Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 6

Note:  If you press any adjustment or
memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.

Note: Depending on your vehicle, the column
may move up and in.

AUDIO CONTROL

You can operate the following functions with
the control:

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Seek down or previous.

A

Volume up or down and mute.

B

Seek up or next.

C

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.

•

Play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band.

•

Seek through a track.

VOICE CONTROL

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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Press and release to activate voice
recognition.

CRUISE CONTROL

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See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
234).

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Steering Wheel

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 112).

Note: The HUD button replaces the DISP
button on vehicles that have a head up
display (HUD).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

 (IF

EQUIPPED)

The heated steering wheel button is on the
climate controls.

Press the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and off.

Note: You can use the heated steering
wheel only when the engine is running.

Note: The system uses a sensor and is
designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.

Note: In warm temperatures, the steering
wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.

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Steering Wheel

AUTOWIPERS

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.

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Autowipers On.

A

High sensitivity.

B

Low sensitivity.

C

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Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers.

When you select low sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield. When
you select high sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean. 
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit
the windshield.

In these conditions, you can do the following:
•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on the
windshield.

•

Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note:  If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades.  If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

Autowipers Settings

This setting defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display.

When you switch off autowipers, the wipers
operate in intermittent mode.

Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit

 (If Equipped)

The rain sensing feature will not operate
immediately after starting your vehicle when
it is in park (P) and the outside temperature
is below 32°F (0°C). You can switch on the
wipers by adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
or adjusting the wiper speed.

This prevents damage to the wiper blades
from ice and snow on the windshield.

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Wipers and Washers

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.

When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated, a
courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the
wipers stop to clear any remaining washer
fluid.

Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or
off in the information display.  See General
Information (page 112).

Note:  Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.

Front Camera Washer

 (If Equipped)

Operating the windshield washer also turns
on the front camera washer.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes in
air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is a
possibility that condensation can occur when
the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on
the interior of the lens. The fine mist
eventually clears and exits through the vents
during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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Lamps off.

A

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps.

B

Headlamp low beam.

C

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Headlamp High Beam

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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.

Push the lever away from you again or pull
the lever toward you to switch the high beam
off.

Flashing the Headlamp High Beam

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Slightly pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may need
to override the system if it does not turn
the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

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When the lighting control is in the autolamps
position, the headlamps turn on in low light
situations, or when the wipers turn on.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off.  Use
the information display controls to adjust the
period of time that the headlamps remain
on.

Note:  If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on.  They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•

During a single wipe.

•

When using the windshield washers.

•

If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Note: If you disconnect and connect the
battery, or fully discharge and charge the
battery, the illuminated components switch
to the maximum setting.

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A

B

Press repeatedly or press and hold
to dim.

A

Press repeatedly or press and hold
to brighten.

B

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You will
hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch
off automatically after three minutes with any
door open or 30 seconds after the last door
has been closed. You can cancel this feature
by pulling the direction indicator toward you
again or switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

 (IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING: The daytime running

lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.

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Type One - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)

The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for

vehicles with automatic transmissions, or
releasing the parking brake for vehicles
with manual transmissions.

3. The lighting control is in the off, parking

lamp or autolamps positions.

4. The headlamps are off.

Type Two - Configurable

Switch the daytime running lamps on or off
using the information display.  See
Information Displays (page 112).

The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information

display.

2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for

vehicles with automatic transmissions, or
releasing the parking brake for vehicles
with manual transmissions.

4. The lighting control is in the autolamps

position.

5. The headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in all
switch positions.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may need
to override the system if it does not turn
the high beams on or off.

The system turns on high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. If it
detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps
or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the
system turns off high beams before they can
distract other road users. Low beams remain
on.

Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.

Note: The system may not operate properly
in cold or inclement conditions. You can
switch on the high beams by overriding the
system.

Note: If the system detects a blockage, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, the system goes into low beam mode
until you clear the blockage. A message may
appear in the information display if the
camera is blocked.

Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.

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Lighting

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind
the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to turn the high beams
on and off.

Once the system is active, the high beams
turn on if:
•

The ambient light level is low enough.

•

There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 32 mph (51 km/h).

The system turns the high beams off if:
•

The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.

•

The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.

•

The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 27 mph (44 km/h).

•

The system detects severe rain, snow or
fog.

•

The camera is blocked.

Switching the System On and Off

Switch the system on using the information
display.   See Information Displays (page
112).

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Switch the lighting control to the autolamps
position.  See Autolamps (page 92).

Overriding the System

Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.

Automatic High Beam Indicator

The indicator illuminates to confirm
when the system is ready to assist.

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS

 (IF EQUIPPED)

The headlamp beams move in the same
direction as the steering wheel. This provides
more visibility when driving around curves.

A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.

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Lighting

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B

A

The system only works with the lighting
control in the autolamp position.   You can
switch this feature on or off in the information
display.

Note: There is a delay of two to five seconds
before the system operates when you drive
your vehicle.

Note: The system is only active at speeds
above 3 mph (5 km/h).

System Check

 (If Equipped)

The system has a power-up movement check
feature. When you start your vehicle, the
lamps track left to right, then back to center
to alert the driver that the system is working
properly.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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Push the lever up or down to use
the direction indicators.

