air conditioning LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 User Guide

AUTO: Touch the button to switchon automatic operation of the fanspeed, air distribution, airconditioning and outside orrecirculated air, in order tomaintain your set temperature.
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Multiple presses of the AUTObutton will change the maximumfan speed allowed during AUTO.The AUTO Fan Limit set point shallbe indicated by the number ofAUTO indicator lights and apop-up, when not on the climatescreen.
AUTO Fan Limit High: When threeindicators are on (High), the fanspeed will not be limited. It will beautomatically controlled at higherspeeds in order to reach theselected temperature as quickly aspossible.
AUTO Fan Limit Medium: Whentwo indicators are on (Medium), thefan will be automatically controlledand limited to moderate speeds inorder to reach the selectedtemperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
AUTO Fan Limit Low: When oneindicator is on (Low), the fan will beautomatically controlled andlimited to lower speeds in order toreach the selected temperaturewith the least amount of cabinnoise. This means that the cabinwill not be heated or cooled asquickly as possible.
Note: The system will start at thepreviously selected Auto fansetting when Auto is turned on.
Once Auto is selected airdistribution, A/C operation, andoutside or recirculated air will alsobe automatically adjusted to heator cool the vehicle in order tomaintain the selected temperature.
The AUTO button can also be usedto turn off dual zone operation bypressing and holding the buttonfor greater than 2 seconds.
Power: Touch the button to switchthe system on and off. Switch offthe climate control system toprevent outside air from enteringthe vehicle.
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DUAL: This button lights up whenthe passenger controls are active.To switch them off and link thepassenger temperature to thedriver temperature, touch theDUAL button.
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Note: the passenger sidetemperature and the DUALindication automatically turn onwhen you or your passenger adjustthe passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch upor down to adjust the temperature.D
Fan speed: Touch up or down toincrease or decrease the volumeof air that circulates in your vehicle.
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Note: You cannot adjust the fanspeed when the system is set toAUTO or MAX A/C.
Rear: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the rear controloptions.
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Touch the power icon to switch therear climate control functions offand on.
Touch Rear Control to allow therear seat passengers to adjust therear climate settings. Touch itagain to prevent the rear seatpassengers from adjusting thesettings. Rear Controlautomatically turns off when youuse the touchscreen to adjust therear climate settings.
If your vehicle has automaticclimate controls, select Auto toconnect the rear climate settingsto the Auto settings of the driver.
Touch the up and down arrows toadjust the temperature.
To adjust fan speed, touch the upand down arrows above and belowthe fan icon.
Touch Close to close the rearcontrols. Closing the rear climatecontrol functions does not affecttheir current settings.
A/C: Touch this and a pop-upappears on the screen to displaythe air conditioning options.
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MAX A/C: Touch the button toactivate and maximize cooling. Thedriver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panelvents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the airconditioning on or off. Use A/Cwith recirculated air to improvecooling performance andefficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (forexample, Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor maycontinue to operate even after youtouch the A/C icon to switch it off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switchthe recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reducethe amount of time needed to cooldown the interior (when used withA/C) and help reduce odors fromreaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn offautomatically (or the system mayprevent it from turning on) in allairflow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. It mayalso turn on and off automaticallyin Panel or Panel/Floor airflowmodes during hot weather in orderto improve cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distributioncontrols:H
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Check Every Six Months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance interval tohelp make sure your vehicle keeps runninggreat.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damageExhaust system
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360 Degree Camera...................................234Front Camera......................................................235Side Camera........................................................236Using the System...............................................235
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................146
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................210
Accessories....................................................518Exterior Style........................................................518Interior Style..........................................................518Lifestyle..................................................................518Peace of Mind......................................................518
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............238
Active Park Assist.........................................223Using Active Park Assist...................................224
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................96System Check........................................................97
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................328Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................329Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................85End of Travel Position..........................................85Memory Feature....................................................85
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................96
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.........................332See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....332
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................84
All-Wheel Drive.............................................200Ambient Lighting...........................................100Adjusting the Brightness...................................100Changing the Color............................................100Switching Ambient Lighting Off......................100Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................100
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................84Arming the Alarm..................................................84Disarming the Alarm............................................84
Appendices...................................................555Apps.................................................................477.................................................................................477SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................478
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators...............114Headlamps On Warning Chime........................114Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................114Keyless Warning Alert.........................................114Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................114
Audio Control..................................................86Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................403General Information...........................................403
Audio Unit......................................................405Rear Passenger Audio......................................408
Auto Hold........................................................213Using Auto Hold..................................................215
Autolamps.........................................................93Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........94
Automatic Climate Control..........................146A/C...........................................................................147Air Distribution Control.......................................147AUTO......................................................................148Automatic Fan Settings......................................148Driver Temperature Control..............................147DUAL.......................................................................149Fan Speed Control..............................................148
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