LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Positive Retention Driver's Side Floor
Mat
Installing the floor mat
Position the floor mat in foot well. Place mat eyelet
over pointed end of retention post from the rear and
rotate forward to install. Adjust floor mat position
to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal and
brake pedal.
138Must be Positioned 1 inch (25.5 mm) Away From Brake Pedal And Accelerator Pedal All Around To Front of
Vehicle Seat track floor matThe positive retention floor mat

Removing the floor mat
Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and
rotate rearward to disengage from retention post.
The Electronic Compass
(If equipped)The electronic compassThe compass is mounted to the inside rear view
mirror. The display is in the upper right hand
comer of the mirror glass.
The display will show one of the following
directions: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW.
The brightness of the compass display is
controlled by the instrument panel dimming
switch.
Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy
Some things which can affect compass accuracy
are large buildings, bridges, power lines, and
powerful antennas. Keep radar detectors and
other magnetically mounted devices as far away
from the compass as possible. Sometimes after-
market and dealer-installed moon roofs can
affect the accuracy of the compass. Using
automatic car washes can cause minor
inaccuracies in the compass.
NOTE: Usually, when something affects the
compass readings, the compass will correct itself
after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass is still giving inaccurate
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readings after a few days, perform a compass
adjustment.
Compass-Calibration
I .For optimum calibration, switch off all non-
essential electrical accessories (rear window
defrost, heater/air conditioning, map lamps,
wipers, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut.
2.Drive to an open, level area away from large
metallic objects or structures.
3.Insert an appropriate diameter rod (paper clip)
into the left switch access hole underneath the
compass module and press gently for 1-2
seconds until "CAL" and a direction appear on
the display.
1404. Release the button and drive in a circle
until "CAL" disappears from the display
(approx. 2-3 circles).
Compass-Zone Adjustment
1.The zone setting is factory pre-set to Zone
8. Refer to the Zone Map in this manual to
verify the correct compass zone setting for
your geographical location.

2.Insert an appropriate diameter rod (paper
clip) into the right switch access hole
underneath the compass module and gently
press the right button for 1-2 seconds until
"ZONE" and the current zone setting
appear in the display.
3.Release the right button.
4.Pressing the right button repeatedly will
cycle through all possible zone settings.
Stop cycling when the correct zone setting
for your location appears.
5.Releasing the button for 2 seconds will exit
the zone entry mode.
Securitire (If equipped)
Securitires are designed to allow you to
continue driving your Continental a limited
number of miles when one of your vehicle's tires
is at low or even zero air pressure.
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At zero pressure, the Securitires will provide you
with a minimum driving capability of approximately
20 miles (30 kms). How you drive and the actual
amount of air pressure left in your tires will
determine exactly how many miles can be driven.
To extend the mileage and help prevent damage to
low or deflated tires, you should: not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) and drive at a
reduced rate of speed, if possible avoid excessive hard steering and braking
maneuvers, if possible stop periodically to allow the tires to cool down/! WARNINGIf your vehicle is driven with a low tire, thetire itself may become very hot. Allow thetire and wheel to cool before attempting tochange it.142Pressure Alert System
Each of your Securitires is monitored by a low
tire pressure sensor. A warning will appear in
the overhead console when the pressure in one
of your tires drops below acceptable levels or if
the system has malfunctioned.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Overhead
consoleLow Tire Pressure Warning in the overhead
console

