2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL steering

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
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360 Degree Camera...................................234Front Camera......................................................235Side Camera........................................................236Using the System...............................................235
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................146
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................210
Accessories....................................................518Exterior Style........................................................518Interior Style..........................................................518Lifestyle..................................................................518Peace of Mind......................................................518
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............238
Active Park Assist.........................................223Using Active Park Assist...................................224
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................96System Check........................................................97
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................328Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................329Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................85End of Travel Position..........................................85Memory Feature....................................................85
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................96
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.........................332See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....332
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................84
All-Wheel Drive.............................................200Ambient Lighting...........................................100Adjusting the Brightness...................................100Changing the Color............................................100Switching Ambient Lighting Off......................100Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................100
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................84Arming the Alarm..................................................84Disarming the Alarm............................................84
Appendices...................................................555Apps.................................................................477.................................................................................477SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................478
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators...............114Headlamps On Warning Chime........................114Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................114Keyless Warning Alert.........................................114Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................114
Audio Control..................................................86Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................403General Information...........................................403
Audio Unit......................................................405Rear Passenger Audio......................................408
Auto Hold........................................................213Using Auto Hold..................................................215
Autolamps.........................................................93Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........94
Automatic Climate Control..........................146A/C...........................................................................147Air Distribution Control.......................................147AUTO......................................................................148Automatic Fan Settings......................................148Driver Temperature Control..............................147DUAL.......................................................................149Fan Speed Control..............................................148
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Heated Rear Window.........................................148Heated Seats........................................................148Heated Steering Wheel.....................................148MAX A/C................................................................147MAX Defrost..........................................................147Passenger Temperature Control.....................147Power......................................................................147Recirculated Air....................................................148Ventilated Seats...................................................148
Automatic High Beam Control....................95Automatic High Beam Indicator........................96Switching the System On and Off....................96
Automatic Transmission..............................194Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................199Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................198If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................199Push Button Shift Transmission.......................194SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............196Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission................................194
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................324Autowipers.......................................................89Autowipers Settings.............................................90Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................90
Auxiliary Power Points..................................175110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................17512 Volt DC Power Point......................................175Locations................................................................175
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................200
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................325
Blind Spot Information System.................253Switching the System Off and On..................254System Errors......................................................254Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................253
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............253
Body Styling Kits...........................................343Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................324Brakes.............................................................209General Information..........................................209
Breaking-In.....................................................276Bulb Specification Chart.............................330
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................152Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L.......382Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................387Specifications......................................................383
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......388Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................394Specifications......................................................390
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.......395Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................401Specifications......................................................397
Capacities and Specifications...................373Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Catalytic Converter........................................191On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................192Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................193
Center Console..............................................177Changing a Bulb...........................................329Front Direction Indicator...................................330High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........329LED Lamps...........................................................330
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Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................145
Heated Seats..................................................166Front Seats............................................................166Rear Seats.............................................................167
Heated Steering Wheel................................88Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................151Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................151Heated Rear Window..........................................151Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................152
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Hill Start Assist...............................................213Switching the System On and Off...................213Using Hill Start Assist.........................................213
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................149Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................150General Hints........................................................149Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................149Quickly Heating the Interior.............................149Recommended Settings for Cooling..............149Recommended Settings for Heating..............149
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................210Home Screen................................................428Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................287Information Display Control.........................87Information Displays......................................115General Information.............................................115
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125Adaptive Steering...............................................125Airbag.....................................................................125Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126AWD........................................................................127Battery and Charging System..........................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................129Doors and Locks..................................................129Driver Alert............................................................130Fuel..........................................................................131Hill Start Assist......................................................131Keys and Intelligent Access...............................131Lane Keeping System.........................................133Maintenance.........................................................133MyKey.....................................................................135Park Aid..................................................................136Park Brake.............................................................136
Power Steering.....................................................137Pre-Collision Assist.............................................138Remote Start.........................................................138Seats.......................................................................138Stability Control....................................................139Starting System ...................................................139Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................140Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................24Standard Seatbelts...............................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................109Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................94Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................98Front Interior Lamp...............................................98Rear Interior Lamp..............................................100
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................80Interior Mirror.................................................105Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................105
