Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 5

Locking and Unlocking the Doors From
Inside

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Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Locking the Doors

Press the lock switch on the door interior trim
panel. The doors can no longer be released
using the exterior door handle switches and
the luggage compartment locks.

Unlocking the Doors

Press the unlock switch on the door interior
trim panel. The doors can then be released
using the exterior door handle switches.

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which
allows the door to function if your vehicle
has no power. The system has a limited
number of operations before the power is
depleted and turns off. When the system
turns off, the door remains open and
unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup
power system is turned off, you can close
and secure your vehicle by manually
resetting each door latch using a key in the
position shown.

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Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to reset the latch.

Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to reset the latch.

When you have reset the latch, you are then
able to fully close and latch the door.

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Note: You cannot open the door again until
the vehicle battery is fully charged and
operational.

Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key
Blade

If your vehicle has no power and the backup
power system is turned off, you can manually
unlock the driver door using a key in the
position shown.

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1. Remove the key blade from the

transmitter.

2. Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder.

3. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the

driver door.

Note: All other doors remain locked.

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access
Keys

This feature helps to prevent you from
locking your intelligent access key inside
your vehicle’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.

When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, the transmission is in
park (P) and the ignition is off, the system
searches for an intelligent access key inside
your vehicle after you close the last door.  If
the system finds a key, all of the doors will
immediately unlock and the horn will sound
twice, indicating that a key is inside.

You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle.

To do this, lock your vehicle after you have
closed all the doors by:
•

Using the keyless entry keypad.

•

Pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key.

•

Touching the locking sensor on the door
window trim with another intelligent
access key in your hand.

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When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).

Autolock

 (If Equipped)

Autolock locks all the doors when:
•

All doors are closed.

•

The ignition is on.

•

You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autolock repeats when:
•

You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•

The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the accessory
position.

•

You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.

Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you.  See
General Information (page 112).

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when you unlock the doors with
the remote control.

The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:
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The ignition is on.

•

You press the remote control lock button.

•

After 25 seconds of illumination.

The lights do not turn off if:
•

You turn them on with the lamp control.

•

Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
•

25 seconds have elapsed.

•

You press the push button ignition
switch.

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Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.

Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys

If you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts
off when it detects a certain amount of
battery drain, or after 45 minutes.

Opening the Luggage Compartment

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on the instrument
panel to open the luggage
compartment.

With the Remote Control

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Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.

From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the exterior release button. Your
vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m) of the
luggage compartment.

To unlock and release the trunk using the
keypad, enter the factory-set code or your
personal code and then press 5-6 on the
keypad.

OPENING THE DOORS

Note:  When your vehicle reaches a speed
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), you will only be
able to release the door by pressing the
unlock button and then door release button
within two seconds.

Front Doors

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Press the door release button on
the arm rest to release the door.
Push the door out to open the

door.

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Rear Doors

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Press the unlock switch on the
door and then press the door
release button on the arm rest to

release the door. The first press unlocks the
door and the second press unlatches the
door. Push the door out to open the door.

EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE

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If you are inside your vehicle and unable to
use the electronic door system, you can
open the driver door using the emergency
door release switch in the map pocket.

POWER DECKLID

 (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous

to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of
a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control.

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WARNING: Keep keys out of the

reach of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power decklid. You should supervise the
operation of the power decklid at all times.

Note: Do not drive with the decklid open
unless you switch off the power feature.
Make sure you fully close the decklid before
you drive your vehicle.

You can switch the power decklid feature on
or off in the information display.  See General
Information (page 112).  The remote control
and instrument panel button still operates
the decklid regardless of the setting.

Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control.

Note: You can reverse the decklid
movement. Press the instrument panel or
decklid button again, or press the remote
control button twice.

Note: Do not push or pull on the power
decklid while it is under operation, as this
may cause damage to your vehicle.

The decklid only operates with the
transmission in park (P).

