1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 100

NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed while driving in (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle speed. The speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical. /!\ WARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Resetting the Speed Control To reset the speed control to a lower speed, use one of the following procedures: COAST - Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately. TAP-DOWN - Press and release the COAST switch momentarily for each m.p.h. (1.6 km/h) reduction in speed desired. If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system. Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set speed. 97