Lincoln Continental (2020 year). Manual in english - page 5

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 72).

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 155).

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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 165).

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
117).

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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

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You can operate the following
functions with the control:

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Press - to decrease volume level.

Press + to increase volume level.

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Press to silence the current media

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Press to access the previous media
selection.

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Press to access the next media
selection.

Press to access phone mode or to
answer a phone call.

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Press to end a phone call.

Press to access the audio quick
access menu (QAM).

VOICE CONTROL

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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Press and release to activate voice
recognition.

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CRUISE CONTROL

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See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
241).

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 117).

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

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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.

HORN

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wiper.

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Single wipe.

A

Intermittent wipe.

B

Normal wipe.

C

High-speed wipe.

D

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:  Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield.  This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out.  Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

Intermittent Wipe

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Intermittent wipe

A

Shortest wipe interval.

B

Longest wipe interval.

C

Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

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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

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

Autowipers 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.

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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 117).

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.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light
situations or when the wipers operate.

Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

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.

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.

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