2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL steering wheel adjustment

Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 97).A
Instrument cluster. See InstrumentCluster (page 109).B
Wiper lever. See WindshieldWipers (page 89).C
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 178).D
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 280).E
Information and entertainmentdisplay.F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 219).G
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 146).H
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
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Audio unit.J
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 86).K
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page87).
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Horn.M
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control(page 238).
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Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 85).
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Audio controls. See Audio Control(page 86).P
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 92).Q
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 210).R
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At a Glance

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the steeringwheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 153).
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next timeyou tilt or telescope the steering column, itstops just short of the end of the columnposition.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering columnposition with the memory function. SeeMemory Function (page 163).
Pressing the adjustment control during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch theignition off. Switch the ignition on to returnthe system to its previous settings. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page115).
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Note: If you press any adjustment ormemory button when in easy exit mode, thesystem cancels the operation.
Note:Depending on your vehicle, the columnmay move up and in.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions withthe control:
Seek down or previous.A
Volume up or down and mute.B
Seek up or next.C
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
•Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station up ordown the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
See your SYNC information.
CRUISE CONTROL
Type One
See Using Cruise Control (page 237).
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Left/Right Information Group
Information that appears in the left and rightinformation group varies depending oncurrent gauge, on-demand and HUD (ifequipped) settings. See GeneralInformation (page 115).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbolindicates on which side of your vehicle thefuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightly whenyour vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to empty reaches75 mi (120 km) for MyKey, and at 50 mi(80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicatorsalert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious. Some lamps illuminatewhen you start your vehicle to make surethey work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respectivesystem warning lamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp, but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control system indicatorlight changes color to indicatewhat mode the system is in: SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 238).
On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turned on.Turns off when the speed control system isturned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is engaged.Turns off when the speed control system isdisengaged.
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering systemindicator illuminates if the systemdetects a fault during thecontinuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,flashing): The adaptive steering systemdetects a difference between steering wheelangle and the desired road wheel angle. Thesteering wheel adjusts itself to correct thisdifference. This adjustment is part of normalsystem operation.
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Adaptive Headlamps
ActionMessage
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Check Headlamp System See Manual
Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system detects a difference between steering wheel angle and the desiredroad wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment ispart of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straightwhen you drive the vehicle straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
Airbag
ActionMessage
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warningstays on or continues to come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Occupant Sensor BLOCKED RemoveObjects Near Passenger Seat
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Information Displays

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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Climate Control

InformationOption
If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the information display.
If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the right-hand steering wheel controls.
* Depending on your vehicle options, all of these choices may not display.
Use the OK and arrow buttons on the rightside of your steering wheel to scroll throughthe available modes. The available optionsdepend on the cluster screen.
The selection menu expands and differentoptions appear.
•Press the up and down arrows to scrollthrough the modes.
•Press the right arrow to enter the mode,use the left arrow to exit the mode.
•Press the up and down arrows to makeadjustments within the chosen mode.
•Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicle istraveling, not true direction (for example, ifthe vehicle is traveling west, the middle ofthe compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press and holdto end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call orswitch between calls.
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SYNC™ 3

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360 Degree Camera...................................234Front Camera......................................................235Side Camera........................................................236Using the System...............................................235
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................146
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................210
Accessories....................................................518Exterior Style........................................................518Interior Style..........................................................518Lifestyle..................................................................518Peace of Mind......................................................518
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............238
Active Park Assist.........................................223Using Active Park Assist...................................224
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................96System Check........................................................97
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................328Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................329Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................328
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................85End of Travel Position..........................................85Memory Feature....................................................85
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................96
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.........................332See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L....332
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................84
All-Wheel Drive.............................................200Ambient Lighting...........................................100Adjusting the Brightness...................................100Changing the Color............................................100Switching Ambient Lighting Off......................100Switching Ambient Lighting On.......................100
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................84Arming the Alarm..................................................84Disarming the Alarm............................................84
Appendices...................................................555Apps.................................................................477.................................................................................477SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................478
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators...............114Headlamps On Warning Chime........................114Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................114Keyless Warning Alert.........................................114Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................114
Audio Control..................................................86Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................403General Information...........................................403
Audio Unit......................................................405Rear Passenger Audio......................................408
Auto Hold........................................................213Using Auto Hold..................................................215
Autolamps.........................................................93Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........94
Automatic Climate Control..........................146A/C...........................................................................147Air Distribution Control.......................................147AUTO......................................................................148Automatic Fan Settings......................................148Driver Temperature Control..............................147DUAL.......................................................................149Fan Speed Control..............................................148
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