Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 1

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Lincoln.  We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual. 
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.

WARNING:  Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

Note:  This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available.  It
may describe options not fitted to the vehicle
you have purchased.

Note:  Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.

Note:  Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.

Note:  Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle.  It is an integral part of your vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side.  The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.

E154903

Right-hand side.

A

Left-hand side.

B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

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Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

E270480

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

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Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

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Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

WARNING: Do not connect wireless

plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.

We respect your privacy and are committed
to protecting it. The information contained
in this publication was correct at the time of
going to print but as technology rapidly
changes, we recommend that you visit the
regional Ford website for the latest
information.

Your vehicle has electronic control units that
have data recording functionality and the
ability to permanently or temporarily store
data. This data could include information on
the condition and status of your vehicle,
vehicle maintenance requirements, events
and malfunctions. The types of data that can
be recorded are described in this section.
Some of the data recorded is stored in event
logs or error logs.

Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.

Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or through
a legal process. Such information could be
used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Operating states of system components,
for example fuel level, tire pressure and
battery charge level.

•

Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt status.

•

Events or errors in essential systems, for
example headlamps and brakes.

•

System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.

•

Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.

Some of this data, when used in combination
with other information, for example an
accident report, damage to a vehicle or
eyewitness statements, could be associated
with a specific person.

Service Data

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your
vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada in Canada), and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received

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through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted
by law, use vehicle diagnostic information
for vehicle improvement or with other
information we may have about you, (for
example, your contact information), to offer
you products or services that may interest
you. Data may be provided to our service
providers such as part suppliers that may
help diagnose malfunctions, and who are
similarly obligated to protect data. We retain
this data only as long as necessary to
perform these functions or to comply with
law. We may provide information where
required in response to official requests to
law enforcement or other government
authorities or third parties acting with lawful
authority or court order, and such information
may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S.
only (if equipped), if you choose to use
connected apps and services, you consent
that certain diagnostic information may also
be accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic information
may be used to provide services to you,

personalizing your experience, troubleshoot,
and to improve products and services and
offer you products and services that may
interest you, where permitted by law. For
Canada only, for more information, please
review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage
and use of service providers in other
jurisdictions who may be subject to legal
requirements in Canada, the United States
and other countries applicable to them, for
example, lawful requirements to disclose
personal information to governmental
authorities in those countries.

Event Data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event data
recorder is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this
data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The event data
recorder is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for
a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•

How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

•

Whether or not the driver and passenger
seatbelts were buckled/fastened;

•

How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and

•

How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•

Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the
event data recorder data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

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To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder.

Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data

Your vehicle has electronic control units that
have the ability to store data based on your
personalized settings. The data is stored
locally in the vehicle or on devices that you
connect to it, for example, a USB drive or
digital music player. You can delete some of
this data and also choose whether to share
it through the services to which you
subscribe.  See Settings (page 485).

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Seat and steering wheel position.

•

Climate control settings.

•

Radio presets.

Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Music, videos or album art.

•

Contacts and corresponding address
book entries.

•

Navigation destinations.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this data
through a dedicated, protected connection.
We only collect and use data to enable your
use of our services to which you have
subscribed, with your consent or where
permitted by law. For additional information,
see the terms and conditions of the services
to which you have subscribed.

Services That Third Parties Provide

We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy information
for any services to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.

Vehicles With a Modem

The modem has a SIM. The modem
periodically sends messages to stay
connected to the cell phone network. These
messages could include information that
identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the modem. Cell
phone network service providers could have
access to additional information, for example
cell phone network tower identification.

Note: The modem continues to send this
information unless you have all added value
services deactivated. Contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center. Refer to the
regional Ford website for contact
information.

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Note: The service can be unavailable or
interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Vehicles With SYNC

Mobile Device Data

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your device
through the system.  See Apps (page 482).

The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes the vehicle identification number of
your vehicle, the SYNC module serial
number, odometer, enabled apps, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain it only as long as necessary to provide
the service, to troubleshoot, for continuous
improvement and to offer you products and
services that may be of interest to you
according to your preferences and where
allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to that
cell phone. The cell phone profile enables
more mobile features and efficient operation.
The profile contains, for example data from
your phonebook, read and unread text
messages and call history, including history
of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index of
supported media content. The system also
records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent system
activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device. If
you no longer plan to use the system or your
vehicle, we recommend you use the master
reset function to erase the stored
information.  See Settings (page 485).