Indicating a Lane Change

Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.

WELCOME LIGHTING

The Lincoln welcome mat projection lights
are on the bottom of the exterior mirror
housings. They project an image onto the
ground a short distance from your vehicle
when welcome lighting or lighted entry turns
on.

For auto-fold mirrors, the Lincoln welcome
mat turns on when welcome lighting or
lighted entry turns on and the mirrors fold in
upon locking or using the switch on the door.

You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.

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Note: Moisture, frost and ice build-up or
other types of contamination on the surface
of the light lens can cause non-permanent
distortion or reduced brightness of the
image. Do not use abrasive materials to
clean the lens.

Note: If you enable auto-fold and then you
fold the mirrors in to the door window glass,
the welcome mats do not turn on.

INTERIOR LAMPS

The lamps turn on under the following
conditions:
•

You open any door.

•

You press a remote control button.

•

You press the all lamps on button on the
overhead console.

Front Interior Lamp

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The front interior lamp switches are on the
overhead console.

Note: The position of each button on the
overhead console depends on your vehicle.

All Lamps On

Press to switch all interior lamps
on.

All Lamps Off

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Press to switch all interior lamps
off.

Individual Dome Lamps

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Press to switch the left-hand
individual dome lamp on and off.

Press to switch the right-hand
individual dome lamp on and off.

Interior Lamp Function

Press to switch the interior lamp
function on and off.

When the interior lamp function is off and
you open a door, the courtesy and door
lamps stay off.

When the interior lamp function is on and
you open a door, the courtesy and door
lamps turn on.

Note: The indicator lamp lights amber when
the door function is off.

Individual Map Lamps

Press a map lens to switch individual map
lamps on and off independently.

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Rear Interior Lamps

The rear interior lamps may be above the
rear seat or above the rear windows.

Press to switch the lamps on or off.

AMBIENT LIGHTING

Use the touchscreen to select the following:

Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

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Select ambient lighting.

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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 the
selected color down to zero brightness.

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children

unattended in your vehicle and do not let
them play with the power windows. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

WARNING: When closing the power

windows, verify they are free of obstruction
and make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings.

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Note:  You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open.  Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.

Press the switch to open the window.

Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Down

Press the switch fully and release it.  Press
again or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up

Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.

Resetting One-Touch Up

Start the engine.

1. Lift and hold the window switch until you

fully close the door window. Continue to
hold the switch for a few seconds after
you close the window.

2. Release the window switch.

3. Press and hold the window switch until

you fully open the door window.

4. Release the window switch.

5. Lift and hold the window switch until you

fully close the window.

6. Test for correct window operation by

carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.

Bounce-Back

The window will stop automatically while
closing.  It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING: When you override the

bounce-back feature the window will not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Pull up the window switch and hold within a
few seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position.  The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection.  The
window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes.

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Window Lock

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls.  It illuminates when you
lock the rear window controls.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches for several
minutes after you switch the ignition off or
until you open either front door.

GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING

You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.

Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display or see an
authorized dealer.  See General Information
(page 112).

Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.

Opening the Windows

You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your vehicle,
press and hold the remote control unlock
button to open the windows. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.

Closing the Windows

WARNING: When closing the power

windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings.

To close the windows, press and hold the
remote control lock button. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors

when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

Note: Do not use an ice scraper on the mirror
glass 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. The

control 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 window
glass.  Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.

Auto-Folding Mirrors

 (If Equipped)

The exterior mirrors automatically fold in
toward the glass after you place the
transmission into park (P), turn off the vehicle,
open and close the driver's side door and
lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrors
automatically unfold and return to their
driving position after you unlock the vehicle
and open and close the driver's side door.

You can switch this feature on and off
through the information display. See General
Information (page 112).

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You can fold the mirrors on demand by
pressing the power-folding mirror control on
the door.  The control lights and the mirrors
fold in toward the glass.  Press the control
again to unfold the mirrors.  The control light
turns off.

Note: If you switch the auto fold feature on
and use the power-folding control to fold the
mirrors on demand, you must use the control
again to unfold them.

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Loose Mirror

If you manually fold the power-folding
mirrors, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to reset
them if:
•

The mirrors vibrate when you drive.

•

The mirrors feel loose.

•

The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.

•

One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.

To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noise
as you reset the power-folding mirrors. This
sound is normal. Repeat this process as
needed each time you manually fold the
mirrors.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 148).

Memory Mirrors

You can save and recall the mirror positions
through the memory function.  See Memory
Function (page 160).

Auto-Dimming Feature

The driver’s exterior mirror automatically
dims when the interior auto-dimming mirror
turns on.

Signal Indicator Mirrors

The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you activate the
direction indicator.

Lincoln Welcome Mat

Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirror
housings, project an image onto the ground
a short distance from the vehicle.

360-Degree Camera

 (If Equipped)

See 360 Degree Camera (page 231).

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors

 (If Equipped)

WARNING: Objects in the mirror are

closer than they appear.

The blind spot mirror has a wide-angle mirror
inside the exterior mirror that can increase
visibility along the side of your vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror. If
no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is
at a safe distance, signal that you intend to
change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to
verify traffic is clear and carefully change
lanes.

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