1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 87

If the autolamp is active, the headlamp system will come on immediately after starting your vehicle. If your vehicle is running before you activate the autolamp, there may be a 15 second delay before the headlights illuminate. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle. Find the autolamp switch to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is located in the top left corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on. To turn the autolamp off, push the switch down until the message center display reaches OFF. Turning On Interior Lights/Instrument Panel Illumination You can brighten or dim the lights in the instrument panel and the compass display in the inside rearview mirror (if equipped) with the PANEL DIM switch located on the instrument panel. 4. Push the autolamp switch 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 turned OFF or can be set to provide light for up to three (3) minutes after you turn your vehicle off. 84