Lincoln 2017 CONTINENTAL Owner's Manual page 236

Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a complete
stop and remains stationary for less than
three seconds, your vehicle automatically
accelerates from a stationary position to
follow the vehicle ahead.
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a complete
stop and remains stationary for more than
three seconds, you must press and release
the RES+ button or the accelerator pedal to
accelerate from a stationary position and
follow the vehicle ahead.
Setting the Gap Distance
You can decrease or increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
by pressing the gap control.
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions.
Continental (CPL) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Cruise Control
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A Gap increase.
B Gap decrease.
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The selected gap appears in the information
display as shown by the bars in the image.