2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL lock

When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•
The ignition is on.
• The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h)
or lower.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h). Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than
12 mph
(20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the accessory
position.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.
Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you.
See
General Information (page 112). Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when you unlock the doors with
the remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:
•
The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
• You turn them on with the lamp control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
• You press the push button ignition
switch.
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Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.
Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts
off when it detects a certain amount of
battery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Opening the Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrument
panel to open the luggage
compartment.
With the Remote Control Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment. From Outside Your Vehicle Press the exterior release button. Your
vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m) of the
luggage compartment.
To unlock and release the trunk using the
keypad, enter the factory-set code or your
personal code and then press 5-6 on the
keypad.
OPENING THE DOORS
Note: When your vehicle reaches a speed
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), you will only be
able to release the door by pressing the
unlock button and then door release button
within two seconds.
Front Doors Press the door release button on
the arm rest to release the door.
Push the door out to open the
door.
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Rear Doors
Press the unlock switch on the
door and then press the door
release button on the arm rest to
release the door. The first press unlocks the
door and the second press unlatches the
door. Push the door out to open the door. EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE If you are inside your vehicle and unable to
use the electronic door system, you can
open the driver door using the emergency
door release switch in the map pocket.
POWER DECKLID (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of
a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Make sure all persons
are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control.
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WARNING: Keep keys out of the
reach of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power decklid. You should supervise the
operation of the power decklid at all times.
Note: Do not drive with the decklid open
unless you switch off the power feature.
Make sure you fully close the decklid before
you drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature on
or off in the information display. See
General
Information (page 112). The remote control
and instrument panel button still operates
the decklid regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid WARNING:
Make sure all persons
are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control. Note:
You can reverse the decklid
movement. Press the instrument panel or
decklid button again, or press the remote
control button twice.
Note: Do not push or pull on the power
decklid while it is under operation, as this
may cause damage to your vehicle.
The decklid only operates with the
transmission in park (P).
If the decklid starts to close after it has fully
opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the decklid or a possible
strut failure. A repetitive tone sounds and
the decklid closes under control. Remove
any excessive weight from the decklid. If the
decklid continues to close after opening,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
From Inside Your Vehicle Press the button on the instrument
panel.With the Remote Control Press the button twice within three
seconds.
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From Outside Your Vehicle Press the exterior release button. Your
vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m)
of the luggage compartment.
Note:
Allow the power system to open the
decklid. Manually pushing or pulling the
decklid may activate the system’ s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction. With the Decklid Close Button
Press the button inside the decklid on the
left-hand side.
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Stopping the Decklid Movement
Note:
Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the decklid while it is in motion. This could
damage the power decklid and its
components.
You can stop the decklid movement by doing
any of the following:
• Pressing the decklid control button.
• Pressing the remote control button twice.
• Pressing the button on the instrument
panel.
• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion. *
* This method only works for vehicles with the
hands-free decklid feature.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly and
you may need to reset it if:
• The vehicle battery charge is low.
• You disconnect the battery.
• You manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched. 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds
then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sure it is fully closed.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote
control or instrument panel button.
Obstacle Detection
When Closing
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the decklid.
Note: Entering your vehicle while the decklid
is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce
and activate obstacle detection. To prevent
this, let the power decklid close completely
before you enter your vehicle. Before driving
your vehicle, check the instrument cluster
for a trunk ajar or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the decklid
open while driving. When Opening
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate 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 the
rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion. Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion.
2. The decklid opens or closes.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
decklid. Manually pushing or pulling the
decklid may activate the system’ s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free decklid to open. Keep the
intelligent access key away from the rear
bumper detection area when washing your
vehicle.
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 the
vehicle battery charge is low. Note:
The system is limited to 25 cycles
between each ignition cycle. This is to
prevent the vehicle battery from losing
charge.
Note: You can override soft close by fully
closing the door manually.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. It
illuminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Enter your entry code again more
slowly. 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 the
factory-set five-digit entry code. The code
is on the owner's wallet card in the glove box
and is available from an authorized dealer.
You can also program up to five of your own
five-digit personal entry codes.
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Programming a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personal
code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat steps 1 through 3, then for step 4:
• Press
3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press
5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press
7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press
9·0 to save personal code 5. Hints:
•
Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release
1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds. You
must do this within five seconds of
completing step 2.
All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if
you enter the wrong code seven times. This
mode turns off the keypad for one minute
and the keypad lamp flashes. The anti-scan feature turns off after any of
the following occur:
•
One minute of keypad inactivity.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch your vehicle on.
• You unlock the vehicle using intelligent
access.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypad
simultaneously with the driver door closed.
You do not need to enter a code first.
Unlocking All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press
3·4 on the keypad within
five seconds.
Unlocking Only the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set or your personal
five-digit code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other. The
interior lamps illuminate.
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