2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL checking oil

Steering...........................................................251
Pre-Collision Assist......................................253
Drive Control
.................................................256
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................258
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................263
Recommended Towing Weights..............264
Essential Towing Checks
...........................265
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........267
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................269
Economical Driving
......................................269
Driving Through Water...............................269
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................272
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................273
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273 Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................274
Post-Crash Alert System.............................277
Transporting the Vehicle.............................277
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................279
In California (U.S. Only)
...............................280
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................281
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................282
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................283
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
....................................................284
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......285
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................285
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................287
Changing a Fuse..........................................303 Maintenance
General Information
.....................................306
Opening and Closing the Hood...............306
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/ 3.7L..............................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L EcoBoost™...................................................310
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Oil Check...........................................312
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................314
Engine Coolant Check.................................314
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.......319
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Washer Fluid Check.....................................323
Fuel Filter
........................................................324
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................324
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................325
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................325
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................326
Changing a Bulb
...........................................327
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................328
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2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil level too soon
after you switch the engine off may result
in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 306).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
See Under Hood
Overview (page 310).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again
to check the oil level.
See Engine Oil
Dipstick (page 312).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks. If the
oil level is at the minimum mark, add oil
immediately.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 378).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated. Note:
Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when the
engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives
because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
See
Under Hood Overview (page 310). Turn
it counterclockwise and remove it.
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Capacity
Item
20 oz (0.57 kg)
A/C refrigerant.
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
*Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
MXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
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Capacity
Item
20 oz (0.57 kg)
A/C refrigerant.
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
*Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
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Capacity
Item
2.4 pt (1.15 L)
Rear axle fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)*
Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
11.6 qt (11 L)
**
Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
18.0 gal (68.1 L)
Fuel tank.
20 oz (0.57 kg)
A/C refrigerant.
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)
A/C refrigerant oil.
*Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lube will be more likely to require a fluid
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.
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Mobile App Voice Commands........................426
Navigation Voice Commands..........................425
Phone Voice Commands..................................423
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands.......................................................427
Voice Settings Commands...............................428
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................282
V
Vehicle Care..................................................332
General Information...........................................332
Vehicle Certification Label.........................376
Vehicle Identification Number...................376
Vehicle Storage............................................339 Battery...................................................................340
Body.......................................................................339
Brakes...................................................................340
Cooling system...................................................340
Engine...................................................................339
Fuel system..........................................................339
General..................................................................339
Miscellaneous.....................................................340
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................
340
Tires.......................................................................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................141 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............376
Voice Control
...................................................83
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................105
Adaptive Steering...............................................105
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................105
Autohold Active...................................................105
Autohold Unavailable........................................105
Automatic High Beam........................................106
Auto Start-stop.....................................................106
Battery....................................................................106
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................106
Brake System.......................................................106
Cruise Control......................................................106
Direction Indicator..............................................106
Door Ajar...............................................................106
Electric Park Brake..............................................106
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................107
Engine Oil..............................................................107
Fasten Seatbelt....................................................107
Front Airbag..........................................................107
Head Up Display..................................................107
High Beam.............................................................107
Hood Ajar..............................................................107 Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp..........108
Low Fuel Level.....................................................107
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................107
Low Washer Fluid................................................108
Parking Lamps.....................................................108
Powertrain Fault..................................................108
Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................108
Stability Control Off............................................109
Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check.....................................323
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
Waxing
.............................................................335
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................360
Wheels and Tires...........................................341 Technical Specifications...................................366
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................96
Windshield Washers.......................................87
Windshield Wipers
.........................................85
Intermittent Wipe..................................................85
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................325
Wipers and Washers......................................85
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