2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure (If Equipped)
WARNING: The jack supplied with thisvehicle is only intended for changing wheels.Do not use the vehicle jack other than whenyou are changing a wheel in an emergency.
WARNING: The jack should be usedon level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING: Check that the vehicle jackis not damaged or deformed and the threadis lubricated and clean.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other positions, youmay damage the body, steering, suspension,engine, braking system or the fuel lines.
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing a wheel,shift the transmission into park (P), set theparking brake and use an appropriate blockor wheel chock to secure the wheeldiagonally opposite to the wheel beingchanged. For example, when changing thefront left wheel, place an appropriate blockor wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: Do not get under a vehiclethat is only supported by a vehicle jack.
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WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If you areunsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level firm surface, shift thetransmission into park (P), set the parkingbrake and switch the ignition off. Activatethe hazard flashers and set up thewarning triangle.
2.Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the flat tire. Forexample, if the left front tire is flat, blockthe right rear wheel.
3. Lift the carpeted load floor panel andsecure in the up position with the hangerclip.
Note:The wheel trim tool in the followingillustration is optional.
4. Remove the steel winged washer nutsecuring the spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
5.Remove the spare tire from the spare tirecompartment.
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6. Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly. Remove the strapfrom the jack. Turn the jack hex nut drivescrew counterclockwise and detach lugwrench from the jack.
7. If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use thetool supplied to remove it and access thelug nuts.
8.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turncounterclockwise, but do not removethem until the wheel is raised off theground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are shownabove, and are depicted on the yellowwarning label on the jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
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10. Position the jack so that the vehicledownward flange rests in the jacksaddle. Use the lug wrench and turnthe jack nut clockwise. When the flattire is off the ground, remove the lugnuts with the lug wrench.
11.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 370).
14.Fold up the wrench and re-attach to thejack. Re-attach the strap on the jack.Re-position the jack and wrenchassembly into the original vehicleposition and secure with the plasticwing nut. Securely fasten the jackbefore you drive.
15. Unblock the wheel and pick up thewarning triangle.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on theload floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainer strapby following the next steps.
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3. Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
5.Locate the cargo tie-down in the oppositerear corner of the cargo area. Thread theretainer strap though the tie-down andpull tight.
6.Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half hitchknot.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When installing a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of thewheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotorto the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metalcontact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resultingin loss of control.
Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
162 lb.ft (220 Nm)M14 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing aflat tire, wheel removal).
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Wheel pilot boreA
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mountingsurface prior to installation. Remove anyvisible corrosion or loose particles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L
SpecificationMeasurement
164Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order
10.0:1Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap
Coil in plugIgnition system
Drivebelt Routing
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