1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL window

The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Press + to increase the time
displayed.
Press ± to decrease the time
displayed.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to the ªAudio Guideº for instructions on how to operate the audio
system.
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REAR
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to open.
²Pull the top portion of the rocker
switch to close.
Express down
To make the driver window open
fully without holding the window
control, press the driver window
control completely down and release
quickly. Depress again to stop
window operation.
WINDOW
LOCK
WINDOW
LOCK
WINDOW
LOCK
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver's press the
right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window
controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
WINDOW
LOCK
MIRRORS
L R
MIRRORS
L R
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3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Heated outside mirrors
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and
mirrors.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
LOCKED
VERROUILLEE
CHILD LOCK ABOVE
SECURITE ENFANTS
ENHAUT
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Installing a child safety seat in the center seating position with
adjustable lap belt
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its
bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the
tongue up the webbing.
2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position.
3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating
position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap
belt webbing to tighten the belt.
6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat
from side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat is
held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat in a different position.
Attaching safety seats with tether straps
Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that
goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring
point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about
ordering a tether strap.
Tether anchorage hardware
All vehicles include a tether anchor
installed at the rear center seating
position for use with child safety
seats. Attachment holes (at each
rear outboard seating position) have
been provided in your vehicle to
attach anchor hardware, if required.
Additional kit can be obtained and
installed at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
The tether strap anchorage bracket for the rear center seating position
was factory installed and is located directly beneath the rear window
Seating and safety restraints
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Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for
long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves and other debris.
Starting
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
1 10A Lighting Control
Module: Anti-Theft
Indicator Lamp, PWM
Dimming Output,
Illumination Lamps for
Microphone, RR and
LR Door Ashtrays,
Heated Seat Switches,
Rear Defrost Control
Switch, EATC Control
Panel, Message Center
Switches, Speed
Control Switches,
Cigar Lighter, Console
and Ashtray
2 10A Data Link Connector
(DLC), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
3 15A Multi-Function Switch,
Cornering Lamps, High
Beam and Turn Signal
Input to LCM
4 10A Power Door Locks and
Power Windows
Switch Backlights,
Radio, Mobile
Telephone Transceiver,
Lighting Control
Module, (RUN/ACC
Sense), RESCU,
Electronic Day/Night
Mirror
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
26 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
EATC Module
27 - NOT USED
28 10A Shift Lock Actuator,
Vehicle Dynamic
Module, Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost,
Heated Seat Switch
Assembly, Low Tire
Pressure Module
29 10A Radio
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night
Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door
Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps,
RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH
Visor Lamps, Storage
Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid
Lamp, Glove Box
Lamp, Light Sensor
Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC.
Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 - NOT USED
Roadside emergencies
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