If the decklid starts to close after it has fully
opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the decklid or a possible
strut failure. A repetitive tone sounds and
the decklid closes under control. Remove
any excessive weight from the decklid. If the
decklid continues to close after opening,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on the instrument
panel.

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within three
seconds.

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From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the exterior release button. Your
vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m)
of the luggage compartment.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
decklid. Manually pushing or pulling the
decklid may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction.

With the Decklid Close Button

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Press the button inside the decklid on the
left-hand side.

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Stopping the Decklid Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the decklid while it is in motion. This could
damage the power decklid and its
components.

You can stop the decklid movement by doing
any of the following:
•

Pressing the decklid control button.

•

Pressing the remote control button twice.

•

Pressing the button on the instrument
panel.

•

Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.

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This method only works for vehicles with the

hands-free decklid feature.

Resetting the Power Decklid

The decklid may not operate correctly and
you may need to reset it if:
•

The vehicle battery charge is low.

•

You disconnect the battery.

•

You manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched.

1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds

then reconnect the battery.

2. Manually close the decklid making sure

it is fully closed.

3. Power open the decklid using the remote

control or instrument panel button.

Obstacle Detection

When Closing

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle.  A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open.  Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the decklid.

Note: Entering your vehicle while the decklid
is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce
and activate obstacle detection. To prevent
this, let the power decklid close completely
before you enter your vehicle. Before driving
your vehicle, check the instrument cluster
for a trunk ajar or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the decklid
open while driving.

When Opening

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds.  Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the decklid.

Hands-Free Feature

 (If Equipped)

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The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft
(1 m) of the decklid.

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1. Move your foot under and away from the

rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion.  Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion.

2. The decklid opens or closes.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
decklid. Manually pushing or pulling the
decklid may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction.

Note:  Splashing water may cause the
hands-free decklid to open.  Keep the
intelligent access key away from the rear
bumper detection area when washing your
vehicle.

SOFT CLOSING DOOR

Gently close the door until it fully latches.
The system automatically closes the door,
making sure it is fully secure.

Note: The system does not work if the
vehicle battery charge is low.

Note: The system is limited to 25 cycles
between each ignition cycle. This is to
prevent the vehicle battery from losing
charge.

Note: You can override soft close by fully
closing the door manually.

KEYLESS ENTRY

SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad

The keypad is near the driver window.  It
illuminates when touched.

Note:  If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work.  Enter your entry code again more
slowly.

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You can use the keypad to do the following:
•

Lock or unlock the doors.

•

Program and erase user codes.

•

Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code.  The code
is on the owner's wallet card in the glove box
and is available from an authorized dealer. 
You can also program up to five of your own
five-digit personal entry codes.

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Programming a Personal Entry Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You

must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personal

code 1.

The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.

To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat steps 1 through 3, then for step 4:
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Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.

•

Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.

•

Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.

•

Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.

Hints:
•

Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

•

Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

•

The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad

within five seconds.

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. You

must do this within five seconds of
completing step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if
you enter the wrong code seven times.  This
mode turns off the keypad for one minute
and the keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after any of
the following occur:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

•

You press the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

You switch your vehicle on.

•

You unlock the vehicle using intelligent
access.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Locking All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypad
simultaneously with the driver door closed.
You do not need to enter a code first.

Unlocking All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 3·4 on the keypad within
five seconds.

Unlocking Only the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set or your personal
five-digit code.  You must press each number
within five seconds of each other.  The
interior lamps illuminate.

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Note: All doors unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is turned off.  See Locking
and Unlocking (page 68).

INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE

WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and

luggage compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out of a
child’s reach. Unsupervised children could
lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to play in
vehicles.

WARNING: Do not leave children or

animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk.

Your vehicle is equipped with a release
handle that provides a means of escape for
children and adults if they become locked
inside the luggage compartment.

Adults should familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.

