2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL tow

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................143
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................143
Setting the Temperature....................................143
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................143
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................144
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off
.......................................................................144
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......144
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........144
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................144
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................144
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......144
Switching the V

entilated Seats On and
Off.......................................................................145
Automatic High Beam Control
....................94
Automatic High Beam Indicator........................95
Switching the S
ystem On and Off....................95
Automatic Transmission...............................191 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................196
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................195
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................196
Push Button Shift Transmission........................191
SelectShift™

Automatic Transmission.............193 Understanding the Shift Positions of your
Automatic Transmission.................................191
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................323
Autowipers

.......................................................89
Autowipers Settings.............................................89
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................89
Auxiliary Power Points
...................................171
AC Power Point.....................................................171
DC Power Point.....................................................171
Locations.................................................................171
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................197
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................325
Blind Spot Information System.................250 Switching the System Off and On...................251
System Errors.......................................................251
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................250
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.............250
Body Styling Kits
............................................341
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............310 Booster Seats...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats.......................................32
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Brakes.............................................................206 General Information..........................................206
Breaking-In.....................................................273
Bulb Specification Chart.............................403
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................148
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L.......382 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................388
Specifications......................................................383
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......389 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................394
Specifications......................................................390
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L
.......396
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates...........................................................402
Specifications......................................................397
Capacities and Specifications...................373
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
Catalytic Converter
.......................................188
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................189
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Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................190
Center Console..............................................173
Changing a Bulb...........................................329
Front Direction Indicator..................................329
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........329
LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse
..........................................307
Fuses.....................................................................307
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................364
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369
Tire Change Procedure....................................365
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/ 3.0L................................................................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......329
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327 Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades.......327
Checking MyKey S

ystem Status.................60
MyKey Distance....................................................60
Number of Admin Keys........................................61
Number of MyKeys...............................................60
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................45
Child Restraint Positioning...........................34 Child Safety......................................................20
General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................36
Child Seats.......................................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................338
Cleaning Products........................................332 Materials...............................................................332
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Exterior...................................333 Cleaning the Headlamps..................................333
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................334
Stripes or Graphics.............................................334
Underbody...........................................................334
Under Hood.........................................................334
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................338
Cleaning the Interior
....................................336
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior...............................................................336
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................339
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................335
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................459
Climate Control..............................................143
Climate Controlled Seats............................165 Ventilated Seats...................................................165 Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check..............................318
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........56
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................252
Blocked Sensors................................................255
Switching the System Off and On..................255
System Errors

......................................................255
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................255
System Limitations.............................................255
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............252
Cruise Control
..................................................87
Principle of Operation.......................................234
Customer Assistance
..................................283
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data.......................................................................12
Event Data................................................................11
Service Data............................................................10
Services That Third Parties Provide..................12
Services That We Provide...................................12
Vehicles With a Modem.......................................12
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake.............................207
Essential Towing Checks............................270 Before Towing a Trailer......................................271
Hitches..................................................................270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC).............................................271
Safety Chains......................................................270
Trailer Brakes.......................................................270
Trailer Lamps.......................................................270
When Towing a Trailer........................................271
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16
Exterior Mirrors..............................................100
360-Degree Camera..........................................102
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................102
Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................101
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................103
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................102
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................102
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................102
Memory Mirrors...................................................102
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................102 F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................38
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Floor Mats
.......................................................274
Front Parking Aid..........................................216 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................217
Front Passenger Sensing System
...............51
Fuel and Refueling........................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................186 Advertised Capacity...........................................186
Fuel Economy......................................................186
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181
Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L....................................324
Fuel Filter - 3.0L............................................324
Fuel Quality......................................................181 Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................181
Fuel Shutoff....................................................277
Fuses...............................................................292
Fuse Specification Chart............................292 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........302
Power Distribution Box.....................................292 G
Garage Door Opener...................................167
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............167
Gauges............................................................106 Audio Status Bar..................................................107
Fuel Gauge............................................................107
Left/Right Information Group............................107
Time and Temperature Status Bar..................107
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................191
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................63
Intelligent Access..................................................63
General Maintenance Information...........528 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................531
Owner Checks and Services...........................530
Protecting Your Investment.............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?.....................................................528
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................287
Getting the Services You Need................283 Away From Home..............................................283
Global Opening and Closing.....................100 Closing the Windows.........................................100
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Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion ..................................................158
Adjusting the Power Lumbar............................158
Adjusting the Power Seats...............................155
Power S
teering Fluid Check
......................324
Power Windows..............................................99
Accessory Delay..................................................100
Bounce-Back..........................................................99
One-Touch Down..................................................99
One-Touch Up.......................................................99
Window Lock........................................................100
Pre-Collision Assist......................................257 Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........258
Protecting the Environment
..........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................216 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................216
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............146 Directing Air to the Rear Console Air
Vents..................................................................146
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents..................................................................146
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..............146
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed...........146 Setting the Rear Temperature..........................147
Switching Rear Auto Mode On.........................147
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and
Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
147
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................173
Rear Seats
.......................................................162
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................162
Rear View Camera.......................................228 Using the Rear View Camera System...........228
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................228
Recommended Towing Weights..............269
Refueling..........................................................183 Refueling System Overview.............................183
Refueling S

ystem Warning................................185
Refueling Y
our Vehicle.......................................184
Remote Control
...............................................64
Car Finder...............................................................66
Intelligent Access Key.........................................64
Remote Start..........................................................66
Replacing the Battery..........................................64
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................66
Remote Start...................................................148 Automatic Settings..............................................149 Heated and Cooled Features..........................149
Last Settings.........................................................149
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........14
Collision Repairs.....................................................14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................14
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................67
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................290
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......290
Roadside Assistance...................................276 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................277
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................277
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................277
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................276
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................276
Roadside Emergencies
...............................276
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................273
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Storage Compartments................................173
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................105
Sun Shades
.....................................................104
Sun Visors.......................................................104
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................104
Supplementary Restraints S
ystem.............48
Principle of Operation..........................................48
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3...........................................................418 General Information............................................418
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................505
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications................373
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................285
Tire Care
.........................................................342
Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................344
Important Information About Low-Profile
Tires
...................................................................342
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................342
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................345
Temperature A B C.............................................343 Traction AA A B C...............................................343
Treadwear.............................................................343
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............357 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................359
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................359
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................342
Towing a Trailer
.............................................268
Load Placement..................................................268
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........272 Emergency Towing.............................................272
Recreational Towing..........................................272
Towing.............................................................268
Traction Control
.............................................212
Principle of Operation........................................212
Transmission Code Designation
...............381
Transmission....................................................191
Transporting the Vehicle............................282
Type Approvals
.............................................597
China.....................................................................609
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls.............................................610
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................................607
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module

..............................................609 Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise
Control Module..............................................609
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar..................................................................601
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System..........................................602
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module......................................605
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.609
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................597
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging

..........................................................608
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.....................................................................610
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L............312
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................314
Universal Garage Door Opener................167 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............167
USB Port..........................................................416
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................

234
Automatic Cancellation.....................................238
Blocked Sensor..................................................240
Canceling the Set Speed..................................237
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