LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owners Manual

Note:Moisture, frost and ice build-up orother types of contamination on the surfaceof the light lens can cause non-permanentdistortion or reduced brightness of theimage. Do not use abrasive materials toclean the lens.
Note:If you enable auto-fold and then youfold the mirrors in to the door window glass,the welcome mats do not turn on.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps turn on under the followingconditions:
•You open any door.
•You press a remote control button.
•You press the all lamps on button on thefront interior lamp.
Front Interior Lamp
Note:The front interior lamp switches areon the overhead console. The exact locationof each button on the overhead consoledepends upon your vehicle features.
Note:Press the button to switch the doorfunction off when you open any door. Whenthe door function is off and you open a door,the courtesy and door lamps stay off. Theindicator lamp lights amber when the doorfunction is off.
Note: Press the button again to switch thedoor function back on. When the doorfunction is on and you open a door, thecourtesy and door lamps turn on. Theindicator lamp lights amber when the doorfunction is on.
Type One
All lamps on.A
Door function.B
All lamps off or rear window shade.C
Individual dome lamps.D
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Type Two
Door function.A
All lamps on.B
Individual dome lamps.C
Note:You can switch individual map lampson independently by pressing a map lens.Type Three
Individual dome lamps (touchsensitive).A
All lamps on.B
Door function.C
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Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
Press the button to switch the lamps on oroff.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once.
Changing the Color
Touch any color once.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the selected color up or down.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Touch the selected color once or drag theselected color down to zero brightness.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do not letthem play with the power windows. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: When closing the powerwindows, verify they are free of obstructionand make sure that children and pets are notin the proximity of the window openings.
Note: You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lower theopposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window switch until youfully close the door window. Continue tohold the switch for a few seconds afteryou close the window.
2. Release the window switch.
3. Press and hold the window switch untilyou fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5.Lift and hold the window switch until youfully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically whileclosing. It reverses some distance if thereis an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: When you override thebounce-back feature the window will notreverse if it detects an obstacle. Take carewhen closing the windows to avoid personalinjury or damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within afew seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window travelsup with no bounce-back protection. Thewindow stops if you release the switchbefore the window fully closes.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls. It illuminates when youlock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for severalminutes after you switch the ignition off oruntil you open either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING
You can use the remote control to operatethe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display or see anauthorized dealer. See General Information(page 115).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a shorttime after you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock your vehicle,press and hold the remote control unlockbutton to open the windows. Release thebutton once movement starts. Press the lockor unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING: When closing the powerwindows, you should verify they are free ofobstructions and make sure that children andpets are not in the proximity of the windowopenings.
To close the windows, press and hold theremote control lock button. Release thebutton once movement starts. Press the lockor unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrorswhen your vehicle is moving. This couldresult in the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not use an ice scraper on the mirrorglass or housing.
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Left-hand mirror.A
Right-hand mirror.B
Adjustment control.C
Window lockout.D
Power-folding mirror control.E
To adjust a mirror:
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust. Thecontrol will light.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
The exterior mirrors automatically fold intoward the glass after you place thetransmission into park (P), turn off the vehicle,open and close the driver's side door andlock the vehicle. The exterior mirrorsautomatically unfold and return to theirdriving position after you unlock the vehicleand open and close the driver's side door.
You can switch this feature on and offthrough the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 115).
You can fold the mirrors on demand bypressing the power-folding mirror controllocated on the door. The control lights andthe mirrors fold in toward the glass. Pressthe control again to unfold the mirrors. Thecontrol light turns off.
Note:If you use the power-folding control tofold the mirrors on demand and the auto foldfeature is switched on, you must use thecontrol again to unfold them.
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Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manuallyfolded, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need to resetthem if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noiseas you reset the power-folding mirrors. Thissound is normal. Repeat this process asneeded each time the mirrors are manuallyfolded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page151).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror positionsthrough the memory function. See MemoryFunction (page 163).
Auto-Dimming Feature
The driver’s exterior mirror automaticallydims when the interior auto-dimming mirrorturns on.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing blinks when you switch on thedirection indicator.
Lincoln Welcome Mat
Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirrorhousings, project an image onto the grounda short distance from the vehicle.
360-Degree Camera (If Equipped)
See 360 Degree Camera (page 234).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING: Objects in the mirror arecloser than they appear.
The blind spot mirror has a wide-angle mirrorinside the exterior mirror that can increasevisibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror. Ifno vehicles are present in the blind spotmirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane isat a safe distance, signal that you intend tochange lanes. Glance over your shoulder toverify traffic is clear and carefully changelanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of the mainmirror when it is at a distance. The imagebecomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and begin toappear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicleapproaches (B). The vehicle will transition toyour peripheral field of view as it leaves theblind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page253).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrorwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have a secondpivot point. This lets you move the mirrorhead up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passengeror raised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
TOLL READER
Installing the Toll Reader
Install the toll reader or radio-controlledequipment in the following locations on thewindshield.
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Note:Follow the manufacturer's installationinstructions.SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the side windowand extend it rearward for extra shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (If Equipped)
Note:Do not try to move the sun shademanually.
The power rear sun shade covers the rearwindow of the vehicle.
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A control is on the overhead console and onthe rear seat armrest bezel.
Press and release the control to open orclose the sun shade. To stop motion andreturn the sun shade to its previous position,press the control a second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts whenyou shift the transmission into reverse (R).
MOONROOF (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not let children playwith the moonroof or leave them unattendedin the vehicle. They may seriously hurtthemselves.
WARNING: When closing themoonroof, you should verify that it is free ofobstructions and make sure that children andpets are not in the proximity of the roofopening.
The moonroof controls are located on theoverhead console and have a one-touchopen and close feature. To stop itsmovement during one-touch operation, pressthe control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Moonroof open. Press and releaseto open the moonroof.A
Moonroof vent. Press and releaseto vent the moonroof.B
Sunshade open. Press and releaseto open the sunshade. Thesunshade opens automatically withthe moonroof. You can also openthe sunshade with the moonroofclosed.
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