2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL parking sensors

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Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph
(12 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert off.
If your vehicle has a tow bar but no factory
equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when there
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
system that illuminates the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
amount of false alerts are normal; they are
temporary and self-correct. System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with
the left or right sensor a message will appear
in the information display.
See Information
Messages (page 118).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic Alert
off in the information display.
See General
Information (page 110). When you switch
Cross Traffic Alert off, you will not receive
alerts and the information display will display
a system off message.
Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on
whenever the ignition is switched on and
ready to provide appropriate alerts when
the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross
Traffic Alert will not remember the last
selected on or off setting.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alert
switched off permanently at an authorized
dealer. Once switched off permanently, the
system can only be switched back on at an
authorized dealer. STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNINGS
The electric power steering system has
diagnostic checks that continuously
monitor the system. If a fault is detected, a
message displays in the information display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and watch
the information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the system detects an error, you may
not feel a difference in the steering,
however a serious condition may exist.
Obtain immediate service from an authorized
dealer, failure to do so may result in loss of
steering control. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
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It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used in
aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire
pressure monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator is flashing, your system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement tire
might be incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or some
component of the system may be
damaged.
Safety Practices WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud or sand, do not rapidly spin
the tires; spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five
seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do
with your tire mileage and safety.
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Observe posted speed limits
• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
• Avoid potholes and objects on the
road
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against a curb when parking Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there
is always the possibility that you may
eventually have a flat tire on the
highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe
area out of traffic. This may further
damage the flat tire, but your safety is
more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving, or you suspect
your tire or vehicle has been damaged,
immediately reduce your speed. Drive
with caution until you can safely pull off
the road. Stop and inspect the tires for
damage. If a tire is under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the wheel
and replace it with your spare tire and
wheel (if provided). If you cannot detect
a cause, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest repair facility or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
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Cleaning Products........................................332
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Exterior...................................333
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................334
Stripes or Graphics.............................................334
Underbody...........................................................334
Under Hood.........................................................335
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................336
Cleaning the Wheels...................................338
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................336
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................62
Climate............................................................443
Climate Control
...............................................141
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Ventilated Seats...................................................162
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check..............................314
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................247
False Alerts...........................................................251
Switching the System Off and On...................251 System Errors.......................................................251
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................250
System Limitations.............................................250
Using the System................................................247
Cruise Control..................................................83 Principle of Operation.......................................229
Type One................................................................83
Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................
229
Customer Assistance..................................279
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90
Direction Indicators
........................................93
Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Drive Control
.................................................256
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................256
Driver Alert.....................................................239 Using Driver Alert...............................................239
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45 Children and Airbags...........................................46 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................46
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Driving Aids
...................................................239
Driving Hints..................................................269
Driving Through Water...............................269
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
E
Economical Driving
......................................269
Electric Parking Brake.................................202 Applying the Electric Parking brake..............202
Battery With No Charge...................................204
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............203
Emergency Door Release.............................72
Emission Control System
............................183
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................184
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................185
End User License Agreement
....................541
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................541
Engine Block Heater
.....................................175
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................175
Engine Coolant Check.................................314 Adding Coolant....................................................315
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