2018 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Lincoln
Model:
Continental
Rating:
Table of Contents
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2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
13
Perchlorate
15
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation
16
Special Notices
16
Mobile Communications Equipment
17
Export Unique Options
17
Environment
19
Protecting the Environment
19
At a Glance
20
Instrument Panel Overview
20
Child Safety
22
General Information
22
Child Seats
24
Installing Child Restraints
24
Booster Seats
33
Child Restraint Positioning
36
Child Safety Locks
37
Seatbelts
39
Principle of Operation
39
Fastening the Seatbelts
40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
44
Seatbelt Reminder
45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
47
Seatbelt Extension
48
Personal Safety System™
49
Personal Safety System™
49
Supplementary Restraints System
50
Principle of Operation
50
Driver and Passenger Airbags
51
Front Passenger Sensing System
53
Side Airbags
55
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
56
Safety Canopy™
57
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
58
Airbag Disposal
59
Keys and Remote Controls
60
General Information on Radio Frequencies
60
Remote Control
61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
64
MyKey™
65
Principle of Operation
65
Creating a MyKey
66
Clearing All MyKeys
67
Checking MyKey System Status
67
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
68
MyKey Troubleshooting
68
Doors and Locks
70
Locking and Unlocking
70
Opening the Doors
76
Emergency Door Release
77
Power Decklid
77
Soft Closing Door
81
Keyless Entry
81
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
83
Security
85
Passive Anti-Theft System
85
Anti-Theft Alarm
87
Steering Wheel
88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
88
Audio Control
89
Voice Control
89
Cruise Control
89
Information Display Control
90
Heated Steering Wheel
91
Wipers and Washers
92
Windshield Wipers
92
Autowipers
92
Windshield Washers
93
Lighting
95
General Information
95
Lighting Control
95
Autolamps
96
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
97
Headlamp Exit Delay
97
Daytime Running Lamps
97
Automatic High Beam Control
98
Adaptive Headlamps
99
Direction Indicators
100
Welcome Lighting
100
Interior Lamps
101
Ambient Lighting
103
Windows and Mirrors
104
Power Windows
104
Global Opening and Closing
105
Exterior Mirrors
105
Interior Mirror
108
Toll Reader
108
Sun Visors
109
Sun Shades
109
Moonroof
110
Instrument Cluster
112
Gauges
112
Warning Lamps and Indicators
113
Audible Warnings and Indicators
117
Information Displays
118
General Information
118
Information Messages
126
Head Up Display
145
Climate Control
149
Automatic Climate Control
149
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
152
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
153
Heated Windows and Mirrors
154
Cabin Air Filter
155
Remote Start
155
Seats
156
Sitting in the Correct Position
156
Head Restraints
157
Power Seats
160
Memory Function
166
Rear Seats
168
Heated Seats
169
Climate Controlled Seats
171
Rear Seat Armrest
172
Universal Garage Door Opener
174
Universal Garage Door Opener
174
Auxiliary Power Points
178
Auxiliary Power Points
178
Storage Compartments
180
Center Console
180
Overhead Console
180
Starting and Stopping the Engine
181
General Information
181
Keyless Starting
181
Starting a Gasoline Engine
182
Engine Block Heater
184
Fuel and Refueling
186
Safety Precautions
186
Fuel Quality
186
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
187
Running Out of Fuel
187
Refueling
189
Fuel Consumption
192
Engine Emission Control
193
Emission Law
193
Catalytic Converter
194
Transmission
197
Automatic Transmission
197
All-Wheel Drive
203
Using All-Wheel Drive
203
Brakes
212
General Information
212
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
213
Electric Parking Brake
213
Hill Start Assist
216
Auto Hold
216
Traction Control
219
Principle of Operation
219
Using Traction Control
219
Stability Control
220
Principle of Operation
220
Using Stability Control
221
Parking Aids
222
Principle of Operation
222
Rear Parking Aid
222
Front Parking Aid
223
Side Sensing System
224
Active Park Assist
226
Rear View Camera
234
360 Degree Camera
237
Cruise Control
240
Principle of Operation
240
Using Cruise Control
240
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
241
Driving Aids
249
Driver Alert
249
Lane Keeping System
250
Blind Spot Information System
256
Cross Traffic Alert
258
Steering
262
Pre-Collision Assist
263
Drive Control
267
Load Carrying
269
Load Limit
269
Towing
274
Towing a Trailer
274
Recommended Towing Weights
275
Essential Towing Checks
276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
278
Driving Hints
279
Breaking-In
279
Economical Driving
279
Driving Through Water
279
Floor Mats
280
Roadside Emergencies
282
Roadside Assistance
282
Hazard Flashers
283
Fuel Shutoff
283
Jump Starting the Vehicle
284
Post-Crash Alert System
287
Transporting the Vehicle
288
Customer Assistance
289
Getting the Services You Need
289
In California (U.S. Only)
290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
291
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
292
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
293
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
295
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
295
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
296
Fuses
297
Fuse Specification Chart
297
Changing a Fuse
312
Maintenance
315
General Information
315
Opening and Closing the Hood
315
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L
316
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L
318
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™
320
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
320
Engine Oil Check
320
Oil Change Indicator Reset
321
Engine Coolant Check
322
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
327
Brake Fluid Check
327
Power Steering Fluid Check
328
Washer Fluid Check
328
Fuel Filter
328
Changing the 12V Battery
328
Checking the Wiper Blades
330
Changing the Wiper Blades
330
Adjusting the Headlamps
331
Changing a Bulb
332
Bulb Specification Chart
333
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L
335
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™
335
Vehicle Care
337
General Information
337
Cleaning Products
337
Cleaning the Exterior
338
Waxing
339
Cleaning the Engine
340
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
340
Cleaning the Interior
341
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
343
Cleaning Leather Seats
344
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
344
Cleaning the Wheels
344
Vehicle Storage
345
Body Styling Kits
346
Wheels and Tires
347
General Information
347
Tire Care
347
Using Summer Tires
361
Using Snow Chains
361
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
362
Changing a Road Wheel
367
Technical Specifications
373
Capacities and Specifications
376
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
376
Engine Specifications - 3.0L
377
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
378
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L
380
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L
381
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
382
Vehicle Identification Number
383
Vehicle Certification Label
383
Transmission Code Designation
384
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
385
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L
391
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L
398
Audio System
406
General Information
406
Audio Unit
408
Satellite Radio
412
USB Port
415
SYNC™ 3
416
General Information
416
Home Screen
431
Using Voice Recognition
433
Entertainment
443
Climate
457
Phone
461
Navigation
469
Apps
480
Settings
483
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
503
Accessories
521
Accessories
521
Lincoln Protect
523
Lincoln Protect
523
Scheduled Maintenance
526
General Maintenance Information
526
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
530
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
534
Scheduled Maintenance Record
538
Appendices
558
Electromagnetic Compatibility
558
End User License Agreement
563
Type Approvals
593
FAQ about the 2018 Lincoln Continental Manual
What contains the 2018 Continental manual?
The Lincoln Continental owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Lincoln to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Lincoln Continental. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.
Where to download the 2018 Lincoln Continental Owners Manual?
The Lincoln Continental owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Lincoln Continental year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Lincoln Continental (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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