2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

December 2019
Second Printing
Litho in U.S.A.
2020 CONTINENTAL Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
2020 CONTINENTAL

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.

Introduction
About This Manual
...........................................7
Symbols Glossary .............................................
7
Data Recording ...............................................
10
Perchlorate .......................................................
14
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ........................................................................\
..
14
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
..
15
Special Notices ...............................................
15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........
16
Export Unique Options ..................................
17
Environment
Protecting the Environment .........................
18
At a Glance
Instrument Panel .............................................
19
Child Safety
General Information .......................................
21
Child Seats ......................................................
23
Installing Child Restraints ............................
23Booster Seats
.................................................
32
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................
35
Child Safety Locks .........................................
37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
38
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................
39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ........................
43
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ...........................................................
43
Seatbelt Reminder .........................................
44
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ........................................................................\
.
46
Seatbelt Extensions .......................................
47
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.............................
48
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
49
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
50
Front Passenger Sensing System .............
52Side Airbags
....................................................
54
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........
55
Safety Canopy™ ..............................................
56
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .........
57
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
58
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................
59
Emergency Call Requirements ..................
59
Emergency Call Limitations ........................
60
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
..
61
Remote Control ...............................................
61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
66
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ..................................
67
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
68
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
69
Checking MyKey System Status ................
69
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Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
........................................................................\
.70
MyKey – Troubleshooting ...........................
70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................
72
Opening the Doors ........................................
78
Emergency Door Release ............................
79
Power Decklid ................................................
79
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
83
Keyless Entry ..................................................
83
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
85
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................
89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................
90
Audio Control ..................................................
91
Voice Control ...................................................
91
Cruise Control ................................................
92Information Display Control
........................
92
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
93
Horn ..................................................................
93
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
94
Autowipers ......................................................
95
Windshield Washers .....................................
96
Lighting
General Information ......................................
97
Lighting Control ..............................................
97
Autolamps .......................................................
98
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................
99
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..............
99
Adaptive Headlamps ..................................
100
Direction Indicators .....................................
100
Welcome Lighting .........................................
101
Interior Lamps ................................................
101Ambient Lighting
..........................................
102
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control .......................................................................
103
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off .................................................
103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators .......................................................................
104
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control .......................................................................
104
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
105
Global Opening and Closing ....................
106
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
106
Interior Mirror ................................................
108
Sun Visors ......................................................
109
Sun Shades ...................................................
109
Moonroof .........................................................
110
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
111
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..................
112
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Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............116
Information Displays
General Information ......................................
117
Information Messages ................................
125
Head Up Display ..........................................
144
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................
148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate .......................................................................
150
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .............
151
Heated Windshield ......................................
153
Heated Rear Window ..................................
153
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
153
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
154
Remote Start ..................................................
154
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
155
Head Restraints ............................................
156
Power Seats ..................................................
159
Memory Function .........................................
165Rear Seats
......................................................
167
Heated Seats ................................................
168
Climate Controlled Seats ...........................
170
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
172
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................
176
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
178
Overhead Console .......................................
178
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................
178
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
180
Keyless Starting ............................................
180
Starting a Gasoline Engine .........................
181
Engine Block Heater ...................................
184Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................
186
Fuel Quality ....................................................
187
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .........................
187
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
188
Refueling ........................................................
189
Fuel Consumption .......................................
192
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
193
Catalytic Converter ......................................
194
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..............................
197
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
203
Brakes
General Information ....................................
212
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes .......................................................................
213
Electric Parking Brake .................................
213
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Hill Start Assist
..............................................215
Auto Hold .......................................................
216
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................
218
Using Traction Control ................................
218
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
219
Using Stability Control ...............................
220
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation .................................
221
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
221
Front Parking Aid ........................................
223
Side Sensing System .................................
225
Active Park Assist ........................................
227
Rear View Camera ......................................
235
360 Degree Camera ..................................
238
Cruise Control
Using Adaptive Cruise Control .................
241Driving Aids
Driver Alert
...................................................
250
Lane Keeping System .................................
251
Blind Spot Information System ................
257
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
259
Steering .........................................................
264
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
265
Drive Control ................................................
268
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
271
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
276
Recommended Towing Weights ..............
277
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
280
Driving Hints
Economical Driving ......................................
281
Breaking-In ....................................................
281
Driving Through Water ...............................
281
Floor Mats .....................................................
282Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
..................................
284
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
285
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
285
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
286
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
289
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
289
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ................
291
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
292
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
293
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
294
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
295
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ......................................................................
297
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
298
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
298
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Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................300
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
315
Maintenance
General Information .....................................
318
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
318
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L ..........
320
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................
322
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L .................
324
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L ..........................
324
Engine Oil Check .........................................
324
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
325
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L ......
326
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/3.0L ......................................................................
327
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
328
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
333
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
333
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
334
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
334
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
337
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
338Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L
..................................
339
Fuel Filter - 3.0L ...........................................
339
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
339
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
339
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
340
Vehicle Care
General Information .....................................
341
Cleaning Products ........................................
341
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
342
Waxing ............................................................
343
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
344
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ......................................................................
344
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
345
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
347
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
347
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
348
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
348
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
349
Body Styling Kits ...........................................
351Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................
352
Tire Care ........................................................
352
Using Summer Tires ...................................
366
Using Snow Chains ....................................
366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............
367
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
372
Technical Specifications ............................
379
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L ......................
381
Engine Specifications - 3.0L .....................
382
Engine Specifications - 3.7L ......................
384
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L ................................
385
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L ...............................
386
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ................................
387
Vehicle Identification Number .................
389
Vehicle Certification Label ........................
389
Transmission Code Designation .............
390
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L .......
391
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L ......
402
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L ........
413
Bulb Specification Chart ............................
424
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