2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL battery

Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shutsoff when it detects a certain amount ofbattery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Opening the Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel to open the luggagecompartment.
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
From Outside Your VehiclePress the exterior release button. Yourvehicle must be unlocked or have anintelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m) of theluggage compartment.
To unlock and release the trunk using thekeypad, enter the factory-set code or yourpersonal code and then press 5-6 on thekeypad.
OPENING THE DOORS
Note: When your vehicle reaches a speedgreater than 2 mph (3 km/h), you will only beable to release the door by pressing theunlock button and then door release buttonwithin two seconds.
Front Doors
Press the door release button onthe arm rest to release the door.Push the door out to open thedoor.
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Stopping the Decklid Movement
Note:Do not apply sudden excessive forceto the decklid while it is in motion. This coulddamage the power decklid and itscomponents.
You can stop the decklid movement by doingany of the following:
•Pressing the decklid control button.
•Pressing the remote control button twice.
•Pressing the button on the instrumentpanel.
•Moving your foot under and away fromthe center rear bumper in a single-kickmotion.*
*This method only works for vehicles with the
hands-free decklid feature.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly andyou may need to reset it if:
•The vehicle battery charge is low.
•You disconnect the battery.
•You manually close the decklid and leaveit unlatched.
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sureit is fully closed.
3.Power open the decklid using the remotecontrol or instrument panel button.
Obstacle Detection
When Closing
The system stops when it detects anobstacle. A tone sounds and the systemreverses to open. Once you remove theobstacle, you can power close the decklid.
Note:Entering your vehicle while the decklidis closing can cause your vehicle to bounceand activate obstacle detection. To preventthis, let the power decklid close completelybefore you enter your vehicle. Before drivingyour vehicle, check the instrument clusterfor a trunk ajar or door ajar message orwarning indicator. Failure to do this couldresult in unintentionally leaving the decklidopen while driving.
When Opening
The system stops when it detects anobstacle and a tone sounds. Once youremove the obstacle, you can continue tooperate the decklid.
Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft(1 m) of the decklid.
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1.Move your foot under and away from therear bumper detection area in asingle-kick motion. Do not move yourfoot sideways or the sensors may notdetect the motion.
2. The decklid opens or closes.
Note:Allow the power system to open thedecklid. Manually pushing or pulling thedecklid may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction.
Note: Splashing water may cause thehands-free decklid to open. Keep theintelligent access key away from the rearbumper detection area when washing yourvehicle.
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 thevehicle battery charge is low.
Note:The system is limited to 25 cyclesbetween each ignition cycle. This is toprevent the vehicle battery from losingcharge.
Note:You can override soft close by fullyclosing the door manually.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. Itilluminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Enter your entry code again moreslowly.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 thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The codeis on the owner's wallet card in the glove boxand is available from an authorized dealer. You can also program up to five of your ownfive-digit personal entry codes.
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components switchto the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and holdto dim.A
Press repeatedly or press and holdto brighten.B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. You willhear a short tone. The headlamps will switchoff automatically after three minutes with anydoor open or 30 seconds after the last doorhas been closed. You can cancel this featureby pulling the direction indicator toward youagain or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING: The daytime running lampssystem does not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
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Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): Theadaptive steering system is off. It is possiblethat the steering wheel may not be straightwhen you drive straight ahead. If thismessage persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): Theadaptive steering system integrity cannot beverified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately. SeeSteering (page 259).
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue to havethe normal braking system (without ABS)unless the brake system warning lamp is alsoilluminated. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Autohold Active
Illuminates when the system holdsyour vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system is on,but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction with amessage. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 253).
Brake System
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. If theparking brake is not engaged, this indicateslow brake fluid level or a brake systemmalfunction. Have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extended distanceswith the parking brake engaged can causebrake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on.
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 329).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Also displays when there is a lack of batterypower to the electronic door system. If thisdisplays with all doors closed, have yourvehicle serviced by an authorized dealerimmediately.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake has amalfunction. See Electric ParkingBrake (page 210).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible,switch off the engine and let cool. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 319).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level.
See Engine Oil Check (page 317).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a chime sounds toremind you to fasten your seatbelt.See Seatbelt Reminder (page 42).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights illuminates onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controlor the collision warning system. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you start yourvehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
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AWD
ActionMessage
Displays when the system automatically disables to protect itself. This may be caused by operatingthe vehicle with the compact tire installed, if the system is overheating or if there is an issue withanother vehicle system preventing AWD operation. The system resumes normal operation andclears this message after cycling the ignition on and off and driving a short distance with theroad tire re-installed, after the system is allowed to cool or after the other vehicle system issuesare resolved.
AWD OFF
Displays in conjunction with the powertrain malfunction or reduced power light when the systemis not operating properly. If the message stays on or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.Charging System Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Charging System Service Now
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turnyour ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restartyour vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turnthe ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehiclehas been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electricalloads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage hasrecovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily TurnedOff
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