Lincoln 2000 Continental Owner's Manual page 51

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
To set a higher set speed
Press and hold SET ACCEL.
Release the control when the
desired vehicle speed is reached
or
Press and release SET ACCEL.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) if (E)
English is selected or 2 km/h
(1.25mph) if (M) Metric is
selected in the Message Center.
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET
ACCEL.
When the SET ACCEL control is pressed and released, the message
"SPEED CONTROL SET" will appear for 5 seconds in your message
center.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
Press and hold COAST. Release
the control when the desired
speed is reached or
Press and release COAST. Each
press will decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) if (E)
English is selected or 2km/h (1.25
mph) if (M) Metric is selected in
the Message Center.
Controls and features
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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