rear view mirror LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Owners Manual

Autolamp on/delay time
Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to
either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.
Instrument panel dim control setting
²Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only
(not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).
²Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to
either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.
²Settings: variable.
²Original setting: maximum.
²Setting adjustment is made using the lighting control module-panel
dim control.
Driver's seat position
²Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles
or as a vehicle setting.
²Settings: 8-way adjustment.
²Original setting: N/A.
²Setting adjustment is made using the driver seat control.
Outside mirror position
²Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles
or as a vehicle setting.
²Settings: horizontal and vertical.
²Original setting: N/A.
²Setting adjustment is made using the outside mirror control.
DRIVER PROFILE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Driver profile System allows for two primary drivers to save their
individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The
feature will then be set to the individual's preferences when that
individual identifies themselves to the system before entering the vehicle.
The Message Center info allows the driver to program eight vehicle
features (listed in Driver Profile features) according to their driving
preferences. These feature preferences will be saved as the vehicle
Instrumentation
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TILT STEERING
Pull the tilt steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the
rearview mirror. Press the control
next to the map lamp to illuminate
the lamp.
AUTO
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5. Release the switch, then slowly press it down again. Press the switch
repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is
displayed on the upper right corner of the mirror.
6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for
greater than two seconds.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted on the base of mirror.
3. Insert an appropriate diameter
rod (paperclip) into the left switch
access hole underneath the compass
module.
4. Gently press the switch for 1 to
2 seconds until CAL and a direction
are displayed on the upper right
corner of the mirror. (To exit CAL
before performing a compass adjustment, turn the ignition to OFF.)
5. Release pressure from the switch.
6. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until
the CAL indicator turns off. This will take up to five circles to complete
calibration.
7. The compass is now calibrated.
The compass display will remain on for approximately 40-45 minutes
after the ignition key is removed. The battery saver will then shut off the
display.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the
non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically
adjust to minimize glare.
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Press the control to turn the mirror
on or off. The mirror will
automatically return to the normal
state whenever the vehicle is placed
in R (reverse)(when the mirror is
on) to ensure a bright clear view
when backing up.
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel
or other petroleum-based cleaning
products.
On vehicles equipped with a moonroof, the automatic rear view mirror
has two map lamps. Refer toInterior lightsfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.
Smart locks
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.
While the key is in the ignition, the
vehicle can be locked by manually
pressing down the lock control or
with remote entry transmitter.
AUTO
U
L
U
L
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high beam .................................26
Heating ........................................27
High beams
indicator light .............................8
Hood
release lever ............................127
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........34
Jump-starting your vehicle .....122,
123
attaching cables ......................123
disconnecting cables ..............124
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
keypad .......................................68
programming entry code ........68,
69,70
Keys
key in ignition chime .................9
Lamps
interior lamps ....................40,154
map lamps .................................40
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................7
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................8
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ...........161
Message center ...........................12
date/economy button ...............15
menu button ..............16,17,18,19
reset button ..............................16
system check button ................13
warning messages .....................13
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
cleaning ...................................159heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................52
Odometer .....................................10
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................66
Parking brake ..............................96
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....160
Power door locks ........................58
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....134
Refill capacities for fluids ........160
Relays ........................................109
Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................67
replacing the batteries .............66
Reporting safety defects ..........166
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................75,76
extension assembly ..................78
for children ...............................83
lap and shoulder belts ........74,75
maintenance ..............................79
proper use .................................73
warning light and chime ..9,78,79
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....88
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................85
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....88
Seats ............................................71
adjusting the seat, power ........71
head restraints ..........................71
heated seats ..............................73
lumbar support .........................73
Servicing your vehicle ..............126
precautions when servicing ...126
Index
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