1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL door lock

keyless entry code or the Memory I or Memory 2
switches.
Keyless Entry
Up to three unique keyless entry codes can be
programmed by the customer. Two of the codes
can be assigned to recall Personality Memory I or
Memory 2. Each time the 5-digit code is entered on
the keypad, the driver's door will unlock and
Personality Memory 1 or Memory 2 will be
recalled.
NOTE: Please note that even though the driver's
Personality Memory may be recalled using remote
or keyless entry, the seats and mirrors will not
move to the driver's set positions until the driver's
door is opened.
Memory Switches
Pressing either the Memory I or Memory 2 switch
on the driver's door will also recall the Personality
Memory settings as selected, providing your
vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).Auto Save
Any change made by the driver to one of the
above Personality Memory settings will be
updated and saved automatically. The display,
SAVED TO DRIVER I or SAVED TO
DRIVER 2, will appear on the Message Center
for five (5) seconds as a confirmation of the
update to Personality Memory. If a radio preset
is changed the radio display will also show
SAVED.
If the driver does not use the remote entry
transmitter, or keyless entry keypad to unlock the
doors upon entering or does not press the
Memory I or Memory 2 switch, then any change
to one of the Personality Memory settings
(except radio presets) will not be automatically
saved. Instead the driver will be prompted by the
Message Center whether to save the settings to
Driver 1 or Driver 2.
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Trunk
Opening the Trunk Manually
Locate the trunk lock in the rear reflector to the
right of the license plate to insert the key. Turn the
key to the right to open the trunk.The trunk lock cylinderUsing the Power Trunk Release
You can use your power trunk release feature in
three ways:
With your electric trunk release, you can open
the trunk from inside your vehicle by pressing
the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the
driver side door. The TRUNK RELEASE
button will only function when the vehicle is
traveling under three mph (five km/h).
To open your trunk with the keyless entry
system, press 5/6 on the keyless entry pad
within five seconds of entering the keyless code.
You can also open the trunk by pressing the
TRUNK button on the remote entry transmitter.
To prevent inadvertent activation, the trunk
button must be depressed twice within five (5)
seconds to open the trunk.
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To operate:
Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move the
cargo storage system rearward.
Place groceries, packages, etc. in the cargo storage
system.
Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move the
cargo storage system forward untfl it locks into
place.
NOTE:The cargo storage system has three
locking positions. Make sure the storage system is
securely locked in place.
Remote Control Fuel Filler Door Release
Button
Your vehicle has a remote control fuel filler door
which cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle.
To unlatch the fuel filler door, push the fuel door
button on the driver side door. Refer to Servicing
Your Vehicle in the Index for further information.Located on driver's door Manual override
located in trunk on RH side
Press button to open fuel filler
doorThe remote control fuel filler door release
button
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/!\ WARNINGDo not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55km/h). The tires may fail and injure apassenger or bystander.By moving the vehicle backward and forward, you
may gain enough momentum to move out of the
spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few
minutes. This may overheat the engine, damage the
transaxle, or damage the tires. If you are still stuck
after a minute or two of rocking, call for a tow truck.
High water
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are
sure that the water is below the bottom of the wheel
rims.
If you must drive through high water, drive slowly.
You may have limited traction or wet brakes, so
allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle
will not stop as quickly as usual.
192After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
Driving With a Heavy Load
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also,
the weight that your vehicle carries over the
front axle and rear axle should never be more
than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for the respective axle.
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the left front door lock facing or on
the door latch post pillar.

Fuel door release - manual override
1. After opening the fuel filler door, remove the
cap carefully and slowly by turning it
counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn. If a hissing
sound is heard, wait until it stops, then continue
turning until the cap is free./!\ WARNINGIf the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear ahissing sound, wait until it stops beforecompletely removing the cap.2.Make sure that you pump premium unleaded
fuel and put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel may
dull or soften the paint if you do not wash it off.
3. Replace the fuel cap completely when you are
finished. Turn it clockwise 1/4 turn until it is
tight. It will click when it is fully tightened.
4. Push the fuel door closed.
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The Instrument Panel Fuses
Fuse
Location Fuse Amp
RatingDescription110An And-theft indicator light
n PWM dimming output for
microphone illumination,
ashtray illumination (R & L
rear door),heated seat
switches, heated backlight
switch, EATC control panel,
message center switches, cigar
lighter, console shift
illumination, navigation
display module, and
navigation switches210An Luxury radio
n Clock (non-navigational)
n Cellular phone310An Multi-function switch410An Run/Accessory sensor
(luxury radio)
n Cellular phone
n Run/Accessory sensor
(LCM)
n Window switches
backlight RF, LR, RR) *
n CompassFuse
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription4 (cont.)10A
· E/C mirror
· Stand alone clock
· Door lock switches backlight510A
· Virtual image cluster
· Light sensor (Autolamp)
· Traction Assist OFF switch
· Airbag diagnostic
· Luxury radio FCU
· Run/Start sensor (LCM)65A
· SCP network715A
· Right front turn lamp
· Right turn indicator
· HI beam switch
· Right and left front side
marker lamps
· Right and left front park
lamps
· Right and left front tail
lamps
· Right rear stop/turn lamps830A
· Fuel filler
· Trunk solenoid
· Navigation system power269

Fuse
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription2810A
· Shift interlock
· VDM logic power
· Instrument cluster logic power
· Rear defrost control2910A
· Luxury RCU station signal
· Navigation module signal3010A
· Heated mirror right
· Heated mirror left3115A
· Voltage dimming for FCU
and stand alone clock
· Courtesy lamps in the doors
Rear reading lamps
· Map lamps
· RH & LH I/P courtesy lamps
· Engine compartment lamp
· Visor lamps
· Storage bin lamp (5 passenger
only)
· Luggage compartment lamp
· Glove box lamp3215A
· Speed control brake deact
switch
· Stop lamp switchFuse
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription33(Not used)3415A
· Back-up L & R lamp ext.
· DRL module (Canada only)
· EATC clutch
· Speed control logic
· IMRC3520A
· L & R heated seat module power36(Not used)37(Not used)3810A
· OBD 11 scan tool connection3910A
· DSM logic power
· DDM logic power
· Door lock switches
· Keyless keypad switch
· Memory set switch
· Driver seat switch
· Power mirror switch4010A
· Blend door actuator
· LTPS4120A
· Door locks (DDM)271

Fuse
LocationMaxi-Fuse
Amp
RatingDescriptionFuse
LocationMaxi-Fuse
Amp RatingDescription1
2
340A
60A
60A· EATC blower motor
· Engine cooling fans
· Air suspension compressor relay1330A
· DSM
· Heated seats
· Driver 4-way power
lumbar seats460A
· ABS module
· EVAC and fill14 30A
· Passenger power seat
· Passenger 4-way power560A
· Fuse panel to LCM
· OBD 111530A
· Luxury radio
· Sub woofer amplifier
· CD player660A
· Fuse panel to LCM CD player1620A
· HI beam730A
· VDM1720A
· Horn840A
· Heated mirrors
· Heated backlight1810A
· Air bags940A
· DDM
· LH power windows
· Door locks19Not used1040A
· RH power windows2010A
· PCM KAPWR1140A
· Ignition switch to fuse panel2110A
· Alternator sensor
· Alternator field supply1240A
· Ignition switch to fuse panel
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