Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Instruction - part 8

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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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 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 139).

Phone

See General Information (page 418).

Audio

See General Information (page 418).

Navigation

 (If Equipped)

See General Information (page 418).

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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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 234).

Adaptive Cruise Malfunction

Front Sensor Not Aligned

Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.  See Using Adaptive

Cruise Control (page 234).

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 234).

Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor

Blocked See Instruction

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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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 Instruction

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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Alarm

Action

Message

The alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry.  See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 85).

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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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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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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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System

Action

Message

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Blindspot System Fault

The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  See Blind

Spot Information System (page 250).

Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Instruction

The system detects a vehicle.  See Blind Spot Information System (page 250).

Vehicle Coming From X

The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.   See Blind

Spot Information System (page 250).

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Instruction

A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

Doors and Locks

Action

Message

The door listed is not completely closed.

X Door Ajar

The driver’s door is opened, your vehicle is in park and the engine is on.

Engine ON

Displays when the hood is not completely closed.

Hood Ajar

Displays when the door switches have been disabled.

Switches Inhibited Security Mode

There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Child Lock Malfunction Service Required

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Action

Message

Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power windows are switched off,

preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.

Child Lock ON

Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power windows are switched on.

Child Lock OFF

Displays when the door lock turns off.

Door Unlocked

Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the door.

Doors Locked Unlock Before Opening

Indicates a driver door fault that requires instructionly opening the door by the override lever.

Contact an authorized dealer.

Driver Door Fault Use Inside Override

Lever In Map Pocket

Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Contact an authorized dealer.

Door Fault Service Required

Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset.  See Keyless Entry (page

79).

Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}

Driver Alert

Action

Message

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Now

Take a rest soon.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested

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Fuel

Action

Message

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.

Fuel Level Low

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

Hill Start Assist

Action

Message

Displays when hill start assist is not available.  Contact your authorized dealer.   See Hill Start

Assist (page 209).

Hill Start Assist Not Available

Keys and Intelligent Access

Action

Message

A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.

To START Press Brake

The system does not detect the key.  See Keyless Starting (page 175).

No Key Detected

The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not

detected inside your vehicle.

Restart Now or Key is Needed

Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.

Full Accessory Power Active

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Action

Message

There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.

Starting System Fault

During spare key programming, an intelligent access key is programmed to the system.

Key Program Successful

During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys have been programmed.

Max Number of Keys Learned

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to be

programmed.

Key Program Failure

Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.

Not Enough Keys Learned

Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.

Key Battery Low Replace Soon

Displays when the vehicle is switched off.

Vehicle Switched Off

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Lane Keeping System

Action

Message

The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service

Required

The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operate

properly.

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Front Camera Malfunction Service

Required

The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

Maintenance

Action

Message

Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning

stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.

Change Engine Oil Soon

The oil life left reaches 0%.

Oil Change Required

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Action

Message

The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.  See Brake

Fluid Check (page 323).

Brake Fluid Level Low

The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.

Check Brake System

The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.

Engine Coolant Over Temperature

The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.

Washer Fluid Level Low

Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to operate

properly. Contact an authorized dealer.

Transport Mode Contact Dealer

Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate

properly. Contact an authorized dealer.

Factory Mode Contact Dealer

Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.

See Instruction

The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.

Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp

The brake system has reduced stopping power.

Brake Applied Power Reduced

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MyKey

Action

Message

MyKey cannot be programmed during key programming.

MyKey not Created

When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.

Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h

When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and your vehicle speed is approaching

81 mph (130 km/h).

Near Vehicle Top Speed

Displays when MyKey is active.

MyKey Active Drive Safely

Displays when MyKey is active.

Check Speed Drive Safely

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.

Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminder is activated.

Buckle Up to Unmute Audio

Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.

AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.

MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated

Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.

Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting

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Park Aid

Action

Message

The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  See

Front Parking Aid (page 216).

Check Front Park Aid

The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  See

Rear Parking Aid (page 216).

Check Rear Park Aid

Park Brake

Action

Message

The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph

(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

Park Brake Engaged

The electric parking brake is set and a instruction release is attempted without the brake pedal

being pressed.

To Release: Press Brake and Switch

The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.

Perform a instruction release.

Park Brake Use Switch to Release

The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release park

brake before continued driving.

Release Park Brake

The electric parking brake is not fully applied.

Park Brake Not Applied

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Action

Message

The electric parking brake is not fully released.

Park Brake Not Released

The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow service

of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.

Park Brake Maintenance Mode

The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionality

may still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.

Park Brake Limited Function Service

Required

The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your

authorized dealer.

Park Brake Malfunction Service Now

Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attempting

to apply again.

Park Brake System Overheated

Power Steering

Action

Message

The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized

dealer.

Steering Fault Service Now

The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive

entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

The power steering system is not working.  Stop the vehicle in a safe place.  Contact your

authorized dealer.

Steering Loss Stop Safely

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