remote control LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open
the rear door.
Find the lever at the black label with the word
LOCKED in white letters. Move the lever up.
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door
from the outside.
Move the lever down.
Using the Power Door Locks
Your vehicle has power door locks. The controls
to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front
door. When you close the doors after you set the
door locks, the doors remain locked. If the power
mechanism ever fails, the manual door lock will
override the power controls.
100The power locks on the driver's door
Smart Locks
The Smart Locks feature helps prevent you from
locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in
the ignition (in any switch position) and either
the driver's or passenger's door open, the doors
cannot be locked using the front door lock
switches.
NOTE: Your vehicle can still be locked, while
the key is in the ignition, by manually pressing
down the lock button or with remote/keyless
entry.

Triggering the alarm system
The armed system will be triggered if: any door is opened without disarming the
system (see previous paragraphs), or the trunk lock cylinder is removed, or
NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm. the hood is opened.
Disarming a triggered system
The alarm can be disarmed by: unlocking a front door with the key using the keyless entry unlock code using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry
transmitterNOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically approximately
three minutes after the system is triggered.
It will trigger again if another intrusion
occurs. However, the engine will not be
allowed to start until the system is disarmed.
Windows
Using the Power Windows
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition is in the ON or ACC position
or during the ten minute delayed accessory
period after the ignition is turned off.
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power mirror switch selector switch
The electric remote control mirror switch
To adjust the side mirrors:
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.

3. Press any of the arrows for the direction
you want to move the mirror.
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-
based cleaning products.
Heated Mirror Feature
Both mirrors are heated whenever the Electric
Rear Window Defroster is turned on. Do not
remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or
you could damage them. If the outside mirror
glass is frozen in place, do not attempt to
readjust or move the mirror glass or damage
may result.
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open trunk lidThe remote control for the trunk
The trunk lid cannot be opened if your vehicle is
moving faster than three mph (five km/h).
Cargo Storage System
(If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo storage
system. It was designed to allow you to use all
available space in your trunk while permitting easy
loading and unloading.
136The cargo storage system
Release handle

To operate:
Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move the
cargo storage system rearward.
Place groceries, packages, etc. in the cargo storage
system.
Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move the
cargo storage system forward untfl it locks into
place.
NOTE:The cargo storage system has three
locking positions. Make sure the storage system is
securely locked in place.
Remote Control Fuel Filler Door Release
Button
Your vehicle has a remote control fuel filler door
which cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle.
To unlatch the fuel filler door, push the fuel door
button on the driver side door. Refer to Servicing
Your Vehicle in the Index for further information.Located on driver's door Manual override
located in trunk on RH side
Press button to open fuel filler
doorThe remote control fuel filler door release
button
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Remote fuel door release Seat controls Remote trunk release Side mirror controls Memory profile buttons power locks window controls302

IndexA Air conditioning, electronic automatic
ABS warning light........................................temperature control system..................71
(see Anti-lock brake system)..................53Air suspension
Accessory position on the ignition............41air leveling disabled warning, message
Accident damage....................................232center................................................62
Additives, engine oil...............................245description.......................................186
Air bag supplemental restraint system...........Alarm, activating remote personal.........106
description...........................................17Alcohol, in fuel.....................................241
disposal...............................................25Antenna, radio
indicator light......................................59(see Electronic sound system)........165
operation.............................................20 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)......247
proper seating......................................19Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................
tone generator.....................................24description.....................................187
wearing safety belts.............................18noise..............................................187
Air cleaner filter...........................................warning light...................................53
location.............................................237 Anti-theft lug nuts and key...................209
specifications.....................................288
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