Lincoln Continental 1998 User Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 3

Controls and features 26

Seating and safety restraints 71

Starting and driving

Starting 90

Driving 95

Roadside emergencies 109

Servicing

Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 160

Reporting safety defects 166

Index 167

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

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Headlamp control

(pg. 26)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 35)

LIGHTS

0FF

AUTO LAMP

BRAKE

HI LO

OFF

RESUME

SET ACCEL

COAST

OFF

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

+—

AIR

BAG

ABS

RPMx1000

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

120

MPH

SRS

Auto lamp

(pg. 27)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 27)

Speed control

(pg. 36)

Driver air bag

(pg. 80)

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Electronic sound system

control

(pg. 35)

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VOL

MODE

TEMP FAN

VOL PUSH ON

EXT

MUTE

OFF

Message Center

(pg. 12)

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

SELECT

VEHICLE HANDLING

DISPLAY

TRIP

RESET

DTE ECON

TAPE

SEEK

REW

MAX

AUTO

A/C

TUNE

SIDE 1 2

Clock

(pg. 33)

BASS

TREB

BAL

SEL

FADE

RDS

SCAN AUTO

COMP

Electronic sound

system; refer to

Audio Guide

(pg. 33)

SHUFF

FRONT

REAR

Climate controls*

(pg. 36)

BACK

OFF OFF

BACK

BOTH BOTH

HEATED SEATS

Heated seat

control* (pg. 73)

*if equipped

Climate control

systems

(pg. 27)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

120

MPH

000000.0

BRAKE

+–

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

ABS

RPMx1000

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the

SER VICE

ENGINE

SOON

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

AIR

BAG

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the position ON and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

BRAKE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Turn on headlamps

Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when:

• the daytime running lamps are on

• the autolamps are off

• the autolamp sensor determines it

is nighttime

ABS

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

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Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.

This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off.

Traction ControlY off light

Illuminates when the Traction Controly system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

T/C OFF

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn.

Instrumentation

GAUGES

100

120

km/h

140

100

160

180

200

120

MPH

000000.0

BRAKE

+–

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

AIR

BAG

ABS

RPMx1000

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the

key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while

the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve

FILL ON RIGHT

fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

100

120

km/h

MPH

140

200

160

100

180

120

Odometer

The odometer is located in the message center. It registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Pressing the E/M control will alternate between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

Instrumentation

ANTI

THEFT

AIR

BAG

RPMx1000

ABS

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Instrumentation

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position.

The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by two methods:

• operator selectable features

• continuous warning reporting of

monitored systems

You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located to the right of the instrument cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems.

If you have a vehicle with the Driver Select System, you have a DRIVER ID control in place of the E/M control.

• Refer to DRIVER ID

(if equipped)

for DRIVER ID control information.

• Refer to E/M (if equipped) for E/M control information.

SYSTEM

E/M

VEHICLE HANDLING

TRIP

RESET

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

VEHICLE HANDLING

SELECT

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

SELECT

TRIP

RESET

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

Operator selectable features

These features are controlled by the message center controls located to the right of the instrument cluster.

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System check

Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through a status of each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

The sequence of the system check report is as follows:

• voltage level

• engine temperature

• oil level

• engine coolant level

• washer fluid level

• doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be

reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.

• trunk closed

• exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)

• fuel level

• distance to empty

• traction control

• ride control

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message.

SYSTEM

RESET

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Door Ajar Cannot be reset Driver’s Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Gear Display Data ERR Warning reappears after key is Brake Lamp Out Check Traction Control Check Ride Control Trunk Ajar Check Steering Assist Low Washer Fluid Air Leveling Disabled Tail Lamp Out Check FRT Turn Lamps Turn on Headlamps

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.

TRIP

Press this control to display the first of two trip odometers. Press it again to display the second trip odometer.

To reset the displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control.

turned from OFF to ON

TRIP

RESET

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DTE/ECON

• Press the DTE/ECON control once to display the approximately how far you can drive before running out of fuel, or the distance to empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the tank.

• Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance traveled and rate of fuel used information.

• To reset this feature, press the RESET control while average fuel economy is displayed (while you are driving).

