warning LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position. A
warning chime will sound after approximately
one-half mile (one kilometer) of driving if you do
not return the lever to off.
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
NOTE: The flash rate of the turn signal will
speed up considerably if the Lighting Control
Module detects a left or right turn lamp bulb
(front or rear) is burned out.
High Beams
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control switch to the headlamp ON position (or
activate the autolamp feature) and push the turn
signal lever away from you until it latches. When
the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator
light on the instrument cluster comes on.
90To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward
you until it latches. The high beam indicator
light turns off.
Flashing the Lights
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob
is in the on or off position.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
Rotate the knob towards "S" to activate the
wipers. The first seven detents are interval wipe
positions, the eighth detent is the LO position
and the ninth detent is the HI position.
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob to the OFF
position.

Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system./! WARNINGIn freezing weather, the washer solutionmay freeze on the windshield and obscureyour vision. Always warm up thewindshield with the defroster before youuse the washer fluid. If you cannot seethrough the windshield clearly, it canincrease the risk of being involved in acollision.For information about refilling the washer fluid or
replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.
92Hazard Flasher
The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or passing
your vehicle.
The flashers work whether your vehicle is running
or not. The flashers work for up to two hours
when the battery is fully charged and in good
condition without draining the battery excessively.
If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
the battery is not fully charged, the battery can be
drained.

Tilt Steering/!\ WARNINGNever adjust the steering wheel when thevehicle is moving.94The lever to tilt the steering wheel

NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in (Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift to D
(Drive) to reduce vehicle speed. The speed
control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes
above your set speed on a downhill grade. For
the best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the shift select in (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical./! WARNINGDo not use the speed control in heavytraffic or on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.Resetting the Speed Control
To reset the speed control to a lower speed, use
one of the following procedures: COAST - Press and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows down
to the desired speed. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately. TAP-DOWN - Press and release the COAST
switch momentarily for each m.p.h. (1.6 km/h)
reduction in speed desired.
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50
km/h) by any of the above methods, then you must
manually accelerate to a speed over 30 mph (50
km/h) and reset the system.
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/!\WARNINGDo not let children play with the powerwindows. They may seriously hurtthemselves. Make sure occupants areclear of the window(s) before closing.NOTE: Your vehicle is also equipped with a
delayed accessory timer. This allows some of your
accessories to remain on for up to 10 minutes after
the key is turned to the OFF position. The
accessory timer is cancelled if any door is opened
or the key is turned to the ON position.
112The master controls on the driver's door
To lock our all window switches except the
master controls, press the window lock switch
once. To restore control to the individual
windows, press the switch again.
There is also an Express Down feature on the
driver's power window. This feature can be
activated through the menu functions of your
Message Center.

To close from vent position, press and hold the
switch rearward.
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of
the moon roof with a clean cloth will help keep the
moon roof working properly.The moon roof/!\WARNINGDo not let children play with the moon roof.They may seriously hurt themselves.114SeatsHead Restraints
If you use them properly, head restraints will
help protect your head and neck in a collision.
A head restraint should be placed as high as
possible behind your head without interfering
with your vision.
You can adjust the head restraints for your
comfort and protection.
Four-way head restraints
Your vehicle has the four-way head restraint.
You can adjust it in four directions. You can
raise it two (2) inches (50 mm) from its normal
position, or you can move it forward up to 60'
until you reach the desired position.

The four-way head restraint
Adjusting the Seats/! WARNINGNever adjust the driver's seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving./!\WARNINGTo reduce the risk of serious injury in acollision, always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap belt snugand low across the hips./!\ WARNINGDo not pile cargo higher than theseatbacks to avoid injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.Using the Power Seats
Your vehicle's power seats can be adjusted in
several directions. You can raise or lower the
whole seat, move the seat forward or backward
and tilt the front and back of the seat up or
down.
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side mirrors are controlled by the setting on the
inside mirror.
There are two light sensors (photocells) in this
mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located
next to the switch. The second light sensor which
determines outside light level is located on the
backside of the mirror case.
One important safety feature is that the mirror
automatically returns to the normal position
whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when
the mirror is in the ON position). This feature
ensures a bright clear view in the mirror when
backing up.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with
harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
126Side View Mirrors
Your vehicle comes with electric side mirrors.
The side view mirror on the right is a convex
mirror. This mirror gives you a wider view of
the lanes on your right and behind you.
NOTE: When putting your vehicle in reverse,
both outside mirrors will tilt downward and
return to the adjusted position when taken out
of reverse. This feature can be disabled by
using the Menu Select button on the cluster. To
disable, press the menu button repeatedly until
"Reverse Mirrors" appears in the display, then
select OFF. To enable the reverse mirrors,
select ON./!\ WARNINGThe side view mirror on the right makesobjects appear smaller and farther awaythan they actually are.

Programming the Universal Transmitter
NOTE: It is recommended that your hand-held
transmitter contain fresh batteries prior to
programming./!\ WARNINGMake sure that people or objects are clearof the garage door, gate, etc. while you areprogramming the system.To program the Universal Transmitter:
I.Make sure your vehicle's engine is off.
2.Erase the Universal Transmitter's test codes by
holding down the two outside buttons. After
20 seconds the light will begin to flash. Release
both buttons immediately.3. Choose one of the three Universal
Transmitter buttons to program. Place the
hand-held controller you want to program
within one inch of the Universal Transmitter.
Push and hold both the Universal
Transmitter button you want to program
and the hand-held controller at the same
time. The Universal Transmitter light will
flash slowly.
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Operating the Universal Transmitter/!\ WARNINGDo not use the Universal Transmitter with anygarage door opener that lacks safety "stop"and "reverse" features as required by federalstandards.To operate, press the appropriate button on the
Universal Transmitter. The light will illuminate
while the signal is being transmitted.
NOTE:The effective transmission range of
the Universal Transmitter may differ from your
hand-held transmitter.Erasing the Universal Transmitter
Channels
To clear the Universal Transmitter of all three
previously stored frequencies, follow Step 2 of
the Programming the Universal Transmitter
section.
Console
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the following features:
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