is
integrated with the fuel tank, regular
maintenance or replacement is not required.
FUEL FILTER - 3.0L
The fuel filter on your vehicle must be
replaced at the specified service interval.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information. CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or
water applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance.
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield. See Cleaning the Windows and
Wiper Blades (page 344).Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:
Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached. 1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact with
any non-body (low-gloss black) colored
trim. The wax will discolor or stain the
parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should feel
smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water
to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the
area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution box,
and air filter assembly to prevent water
damage when cleaning the engine. CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive
glass cleaner. When cleaning the interior
of the windshield, avoid getting any glass
cleaner on the instrument panel or door
panels. Wipe any glass cleaner off these
surfaces immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with tree
sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean the
entire windshield using steel wool (no
greater than 0000 grade) in a circular
motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
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We recommend Motorcraft® parts that are
available at your authorized dealer or at
www.fordparts.com. The parts engineered
for your vehicle meet or exceed our
specifications. Use of other parts could
impact vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your warranty could be void for
any damage related to use of other parts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912A
Air filter element.
BAGM-94RH7-800
Battery.
FP-80
Cabin air filter.
FL-2062
Engine oil filter. 1
FG-1083
Fuel filter.
SP-578
Spark plugs. 2
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blades.
WW-2050 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 For spark plug replacement, contact your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the recommended intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance Record (page 522).
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Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings. •
Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Lincoln Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved with
no credit check or hassles. To learn more,
call our Lincoln Protect extended service
plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect extended
service plan. Lincoln Protect extended
service plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you
purchase, Lincoln Protect extended service
plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
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Check Every Six Months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great.
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