2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL oil level

Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
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MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyou use your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owning yourvehicle and reduces environmental waste atthe same time.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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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Scheduled Maintenance

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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