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RIDE/STEERPressing this button once will allow you to adjust
your RIDE CONTROL settings, between NORMAL,
PLUSH and FIRM. The settings are changed by
pressing the SELECT button while RIDE CONTROL
is displayed.
Pressing the RIDE/STEER button a second time will
allow you to adjust the STEERING EFFORT settings
between NORMAL, LOW, and HIGH. The settings
are changed by pressing the SELECT button while
STEERING EFFORT is displayed.
NOTE:The combination of FIRM RIDE CONTROL
and LOW STEERING EFFORT is undesirable and
cannot be selected.
MENUPressing this button will allow you to change
various convenience settings throughout the vehicle.
The settings for each feature are changed by
pressing the SELECT button.
Pressing the MENU button once will allow you to
enable or disable the EXPRESS WINDOW feature.
This feature allows one tap down operation on the
driver's window using the window switch on the
driver's door armrest.
Pressing MENU again will allow you to enable or
disable the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature. This
feature automatically locks all doors when the driver
shifts out of PARK, all doors are closed, the driver's
seat is occupied, and the vehicle is traveling over
three mph (5 km/h).
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Rear Window Defroster and
Heated Sideview MirrorsThe rear window and heated outside mirrors
defroster switch activates the defroster for the rear
window to clear frost, fog, or thin ice from both
the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated outside rearview mirrors.
The button for the rear window and heated outside
mirrors defroster is on the instrument panel to the
right of the steering column.
The button that controls the rear window
defroster and heated outside rearview mirrors
Before using the defroster, clear away any snow
that is on the rear window and outside rearview
mirrors. With the engine running, push the
defroster button.
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Turning On the Exterior LightsTo turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the
rotary control that is to the left of the steering
wheel.
The knob for the exterior lights
To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, side
markers, and license plate lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
SystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps
to:q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
q
turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
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58The autolamp switch on the left side of the
instrument panelTo use the autolamp:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position. If the control for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.If the autolamp is active, the headlamp system will
come on immediately after starting your vehicle. If
your vehicle is running before you activate the
autolamp, there may be a 15 second delay before
the headlights illuminate.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
3. Find the autolamp switch to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel.
4. Push the autolamp switch up toward the MAX
position. As you press this switch, the autolamp
system's status will be displayed in the message
center. The system can be turned OFF or can
be set to provide light for up to three (3)
minutes after you turn your vehicle off.
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that
is located in the top left corner of the instrument
panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you
cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime,
and the lamps turn on.
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60ClockThe digital clock1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears, release
the button.
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the minute
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
Road Calibrated SuspensionYour Continental is equipped with a ride control
system that is designed to read disturbances in the
road surface every six inches at 60 mph
(100 km/h) to provide you with optimal driving
response.
Ride control allows you to chose both a ride feel
and steering effort that best fits your personal
driving style. These options may be selected by
using the RIDE/STEER Message Center button.
Pressing this button once will allow you to adjust
your RIDE CONTROL settings, between NORMAL,
PLUSH and FIRM. The settings are changed by
pressing the SELECT button while RIDE CONTROL
is displayed.
Pressing the RIDE/STEER button a second time will
allow you to adjust the STEERING EFFORT settings
between NORMAL, LOW, and HIGH. The settings
are changed by pressing the SELECT button while
STEERING EFFORT is displayed.
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62NOTE:The combination of FIRM RIDE CONTROL
and LOW STEERING EFFORT is undesirable and
cannot be selected.IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of the
IgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignitionACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not running.NOTE:Your vehicle is also equipped with an
accessory timer. This allows some of your
accessories to remain on for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The
accessory timer is cancelled if any door is opened,
the dimmer switch is used, or the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P
(Park) to move the key to the LOCK position.
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect
your vehicle from theft.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel, or
the gearshift lever.
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64The Turn Signal LeverYou can use the turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column to:q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
q
turn the high beams on/off
q
flash the lights
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
The turn signal lever
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HornTo sound the horn, push the center pad area of the
steering wheel.
The horn on the steering wheel.
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To change the position of the steering wheel, pull
the release lever on the column toward you. Tip
the steering wheel to the desired position. Release
the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.Speed ControlThe speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically
controlled until the vehicle speed is at or above 30
mph (48 km/h).
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in
Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction.Therefore, use only properly installed FCC (CRTC in
Canada) approved radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle.
NOTE:Since your vehicle has an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle, you may want to drive in D
(Drive) when driving in hilly terrain, at higher
altitudes, or when pulling a trailer. This will
improve speed control performance.
NOTE:Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using the
speed control. This will cause the engine to
overspeed.
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