roof LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
fuel, or strong detergents.
8Cleaning Plastic Parts
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean
with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl
cleaner for routine cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing
is not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.

Panel dim switch
The switch that controls interior lamps and
instrument panel brightness
To turn on the interior lights, hold the Panel Dim
switch up until the interior lights turn on. To
turn off the interior lights, push the Panel Dim
switch down. The interior lights also come on
when any door is opened or if either front door
outside handle is lifted with the door locked.Turning On the Map Lamps
Your vehicle has a map lamp for the passenger and
one for the driver.TTThe map lamps on vehicles equipped with a
moon roof
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Map lamp Dome lamp ON/OFF Switches
The map lamps on the inside roof of the car
To turn on the map lamps, push the switches in
front of each lamp.
On vehicles equipped with the moon roof
Option, the map lamps and switches are located
on the inside rearview mirror.
86Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
Your vehicle has two rear passenger
courtesy/reading lamps.
The courtesy lamp lights when any door is
opened or when the instrument panel
dimmer switch is turned to the courtesy
lamp position or if either front door outside
handle is lifted with the door locked.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON
position, the reading lamp can be turned on
by using the rocker switch on the lamp
assembly.

FeaturesYour vehicle has a variety of features designed for
your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this
chapter to find out about standard and optional
features.
Doors
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
In addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these
locks, the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside of the vehicle. The doors can still be opened
from the outside when the lock knobs are raised.Lock
The childproof locks for the rear doors
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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.
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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.

To operate, briefly press the driver's window
switch to the down position. The window will then
open automatically. To stop automatic operation,
briefly press the switch again to either the up or
down position. More than a quick press of the
switch provides conventional power window
operation. Closing of the power window is
conventional operation only.
Moon Roof (If equipped)
You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
The roof console ROOF switch is used to open and
close the moon rool Press and hold the switch until
the desired position is reached. At the fully closed
position, the motor automatically turns off.The switch for the moon roof (overhead
console)
To open the moon roof, push switch rearward.
To close the moon roof, push switch forward.
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the
glass panel is closed, press and hold the switch
forward.
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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.

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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Fuse
Location Fuse Amp
RatingDescription910A
· Blower motor relay coil
· EATC control
· Airbag diagnostic1030A
· Windshield wiper motor
· Windshield wiper control
module (washer pump motor)1110A
· PCM power relay coil
· Ignition coil125A
· SCP network1315A
· Stand alone clock
illumination
· Right and left rear side
marker lamps
· License lamps
· Right and left tail lamps
(on decklid)
· Left rear stop/turn lamps
· Left turn indicator
· Left front turn lamp1415A
· Front cigar lighter270Fuse
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription1510A
· Navigation display
· Navigation module
· Heated seat control switches1630A
· power moonroof switch
· Moonroof motor17(Not used)185A
· SCP network1910A
· LH low beam2010A
· Multi-function switch (Flash
to pass and hazard signal to
LCM)
· LH & RH cornering lamps2110
· ABS control module22(Not used)23(Not used)245A
· SCP network25
· RH low beam2610A
· Instrument cluster power
· EATC power27(Not used)

Bulb specifications
FunctionTrade numberExterior illuminationBackup lamp3156Cornering lamp3156Headlamp9007High-mount brakelamp912License plate lamp168Luggage compartment lamp912Side marker - front lamp916NA*Side marker - rear lamp194Turn signal and park lamp - front3457NA*Turn signal, stoplamp and tail lamp
- rear3157Redundant turn - rear3157Decklid reflector168Instrument panel lightsElectronic automatic temperature
control***Air bag readiness light37Anti-lock warning lamp37And-theft warning lamp37Ash receptacle1445Ash ttay - rear doors37Clock***FunctionTradenumberInstrument panel lights (continued)Cluster illumination***Cluster control button37Compact disc player**Glove compartment194Headlamp switch nomenclature37Message center control buttons***“PRN@D I" bulb (floor console)194Rear window defrost switchnomenclature37Radio**Warning lights (cluster)37Interior courtesy lampsCigar lighter (door mounted)1893Door mounted lamp (front and rear)214-2Illuminated visor mirror (passenger)74Overhead console-reading lamps (without
moon roof)211-2Passenger assist handle (rear seat)211-2Under instrument panel906*NA means Natural Amber.
**Refer bulb replacement to a Ford -authorized radio service
center.
***Refer bulb replacement to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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