2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL light

Opening the Doors........................................73
Emergency Door Release............................74
Power Decklid.................................................74
Soft Closing Door..........................................78
Keyless Entry...................................................78
Interior Luggage Compartment Release........................................................................80
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................82
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................84
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................85
Audio Control.................................................86
Voice Control..................................................86
Cruise Control................................................86
Information Display Control........................87
Heated Steering Wheel...............................88
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................89
Autowipers......................................................89
Windshield Washers.....................................90
Lighting
General Information......................................92
Lighting Control.............................................92
Autolamps.......................................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................94
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................94
Daytime Running Lamps..............................94
Automatic High Beam Control...................95
Adaptive Headlamps....................................96
Direction Indicators.......................................97
Welcome Lighting..........................................97
Interior Lamps.................................................98
Ambient Lighting..........................................100
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................101
Global Opening and Closing....................102
Exterior Mirrors.............................................102
Interior Mirror................................................105
Toll Reader.....................................................105
Sun Visors......................................................106
Sun Shades...................................................106
Moonroof........................................................107
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................109
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................110
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............114
Information Displays
General Information......................................115
Information Messages................................123
Head Up Display..........................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................149
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............150
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................151
Cabin Air Filter..............................................152
Remote Start..................................................152
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Table of Contents

Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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P.O. Box 542000
Omaha, NE 68154-8000
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsmeet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish, structuralintegrity, corrosion protection and dentresistance. During vehicle development wevalidate that these parts deliver the intendedlevel of protection as a whole system. Agreat way to know for sure you are gettingthis level of protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not be coveredby the Lincoln Warranty. For additionalinformation, refer to the terms and conditionsof the Lincoln Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is coveredand what is not covered by your vehicle’sNew Vehicle Limited Warranty, see theWarranty Manual that is provided to youalong with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death or seriousinjury to yourself and others if you do notfollow the instruction highlighted by thewarning symbol. Failure to follow the specificwarnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protected byan ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH orSERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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Introduction

Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 97).A
Instrument cluster. See InstrumentCluster (page 109).B
Wiper lever. See WindshieldWipers (page 89).C
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 178).D
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 280).E
Information and entertainmentdisplay.F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 219).G
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 146).H
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
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Audio unit.J
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 86).K
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page87).
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Horn.M
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control(page 238).
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Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 85).
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Audio controls. See Audio Control(page 86).P
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 92).Q
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 210).R
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At a Glance

the child is added to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towardthe buckle will provide extra help toremove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the childrestraint is equipped).
10. Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward and backto make sure the seat is securely heldin place. To check this, grab the seat atthe belt path and attempt to move itside to side and forward and back.There should be no more than 1 in(2.5 cm) of movement for properinstallation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technicianto make certain the child restraint is properlyinstalled. In Canada, check with TransportCanada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Inflatable Seatbelts
1. Position the child safety seat in a seatwith a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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5. To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the lap portion ofthe inflatable seatbelt and pull upwarduntil you pull all of the belt out.
Note:The automatic locking mode isavailable on the front passenger and rearseats.
Note:Unlike the standard seatbelt, theinflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locksthe child restraint for installation. The abilityfor the shoulder portion of the belt to movefreely is normal, even after you put the lapbelt into the automatic locking mode.
Note:The lock-off device on some childrestraints may not accommodate theshoulder portion of the inflatable seatbelt.Follow all instructions provided by themanufacturer of the child restraint regardingthe necessary and proper use of the lock-offdevice. In some instances, these deviceshave been provided only for use in vehicleswith seatbelt systems that would otherwiserequire a locking clip.
6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack.The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate itis in the automatic locking mode.
7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractor tomake sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (you should notbe able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle the beltand repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling down on the lap belt in order toforce slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remaining slackthat will exist once the extra weight ofthe child is added to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towardthe buckle will additionally help toremove remaining slack from the belt.
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The safety belt system consists of:
•Lap and shoulder safety belts.
•Shoulder safety belt with automaticlocking mode, (except driver safety belt).
•Height adjuster at the front outboardseating positions.
•Safety belt pretensioner at the frontoutboard seating positions.
•Belt tension sensor at the front outboardpassenger seating position.
· Safety belt warning light andchime.
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.
The safety belt pretensioners at the frontseating positions are designed to tighten thesafety belts when activated. In frontal andnear-frontal crashes, the safety beltpretensioners may be activated alone or, ifthe crash is of sufficient severity, togetherwith the front airbags. The pretensioners mayalso activate when a side curtain airbag isdeployed.
FASTENING THE SEATBELTS
Standard belts shown, inflatable belts similar
The front outermost and rear safety restraintsin the vehicle are combination lap andshoulder belts.
1. Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to the directionthe tongue is coming from) until you heara snap and feel it latch. Make sure yousecurely fasten the tongue in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, press the release buttonand remove the tongue from the buckle.
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drive withyour seatback upright and properly fastenyour seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of theseatbelt snugly and low across the hips.Position the shoulder portion of the seatbeltacross your chest. Pregnant women mustfollow this practice. See the following figure.
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Note:The rear inflatable seatbelts arecompatible with most infant and child safetycar seats and belt positioning booster seatswhen properly installed. This is because theyare designed to fill with a cooled gas at alower pressure and at a slower rate thantraditional airbags. After inflation, theshoulder portion of the seatbelt remains coolto the touch.
The rear inflatable seatbelt consists of thefollowing:
•An inflatable bag in the shoulder seatbeltwebbing.
•Lap seatbelt webbing with automaticlocking mode.
•The same warning light, electroniccontrol and diagnostic unit as used forthe front seatbelts.
•Impact sensors in various parts of thevehicle.
How does the rear inflatable seatbeltsystem work?
WARNING: If a supplementary restraintsystem component has deployed, it will notfunction again. Have the system andassociated components inspected as soonas possible. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
The rear inflatable seatbelts function likestandard restraints in everyday usage.
During a crash of sufficient force, theinflatable belt inflates from inside thewebbing.
The fully inflated belt's increased diametermore effectively holds the occupant in theappropriate seating position, and spreadscrash forces over more area of the body thanregular seatbelts. This helps reduce pressureon the chest and helps control head andneck motion for passengers.
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