2002 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD Owners Manual

Speed dependent wipers
When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings,
speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle's speed
changes.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) (the word OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever.
The transmission will operate in all
gears except overdrive. To return to
normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again.
The TCIL (the word OFF) will no
longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transmission
Operationsection of theDrivingchapter.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console displays your trip computer and electric compass
features.
Trip computer
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
OVERDRIVE
OVERDRIVEOFF
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The trip computer only works when the ignition is in the ON position.
Trip computer features follow:
Selectable features
English/metric display
Press this control to change the trip
computer display from metric to
English units. Press again to change
from English to metric units.
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Mode control
Each press of the MODE control will
display a different feature as follows:
Fuel range.This displays the
approximate number of kilometers
(miles) left to drive before the fuel
tank is empty. The indicated
distance to empty may be
inaccurate:
²with sustained, drastic changes in
fuel economy (such as trailer
towing), but will eventually recover.
²if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.
²if less than 27 liters (6 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.
The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds when you have
approximately the following distance you can drive before the fuel tank
is empty:
²80 km (50 miles)
²40 km (25 miles)
²16 km (10 miles)
Average fuel economy.The display will indicate the vehicle's average
fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset.
²To reset the average fuel
economy:
1. Press the MODE control
repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is
displayed (no other display is
resettable).
2. Press the E/M and MODE
controls simultaneously.
Off.In this mode the display will go blank indicating the system is off .
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Compass zone adjustment
The compass in the mirror is set in
ZONE eight at the factory. It may be
necessary to adjust the compass if
you live outside zone eight or during
a long distance trip.
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted at the base of the mirror.
3. Turn ignition to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the button on the
upper left hand corner of the
compass module for 1 to 2 seconds
until ZONE and the current zone
setting is displayed on the trip
computer.
5. Release the button, then slowly
press down again. Press the button repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location is displayed on the trip computer.
6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for
greater that two seconds.
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Compass calibration adjustment
The compass may need calibration adjustment if:
²the compass ZONE is set correctly and the trip computer display
window is not showing the correct heading
²ªCALº is displayed in the trip computer display window
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Locate the compass module
mounted at the base of the mirror.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Press and hold the button on the
upper left hand corner of the
compass module for 2 to 4 seconds,
until ªCALº and a direction are
displayed on the trip computer. (To
exit CAL mode before performing a
compass adjustment, turn the
ignition OFF.)
4. Release pressure from the button.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until the
ªCALº indicator turns off. This will take three to five circles to complete
calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
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One-touch moon roof
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and
momentarily hold the rear portion of
the control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch opening,
press the control a second time.
To close the moon roof:
Press and hold the front portion of
the control until the glass panel
stops moving. Once fully closed, the
rear of the glass panel will appear
higher than the front edge.
To vent:
To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close the
moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control until the glass panel stops moving.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,
the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon
roof positions.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
ROOF
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Power tonneau cover controls
The operation of the left and right
tonneau cover controls are identical.
Press the
portion of the control
to fully open the power tonneau
cover.
Press the
portion of the control
to fully close the power tonneau.
To disable the tonneau cover
controls when using your valet key,
lock the key switch in the center
console with your master key.
Courtesy/map lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp.
ROOF
ROOF
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Rear door lamps
The rear door lamps light when:
²any door or tonneau cover is
opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The rear door lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls
next to each lamp.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach
the inside rear view mirror. When the inside rear view mirror detects
bright light from in front of or behind the vehicle, the inside rear view
mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror
since this may impair proper system performance.
Press the control to turn the mirror
on or off.
The mirror will automatically return
to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R
(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
OFF AUTO
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