2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL ignition

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Windshield wiper/washer features
The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the
windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.
The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately 15
seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this
state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.
Windshield wiper blades
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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Express down
To make the driver window open
fully without holding the window
control, press the top portion of the
driver window control and release
quickly. Press or pull the control to
stop window operation.
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
control. Press the control again 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.
WINDOW
LOCK
WINDOW
LOCK
MIRRORS
L R
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Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone adjustment.
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. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
Without moon roof:
1. With the compass display turned
on, press and hold the COMP side of
the control until the zone selection
number appears in the mirror
display window.
2. Release the COMP side of the
control, then press it down again.
3. Continue to press until your zone
number is shown in the mirror
display, then release.
4. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass
mode within ten seconds.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7891011121314 15
COMP MIRROR
NW
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To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
When the OFF control is pressed,
the message ªSPEED CONTROL
OFFº will appear for 5 seconds in
your message center.
To set a speed
²Press SET ACCEL. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
When the SET ACCEL control is
pressed, the message ª SPEED
CONTROL SETº will appear for 5
seconds in your message center.
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the
set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. ªSPEED
CONTROL CANCELEDº will appear for 5 seconds in your message
center. This is normal. Pressing RES/RESUME will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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Volume Control Ð Volume can be
controlled using the audio system
controls.
First Owner/First Time Activation
²After receiving the wireless phone and welcome kit, please contact
Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO (1±866±727±2886) and select option
ª1º for activations. When calling Sprint PCS to activate your phone,
please do not call from your new wireless phone.
Note:Following the three-month introductory period, you must continue
to enroll in a Sprint PCS voice plan in order to enable any of the Vehicle
Communication System features.
²Turn the ignition to ªACCº. Open the center console armrest and fold
the presenter arm out. Place the wireless phone in the docking
station. If the phone is docked properly, the audio display should read
ªVCS ACTIVEº. The Vehicle Communication System will not function
if the phone is not properly docked.
²Press the ª iº Button and when voice communication is established
with the Lincoln Response Center, indicate that you are a new
customer and the specialist will introduce you to the features. The
purpose of this call is to verify that your Vehicle Communication
System is active and functioning properly. In the event that the
Vehicle Communication System does not function properly, please
contact your Lincoln dealership for assistance.
Leased Vehicles
If the vehicle is leased, the wireless phone should be returned to the
dealership at the end of the lease term. At the end of the lease term, you
have the option to purchase the wireless phone for the price of its
replacement. Please be sure to contact Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO
(1±866±727±2886) for wireless service options if you keep the phone or
call to deactivate your account prior to lease termination.
VOL
PUSH ON
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Second Owner/Re-Lessees
The Vehicle Communication System will not function without an
activated wireless phone with Sprint PCS. The wireless phone may be
purchased through Lincoln dealerships. Wireless service can be activated
with Sprint PCS. Just following the steps in theªFirst Time Activationº
section above.
Vehicle Communication System Limitations
²Vehicle Communication System services are available in the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii
²Vehicle Communication System services are not available in Alaska
²Only available within range of the cellular systems
²Connection limited by atmospheric and topographical conditions
²Connection limited by cellular network capabilities and infrastructure
²The wireless phone must have an active wireless service plan with
Sprint PCS and docked in the docking station located in the center
console for Vehicle Communication System to function properly
²The vehicle must be running or the ignition must be turned to either
ªACCº or ªRUN/ONº position
²May become inoperative if the vehicle is involved in an accident,
damaging one or more components
²Sprint PCS Voice Command (SM) services are only available on the
Sprint PCS network
Global Positioning Satellites are used to deliver location information
(only at the request of the vehicle occupants or in the event an airbag
deploys) and may not be available if signal is obstructed. (If a signal is
unavailable, the last valid position obtained before the signal was
obstructed will be sent.)
Vehicle Communication System is powered by the vehicle's battery and
will not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
Vehicle Communication System specialist will make all reasonable efforts
to contact the Public Safety service providers but cannot be held
responsible for their response time or their activities.
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Drivers have the responsibility to pay primary attention to the road and
drive safely. A driver may want to pull over to a safe parking spot before
using Vehicle Communication System services. Drivers who allow
themselves to become distracted may cause an accident. Please use this
technology responsibly.
Due to the specialized Lincoln software contained within the phone, your
local Sprint PCS store is unable to provide service or replacement units.
Issues or questions about equipment including the wireless phone should
be directed to your Lincoln dealer.
Phone accessories can be purchased at Sprint PCS stores. Billing or
services issues should be directed to Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO
(1±866±727±2886). Select ª2º for Client Services.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center tells you about
the condition of your vehicle by two
methods:
²operator selectable features
²continuous warning reporting of
monitored systems
You can select different features for
the message center to display by
using the message center controls
located to the right of the
instrument cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these
controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate
warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored
systems.
If you have a vehicle with the Driver
Select System, which allows you to
save operator selectable features to
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, you have a
DRIVER ID control in place of the E/M control.
SYSTEM
E/M
MENU
TRIP
RESETSELECT
DISPLAY
DTE ECON VEHICLE HANDLING
DRIVER ID
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²exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)
²fuel level
²distance to empty
²traction control
²ride control
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle's operating systems.
The message center will display the
last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows
you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
²They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
²They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still
exist within the vehicle.
Door Ajar Cannot be reset
Driver's Door Ajar
Check Engine Temp Warning returns after 10 minutes
Transmission Overheat
Check Transmission
Low Oil Level
Check Charging System
Low Fuel Level
Low Engine Coolant
Low Tire Pressure (if equipped)
RESET
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