2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL steering wheel

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 150). Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•
Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.
• Telescope: Press the front or rear of the
control.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column.
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops
moving.
3. Press the steering column control again. Note:
The steering column may begin to
move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few
seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
stops just short of the end of the column
position.
Memory Feature
(If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 160).
Pressing the adjustment control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch the
ignition off. Switch the ignition on to return
the system to its previous settings. You can
switch this feature on or off in the information
display.
See Information Displays (page
112).
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Note:
If you press any adjustment or
memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the column
may move up and in.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions with
the 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 previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel. Press and release to activate voice
recognition.CRUISE CONTROL
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
234).
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INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 112).
Note: The
HUD button replaces the DISP
button on vehicles that have a head up
display (HUD). HEATED STEERING WHEEL
(IF
EQUIPPED)
The heated steering wheel button is on the
climate controls. Press the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and off.
Note: You can use the heated steering
wheel only when the engine is running.
Note: The system uses a sensor and is
designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.
Note: In warm temperatures, the steering
wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.
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A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind
the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to turn the high beams
on and off.
Once the system is active, the high beams
turn on if:
•
The ambient light level is low enough.
• There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The system turns the high beams off if:
• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately
27 mph (44 km/h).
• The system detects severe rain, snow or
fog.
• The camera is blocked. Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the information
display.
See Information Displays (page
112). Switch the lighting control to the autolamps
position.
See Autolamps (page 92).
Overriding the System
Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator The indicator illuminates to confirm
when the system is ready to assist.ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
(IF EQUIPPED)
The headlamp beams move in the same
direction as the steering wheel. This provides
more visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering system
indicator illuminates if the system
detects a fault during the
continuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,
flashing): The adaptive steering system
detects a difference between steering wheel
angle and the desired road wheel angle. The
steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this
difference. This adjustment is part of normal
system operation. Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): The
adaptive steering system is off. It is possible
that the steering wheel may not be straight
when you drive straight ahead. If this
message persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): The
adaptive steering system integrity cannot be
verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contact
an authorized dealer immediately.
See
Steering (page 256).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to have
the normal braking system (without ABS)
unless the brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Autohold Active Illuminates when the system holds
your vehicle stationary.Autohold Unavailable Illuminates when the system is on,
but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Illuminates when this feature is on.
See Automatic High Beam
Control (page 94).
Battery It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 250).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)
buttons on the right-hand side of the steering
wheel. The information display provides the
corresponding information.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are optional. Note:
Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Note: Speedometer, driving aid information,
and distance to empty information (if
enabled) moves to the left information group
when a menu is opened. This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is
enabled, and unchecked indicates the
feature is disabled.
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Adaptive Headlamps
Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
Adaptive Steering Action
Message
The adaptive steering system detects a difference between steering wheel\
angle and the desired
road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straight
when 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 Action
Message
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 Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Alarm
Action
Message
The alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 85).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Vehicle Shuts Off In {seconds:#0} Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Vehicle Shut Off to Save Energy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Vehicle Shuts Off in {seconds:#0} Seconds
Press Ok to Override
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