Automatic Headlamp Dimmer - Lincoln 1969 continental Owner's Manual

NOTE: Because vacuum power operates the locks, it is
necessary to hold the lock control knob until vacuum has
been transmitted to and actuates each door lock.
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DIMMER
The optiona l Automatic Head lamp Dimmer automatically gives you
the proper headlamp beam at the proper time - the high beam when
on·com ing traffic permits, and the low beam when traffic conditions
demand. The Phototube Sensor Unit is located on top of the left front
fender.
To use the automatic feature, turn the head lights on . Dep ress th e foot
switc h part way. If the high beam (bright lights) come on and the high
beam indicator light is on, the unit is in the automatic position. Release
the foot switch.
If the high beam (all four headlights) does not come on, com:'
pletely depress and release the foot switch to put the unit in the
automatic position .
In the automatic position, your lights wi ll switch to the low beam
(two head lights) at the proper distance from an approaching car. The
automatic dimmer will restrict your lights to low beam in adequately
lighted areas and will switch to high beam when ever driving conditions
necessitate brighter headlights.
To obtain momentary high beam for signaling on· coming traffic
(when using the automatic control), depress the foot sw itch part way .
This beam of bright light will be maintained as long as t he switch is
held in this position. To return to automatic control, release the foot
switch.
The low beam can be locked in by completely depressing and
releasing the foot switch (non·automatic position).
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