2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL fuel filter location

Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
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Vehicle Care

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance.Changing or checking the PTU lubricant isnot necessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water or shows signs ofleakage. Contact your authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 5,000 mi(8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Exterior Mirrors..............................................102360-Degree Camera..........................................104Auto-Dimming Feature......................................104Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................103Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................103Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................104Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................104Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................104Memory Mirrors....................................................104Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................102Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................104
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................39Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Floor Mats.......................................................277Front Parking Aid.........................................220Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................221
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................183Fuel Consumption.........................................189Advertised Capacity...........................................189
Fuel Economy......................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................184Fuel Filter........................................................325Fuel Quality.....................................................183Choosing the Right Fuel....................................183
Fuel Shutoff...................................................280Fuses...............................................................294Fuse Specification Chart............................294Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........304Power Distribution Box.....................................294
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener..............171
Gauges............................................................109Audio Status Bar..................................................109Fuel Gauge............................................................110Left/Right Information Group.............................110Time and Temperature Status Bar..................109
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................194
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........523Multi-Point Inspection.......................................526Owner Checks and Services...........................524
Protecting Your Investment.............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................523
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................290Getting the Services You Need................286Away From Home..............................................286
Global Opening and Closing......................102Closing the Windows.........................................102Opening the Windows.......................................102
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Hazard Flashers...........................................280Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................328
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................154
Head Restraints.............................................154Front seat manual head restraints..................154Rear seat center head restraint.......................155Rear seat outboard head restraints................155
Head Up Display...........................................142Configuring The Head Up Display..................143Head Up Display (HUD).....................................142Head Up Display Information...........................142
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