2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL mirror

The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of the mainmirror when it is at a distance. The imagebecomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and begin toappear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicleapproaches (B). The vehicle will transition toyour peripheral field of view as it leaves theblind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page253).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrorwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have a secondpivot point. This lets you move the mirrorhead up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passengeror raised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
TOLL READER
Installing the Toll Reader
Install the toll reader or radio-controlledequipment in the following locations on thewindshield.
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Note:Follow the manufacturer's installationinstructions.SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the side windowand extend it rearward for extra shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (If Equipped)
Note:Do not try to move the sun shademanually.
The power rear sun shade covers the rearwindow of the vehicle.
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A control is on the overhead console and onthe rear seat armrest bezel.
Press and release the control to open orclose the sun shade. To stop motion andreturn the sun shade to its previous position,press the control a second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts whenyou shift the transmission into reverse (R).
MOONROOF (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not let children playwith the moonroof or leave them unattendedin the vehicle. They may seriously hurtthemselves.
WARNING: When closing themoonroof, you should verify that it is free ofobstructions and make sure that children andpets are not in the proximity of the roofopening.
The moonroof controls are located on theoverhead console and have a one-touchopen and close feature. To stop itsmovement during one-touch operation, pressthe control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Moonroof open. Press and releaseto open the moonroof.A
Moonroof vent. Press and releaseto vent the moonroof.B
Sunshade open. Press and releaseto open the sunshade. Thesunshade opens automatically withthe moonroof. You can also openthe sunshade with the moonroofclosed.
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Sunshade close. Press and releaseto close the sunshade.D
Moonroof close. Press and releaseto close the moonroof from eitherthe open or vent positions.
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Note:Sunshade open and close controlsmay also be located on the rear seatarmrest bezel.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically reverses somedistance if an obstacle is detected whileclosing.
To override this feature, press and hold themoonroof close control within two secondsafter the roof comes to a stop following abounce-back reversal.
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Settings
Speedometer km/h
Speedometer MPH
Select Your SettingAlarmVehicleAdvanced Settings
Ask on Exit
Auto Engine Off
Autofold Mirrors
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto HighbeamLighting
Select Your SettingAutolampDelay
Daytime Lights
Welcome Lighting
Auto UnlockLocks
AudibleFeedback
Exterior Lights
Mislock
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Information Displays

Heated Seats
Press to switch the heated seats on and off.See Heated Seats (page 166).
Recirculated Air
Press to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in thepassenger compartment recirculates. Thismay reduce the time needed to cool theinterior, when used with A/C, and reduceunwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in Panel or Panel/Floor air flowmodes during hot weather in order toimprove cooling efficiency.
AUTO
Press to switch on automatic operation.Adjust to select the desired temperature. Fanspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airadjust to heat or cool the vehicle to maintainthe desired temperature. You can also switchoff dual zone mode by pressing and holdingfor more than two seconds.
Automatic Fan Settings
The AUTO button illuminates for thefollowing fan settings:
•When three indicators are on, the fanadjusts to the highest speed to reach theselected temperature as quickly aspossible.
•When two indicators are on, the fanadjusts to a medium speed to reach theselected temperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
•When one indicator is on, the fan adjuststo the lowest speed to reach the selectedtemperature with the least amount ofcabin noise.
Note:The system starts at the previous fansetting when you switch on AUTO.
Ventilated Seats
Press to switch the ventilated seats on andoff. See Seats (page 153).
Fan Speed Control
Adjusts the volume of air circulated in thevehicle.
Heated Rear Window
Press to switch the heated rear window onand off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
Press to switch the heated steering wheelon and off. See Heated Steering Wheel(page 88).
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Rear fan speed control: Adjuststhe volume of air circulated to therear passenger compartment.
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Rear heated seats: Press to switchthe rear heated seats on and off.B
Rear AUTO: Press to switch onautomatic operation. Adjust toselect the desired temperature.Fan speed and air distributionadjust to heat or cool the vehicleto maintain the temperature youdesire.
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Rear air distribution control: Pressto switch the direction of air flow.D
Rear passenger temperaturecontrol: Adjusts the temperaturesetting for the rear passengercompartment.
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Rear ventilated seats: Press toswitch the rear ventilated seats onand off. See Rear PassengerClimate Controls (page 150).
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Rear passenger power: Press toswitch the rear system on and off.G
Note: The rear climate systemturns off whenever you switch onmax defrost, and turns back onwhen you switch max defrost off.You can switch on the rear systemwith max defrost on.
Rear control lock: Whenilluminated, you can only operatethe rear passenger settingsthrough the front controls.
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Note: The indicator brieflyilluminates if you try to use the rearclimate system when the controlsare locked.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
Note:Make sure the engine is runningbefore operating the heated windows.
Note:Depending on your remote startsettings, the heated windows, mirrors andwipers may remain on after remote startingthe vehicle.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear theheated rear window of thin ice andfog. The heated rear window turnsoff after a short period of time. Press thebutton again to switch it off. It illuminateswhen you switch the system on.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thevehicle warranty does not cover damagecaused to the heated rear window grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
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Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
The windshield wiper de-icer turns on in lowtemperatures or when you manually switchthe heated rear window on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle and odor concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind theglove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 523).
For additional cabin air filter information, orto replace the filter, see a qualifiedtechnician.
REMOTE START
The system adjusts the interior temperaturedepending on your chosen settings duringremote start.
You cannot adjust the climate control settingduring remote start operation. When youswitch the ignition on, the climate controlsystem returns to the previous settings. Youcan now make adjustments.
Some features may remain on if they turn onduring remote start:
•Driver heated seat.
•Driver ventilated seat.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:If the passenger heated or ventilatedseats are on when you switch the vehicleoff, they default to the driver setting whenyou switch the vehicle on.
You can adjust the default remote startsettings using the information displaycontrols. See Information Displays (page115).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F(22°C). The ventilated seats set to high (ifavailable, and if you select AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system heats orcools (based on pre-selected settings). Therear defroster, heated mirrors and heated orventilated seats do not turn on.
In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats and heated steeringwheel set to high (if available, and if youselect AUTO in the information display). Therear defroster and heated mirrors turn on.
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