System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.

For additional information about our privacy
policy, see the regional Ford website.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as
airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material.  Special handling may
apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.

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For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate

LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers
a full range of financing and lease plans to
help you acquire your vehicle.  We are
dedicated to providing answers, information
and a truly extraordinary experience.

Use the options below to contact us with
questions about your account or financing
and we will respond promptly:

Web Address

www.credit.lincoln.com

Phone: 1-888-498-8801

Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services

P.O. Box 542000

Omaha, NE 68154-8000

REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts.  We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair.  You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform
to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s
Manual.  Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.  Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural
integrity, corrosion protection and dent
resistance.  During vehicle development we
validate that these parts deliver the intended
level of protection as a whole system.  A
great way to know for sure you are getting
this level of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Lincoln Warranty.  Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered
by the Lincoln Warranty.  For additional
information, refer to the terms and conditions
of the Lincoln Warranty.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered
and what is not covered by your vehicle’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the
Warranty Manual that is provided to you
along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: You risk death or serious

injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward

facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector

WARNING: Do not connect wireless

plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction
with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle
diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming
services. Installing an aftermarket device that
uses the DLC during normal driving for
purposes such as remote insurance company
monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to
other devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause

interference with or even damage to vehicle
systems. We do not recommend or endorse
the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless
approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will
not cover damage caused by an aftermarket
plug-in device.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT

WARNING:  Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

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Using mobile communications equipment is
becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs. 
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment.  Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations.  Safety must be paramount when
using mobile communications equipment to
avoid negating these benefits.  Mobile
communication equipment includes, but is
not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner’s
Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By
referring to the market unique supplement,
if provided, you can properly identify those
features, recommendations and

specifications that are unique to your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for
the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or
equipment listed as standard may be
different on units built for export. Refer to
this Owner’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the
environment.  Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps
toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor Company's
sustainability progress and initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Direction indicators.  See Direction Indicators (page 96).

A

Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 106).

B

Wiper lever.  See Autowipers (page 89).

C

Start button.  See Keyless Starting (page 175).

D

Hazard warning flasher switch.  See Hazard Flashers (page 277).

E

Information and entertainment display.

F

Parking aid switch.  See Parking Aids (page 215).

G

Climate controls.  See Climate Control (page 143).

H

Heated rear window switch.  See Heated Rear Window (page 147).

I

Audio unit.

J

Voice control.  See Voice Control (page 87).

K

Information display controls.  See Information Display Control (page 88).

L

Horn.

M

Cruise control switches.  See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 234).

N

Steering wheel adjustment.  See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 86).

O

Audio controls.  See Audio Control (page 87).

P

Lighting control.  See Lighting Control (page 91).

Q

Parking brake.  See Electric Parking Brake (page 207).

R

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on
how to properly use safety restraints for
children.

WARNING: Always make sure your

child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped

differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their recommendations
for child restraints on probable child height,
age and weight thresholds, or on the
minimum requirements of the law. We
recommend that you check with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician (CPST) to make sure that you
properly install the child restraint in your
vehicle and that you consult your
pediatrician to make sure you have a child
restraint appropriate for your child. To
locate a child restraint fitting station and
CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at

1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to
find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area.
Failure to properly restrain children in child
restraints made especially for their height,
age and weight, may result in an increased
risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the

temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or animals
to these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended Restraint Type

Child Size, Height, Weight, or Age

Child

Use a child restraint (sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler

seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or

younger).

Infants or toddlers

Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child

restraint (generally children who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall,

are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb

(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-

mended by your child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle seatbelt having the lap belt

snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt

centered across the shoulder and chest, and

seat backrest upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-

positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 57 in

(1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if

recommended by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

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•

You are required by law to properly use
child restraints for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.

•

Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a height
of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements about the
safety of children in your vehicle.

•

When possible, always properly restrain
children 12 years of age and under in a
rear seating position of your vehicle.
Accident statistics suggest that children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in a front
seating position.  See Front Passenger
Sensing System (page 51).

•

When installing a rear facing child
restraint, adjust the vehicle seats to avoid
interference between the child restraint
and the vehicle seat in front of the child
restraint.

CHILD SEATS

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler
seat) for Infants, toddlers and children
weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally
four-years-old or younger).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure

a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back.

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure

a child in a child restraint. Properly restrain
children 12 and under in the rear seat
whenever possible.

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