2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL check engine light

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise. We believe
that their specially trained technicians are
best qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which parts
and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine
running in an enclosed space, unless you
are sure you have enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running. 1. Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand side
of the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Lift and release the hood latch.
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From the main menu scroll to:
Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll to
the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll to
the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll to
the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the OK button
until the instrument cluster
displays the following
message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indicator
resets the instrument cluster
displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}% Action and description
Message
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with
a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not put coolant in the
windshield washer reservoir. If sprayed on
the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system is
under pressure. Steam and hot liquid can
come out forcefully when you loosen the
cap slightly. WARNING:
Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at the
intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance
information.
See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 528).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
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necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate
all the tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset
Procedure
WARNING: To determine the
required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
(on the door hinge pillar, door-latch post
or the door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver seat) or the Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door.
Note: You need to perform the tire pressure
monitoring system reset procedure after
each tire rotation. To provide the vehicle's load carrying
capability, some vehicles require different
recommended tire pressures in the front tires
as compared to the rear tires. The tire
pressure monitoring system equipped on
these vehicles is designed to illuminate the
low tire pressure warning light at two
different pressures; one for the front tires
and one for the rear tires.
Since tires need to be rotated to provide
consistent performance and maximum tire
life, the tire pressure monitoring system
needs to know when the tires are rotated to
determine which set of tires are on the front
and which are on the rear. With this
information, the system can detect and
properly warn of low tire pressures.
System reset tips:
•
To reduce the chances of interference
from another vehicle, perform the system
reset procedure at least
3 ft (1 m) away
from another Ford Motor Company
vehicle undergoing the system reset
procedure at the same time.
• Do not wait more than two minutes
between resetting each tire sensor or the
system can time-out and you have to
repeat the entire procedure on all four
wheels.
• A double horn sounds indicating the
need to repeat the procedure.
Performing the System Reset Procedure
Read the entire procedure before attempting.
1. Drive the vehicle above
20 mph
(32 km/h) for at least two minutes, then
park in a safe location where you can
easily get to all four tires and have access
to an air pump.
2. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition.
3. Cycle the ignition to the on position with
the engine off.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio adjustments.
The audio control settings on your cell
phone may be affecting SYNC 3
performance.
There is background noise
during a phone call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC 3 is not set to off. Look for
the microphone icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the engine, open and close the
door, and then lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that
your SYNC 3 screen is black and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to be restarted.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not able to
download my phonebook. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Possible cell phone malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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360 Degree Camera....................................231
Front Camera......................................................232
Side Camera........................................................233
Using the System................................................231
A
A/C See: Climate Control...........................................143
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes..........................................................206
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...............................................................207
Accessories...................................................523 Exterior Style.......................................................523
Interior Style.........................................................523
Lifestyle.................................................................523
Peace of Mind.....................................................523
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............

234
Active Park Assist..........................................219 Using Active Park Assist....................................221 Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................95
System Check........................................................96
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................327 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................328
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................327
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................86 End of Travel Position..........................................86
Memory Feature....................................................86
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................95
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................143
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/
3.0L....................................................................330
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....329
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................85
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................197
Ambient Lighting............................................98
Adjusting the Brightness....................................98
Changing the Color..............................................
98
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................98
Switching Ambient Lighting On

........................98
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................
85
Arming the Alarm..................................................85
Disarming the Alarm............................................85 Appendices.....................................................561
Apps.................................................................482
........................................................................\
.........482
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................483
At a Glance
........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111 Headlamps On Warning Chime.........................111
Keyless Warning Alert..........................................111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................111
Audio Control
...................................................87
Seek, Next or Previous........................................87
Audio System................................................406 General Information...........................................406
Audio Unit
......................................................408
Adjusting the Volume........................................408
Changing Radio S
tations..................................408
Ejecting the CD...................................................
408
Inserting a CD.....................................................409
Rear Passenger Audio Controls.....................409
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................

409
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off...........409
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......409
Auto Hold........................................................210 Using Auto Hold...................................................211
Autolamps........................................................92 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........93
Automatic Climate Control..........................143 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........143
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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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Electric Park Brake..............................................109
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................109
Engine Oil...............................................................110
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................110
Front Airbag...........................................................110
High Beam.............................................................110
Hood Ajar...............................................................110
Low Beam Warning Lamp..................................110
Low Fuel Level......................................................110
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................110
Low Washer Fluid.................................................110
Parking Lamps.......................................................110
Powertrain Fault....................................................110
Service Engine Soon............................................111
Stability Control......................................................111
Stability Control Off...............................................111
Trunk Ajar................................................................111
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
Waxing.............................................................334
Welcome Lighting...........................................96
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Wheels and Tires..........................................342 General Information...........................................342
Technical Specifications.....................................371
Windows and Mirrors.....................................99 Windshield Washers
......................................90
Front Camera Washer.........................................90
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................326
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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