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The handle is located inside the luggage
compartment either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or near the tail lamps.
It is composed of a material that will glow for
hours in darkness following brief exposure
to ambient light.

Pull the handle and push up on the luggage
compartment door (lid) to open from within
the luggage compartment.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note:  The system is not compatible with
non-Lincoln aftermarket remote start
systems. Use of these systems may result in
engine starting problems and a loss of
security protection.

Note:  Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may result in vehicle starting problems,
especially if they are too close to the key
when starting your vehicle.  Prevent these
objects from touching the coded key when
starting your vehicle.  Switch the ignition off,
move all objects on the key chain away from
the coded key and restart your vehicle if a
problem occurs.

Note:  Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle.  Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system helps prevent the engine from
starting unless you use a coded key
programmed to your vehicle.  Using the
wrong key may prevent your vehicle from
starting.  A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start your vehicle with a
coded key, it is not operating correctly.  A
message may appear in the information
display.

Automatic Arming

The system arms when you switch the
ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

The system disarms when you switch the
ignition on with a coded key.

Replacement Keys

Note:  Your vehicle comes with two keys.

The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and turns on the intelligent access
with push button start system, as well as a
remote control.

If your programmed transmitters are lost or
stolen and you do not have an extra coded
key, you will need to have your vehicle
towed to an authorized dealer. You need to
erase the key codes from your vehicle and
program new coded keys.

Store a spare intelligent access key away
from your vehicle in a safe place.  You can
purchase replacement keys or remote
controls from an authorized dealer.

Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key

Note: You can program a maximum of four
keys to your vehicle.

You must have two previously programmed
intelligent access keys inside your vehicle
and the new unprogrammed intelligent
access key readily accessible.  You can
purchase replacement keys or remote
controls from an authorized dealer.

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Make sure that the ignition is switched off
before beginning this procedure.  Make sure
that you close all the doors before beginning
and that they remain closed throughout the
procedure.  Carry out all steps within 30
seconds of starting the sequence.  Stop and
wait for at least one minute before starting
again if you carry out any steps out of
sequence.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

1. Remove the key blade from the

transmitter.

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2. Open the floor console storage

compartment lid.

3. Insert the first programmed key in the

backup slot.

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

5. Wait five seconds and then press the

push button ignition switch again.

6. Remove the intelligent access key.

7. Within 10 seconds, place a second

programmed intelligent access key in the
backup slot and press the push button
ignition switch.

8. Wait five seconds and then press the

push button ignition switch again.

9. Remove the intelligent access key.

10.

Wait five seconds, then place the
unprogrammed intelligent access key
in the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.

Programming is now complete.  Check that
the remote control functions operate and
your vehicle starts with the new intelligent
access key.

If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10
seconds and repeat steps 1 through 7. If it
still does not work, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer.

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ANTI-THEFT ALARM

The system will warn you of an unauthorized
entry to your vehicle. It will be triggered if
any door, the luggage compartment or the
hood is opened without using the key,
remote control or keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm problem
with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is not
a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock your
vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

•

Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control or
keyless entry keypad.

•

Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.

•

Use a key in the driver door to unlock
your vehicle, then switch your vehicle on
within 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING: Do not adjust the

steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.

Note:  Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.   See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 150).

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Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.

To adjust:
•

Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.

•

Telescope: Press the front or rear of the
control.

End of Travel Position

The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column. 
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the

motion of the steering column.

2. Press and hold the steering column

control until the steering column stops
moving.

3. Press the steering column control again.

Note: The steering column may begin to
move again.

4. When the steering column stops,

continue holding the control for a few
seconds.

5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position sets.  The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
stops just short of the end of the column
position.

Memory Feature

 (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function.   See
Memory Function (page 160).

Pressing the adjustment control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves up when you switch the
ignition off.  Switch the ignition on to return
the system to its previous settings.  You can
switch this feature on or off in the information
display.   See Information Displays (page
112).

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