2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

Active Park
Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging. Se\
e Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 241).
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Front Sensor Not Aligned Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.
See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 241).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water \
infront of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control (page 241).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver\
.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
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Adaptive Headlamps
Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
Adaptive Steering Action
Message
The adaptive steering system detects a difference between steering wheel\
angle and the desired
road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straight
when you drive the vehicle straight ahead. If this message persists, see\
an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive \
the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.
Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
Airbag Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from\
the seat, if the warningstays on or continues to come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as\
possible.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Alarm
Action
Message
The alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 89).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Vehicle Shuts Off In {seconds:#0} Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Vehicle Shut Off to Save Energy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Vehicle Shuts Off in {seconds:#0} Seconds
Press Ok to Override
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AWD
Action
Message
Displays when the system automatically disables to protect itself. This may be caused by operating
the vehicle with the compact tire installed, if the system is overheatin\
g or if there is an issue withanother vehicle system preventing AWD operation. The system resumes norm\
al operation and clears this message after cycling the ignition on and off and driving a \
short distance with the
road tire re-installed, after the system is allowed to cool or after the\
other vehicle system issues are resolved.
AWD OFF
Displays in conjunction with the powertrain malfunction or reduced power\
light when the systemis not operating properly. If the message stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer as soo\
n as possible.
Charging System Service Now
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V battery is at a lo\
w state of charge.
Start the engine to charge the battery or charge the battery using an aft\
ermarket battery charger.
This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state \
of charge has recovered.
Battery State of Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle
has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-vol\
tage condition.Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned
Off
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Blind
Spot Information System (page 257).
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system detects a vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 257).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors\
are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System
(page 257).
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The driver’s door is opened, your vehicle is in park and the engine is on.
Engine ON
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
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Action
Message
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power wi\
ndows are switched off,preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power wi\
ndows are switched on.
Child Lock OFF
Displays when the door lock turns off.
Door Unlocked
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the doo\
r.
Doors Locked Unlock Before Opening
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening the door by\
the override lever.Contact an authorized dealer.
Driver Door Fault Use Inside Override
Lever In Map Pocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Contact an authorized\
dealer.
Door Fault Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page
83).
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill Start
Assist (page 215).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect the key.
See Keyless Starting (page 180).
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access k\
ey is notdetected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Full Accessory Power Active
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