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy initialized by the factory. This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is based on more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) of driving history, and is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected.

If the FUEL LEVEL ERROR message is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

E/M (if equipped)

Press this control to switch the odometer and the message center display from metric (kilometers) to English (miles) units, and to change the temperature indication on the climate control unit.

DRIVER ID (if equipped)

Press this control to set vehicle comfort settings for up to two drivers. Seat and mirror position and vehicle handling characteristics can be set with this control.

DTE ECON

RESET

E/M

DRIVER ID

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RESET

Press this control to reset:

• warnings

• average fuel economy

• trip odometers

The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET.

DISPLAY

Press this control to turn the message center display off. Press it again to turn the display on. Warnings override an off display and must be reset for the display to be off again.

VEHICLE HANDLING

Press this control once to adjust RIDE CONTROL SETTINGS (if equipped) between NORMAL, PLUSH and FIRM. This feature cannot be adjusted on vehicles not equipped with the Driver Select System.

Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH.

Press the SELECT control to change these settings while in VEHICLE HANDLING mode. The combination of firm ride control (if equipped) and low steering effort is undesirable and cannot be selected.

Press this control to change various convenience settings throughout the vehicle. Each press of the MENU control will display a different convenience setting as follows:

Save to driver (if equipped)

This allows you to select driver setting one, two or off.

VEHICLE HANDLING

RESET

DISPLAY

SELECT

Instrumentation

Traction control

Refer to Traction Controly for more information.

Express window

• Standard vehicle setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Auto door locks

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Horn chirp

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Easy entry/exit seat access

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Reverse mirrors

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Adjustable ride

• Standard vehicle: not available.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: plush, normal or firm.

• Original setting: normal.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls.

Adjustable steering

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: low, normal or high.

• Original setting: normal.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls.

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Autolamp on/delay time

Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

Instrument panel dim control setting

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: variable.

• Original setting: maximum.

• Setting adjustment is made using the lighting control module-panel

dim control.

Driver’s seat position

• Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: 8-way adjustment.

• Original setting: N/A.

• Setting adjustment is made using the driver seat control.

Outside mirror position

• Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: horizontal and vertical.

• Original setting: N/A.

• Setting adjustment is made using the outside mirror control.

DRIVER PROFILE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Driver profile System allows for two primary drivers to save their individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The feature will then be set to the individual’s preferences when that individual identifies themselves to the system before entering the vehicle.

The Message Center info allows the driver to program eight vehicle features (listed in Driver Profile features) according to their driving preferences. These feature preferences will be saved as the vehicle

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settings (not individualized settings). To change a feature setting see Driver profile features in this section.

Associated systems

Keyless Entry System

Programming personalized codes: With a key and/or Key FOB outside of the vehicle:

• Enter the factory code

• Press the 1/2 control

• Enter the five digit personalized code

Press:

• The 1/2 control to save the code as Driver 1.

• The 3/4 control to save the code as Driver 2.

• The 5/6 control to save as a third code that will not identify the driver

to the System and turn the system OFF.

• When the desired codes have been entered, press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls simultaneously to end programming, and to lock all of the doors.

• Test the programmed codes by entering them and verifying the driver’s door unlocks. Press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously to lock all of the doors. Repeat for other codes as required.

The Message Center System

The Message Center is used to display Driver Profile messages and warning and program many of the Driver Profile System features. Press the following controls for desired programming:

• The MENU control will display options for the Express Window, Auto Door Locks, Horn Chirp, Easy Entry/Exit Seat Access and Reverse Mirror features which can be set by using the SELECT control.

• The VEHICLE HANDLING control will display options for Adjustable Steering and Adjustable Ride (DSS only) features which can be set using the SELECT control.

• The DRIVER ID control will display the option of selecting Driver 1, Driver 2 or OFF.

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Driver profile features

Express window

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Auto door locks

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Horn chirp

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

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Easy entry/exit seat access

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Reverse mirrors

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Adjustable ride

• Standard vehicle-not available.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-plush, normal, firm

• Original setting-normal

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls

Adjustable steering

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-low, normal, high

• Original setting-normal

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls

Autolamp on/delay time

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

Instrument panel dim control setting

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-variable

• Original setting-maxium

• Setting adjustment made using: Lighting Control Module-panel dim

control.

