2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL hood open

4. Open the hood. The hood strutautomatically supports the hood.
Closing the Hood
1.Lower the hood until it engages on to thesecondary latch.
2. Firmly push down on the front of thehood to close it fully.
Note:Make sure that the hood is correctlyclosed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L
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Automatic transmission dipstick.See Automatic Transmission FluidCheck (page 324).
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Washer fluid reservoir. SeeWasher Fluid Check (page 325).I.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™/3.0L ECOBOOST™
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.7L
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistentlyand accurately, do the following:
1.Make sure the parking brake is on. Makesure the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
4.Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan. Checking the engine oil level too soonafter you switch the engine off may resultin an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 312).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean, lint-free cloth. See Under HoodOverview (page 315).
7.Replace the dipstick and remove it againto check the oil level. See Engine OilDipstick (page 317).
8. Make sure that the oil level is betweenthe maximum and minimum marks. If theoil level is at the minimum mark, add oilimmediately. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 382).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
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Note:Do not remove the dipstick when theengine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that may not becovered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission systemprotection standards and fuel economyrequirements of the International LubricantsSpecification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do thefollowing:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 315). Turnit counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 382). You may haveto use a funnel to pour the engine oil intothe opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn itclockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Make sure you install the oil filler capcorrectly.
Note:Soak up any spillage with anabsorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET
Use the information display controls on thesteering wheel to reset the oil changeindicator.
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Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper 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 locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properlyaimed at the assembly plant. If your vehiclehas been in an accident, have the alignmentof your headlamps checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp indicated by a 3.0millimeter circle on the lens to the groundand mark an 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height (a piece of maskingtape works well).
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
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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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System..........................................361Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem ..............................................................361
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................344
Toll Reader......................................................105Installing the Toll Reader...................................105
Towing a Trailer..............................................271Load Placement...................................................271
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........275Emergency Towing.............................................275Recreational Towing..........................................275
Towing..............................................................271Traction Control.............................................216Principle of Operation........................................216
Transmission Code Designation...............381Transmission...................................................194Transporting the Vehicle............................285Type Approvals.............................................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................598Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................593Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................594
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................596Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................599Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................599
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L.................................................................315Under Hood Overview - 3.0L.....................313Universal Garage Door Opener..................171HomeLink Wireless Control System................171
USB Port..........................................................412Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................238Automatic Cancellation.....................................242Blocked Sensor...................................................244Canceling the Set Speed.................................242Changing the Set Speed..................................242Detection Issues.................................................242Following a Vehicle...........................................240Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................240Hilly Condition Usage.......................................242Overriding the Set Speed.................................241
Park Brake Application.....................................242Resuming the Set Speed..................................242Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............239Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................239Setting the Gap Distance.................................240Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........242Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........239Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............245System Not Available........................................244
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................200Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).....................................................202Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires..........................................202
Using Cruise Control...................................237Switching Cruise Control Off...........................238Switching Cruise Control On...........................237
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control.................................218Using Summer Tires....................................358Using Traction Control.................................216Switching the System Off..................................216System Indicator Lights and Messages.........216Using a Switch.....................................................216Using the Information Display Controls........216
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