Lincoln Continental (2020 year). Manual in english - page 7

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.  Stop

your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off.  Check the engine
oil level.

See Engine Oil Check (page 324).

Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Seatbelt

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Illuminates and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See Seatbelt Reminder (page 44).

Front Airbag

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If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a

malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.

High Beam

Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp

flasher.

Hood Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.

Low Beam Warning Lamp

 (If Equipped)

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It illuminates when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp bulb.

Low Fuel Level

Illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty.  Refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.

See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page
367).

Low Washer Fluid

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Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

Illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected. 
Contact an authorized dealer.

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Instrument Cluster

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction.  The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 193).

Stability Control

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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
switches off. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.  See
Using Stability Control (page 220).

Stability Control Off

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It illuminates when you switch the
system off.  It goes out when you
switch the system back on or when

you switch the ignition off.

See Using Stability Control (page 220).

Trunk Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on and open the driver door
with the vehicle off.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)
buttons on the right-hand side of the steering
wheel. The information display provides the
corresponding information.

Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are optional.

Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.

Note: Speedometer, driving aid information,
and distance to empty information (if
enabled) moves to the left information group
when a menu is opened.

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is

enabled, and unchecked indicates the
feature is disabled.

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Information Displays

Information Display Controls

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Back button.

A

Toggle up.

B

OK button.

C

Toggle down.

D

Phone button.

E

Audio button.

F

Navigation button (If Equipped).

G

Settings button.

H

Display button.

I

Note: The HUD button replaces the DISP
button on vehicles that have a head up
display (HUD).  See Head Up Display (page
144).

•

Press the QAM button to enter the menu.

•

Toggle (B) and (D) to scroll through and
highlight the options within a menu.

•

Press (C) to enter a sub-menu.

•

Press (A) to exit a menu.

•

Press the open menu's QAM button at
any time to close the menu (escape
button).

•

Press (C) to choose and confirm settings
or messages.

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Information Displays

Settings

Settings

See Display Options

Info/Trip/Fuel

Gauges

Traction Control

Select Your Setting

Handling in D

Drive Control

Handling in S

Performance in
S

Blindspot

Driver Assistance

Cross Traffic Alert

Select Your Setting

Cruise Control

Driver Alert

Select Your Setting

Mode

Lane Keeping
System

Intensity

Alert Sensitivity

Pre-Collision

Active Braking

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Information Displays

Settings

Speedometer km/h

Speedometer MPH

Select Your Setting

Alarm

Vehicle

Advanced Settings

Ask on Exit

Auto Engine Off

Autofold Mirrors

Easy Entry/Exit

Auto Highbeam

Lighting

Select Your Setting

Autolamp
Delay

Daytime Lights

Welcome Lighting

Auto Unlock

Locks

Audible

Feedback

Exterior Lights

Mislock

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Information Displays

Settings

Select Your Setting

Remote
Unlock

Switch Inhibit

Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify your settings.

Oil Life Reset

Select Your Setting

Power Decklid

Select Your Setting

Climate
Control

Remote Start

Seats and
Wheel

Duration

System

Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify your settings.

Tire Monitor

Remote Open

Windows

Remote Close

Courtesy Wipe

Wipers

Rain Sensing

Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify your settings.

MyKey Status

MyKey

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Information Displays

Settings

Create MyKey

Select Your Setting

911 Assist

Do Not Disturb

Traction Control

Max Speed

Speed Minder

Volume Limiter

Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify your settings.

Clear MyKeys

Select Your Setting

Distance

Display Setup

Temperature

Tire Pressure

Language

Display Options

Note: If your vehicle does not have a head
up display, use the DISP button to access
your Info/Trip/Fuel and Gauges options.

Info/Trip/Fuel On Demand information
appears on the right-hand side of your
instrument cluster.

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Information Displays

Info/Trip/Fuel

Engine Hours

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Economy

Tire Pressure

Intelligent AWD

None

•

Engine Hours - Livery vehicles only. Displays the engine hours and engine idle hours.

•

Trip 1 - Displays distance traveled, average fuel economy, and time spent for trip. Press and hold OK to reset.
•

Trip 2 information is the same as Trip 1.

•

Fuel Economy - Displays instantaneous and average fuel economy.

•

Tire Pressure - Displays a graphic of current vehicle tire pressures.

•

Intelligent AWD (if equipped) - Displays a graphic of the power distribution between the front and rear wheels.

•

None - Displays a blank area.

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Information Displays

Gauges

There are three gauge modes:

Speedometer, Fuel Economy and Tach and
Gauges. The following table describes the
display options in each mode.

Gauges

Right Group

Left Group

HUD Off

HUD Off

HUD On

HUD Off

HUD On with Status

Bar On

HUD On, Status Bar Off and

Navigation Not Available

HUD On, Status Bar Off and

Navigation Available

HUD On and Status Bar Off

Graphic Compass

Compass Direction and

Street Name

Blank

DTE

Blank

Speedometer

Average and Instant Fuel

Economy / DTE

Average and

Instant Fuel

Economy

Fuel Economy

Turbo and Temp Gauge

Turbo and Temp Gauges

Turbo and Temp

Gauge

Tachometer / DTE

Tachometer

Tach and Gauges

Average Fuel Economy displays instead of Turbo if your vehicle has a

3.7L V6 TiVCT Engine.

DTE

Shows the approximate distance your vehicle
can travel before running out of fuel.

Average Fuel Economy

Shows the average fuel usage based on
time.

Instant Fuel Economy

Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.

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Information Displays

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute. Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.

Turbo Gauge (If Equipped)

Indicates the amount of manifold air pressure
in the engine.

Temperature Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with
a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.

Head Up Display

 (If Equipped)

See Head Up Display (page 144).

Phone

See General Information (page 444).

Audio

See General Information (page 444).

Navigation

 (If Equipped)

See General Information (page 444).

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note:  Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of these
messages may be available and certain
messages may be abbreviated or shortened.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the information
display. Other messages will be removed
automatically after a short time.

Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.

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Information Displays

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.  See 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 in

front 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 cruise.

Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to

Activate

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Information Displays

Adaptive Headlamps

Action

Message

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized 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 contact

an 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 warning

stays 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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Information Displays

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 to

override the shut down.

Vehicle Shuts Off in {seconds:#0} Seconds

Press Ok to Override

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Information Displays

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 overheating or if there is an issue with
another vehicle system preventing AWD operation. The system resumes normal 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 system

is 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 continues to come on, contact

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check Charging System

The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Service Soon

The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Service Now

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Information Displays

Action

Message

The battery management system determines that the 12V battery is at a low state of charge.

Start the engine to charge the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket 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 state 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-voltage 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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Information Displays