2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL hood open

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.7L/3.0L
Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.7L MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil level too soon
after you switch the engine off may result
in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 318).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
See Under Hood
Overview (page 322).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again
to check the oil level.
See Engine Oil
Dipstick (page 324).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks. If the
oil level is at the minimum mark, add oil
immediately.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 391).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
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Note:
Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil WARNING:
Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives
because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
See
Under Hood Overview (page 322). Turn
it counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Add engine oil that meets our
specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 391). You may have
to use a funnel to pour the engine oil into
the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET
Use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.
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2. Measure the height from the center of
your headlamp indicated by a 3.0
millimeter circle on the lens to the ground
and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height (a piece of masking
tape works well).
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. Cover one of the headlamps
so no light hits the wall. 4. There is a distinct cut-off (change from
light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. Position the top edge of
this cut-off 2 in (5 cm) below the
horizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver
to turn the adjuster either clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the vertical
aim of the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Repeat Steps 3 through 7 to adjust the other headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this vehicle
and is not adjustable.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING:
If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection.
Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase
the risk of injury or accident.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford
specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 381).
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Auto Hold........................................................216
Using Auto Hold..................................................217
Autolamps.........................................................98 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........98
Automatic Climate Control..........................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................148
Setting the Temperature....................................148
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................148
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........150
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................149
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................149
Automatic High Beam Control...................103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators......................................................104
Automatic Transmission...............................197 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning...........................................................202
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................201 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................202
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................197
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................197
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................333
Autowipers.......................................................95 Autowipers Settings.............................................95
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................176
AC Power Point....................................................176
DC Power Point....................................................176
Locations................................................................176
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................203
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................334
Blind Spot Information System.................257 Switching the System Off and On..................258
System Errors......................................................258
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................257
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............257 Body Styling Kits............................................351
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............318
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................333 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................334
Brakes..............................................................212 General Information............................................212
Breaking-In......................................................281
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................424
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................154
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L........391 Air Conditioning System....................................
391
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................395
Automatic Transmission...................................392
Engine Coolant...................................................393
Engine Oil.............................................................394
Fuel Tank..............................................................397
Grease...................................................................397
Hydraulic Brake System...................................398
Locks.....................................................................398
Power Transfer Unit...........................................399
Rear Axle..............................................................400
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies....................................................61
Intelligent Access..................................................61
General Maintenance Information............510 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................513
Owner Checks and Services............................512
Protecting Your Investment..............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................510
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................295
Getting the Services You Need.................291 Away From Home...............................................291
Global Opening and Closing......................106 Closing the Windows.........................................106
Opening the Windows.......................................106
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................285
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................337
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................99
Headrest See: Head Restraints..........................................156
Head Restraints
.............................................156
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints................156 Rear Seat Center Head Restraint....................158
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........157
Head Up Display............................................144 Configuring The Head Up Display..................145
Head Up Display (HUD).....................................144
Head Up Display Information...........................144
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................147
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window...................................153
Heated Seats..................................................168 Front Seats............................................................168
Rear Seats.............................................................169
Heated Steering Wheel.................................93
Heated Windshield
.......................................153
Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................153
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................148
Hill Start Assist
...............................................215
Switching the System On and Off...................215
Using Hill Start Assist.........................................215
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather..............................................................151
General Hints.......................................................150
Quickly Cooling the Interior...............................151
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...............151 Recommended Settings for Heating...............151
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................213
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............318
Horn....................................................................93
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................292
Information Display Control.........................92
Information Displays......................................117 General Information.............................................117
Information Messages
.................................125
Active Park............................................................126
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................126
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................127
Adaptive Steering................................................127
Airbag.....................................................................127
Alarm......................................................................128
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................128
AWD........................................................................\
129
Battery and Charging System..........................
129
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................131
Doors and Locks...................................................131
Driver Alert............................................................132
Fuel........................................................................\
.133
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Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................72
Emergency Locking..............................................75
Illuminated Entry....................................................77
Illuminated Exit.......................................................77
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from
Inside...................................................................75
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............78
Remote Control......................................................74
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................76
Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key Blade....................................................................76
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................372
M
Maintenance...................................................318 General Information............................................318
Memory Function..........................................165
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................166
Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob .......166
Saving a Preset Position....................................165
Message Center See: Information Displays...................................117
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................105 Mobile Communications Equipment..........16
Moonroof..........................................................110
Bounce-Back.........................................................110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............110
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L.................................385
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L................................386
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
.................................387
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................70
MyKey™..............................................................67 Principle of Operation..........................................67
N
Navigation......................................................475 Changing the Format of the Map...................479
cityseeker..............................................................481
Michelin Travel Guide........................................482
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates.......482
Route Guidance..................................................479
Setting a Destination..........................................477
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................482
Zoom......................................................................479
Network Connectivity
..................................428
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................428
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................429 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............515
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................515
Normal Maintenance Intervals.........................516
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................325
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................324
Opening and Closing the Hood................318 Closing the Hood................................................319
Opening the Hood..............................................318
Opening the Doors
.........................................78
Front Doors.............................................................78
Rear Doors..............................................................79
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................297
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............297
Overhead Console
........................................178
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................104
P
Parking Aids....................................................221 Principle of Operation........................................221
Passive Anti-Theft System............................87 SecuriLock®............................................................87
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Transporting the Vehicle............................289
Type Approvals.............................................578
China.....................................................................590
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls.............................................591
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................................588
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module..............................................590
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module..............................................590
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................................582
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System..........................................583
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module.......................................
586
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.590
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................578
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging..........................................................589
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.....................................................................591 U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L...........320
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................322
Universal Garage Door Opener.................172
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............
172
USB Port
.........................................................443
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................241 Automatic Cancellation.....................................244
Blocked Sensor...................................................247
Canceling the Set Speed.................................244
Changing the Set Speed..................................244
Detection Issues.................................................245
Following a Vehicle............................................242
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................243
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................245
Overriding the Set Speed................................244
Park Brake Application.....................................245
Resuming the Set Speed..................................244
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............242
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................242
Setting the Gap Distance.................................243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........245
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........242
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............249
System Not Available........................................246 Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................203
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).....................................................205
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires..........................................205
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Snow Chains
......................................366
Using Stability Control................................220
Using Summer Tires....................................366
Using Traction Control
.................................218
Switching the System Off..................................218
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........218
Using a Switch.....................................................218
Using the Information Display Controls........218
Using Voice Recognition............................446 Apps.......................................................................455
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................457
Climate..................................................................450
Entertainment......................................................448
General..................................................................447
Navigation............................................................453
Phone.....................................................................451
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................456
Voice Settings.....................................................456
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................294
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