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH FCC RULES,
PART 15. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS
DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTEREFERENCE AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTEREFERENCE THAT
MAY BE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTEREFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRABLE OPERATION.
Maintenance Warning
The "Low Tire Pressure" warning will illuminate
and stay on when one of your vehicle's tires drops
below 18 psi (124 kps). The warning light will also
come on and stay lit if the Pressure Alert System has
malfunctioned.
If this warning appears, check the pressure in your
tires at the earliest possible convenience and adjust
any tire that is low to the recommended air pressure
level. This information can be found on the Service
Station Information page at the back of this manual
or on the driver's door placard.If the warning remains on after you have
adjusted the tires to recommended air pressure
levels, take your vehicle to an authorized
Lincoln/Mercury dealer for service.
Flat Tire Warning
If the sensors detect a tire pressure lower than I
0 psi (68 kps), the "Low Tire Pressure" warning
will flash repeatedly in the overhead console and
the message "Warning Low Tire Pressure" will
be displayed in the Message Center, indicating
an impending flat tire. If this condition occurs,
your Securitire requires service as soon as
possible. Refer to Servicing Your Secutitires.
NOTE: The Pressure Alert System will
activate only when the vehicle is moving faster
than 10 mph (15 km/h).
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Servicing Your Securitires/!\ WARNINGDo not use aerosol tire inflator/sealer withSecuritires. Doing so may damage the tire'spressure sensor.If you cannot service your Securitire immediately,
replace it with your mini-spare as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Your mini-spare tire can be used until your
Securitire has been repaired. See Tires in the
Servicing chapter of this guide for more information
on using the spare.
It is recommended that you always have your
Securitires serviced by an authorized Michelin tire
dealer. Each Securitire is equipped with a
pressure sensor around the wheel rim. This
sensor could be damaged when removing and
installing the tire. Servicing a Securitire at
144locations other than your Michelin tire dealer
lmay adversely affect your warranty.
If you have questions concerning your
Securitires or servicing, please call the Michelin
Tire Information Line at 1-800-847-3435 or
contact your local Michelin tire dealer.
Lincoln RESCU System
(If equipped) /!\ WARNINGIt is important that you understand thelimitations of your Lincoln RESCUSystem prior to initiating an activation.See Lincoln RESCU System Limitationslater in this chapter for details.

Quick Summary To utilize your vehicle's assistance request
feature, YOUR CELLULAR PHONE MUST BE
ACTIVATED. Roadside or emergency assistance can be
requested whenever your key is in the
RUN/START position and for two minutes after
the vehicle is turned off. An assistance request is initiated by pressing
either the tow truck or ambulance button located
in the overhead console. When a button is pressed, a warning lamp located
in the overhead console begins to flash and status
messages are displayed on the vehicle's message
center. (Messages are only displayed when your
key is in the RUN/START position.) The vehicle's cellular phone automatically
places a call to a 24 hour emergency
response center. When contact is made, the vehicle sends an
electronic data message to the response center's
computer. This data message includes latitude
and longitude coordinates obtained from the
vehicle's positioning system. Once the data transmission is complete, the
call is forwarded to a response center
operator who confirms your location using a
computerized map. The vehicle's cellular handset is locked-out,
the phone is automatically placed in "hands
free" mode and voice communication is
established with the operator through the
"hands free" microphone. Typically, voice communication with an
operator is established within one minute
after an assistance button is pressed.
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The operator verbally obtains details of Your
situation and, if necessary, ties your vehicle into a
three-way phone call with the United States Auto
Club or local 911 or other emergency services to
dispatch the appropriate assistance to your
location. Once the situation has been appropriately
handled, the operator will terminate the call, the
system warning light will stop flashing and the
system will be reset. In most situations, ONLY
the response center can terminate an assistance
request.
General Description
Lincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular
Unit (RESCU) is designed to expedite roadside or
emergency assistance to distressed motorists who
are uncertain of their location and/or are uncertain
of who to contact for assistance.
The Lincoln RESCU System utilizes Global
Positioning System (GPS) technology and the
146nation's cellular phone network to track vehicle
location and, at the touch of a button, put you in
voice contact with the Lincoln Security
Response Center.
Two buttons in the overhead console will
activate the system. A tow truck icon for
roadside assistance and an ambulance icon for
emergency assistance
identify the buttons.The Overhead Console

When you select a button, the vehicle's cellular
phone will automatically place a call to the response
center's central computer. Once contact is made, an
electronic data message will be transmitted. This
data message will include: Type of alarm (roadside or emergency) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Latitude and longitude coordinates Last recorded speed and direction of the vehicle Time tag identifying when last position was taken Call-back phone number
After the transmission is complete, the call is
forwarded to an operator who will verify the details
of the request and confirm the vehicle's location
using computerized map.Tow Truck Button
(Roadside Assistance)
The tow truck button should be selected if
roadside assistance is required. The feature
should be used: when your vehicle runs out of gas when your vehicle needs a tow to acquire assistance in any non-emergency
situationThe Roadside Assistance button
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