2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL high beam

Opening the Doors........................................73
Emergency Door Release............................74
Power Decklid.................................................74
Soft Closing Door..........................................78
Keyless Entry...................................................78
Interior Luggage Compartment Release........................................................................80
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................82
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................84
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................85
Audio Control.................................................86
Voice Control..................................................86
Cruise Control................................................86
Information Display Control........................87
Heated Steering Wheel...............................88
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................89
Autowipers......................................................89
Windshield Washers.....................................90
Lighting
General Information......................................92
Lighting Control.............................................92
Autolamps.......................................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................94
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................94
Daytime Running Lamps..............................94
Automatic High Beam Control...................95
Adaptive Headlamps....................................96
Direction Indicators.......................................97
Welcome Lighting..........................................97
Interior Lamps.................................................98
Ambient Lighting..........................................100
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................101
Global Opening and Closing....................102
Exterior Mirrors.............................................102
Interior Mirror................................................105
Toll Reader.....................................................105
Sun Visors......................................................106
Sun Shades...................................................106
Moonroof........................................................107
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................109
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................110
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............114
Information Displays
General Information......................................115
Information Messages................................123
Head Up Display..........................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................149
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............150
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................151
Cabin Air Filter..............................................152
Remote Start..................................................152
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Table of Contents

Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever away from you again or pullthe lever toward you to switch the high beamoff.
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn theheadlamps on in low visibility conditions, forexample daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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Type One - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or offusing the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 115).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off in allswitch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn thehigh beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’s headlampsor tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, thesystem turns off high beams before they candistract other road users. Low beams remainon.
Note:The system may not operate properlyif the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshieldfree from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A message mayappear in the information display if thecamera is blocked.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
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A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The high beams turn off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page115).
Switch the lighting control to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 93).
Overriding the System
When you switch on the high beams, pushingor pulling the stalk provides a temporaryoverride to low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
The indicator lamp illuminates toconfirm when the system is readyto assist.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. This providesmore visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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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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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

Resuming the Set Speed
Press RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Note:You erase the set speed when youswitch the system off.
Press OFF when the system is in standbymode, or switch the ignition off.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNING: Always pay close attentionto changing road conditions when usingadaptive cruise control. The system does notreplace attentive driving. Failing to payattention to the road may result in a crash,serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the adaptivecruise control when entering or leaving ahighway, on roads with intersections orroundabouts or non-vehicular traffic or roadsthat are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steepslopes.
WARNING: Do not use the system inpoor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain,spray or snow.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer with aftermarket trailerbrake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes willnot function properly when you switch thesystem on because the brakes areelectronically controlled. Failing to do so mayresult in loss of vehicle control, which couldresult in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes otherthan those recommended because this canaffect the normal operation of the system.Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehiclecontrol, which could result in serious injury.
WARNING: Adaptive cruise controlmay not detect stationary or slow movingvehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING: Adaptive cruise controldoes not detect pedestrians or objects in theroad.
WARNING: Adaptive cruise controldoes not detect oncoming vehicles in thesame lane.
WARNING: Adaptive cruise control isnot a crash warning or avoidance system.
Note:It is your responsibility to stay alert,drive safely and be in control of the vehicleat all times.
The system adjusts your vehicle speed tomaintain the set gap between you and thevehicle in front of you in the same lane. Youcan select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar sensor that projectsa beam directly in front of your vehicle.
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Cruise Control

Protected ComponentsFuse Amp RatingFuse Or Relay Number
Restraint control module.5A 135
Lane keeping system module.15A 136Auto high beam.Electrochromic mirrors.Rear heated seats.Vehicle dynamics module.
Heated steering wheel.20A 137Steering effort control module.Steering angle control module.
Not used.30A 338
1 Micro fuse.2 Dual micro fuse.3 Circuit breaker.
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Fuses