Driver’s seat position

• Standard vehicle-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-8-way adjustment

• Original setting-N/A

• Setting adjustment made using: driver seat control

Outside mirror position

• Standard vehicle-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings-horizontal and vertical

• Original setting-N/A

• Setting adjustment made using: outside mirror control

Basic operation

In order for the system to be able to store or recall an individuals seat or mirror position preferences, the Driver Profile System must first recognize who will be driving the vehicle. Drivers may identify themselves to the system one of two ways:

• Pressing the unlock control on the appropriate Key FOB (DRIVER MEMORY 1 or DRIVER MEMORY 2 Key FOB is identified by the number on the back of the Key FOB) before opening the driver’s door.

• Entering either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or DRIVER MEMORY 2 personalized code into the keyless entry keypad before opening the driver’s door. For information on programming personalized codes see Keyless entry system in this section.

Pressing OFF will turn the system off. Once the system has identified the driver (DRIVER MEMORY 1 or

DRIVER MEMORY 2), the seat and mirror will automatically begin to move to that driver profile. Changes made to the seat or mirror positions will automatically be saved to that profile.

If the driver should enter the vehicle without first identifying themselves, all features will remain at their last setting or position and any settings will be saved as vehicle settings not individualized settings.

If Driver 1 or Driver 2 wishes to make temporarily changes to their seat or outside mirror positions without affecting their preferred positions they may do so by:

• Using the switch on the back of the Key FOB to turn the Driver Profile System OFF prior to pressing the unlock control on the Key FOB.

• Entering the vehicle without identifying themselves using the two methods listed above.

This option may be useful to temporarily reposition the driver’s seat and mirrors during an extended drive.

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Memory Profile System (if equipped)

The Memory Profile System allows the two primary drivers to select and save individualized preferences for the following eleven vehicle features:

• Express window

• Auto door locks

• Horn chirp

• Easy entry/exit seat access

• Reverse mirrors

• Adjustable ride

• Adjustable steering

• Autolamp on/delay time

• Instrument panel dim control

• Driver’s seat position

• Outside mirror position

Basic Operation of the Driver Profile System with Memory Profile System is the same, with the added option of being able to identify who is driving the vehicle by using the Message Center controls. Refer to “Message Center” in the Instrumentation chapter for more information on the Message Center controls. The Message Center has a Driver ID control, which when pressed, allows the driver to select either Driver 1, Driver 2 or OFF. Selecting OFF will turn the system OFF.

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps only. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the engine must be running

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.

Failure to do so may result in a collision.

High beams

Push forward to activate.

OFF

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

HI LO

OFF

HI LO

OFF

Controls and features

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument

PANEL

DIM

panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Push up to brighten.

• Push down to dim.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally

AUTO

LAMP

controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the

MAX

lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is

OFF

turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, push the control up toward the MAX position. As you press this switch, the autolamp system’s status will be displayed in the message center. The system can be set to provide light for up to three minutes after you turn the ignition OFF.

• To turn autolamps off, push the control down toward OFF.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls,

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX A/C

the fan speed control or the steering wheel controls (if equipped).

Turning the EATC on

Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX

A/C

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

Controls and features

Turning the EATC off

Press OFF. The Outside Temperature (EXT) function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off.

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX

A/C

Automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steering wheel controls (if equipped) are pressed.

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will not operate. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary.

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override controls) and manual control of fan speed ( not desired.

) if automatic fan speed is

AUTO

Controls and features

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control.

For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

For continuous maximum heating, push the temperature control until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and FRONT at the same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX A/C

EXT

Your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change your electronic message center display from English to Metric. This control will also change the temperature display. Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Instrumentation chapter.

Fan speed ( )

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control or the steering wheel fan speed control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Press the

EXT OFF AUTO

control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. Press the

FRONT

REAR

MAX

A/C

FRONT

REAR

Controls and features

steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.

The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan

operation and relative speed.

AUTO

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

Manual override controls

The override controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX A/C

FRONT

REAR

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except

and

. It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature

will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

•

-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers

and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are

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