2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
Daytime Running Lamps...............................93 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................94
Type Two - Configurable.....................................94
Declaration of Conformity..........................597
Radio Frequency Statement............................597
Digital Radio
...................................................410
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting...............................................411
Direction Indicators
........................................96
Indicating a Lane Change..................................96
Doors and Locks.............................................68
Drive Control
..................................................261
Lincoln Drive Control..........................................261
Driver Alert
.....................................................243
Using Driver Alert...............................................244
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................49 Children and Airbags...........................................50
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment .........................................................50
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54
Driving Aids
....................................................243
Driving Hints..................................................273
Driving Through Water................................273
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................93 E
Economical Driving
......................................273
Electric Parking Brake.................................207 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............207
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................208
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................208
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................208
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...................561
Emergency Door Release.............................75
Emission Law..................................................187 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.............188
Tampering With a Noise Control System......187
End User License Agreement...................566 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................566
Engine Block Heater
.....................................178
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................179
Engine Coolant Check.................................318 Adding Coolant....................................................319
Coolant Change...................................................321
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................322 Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................321
Recycled Coolant...............................................320
Severe Climates.................................................320
Engine Emission Control.............................187
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................83
Engine Oil Check...........................................316 Adding Engine Oil...............................................317
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L...................316
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................316
Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................373 Drivebelt Routing................................................373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374 Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................376 Drivebelt Routing................................................376
Entertainment................................................446 AM/FM Radio.......................................................448
Apps.......................................................................459
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................457
CD (If equipped)..................................................456
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............452
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........448
Sources.................................................................447
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................459
USB Ports.............................................................459
Environment......................................................17
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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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Opening the Windows.......................................100
H
Hazard Flashers............................................277
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................327
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................93
Headrest See: Head Restraints...........................................151
Head Restraints
..............................................151
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints.................151
Rear Seat Center Head R
estraint....................153
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........152
Head Up Display...........................................139 Configuring The Head Up Display

..................140
Head Up Display (HUD).....................................139
Head Up Display Information...........................139
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................148
Heated Rear Window...................................147
Heated Seats..................................................163 Front Seats............................................................163
Rear Seats.............................................................164
Heated Steering Wheel................................88
Heated Windshield........................................147 Windshield Wiper De-Icer..................................147 Heating
See: Climate Control...........................................143
Hill Start Assist
..............................................209
Switching the System On and Off.................209
Using Hill Start Assist........................................209
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................145
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................146
General Hints........................................................145
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................146
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................145
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............146
Recommended Settings for Heating

..............146
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brak
es
...........................................................207
Home Screen.................................................434
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............310
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................284
Information Display Control
.........................88
Information Displays......................................112
General Information.............................................112
Information Messages
.................................120
Active Park.............................................................121 Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................121
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................122
Adaptive Steering...............................................122
Airbag.....................................................................122
Alarm......................................................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................123
AWD........................................................................\
124
Battery and Charging System..........................124
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert
System...............................................................126
Doors and Locks..................................................126
Driver Alert............................................................127
Fuel........................................................................\
.128
Hill Start Assist.....................................................128
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................128
Lane Keeping System........................................130
Maintenance.........................................................130
MyKey.....................................................................132
Park Aid..................................................................133
Park Brake.............................................................133
Power Steering.....................................................134
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................135
Remote Start.........................................................135
Seats.......................................................................135
Stability Control....................................................136
Starting System ...................................................136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................137
Transmission.........................................................137
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Installing Child Restraints.............................22
Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................26
Standard Seatbelts...............................................23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................28
Using Tether Straps..............................................30
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card..............................................................405
Instrument Cluster........................................106
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Instrument Panel Overview...........................18
Interior Lamps..................................................97 Front Interior Lamp...............................................97
Rear Interior Lamps..............................................98
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................81
Interior Mirror.................................................103
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................103
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................278 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................279
Jump Starting......................................................280
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................278
Removing the Jumper Cables........................280 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................79
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............79
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Ignition Modes......................................................175
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................63
L
Lane Keeping System.................................244 Switching the System On and Off..................245
Lighting Control
................................................91
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................92
Headlamp High Beam.........................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......14
Lincoln Protect..............................................525 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................526
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)

