headlamp LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Owners Manual

RESUME
SET ACCEL
COAST
OFF
ON
80
MPH km/h
ABS
P!BRAKE
+ Ð
RPMx1000NORM
T/C
OFF
CHEF
FILL ON RIGHT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON AIR
BAG TURN ON
HEAD
LAMPS0 123456
7
0 2060
80
100
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120
140
160
180
200
40
OFFHI
LO
P0FFLIGHTS
AUTO
LAMP
SRS
Headlamp control
(pg. 26)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 35)Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)
Driver air bag
(pg. 80) Speed control
(pg. 36) Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 27) Auto lamp
(pg. 27)
Instrumentation
4

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. If the light
remains on, continues to flash or
fails to illuminate, have the system
serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Turn on headlamps
Illuminates to remind the driver to
turn the headlamps on when:
²the daytime running lamps are on
²the autolamps are off
²the autolamp sensor determines it
is nighttime
Charging system
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
ABS
TURN ON
HEAD
LAMPS
Instrumentation
8

Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level and
add oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and Care
chapter.
This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the
engine is off.
Traction ControlYoff light
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem has been disabled
(by the driver or as a result of a
system failure). For more
information, refer to theDriving
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and either front door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.
Turn signal chime
Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn.
T/ C
OFF
Instrumentation
9

Door Ajar Cannot be reset
Driver's Door Ajar
Check Engine Temp Warning returns after 10 minutes
Transmission Overheat
Check Transmission
Low Oil Level
Check Charging System
Low Fuel Level
Low Engine Coolant
Low Tire Pressure (if equipped)
Gear Display Data ERR Warning reappears after key is
turned from OFF to ON
Brake Lamp Out
Check Traction Control
Check Ride Control
Trunk Ajar
Check Steering Assist
Low Washer Fluid
Air Leveling Disabled
Tail Lamp Out
Check FRT Turn Lamps
Turn on Headlamps
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
²They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
²They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still
exist within the vehicle.
TRIP
Press this control to display the first
of two trip odometers. Press it again
to display the second trip odometer.
To reset the displayed trip
odometer, press the RESET control.
TRIP
RESET
Instrumentation
14

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps only. Rotate to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the engine must be running
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the
tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.
Failure to do so may result in a collision.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
OFF
P
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
Controls and features
26

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument
panel during headlight and parklamp operation.
²Push up to brighten.
²Push down to dim.
AUTOLAMP CONTROL
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
²To turn autolamps on, push the
control 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 set to provide light for up to three minutes after you
turn the ignition OFF.
²To turn autolamps off, push the control down toward OFF.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system
The EATC system will maintain a
selected temperature and
automatically control airflow. You
can override automatic operation
with any of the override controls,
the fan speed control or the steering
wheel controls (if equipped).
Turning the EATC on
Press AUTO, any of the override
controls or the fan speed control.
The EATC will only operate when
the ignition is in the ON position.
PANEL
DIM
MAX
OFF
AUTO
LAMP
˚F
AUTO
EXT OFF AUTOMAX
A/CFRONT
REAR
˚F
AUTO
EXT OFF AUTOMAX
A/CFRONT
REAR
Controls and features
27

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
Cornering lamps (if equipped)
When the turn signal is used when the headlamps are on, the cornering
lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of
the turn.
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.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Radio control features
²Press MEM/NEXT to select a
preset station from memory.
²Press BAND/MODE to select AM,
FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD
(if equipped).
²Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
OFFHI
LO
NEXT
MODE
Controls and features
35

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps and the theft indicator lamp
and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of
the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Locking the doors with the
remote transmitter (doors opened
or closed). The horn will chirp to
confirm that the control was
pressed. The horn chirp feature
can be turned on/off by using the
feature menu in the message
center.
²Pressing 7/8 and 9/0 on the
keyless entry pad at the same
time to lock the doors (doors
opened or closed).
²Opening a door and pressing the
power door lock control to lock the doors.
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Controls and features
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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
BRAKE RELEASEHOOD
1
2
34
5
Starting
91

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
13 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): RF
Turn Lamp, Right
Turn Indicator (VIC),
RR Side Marker
Lamps, Tail Lamps,
License Lamps, LR
Stop/Turn Lamps,
Clock Illumination
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 10A ABS Evac and Fill
Connector
16 30A Moonroof Switch
17 - NOT USED
18 10A Lighting Control
Module
19 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Left
Headlamp, DRL
20 15A Multi-Function Switch:
Flash to Pass, and
Hazard Warning Input
to LCM
21 - NOT USED
22 - NOT USED
23 10A Digital Transmission
Range Sensor
24 10A Virtual Image
Cluster-LF Turn
Indicator, LF Turn
Signal
25 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Right
Headlamp
Roadside emergencies
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