2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

South Korea
Radio Frequency Certifications for
SYNC 3
Brazil China Radio Frequency Certifications for
Cruise Control Module
Canada
IC: 3432A-0065TR
United States of America
FCC ID: L2C0065TR
Radio Frequency Certifications for
Body Control Module
Canada
IC: 7812A-A2C738448
Model # : M : A2C750526
Model # : M : A2C750561
United States of America
FCC ID: M3NA2C738448
Model # : M : A2C750526
Model # : M : A2C750561
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Radio Frequency Certification for Keys
and Remote Controls
Canada
IC : 7812A-A2C931423
IC: 7812A-A2C931426
IC: 3248A-A08TAA
IC: 3248A-A08TDA
China
United States of America
FCC ID : M3N-A2C931423
FCC ID : M3N-A2C931426
FCC ID : N5F-A08TAA
FCC ID : N5F-A08TDA
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio
Unit
Canada
IC: 3043A-UP375AHUUnited States
FCC ID: NT8-16UP375AHU
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360 Degree Camera...................................238
Front Camera......................................................239
Side Camera........................................................240
Using the System...............................................239
9
911 Assist...........................................................59
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................148
About This Manual
............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................212
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................213
Accessories...................................................505
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....15
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............241
Active Park Assist
.........................................227
Using Active Park Assist...................................228 Adaptive Headlamps...................................100
System Check......................................................100
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................337 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
338
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................337
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................90 End of Travel Position..........................................90
Memory Feature...................................................90
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................100
Airbag Disposal
...............................................58
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................148
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/
3.0L....................................................................327
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....326
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................89
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................203
Ambient Lighting...........................................102
Adjusting the Brightness...................................102
Changing the Color............................................102
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.......................102
Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................102
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................89
Arming the Alarm..................................................89
Disarming the Alarm............................................89 Appendices....................................................542
Apps
.................................................................483
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................484
Using Apps on an Android Device................484
Using Apps on an iOS Device.........................483
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android
Device...............................................................484
At a Glance
........................................................19
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............116 Headlamps On Warning Chime
........................116
Keyless Warning Alert.........................................116
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
...................116
Audio Control....................................................91 You can operate the following functions with
the control:..........................................................91
Audio System
................................................434
General Information...........................................434
Audio Unit
......................................................435
Adjusting the Volume........................................435
Changing Radio Stations..................................435
Ejecting the CD...................................................435
Inserting a CD......................................................436
Rear Passenger Audio Controls.....................436
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................436
Setting a Memory Preset..................................436
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............
436
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......436
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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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Washer Reservoir................................................401
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......402 Air Conditioning System...................................402
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................406
Automatic Transmission....................................403
Engine Coolant...................................................404
Engine Oil.............................................................405
Fuel Tank..............................................................408
Grease...................................................................408
Hydraulic Brake System...................................409
Locks.....................................................................409
Power Transfer Unit............................................410
Rear Axle................................................................411
Washer Reservoir................................................412
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.........413 Air Conditioning System....................................413
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates.............................................................417
Automatic Transmission.....................................414
Engine Coolant....................................................415
Engine Oil..............................................................416
Fuel Tank...............................................................419
Grease....................................................................419
Hydraulic Brake System...................................420
Locks.....................................................................420
Power Transfer Unit............................................421
Rear Axle..............................................................422 Washer Reservoir...............................................423
Capacities and Specifications....................381
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................342
Catalytic Converter
.......................................194
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................195
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................196
Center Console..............................................178
Changing a Bulb...........................................340 Front Direction Indicator...................................340
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........340
LED Lamps...........................................................340
Changing a Fuse...........................................315 Fuses......................................................................315
Changing a Road Wheel.............................372 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................373
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377
Tire Change Procedure.....................................374
Changing the 12V Battery..........................334 Battery Management System..........................336
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................336
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/ 3.0L................................................................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......326
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password.....................................................432 Changing the Wiper Blades......................339
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......
339
Checking MyKey System Status.................69 MyKey Distance....................................................69
Number of Admin Keys.......................................70
Number of MyKeys...............................................70
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................339
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................46
Child Restraint Positioning...........................35
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information..............................................21
Child Safety Locks
..........................................37
Child Seats.......................................................23
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................347
Cleaning Products.........................................341 Materials................................................................341
Cleaning the Engine
....................................344
Cleaning the Exterior...................................342
Cleaning the Headlamps..................................342
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................343
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................343
Stripes or Graphics.............................................343
Underbody...........................................................343
Under Hood.........................................................343
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
...........................347
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Cleaning the Interior....................................345
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior...............................................................345
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................348
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................344
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................69
Climate............................................................470 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................473
Accessing the Climate Control Menu...........470
Directing the Airflow..........................................470
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..............473
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................471
Setting the Temperature....................................471
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................471
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........471
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and
Off......................................................................472
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......................................................................472
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........473
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........472
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
471
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off...............................................................471
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
471 Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and
Off......................................................................472
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off......................................................................472
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......472
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................................472
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off......................................................................472
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................................473
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off.......................................................................473
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.......................................................................473
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off.......................................................................473
Climate Control
..............................................148
Climate Controlled Seats............................170
Heated Seats........................................................170
Ventilated Seats....................................................171
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................428
Enabling the Modem Using The Lincoln Way....................................................................428
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen....................................................428
What Is the Modem............................................428 Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check............................328
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........57
Creating a MyKey...........................................68 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................69
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot............................432 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot.............................................................432
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password..........................................................432
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................259 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is
Attached...........................................................262
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator.............................
263
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.........................................................263
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations..........262
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors...............
262
Switching the System On and Off..................262
Using Cross Traffic Alert...................................259
Cruise Control
.................................................92
Customer Assistance...................................291
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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.......................................13
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.......14
Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................99
Declaration of Conformity
..........................578
Radio Frequency Statement............................578
Digital Radio...................................................437 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................438
Direction Indicators......................................100 Indicating a Lane Change..................................101
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................268
Lincoln Drive Control........................................268 Driver Alert
.....................................................250
Using Driver Alert................................................251
Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................50
Children and Airbags............................................51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment..........................................................51
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........55
Driving Aids...................................................250
Driving Hints
...................................................281
Driving Through Water................................281
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.......99
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................99
E
Economical Driving.......................................281
Electric Parking Brake..................................213 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............213
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake..................................................................214
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..................................................................214
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge...............................................................215 Electromagnetic Compatibility
..................542
Emergency Call Limitations.........................60
Emergency Call Requirements
...................59
Emergency Door Release.............................79
Emission Law..................................................193
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.............194
Tampering With a Noise Control System...............................................................193
End User License Agreement...................547 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................547
Engine Block Heater....................................184 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................185
Engine Coolant Check................................328 Adding Coolant...................................................329
Coolant Change...................................................331
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................332
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................331
Recycled Coolant...............................................330
Severe Climates.................................................330
Engine Emission Control.............................193
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................87
Engine Oil Check
..........................................324
Adding Engine Oil..............................................325
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L..................324
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