display LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 User Guide

At the Luggage Compartment
Press the exterior release button.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.When you press the lock button on theremote control, all exterior door handleswitches do not release the doors. When youpress the unlock button, all exterior doorhandle switches release the doors.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button. The directionindicators flash. You can then usethe exterior door handle switch tounlock the door.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators flash twice to confirm the change. Driver door mode only unlocks the driverdoor when you press the unlock buttononce. All door mode unlocks all doors when
you press the unlock button once. Theunlocking mode applies to the remotecontrol, keyless entry keypad and intelligentaccess. You can also change between theunlocking modes using the informationdisplay. See General Information (page 115).
Locking the Doors
Press the button. The directionindicators flash. You can no longeruse the exterior door handle switchto release the door.
Press the button again within three secondsto confirm that all the doors are closed. Atone sounds and the direction indicatorsflash if all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the luggagecompartment or hood is open, a tone soundsand the direction indicators do not flash. Theexterior lock status display also flashes if anydoor does not lock. You can switch thisfeature on or off in the information display. See General Information (page 115).
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When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•The ignition is on.
•The ignition is off and the transmissionis not in park (P).
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
•You open then close any door while theignition is on and your vehicle speed is9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to the accessoryposition.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off or toaccessory.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlockfeature in the information display or anauthorized dealer can do it for you. SeeGeneral Information (page 115).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lampsilluminate when you unlock the doors withthe remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lock button.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You turn them on with the lamp control.
•Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior lampsilluminate when all doors are closed and youswitch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•25 seconds have elapsed.
•You press the push button ignitionswitch.
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Doors and Locks

WARNING: Keep keys out of the reachof children. Do not allow children to operateor play near an open or moving powerdecklid. You should supervise the operationof the power decklid at all times.
Note:Do not drive with the decklid openunless you switch off the power feature.Make sure you fully close the decklid beforeyou drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature onor off in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 115). The remote controland instrument panel button still operatesthe decklid regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the PowerDecklid
WARNING: Make sure all persons areclear of the power decklid area before usingthe power decklid control.
Note:You can reverse the decklidmovement. Press the instrument panel ordecklid button again, or press the remotecontrol button twice.
Note:Do not push or pull on the powerdecklid while it is under operation, as thismay cause damage to your vehicle.
The decklid only operates with thetransmission in park (P).
If the decklid starts to close after it has fullyopened, this indicates there may beexcessive weight on the decklid or a possiblestrut failure. A repetitive tone sounds andthe decklid closes under control. Removeany excessive weight from the decklid. If thedecklid continues to close after opening,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Lincoln aftermarket remote startsystems. Use of these systems may result inengine starting problems and a loss ofsecurity protection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may result in vehicle starting problems,especially if they are too close to the keywhen starting your vehicle. Prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key whenstarting your vehicle. Switch the ignition off,move all objects on the key chain away fromthe coded key and restart your vehicle if aproblem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle with acoded key, it is not operating correctly. Amessage may appear in the informationdisplay.
Automatic Arming
The system arms when you switch theignition off.
Automatic Disarming
The system disarms when you switch theignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Note: Your vehicle comes with two keys.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and turns on the intelligent accesswith push button start system, as well as aremote control.
If your programmed transmitters are lost orstolen and you do not have an extra codedkey, you will need to have your vehicletowed to an authorized dealer. You need toerase the key codes from your vehicle andprogram new coded keys.
Store a spare intelligent access key awayfrom your vehicle in a safe place. You canpurchase replacement keys or remotecontrols from an authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare Intelligent AccessKey
Note:You can program a maximum of fourkeys to your vehicle.
You must have two previously programmedintelligent access keys inside your vehicleand the new unprogrammed intelligentaccess key readily accessible. You canpurchase replacement keys or remotecontrols from an authorized dealer.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the steeringwheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 153).
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next timeyou tilt or telescope the steering column, itstops just short of the end of the columnposition.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering columnposition with the memory function. SeeMemory Function (page 163).
Pressing the adjustment control during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch theignition off. Switch the ignition on to returnthe system to its previous settings. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page115).
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Type Two
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page238).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
Type One
Type Two
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Type ThreeType Four
See Information Displays (page 115).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
Switch the heated steering wheel on and offusing the touchscreen.
Touch the button to switch theheated steering wheel on and off.
Note:You can use the heated steeringwheel only when the engine is running.
Note:The system uses a sensor and isdesigned to control the temperature of thesteering wheel and to prevent it fromoverheating.
Note:In warm temperatures, the steeringwheel quickly reaches its maximumtemperature and the system reduces thecurrent to the heating element. This couldcause you to think that the system hasstopped working but it has not. This isnormal.
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Autowipers On.A
High sensitivity.B
Low sensitivity.C
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the autowipers.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a largeamount of water on the windshield. Whenyou select high sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a smallamount of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hitthe windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing on thewindshield.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
•Switch autowipers off.
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure that you switch thewindshield wipers off before entering a carwash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
This setting defaults to on and remains onuntil you switch it off in the informationdisplay.
When you switch off autowipers, the wipersoperate in intermittent mode.
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit (If Equipped)
The rain sensing feature will not operateimmediately after starting your vehicle whenit is in park (P) and the outside temperatureis below 32°F (0°C). You can switch on thewipers by adjusting the rain sensor sensitivityor adjusting the wiper speed.
This prevents damage to the wiper bladesfrom ice and snow on the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This may causethe washer pump to overheat.
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever away from you again or pullthe lever toward you to switch the high beamoff.
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn theheadlamps on in low visibility conditions, forexample daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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Type One - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or offusing the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 115).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off in allswitch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn thehigh beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’s headlampsor tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, thesystem turns off high beams before they candistract other road users. Low beams remainon.
Note:The system may not operate properlyif the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshieldfree from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A message mayappear in the information display if thecamera is blocked.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
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