Introduction.........................................................7
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Navigation......................................................466cityseeker.............................................................475Destination Mode...............................................467Map Mode............................................................466Navigation Map Updates..................................476Navigation Menu.................................................472SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................476SYNC AppLink.....................................................475Waypoints.............................................................474
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............527Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................527Normal Maintenance Intervals........................529
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................318Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood................312Closing the Hood................................................313Opening the Hood..............................................312
Opening the Doors.........................................73Front Doors.............................................................73Rear Doors..............................................................74
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................292Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............292
Overhead Console........................................177
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Parking Aids....................................................219Principle of Operation........................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System............................82SecuriLock®............................................................82
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................82
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................458During a Phone Call...........................................463Making Calls........................................................462Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................458Phone Menu........................................................459Receiving Calls....................................................463Smartphone Connectivity................................465Text Messaging...................................................464
Post-Crash Alert System.............................284
Power Decklid..................................................74Hands-Free Feature.............................................77Obstacle Detection...............................................77Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......75
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................15724-Way Seat Controls........................................15930-Way Seat Controls.........................................157Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ...................................................161Adjusting the Power Lumbar.............................161Adjusting the Power Seats...............................158
Power Steering Fluid Check......................325Power Windows..............................................101Accessory Delay..................................................102Bounce-Back.........................................................101One-Touch Down.................................................101One-Touch Up.......................................................101Window Lock........................................................102
Pre-Collision Assist......................................260Using the Pre-Collision Assist System...........261
Protecting the Environment..........................16PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Display...................................................................499General..................................................................494Media Player.........................................................481Mobile Apps.........................................................493Navigation............................................................490Phone....................................................................483Radio......................................................................489SiriusXM................................................................490Sound....................................................................480Valet Mode..........................................................500Vehicle...................................................................497Voice Control.......................................................499Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................495
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System...................................221Obstacle Distance Indicator............................222
Sitting in the Correct Position....................153Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................358
Soft Closing Door............................................78Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................531Exceptions............................................................534
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................237
Stability Control..............................................217Principle of Operation........................................217
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................179Automatic Engine Shutdown............................180Failure to Start......................................................179Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................181Important Ventilating Information....................181Starting Your Vehicle..........................................179Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................181Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................180
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............178General Information............................................178
Steering..........................................................259Adaptive Steering..............................................260Electric Power Steering....................................259
Steering Wheel................................................85Storage Compartments................................177SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................107
Sun Shades.....................................................106
Sun Visors.......................................................106Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................106
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................413General Information............................................413
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................500
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................373
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................288Tire Care.........................................................344Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................346Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................344Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................347Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................345Treadwear............................................................345
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Using Voice Recognition............................430Audio Voice Commands...................................432Climate Voice Commands................................433Mobile App Voice Commands........................438Navigation Voice Commands..........................436Phone Voice Commands..................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................438Voice Settings Commands...............................439
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................289
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Vehicle Care..................................................334General Information...........................................334
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380Vehicle Identification Number..................380Vehicle Storage............................................342Battery...................................................................343Body.......................................................................342Brakes....................................................................343Cooling system...................................................343Engine...................................................................342Fuel system..........................................................342General..................................................................342Miscellaneous......................................................343Removing Vehicle From Storage....................343
Tires.......................................................................343
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................146
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................110Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................110Adaptive Steering................................................110Anti-Lock Braking System...................................111Autohold Active.....................................................111Autohold Unavailable...........................................111Battery......................................................................111Blind Spot Monitor................................................111Brake System.........................................................111Cruise Control........................................................111Direction Indicator................................................112Door Ajar................................................................112Electric Park Brake...............................................112Engine Coolant Temperature............................112Engine Oil...............................................................112Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................112Front Airbag...........................................................112Head Up Display..................................................112High Beam.............................................................112
Hood Ajar...............................................................113Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp...........113Low Fuel Level......................................................113Low Tire Pressure Warning................................113Low Washer Fluid.................................................113Parking Lamps.......................................................113Powertrain Fault....................................................113Service Engine Soon...........................................113Stability Control.....................................................114Stability Control Off..............................................114Trunk Ajar...............................................................114
Washer Fluid Check....................................325WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Waxing.............................................................336Welcome Lighting...........................................97Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Wheels and Tires..........................................344General Information...........................................344Technical Specifications...................................370
Windows and Mirrors....................................101Windshield Washers......................................90Windshield Wipers.........................................89Intermittent Wipe..................................................89
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................327
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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