Lincoln Continental 1999 User Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 3

Controls and features 20

Seating and safety restraints 87

Starting and driving

Starting 110

Driving 115

Roadside emergencies 130

Servicing

Maintenance and care 147

Capacities and specifications 191

Customer assistance 197

Reporting safety defects 209

Index 210

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

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.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

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.

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. 24)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer

LIGHTS

0FF

control

(pg. 48)

AUTO LAMP

BRAKE

HI LO

OFF

RESUME

SET ACCEL

COAST

OFF

Instrument

cluster

(pg. 6)

+–

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

AIR

BAG

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

T/C OFF

ABS

RPMx1000

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120

km/h

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160

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200

120

MPH

SRS

Auto lamp (pg. 25)

* If equipped

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 25)

Speed control

(pg. 50)

Driver air bag

(pg. 101)

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Electronic sound

system control*

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VOL

MODE

TEMP FAN

(pg. 49)

Message Center

(pg. 12)

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

VEHICLE HANDLING

TRIP

VOL PUSH ON

TAPE

MUTE

EXT

REW

OFF

AUTO

RESET

SEEK

SELECT

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

MAX A/C

Clock

(pg. 32)

TUNE

SIDE 1 2

Electronic sound

BASS

SEL

TREB

RDS

SCAN AUTO

system

(pg. 32)

BAL

FADE

COMP

SHUFF

FRONT

REAR

Climate controls*

(pg. 49)

BACK

OFF OFF

BACK

BOTH BOTH

HEATED SEATS

Heated seat

control* (pg. 94)

Climate control

systems (pg. 26)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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BRAKE

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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.

AIR

BAG

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.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately.

BRAKE

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Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

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. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

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.

ABS

Turn on headlamps (if equipped)

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

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

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Charging system

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.

Engine oil pressure

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. 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.

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.

T/C

OFF

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.

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 the driver’s door is opened.

Instrumentation

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 the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).

GAUGES

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120

km/h

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180

200

120

MPH

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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.

A minimum of six gallons must be added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than six gallons is the change, the gauge will take between five to ten minutes to update.

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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.

100

120

km/h

AIR

BAG

140

160

180

200

MPH

ABS

RPMx1000

100

120

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.

Instrumentation

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

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.

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.

SYSTEM

E/M

VEHICLE HANDLING

TRIP

RESET

DTE ECON

SELECT

DISPLAY

Instrumentation

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

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

• Refer to DRIVER ID (if equipped) for DRIVER ID

control information.

• Refer to E/M (if equipped) for

VEHICLE HANDLING

SELECT

E/M control information.

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.

System check

Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through a

SYSTEM

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

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• 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.

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

turned from OFF to ON

RESET

Instrumentation

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.

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.

TRIP

RESET

DTE ECON

RESET

Instrumentation

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.

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 Memory Profile with Driver Select System.

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

VEHICLE HANDLING

E/M

DRIVER ID

RESET

DISPLAY

Instrumentation

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.

Save to driver (if equipped)

Display appears if the driver is unidentified. This allows you to select driver setting one, two or off.

Traction control

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

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

controls. (Defults to ON at each start-up.)

Refer to Traction Controly for more information.

MEMORY PROFILE

The Memory Profile allows for two primary drivers to save their individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The feature will then be set to the remote entry transmitter, that will automatically recall the saved individualized preferences when that individual identifies themselves to the system before entering the vehicle.

The Message Center info allows the driver to program the vehicle features (listed in Memory profile system) according to their driving preferences. These feature preferences will be saved as the vehicle settings. To change a feature setting see Memory profile features in this section.

SELECT

Memory Profile System with Driver Select System (if equipped)

Memory Profile System with Driver Select System allows the two primary drivers to select and save individualized settings for the features listed

Instrumentation

under Operator Selectable Features. Refer to “Message Center” in this 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.

Operator selectable features

The Memory Profile System and the Memory Profile Systen with Driver Select System access to the following the vehicle features:

• Express window

• Auto door locks

• Horn chirp

• Easy entry/exit seat access

• Reverse mirrors

• Adjustable ride (Driver Select System only)

• Adjustable steering

• Autolamp on/delay time

• Instrument panel dim control

• Driver’s seat position

• Outside mirror position

Basic operation of Memory Profile System

In order for the system to be able to store or recall an individual’s seat or mirror position preferences, the Memory Profile 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 remote transmitter key (DRIVER MEMORY 1 or DRIVER MEMORY 2 is identified by the number on the back of the remote transmitter) 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 the Control and features section.

Pressing OFF will turn the system off.

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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 temporary 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 remote transmitter to turn the Memory Profile System OFF prior to pressing the unlock control on the remote transmitter.

• 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.

Associated systems

Keyless Entry System

For information on programming personalized codes see Keyless entry system in the Control and features section.

The Message Center System

The Message Center is used to display Memory Profile messages and warning and program many of the Memory 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 (Driver Select System only) features which can be set using the SELECT control.

ON OFF

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• The DRIVER ID control will display the option of selecting Driver 1, Driver 2 or OFF (Driver Select System only).

Memory profile features

Express window

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

Easy entry/exit seat access

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

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• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

English/Metric

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Settings-ENGLISH or METRIC

• Original setting-ON

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

controls or Message Center Switch-ENGLISH/METRIC on vehicles not equipped with the optional Driver Select System.

Adjustable ride

• Not available on vehicles without Driver Select System option.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

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Adjustable steering

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select System, setting may be saved to

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

For information on autolamp on/delay see Autolamp control in the Control and features section.

Instrument panel dim control setting

• Setting is saved as vehicle setting only.

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select System, setting may be saved to

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

• Settings-variable

• Original setting-maximum

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

control.

For information on instrument panel dim control see Panel dimmer control in the Control and features section.

Driver’s seat position

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

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select System, setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

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• Settings-8–way adjustment

• Original setting-N/A

• Setting adjustment made using: driver seat control

Outside mirror position

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

• Vehicle with optional Driver Select 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

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.

The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.

The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately 15 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the engine must be running and

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

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

0FF

High beams

Push forward to activate.

HI LO

OFF

Controls and features

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument 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 controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is 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.

HI LO

OFF

PANEL

DIM

AUTO

LAMP

MAX

OFF

Controls and features

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, 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.

Turning the EATC off

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

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX

MAX A/C

A/C

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

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 3

⁄2minutes or less, the fan speed will start to

increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

Controls and features

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 (

) if automatic fan speed

AUTO

is not desired. 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

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

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.

Controls and features

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

MAX

A/C

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

Controls and features

• 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.

•

• FRONT

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

-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 provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. 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 windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

Controls and features

Displaying outside temperature

Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will be displayed until EXT is pressed again.

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX

A/C

If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature is displayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window.

If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is displayed, the new function will be displayed for four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along with the override selection.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select FRONT before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield).

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