..................................................................525
Load Carrying
................................................263
Load Limit.......................................................263 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................267 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................263
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access.............................68
Autolock..................................................................73
Battery Saver..........................................................74
Door Lock Indicator..............................................68
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................68
Emergency Locking...............................................71
Illuminated Entry....................................................73
Illuminated Exit.......................................................73
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From
Inside....................................................................71
Opening the Luggage Compartment...............74
Remote Control.....................................................70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................72
Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key Blade....................................................................72
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
M
Maintenance...................................................310 General Information............................................310
Media Hub
.......................................................416
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Memory Function..........................................160
Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................161
Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob........161
Saving a Preset Position....................................160
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.................................99
Mobile Communications Equipment..........15
Moonroof.........................................................105 Bounce-Back........................................................105
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............105
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L..................................377
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................378
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................379
MyKey – Troubleshooting
.............................61
MyKey™..............................................................58 Principle of Operation.........................................58
N
Navigation
.......................................................471
cityseeker.............................................................480
Destination Mode...............................................472
Map Mode..............................................................471
Navigation Map Updates...................................481
Navigation Menu.................................................

477 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................481
SYNC AppLink....................................................480
Waypoints.............................................................479
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............533 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................533
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................534
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................317
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check.......................................316
Opening and Closing the Hood
................310
Closing the Hood.................................................311
Opening the Hood..............................................310
Opening the Doors.........................................74 Front Doors.............................................................74
Rear Doors..............................................................75
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................289
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............289
Overhead Console........................................173
P
Parking Aids
....................................................215
Principle of Operation........................................215 Passive Anti-Theft System............................83
SecuriLock®............................................................83
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................83
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
...............................47
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................47
Phone..............................................................463 During a Phone Call...........................................468
Making Calls.........................................................467
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................463
Phone Menu........................................................464
Receiving Calls....................................................468
Smartphone Connectivity.................................470
Text Messaging...................................................469
Post-Crash Alert System
..............................281
Power Decklid..................................................75
Hands-Free Feature.............................................78
Obstacle Detection...............................................78
Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......76
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................68
Power Seats
....................................................154
24-Way Seat Controls........................................156
30-Way Seat Controls........................................154
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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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Running Out of Fuel.....................................182
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................182
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................182
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................55
Safety Precautions........................................180
Satellite Radio................................................413
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)...................................................................414
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................413
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................414
Troubleshooting...................................................415
Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............540
Scheduled Maintenance............................528
Seatbelt Extension.........................................46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts
...........................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................43
Seats.................................................................150
Security..............................................................83 Settings...........................................................485
911 Assist...............................................................493
Ambient Lighting................................................502
Bluetooth..............................................................488
Clock......................................................................487
Display..................................................................504
General.................................................................499
Media Player........................................................486
Mobile Apps.........................................................498
Navigation............................................................495
Phone....................................................................488
Radio......................................................................494
SiriusXM................................................................495
Sound....................................................................485
Valet Mode...........................................................505
Vehicle..................................................................502
Voice Control.......................................................504
Wi-Fi & Hotspot..................................................500
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Side Sensing System...................................218 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................218
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................356
Soft Closing Door
............................................79
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363 Special Notices
................................................15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector...........................................................15
Special Instructions...............................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................537
Exceptions............................................................539
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................234
Stability Control
.............................................213
Principle of Operation........................................213
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................177
Failure to Start......................................................176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................178
Important Ventilating Information....................178
Starting Y

our Vehicle..........................................176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................177
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............175 General Information............................................175
Steering..........................................................256 Adaptive Steering...............................................257
Electric Power Steering....................................256
Steering Wheel................................................86
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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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