2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL spare tire

4. Remove the steel winged washer nut
securing the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire
compartment. 6. Remove plastic wing nut and jack and
lug wrench assembly. Remove the strap
from the jack. Turn the jack hex nut drive
screw counterclockwise and detach lug
wrench from the jack. 7. If your vehicle has a wheel trim that
covers the lug nuts, use the tool stored
on the spare tire wing nut to remove the
wheel trim for access to the lug nuts.
Feed the wire end of the tool through the
small hole on the wheel trim to hook
behind it and pull to remove the wheel
trim. 8.
Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off the
ground.
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9. The vehicle jacking points are shown
above, and are depicted on the yellow
warning label on the jack. WARNING: Do not attempt to change
a tire on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road
to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. 10. Position the jack so that the vehicle
downward flange rests in the jack
saddle. Use the lug wrench and turn
the jack nut clockwise. When the flat
tire is off the ground, remove the lug
nuts with the lug wrench. 11.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure the valve stem is facing
outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the
wheel is snug against the hub. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel
has been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
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14.
Fold up the wrench and re-attach to the
jack. Re-position the jack and wrench
assembly into the original vehicle
position and secure with the plastic
wing nut. Securely fasten the jack
before you drive.
15. Unblock the wheel and pick up the warning triangle.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheel
in the temporary spare tire well.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked inside the jack channel. Slide the
carpeted load floor into position. 2.
Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on the
load floor with the wheel facing up.
Secure the flat tire with the retainer strap
by following the next steps. 3. Locate the rear left side and right side
cargo tie-down rings. Push the loop end
of the retainer strap through one cargo
tie-down ring. Thread the non-loop end
through the loop.
4. Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings.
5. Locate the cargo tie-down in the opposite
rear corner of the cargo area. Thread the
retainer strap though the tie-down and
pull tight.
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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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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
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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
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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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Changing the Set Speed..................................237
Detection Issues.................................................238
Following a Vehicle............................................235
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................236
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................238
Overriding the Set Speed................................237
Park Brake Application.....................................238
Resuming the Set Speed..................................237
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............235
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................235
Setting the Gap Distance.................................236
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........238
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........235
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............242
System Not Available........................................239
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................197 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................199
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires...........................................199
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains......................................356
Using Stability Control.................................214
Using Summer Tires....................................356 Using Traction Control
.................................212
Switching the System Off..................................212
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........212
Using a Switch.....................................................212
Using the Information Display Controls........212
Using Voice R

ecognition............................435
Audio Voice Commands...................................437
Climate Voice Commands................................438
Mobile App Voice Commands

........................443
Navigation Voice Commands...........................441
Phone Voice Commands..................................439
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands.......................................................444
Voice Settings Commands...............................444
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................286
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Vehicle Care..................................................332 General Information

...........................................332
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380
Vehicle Identification Number..................380
Vehicle Identification...................................405
Vehicle Storage............................................340 Battery....................................................................341
Body.......................................................................340
Brakes.....................................................................341 Cooling system....................................................341
Engine...................................................................340
Fuel system..........................................................340
General.................................................................340
Miscellaneous
.......................................................341
Removing Vehicle From Storage
.....................341
Tires........................................................................\
341
Ventilation See: Climate Control...........................................143
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control
...................................................87
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Warning Lamps and Indicators
..................107
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................107
Adaptive Steering...............................................108
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................108
Autohold Active...................................................108
Autohold Unavailable.........................................108
Automatic Headlamp High Beam...................108
Battery....................................................................

108
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Brake System Warning Lamp...........................109
Cruise Control......................................................109
Direction Indicator..............................................109
Door Ajar...............................................................109
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