1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 101

To reset the speed control to a higher speed, follow one of these procedures: ACCEL - Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired speed. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately. TAP-UP - Press and release the SET ACCEL switch momentarily for each m.p.h. (1.6 km/h) increase in speed desired. To Turn Speed Control Off Press the OFF switch. Speed control is also turned OFF each time the vehicle ignition is shut off. Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, speed control is suspended. You can return to the set speed by pressing the RES switch, as long as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be driving at least 30 mph (48 km/h). Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speed and then maintain it. To Cancel Speed Control Speed control can be cancelled at any time by pressing the brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the speed you set by pressing the RES switch, or set a new speed by pressing the SET ACCEL or COAST switches. 98