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Owner’s Manual
2019 CONTINENTAL
February 2019
Second Printing
Litho in U.S.A.
KD9J 19A321 AB2019 CONTINENTAL
Owner’s Manual
owner.lincoln.com lincolncanada.com
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of\
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the right to change specifications,
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Part Number: 201807 20190122143626
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon mon\
oxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead c\
ompounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your
hands after handling
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Introduction
About This Manual
...........................................7
Symbols Glossary .............................................
7
Data Recording ...............................................
10
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ........................................................................\
..
14
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
..
14
Special Notices ...............................................
15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........
15
Export Unique Options ..................................
16
Environment
Protecting the Environment .........................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ..........................
18
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
20
Child Seats ......................................................
22
Installing Child Restraints ............................
22Booster Seats
..................................................
31
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................
34
Child Safety Locks .........................................
36
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ...................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ...........................................................
42
Seatbelt Reminder .........................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ........................................................................\
.
45
Seatbelt Extension ........................................
46
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™..............................
47
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
49
Front Passenger Sensing System ..............
51Side Airbags
....................................................
53
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........
54
Safety Canopy™ ..............................................
55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
56
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
57
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ..................................
58
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
59
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
60
Checking MyKey System Status ................
60
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................................\
..
61
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
61
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
63
Remote Control ..............................................
64
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
.
67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
68
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Opening the Doors
........................................74
Emergency Door Release ............................
75
Power Decklid ................................................
75
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
79
Keyless Entry ...................................................
79
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
81
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
83
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................
85
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................
86
Audio Control ..................................................
87
Voice Control ..................................................
87
Cruise Control .................................................
87
Information Display Control ........................
88
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
88
Wipers and Washers
Autowipers ......................................................
89
Windshield Washers .....................................
90Lighting
General Information
.......................................
91
Lighting Control ..............................................
91
Autolamps .......................................................
92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................
93
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
93
Daytime Running Lamps ..............................
93
Automatic High Beam Control ...................
94
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................
95
Direction Indicators .......................................
96
Welcome Lighting ..........................................
96
Interior Lamps .................................................
97
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
98
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
99
Global Opening and Closing ....................
100
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
100
Interior Mirror ................................................
103
Sun Visors ......................................................
104
Sun Shades ....................................................
104
Moonroof ........................................................
105Instrument Cluster
Gauges
...........................................................
106
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
107
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...............
111
Information Displays
General Information ......................................
112
Information Messages ................................
120
Head Up Display ..........................................
139
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control .........................
143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate .......................................................................
145
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............
146
Heated Windshield ......................................
147
Heated Rear Window ..................................
147
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
148
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
148
Remote Start ..................................................
148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
150
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Head Restraints
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Power Seats ...................................................
154
Memory Function .........................................
160
Rear Seats ......................................................
162
Heated Seats .................................................
163
Climate Controlled Seats ...........................
165
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
167
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points .................................
171
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
173
Overhead Console .......................................
173
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................
173
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information .....................................
175
Keyless Starting ............................................
175
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
176Engine Block Heater
....................................
178
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................
180
Fuel Quality .....................................................
181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .........................
181
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
182
Refueling ........................................................
183
Fuel Consumption ........................................
186
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
187
Catalytic Converter ......................................
188
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..............................
191
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive .................................
197
Brakes
General Information ...................................
206Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
......................................................................
207
Electric Parking Brake ................................
207
Hill Start Assist .............................................
209
Auto Hold .......................................................
210
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................
212
Using Traction Control ................................
212
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
213
Using Stability Control ................................
214
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation .................................
215
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
216
Front Parking Aid .........................................
216
Side Sensing System ..................................
218
Active Park Assist ........................................
219
Rear View Camera ......................................
228
360 Degree Camera ...................................
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control ................
234
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
243
Lane Keeping System ................................
244
Blind Spot Information System ................
250
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
252
Steering .........................................................
256
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
257
Drive Control .................................................
261
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
263
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
268
Recommended Towing Weights .............
269
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
270
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
272Driving Hints
Breaking-In
....................................................
273
Economical Driving .....................................
273
Driving Through Water ...............................
273
Floor Mats ......................................................
274
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
276
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
277
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
277
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
278
Post-Crash Alert System ............................
281
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
282
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
283
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
284
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
285
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
286
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
287Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................................
289
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
290
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
290
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
292
Changing a Fuse .........................................
307
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
310
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
310
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L ...........
312
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L .....................
314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L ..................
316
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L ...........................
316
Engine Oil Check .........................................
316
Oil Change Indicator Reset ........................
317
Engine Coolant Check ................................
318
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
323
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
323
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
324
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Washer Fluid Check
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Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L ..................................
324
Fuel Filter - 3.0L ...........................................
324
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
325
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
326
Changing the Wiper Blades ......................
327
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
327
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L ......
329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/3.0L ......................................................................
330
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
332
Cleaning Products .......................................
332
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
333
Waxing ............................................................
334
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
335
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ......................................................................
335
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
338
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
338Repairing Minor Paint Damage
................
339
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
339
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
340
Body Styling Kits ...........................................
341
Wheels and Tires
General Information ....................................
342
Tire Care ........................................................
342
Using Summer Tires ...................................
356
Using Snow Chains ....................................
356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............
357
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
363
Technical Specifications .............................
371
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L ......................
373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L .....................
374
Engine Specifications - 3.7L ......................
376
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L ................................
377
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L ................................
378
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ................................
379
Vehicle Identification Number .................
380
Vehicle Certification Label ........................
380Transmission Code Designation
..............
381
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L ......
382
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L ......
389
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L ......
396
Bulb Specification Chart ............................
403
Vehicle Identification
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card ......................................................................
405
Audio System
General Information ...................................
406
Audio Unit .....................................................
408
Digital Radio ..................................................
410
Satellite Radio ...............................................
413
USB Port .........................................................
416
Media Hub .....................................................
416
SYNC™ 3
General Information .....................................
418
Home Screen ...............................................
434
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
435
Entertainment ...............................................
446
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