trunk LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1999 Owners Manual

If you have a vehicle with the Driver
Select System, you have a DRIVER
ID control in place of the E/M
control.
²Refer toDRIVER ID
(if equipped)for DRIVER ID
control information.
²Refer toE/M (if equipped)for
E/M control information.
Operator selectable features
These features are controlled by the message center controls located to
the right of the instrument cluster.
System check
Pressing this control causes the
message center to cycle through a
status of each of the systems being
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will
indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.
The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
²voltage level
²engine temperature
²oil level
²engine coolant level
²washer fluid level
²doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be
reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
²trunk closed
²exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)
²fuel level
SYSTEM
DRIVER ID
MENU
TRIP
RESETSELECT
DISPLAY
DTE ECON VEHICLE HANDLING
SYSTEM
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²distance to empty
²traction control
²ride control
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle's operating systems.
The message center will display the
last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows
you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
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
RESET
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver's door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time.
LOCKED
VERROUILLEE
CHILD LOCK ABOVE
SECURITE ENFANTS
ENHAUT
FUEL TRUNK
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FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
locking fuel door. To open the door,
press the control located on the
door.
Fuel filler door override release
If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the
override release handle located inside the trunk on the passenger side to
open the fuel filler door.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²utility compartment
²cupholders
²ashtray and lighter
²compact disc changer
(if equipped)
²power point
²cellular phone (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
FUEL TRUNK
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This process will arm your anti-theft system (if equipped). For more
information on arming the anti-theft system, refer toPerimeter
anti-theft systemin this chapter.
Opening the trunk
Press the control once to open the
trunk.
Ensure that the trunk is closed and
latched before driving your vehicle.
Failure to latch the trunk may cause
objects to fall out of the trunk or
block the rear view.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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Your vehicle has a factory-set 5±digit code that operates the keyless
entry system. You can also program your own 5±digit personal entry
code.
The factory-set code is located:
²on the owner's wallet card in the glove compartment
²taped to the computer module
²in the interior of the trunk
When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the
middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming your own entry code
1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).
2. Press the 1/2 control within five
seconds of step 1.
3. Enter your personal 5±digit code.
Enter each digit within five seconds
of the previous one.
4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate
which personality feature should be
recalled by the personal code.
²1/2 recalls personality 1
²3/4 recalls personality 2
²9/0 does not recall a personality
All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programing of the
new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 or personality 2)
can associated with only one personal code. The factory-set code cannot
be associated with a personality code.
Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents
them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of
codes.
You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle.
These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave
you.
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Erasing personal code
To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step
1.
3. Press and hold 1/2 for two
seconds. All of the vehicle doors will
lock and then unlock to confirm
erasure.
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry
system
To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal
code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior
lamps will illuminate.
To unlock all doors, enter the
factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4
within 5 seconds.
To release the trunk, enter the
factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5/6
within 5 seconds.
After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can
unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as
the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other.
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The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not
require any action by the driver.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is
pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral).
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is
possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 5A Lighting Control Module: Anti-Theft Indicator
Lamp, PWM Dimming Output, Illumination
Lamps for Microphone, RR and LR Door
Ashtrays, Heated Seat Switches, Rear Defrost
Control Switch, EATC Control Panel, Message
Center Switches, Speed Control Switches,
Cigar Lighter, Console and Ashtray
2 10A Data Link Connector (DLC), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
3 15A Multi-Function Switch, Cornering Lamps,
High Beam and Turn Signal Input to LCM
4 10A Power Door Locks and Power Windows
Switch Backlights, Radio, Mobile Telephone
Transceiver, Lighting Control Module,
(RUN/ACC Sense), Electronic Day/Night
Mirror
5 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, Lighting
Control Module (LCM RUN/START Sense),
Autolamp Light Sensor
6 10A Virtual Image Instrument Cluster, RF
Park/Turn Lamp
7 20A Power Point
8 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch, Trunk Lid
Relay
9 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, EATC Module,
Blower Motor Relay
10 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield Wiper
Module
11 10A Ignition Coils, Radio Interference Capacitor,
PCM Power Relay, Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) Transceiver
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
31 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps, RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH Visor Lamps, Storage Bin
Lamps, Trunk Lid Lamp, Glove Box Lamp,
Light Sensor Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC. Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Console Shift Illumination, A/C Clutch
Cycling Pressure Switch, A/C Clutch Relay
(DTR) Sensor, Intake Manifold Runner
Control, Backup Lamps
35 Ð Not Used
36 Ð Not Used
37 30A Subwoofer Amplifier, Radio
38 10A Analog Clock, CD Player, Mobile Telephone
Transceiver, RESCU
39 10A Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Power
Mirrors, Keyless Entry, LF Seat Module, LF
Door Module
40 10A Cornering Lamps
41 20A Door Locks
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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