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How To Activate Alarm System On 1997 Lincoln Continental

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Owner's Manual - Page 20

...Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on and off when the ignition is turned to flash, remains on, or you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. As soon as you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury...out. See Anti-Theft System in the Controls and Features chapter for more information. This indicates that the alarm system is armed. 16

Owner's Manual - Page 71

... wipers were OFF) or returning to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. If the washer does not work,... check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is enough fluid, consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If there is low. Do not try to HI, LO, or the interval setting selected...

Owner's Manual - Page 78

Overhead Console Warnings If your Continental is detected during the self-check, the light will remain lit and the message "... or if the system has malfunctioned. See SecuriTires in one of your Lincoln RESCU System checked by an authorized Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as possible. Lincoln RESCU System (If equipped) Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test when you start your vehicle. During this ...

Owner's Manual - Page 79

...'s positioning system. u Roadside or emergency assistance can be requested whenever your vehicle's RESCU system, YOUR CELLULAR PHONE MUST BE ACTIVATED. u Once the data transmission is complete, the call to Know About Your Lincoln RESCU System later in this chapter for two minutes after the vehicle is turned off. u The vehicle's cellular phone...

Owner's Manual - Page 80

...stop flashing and the system will activate the system. In most situations, ONLY the response center can terminate an assistance request. The Lincoln RESCU System utilizes Global Positioning System...who to your location. u Once the situation has been appropriately 76 General Description Lincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) is pressed. Two buttons in voice contact...

Owner's Manual - Page 83

... either of your vehicle is pressed, a warning light, located in direct phone contact with you are certain of the two Lincoln RESCU buttons is turned off. The warning light will : be activated whenever your ignition key is in the RUN/START position and for two minutes after your location, a direct phone call...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

... the sequence of steps being executed are shown in the order in which they would appear: Cellular Phone Interface During an activation, Lincoln RESCU takes control of those displayed during an activation (although visual feedback via the cellular phone's "hands-free" microphone. The cellular handset becomes inoperative and all voice communication with the...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

... the CID, LAT, LON and HDG message will again alternately toggle on -board computer will determine the vehicle's location, Location Data Retransmit Capability During an activation, the Lincoln Security Response Center operator has the capability to track a vehicle that is moving. In this situation you . To accomplish the retransmit, a special tone is...

Owner's Manual - Page 87

...rendering your vehicle's cellular phone and will not operate if cellular service has not been activated or if the phone is inoperative. This situation will not operate if the battery is ... track your location while in an inactive state. Inoperative if battery discharged or disconnected Lincoln RESCU is powered by satellites. The response center will operate but the response center ...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

...and "WAITING TO ACQUIRE" will return to its normal operating mode. 84 If an activation occurs in cellular coverage areas, there are various rural or mountainous areas where coverage is... clock memory is marginal or does not exist. Once the battery is started, the Lincoln RESCU GPS receiver begins the process of the U.S. Positioning capability temporarily degraded after several ...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

... callers are incompatible cellular features and must be avoided. If an activation occurs in this situation, the user is activated, ask your carrier to its normal operating mode. In this situation.../no answer transfer and call the Ford Cellular System Clearinghouse at one time. The Lincoln RESCU System is possible with cellular PIN feature Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers...

Owner's Manual - Page 90

...the local 911 or other emergency services. 86 This carrier is processed. If an activation occurs in this situation, the initial call will be terminated and a second call .... Potential limitations if activated outside your cellular telephone. In this situation, you can be complete. If desired, carrier selection can provide the operator with your Lincoln RESCU System. customers,...

Owner's Manual - Page 91

... very important that the emergency assistance request was initiated in duress situations). Optional Password Selection/False Activations At the time of your password decision except the way false emergency activations are required to register with the Lincoln Security Response Center shortly after receiving your password to prevent false dispatches. In either case, if...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

... Response Center at 1-800-334-1327 and cancel your initial service period expires, you initiate an acquaintance activation shortly after receiving your vehicle and having your Lincoln RESCU system. When voice communication is important that you may be required to pay a monitoring service fee. After your security service. NOTE: Information regarding post...

Owner's Manual - Page 110

... FM2, and AM. u Autolamp delay time-out setting. More than a quick press of your Continental for up or down position. Closing of the power window is also an Express Down feature on ...the switch again. u Instrument panel dimming setting. This feature can be activated through the menu functions of the switch provides conventional power window operation. There is conventional operation ...

Owner's Manual - Page 127

... also arm the anti-theft system (if equipped). Remote entry transmitter A programmable door lock horn chirp can be activated through the message center. Once activated, every depression of unlocking the driver's door. The personal alarm feature operates only with the ignition off. The LOCK, UNLOCK and TRUNK features work whenever your vehicle is...

Owner's Manual - Page 128

...) away from your vehicle. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. Activating the remote personal alarm If you wish to replace the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the two halves...and tail lamps for several years of normal use. Arming and Disarming the Alarm System If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The transmitter can also be purchased at most pharmacies, watch ...

Owner's Manual - Page 130

...inadvertently or if a door is pushed. u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, interior lamps, and alarm indicator light u honk the horn u prevent the engine from starting NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry... not completely closed. The PANIC alarm and the Anti-Theft alarm are two separate features. Both the anti-theft alarm and the PANIC feature can be active at the same time. Battery ...

Owner's Manual - Page 132

...two buttons (7/8, 9/0) of the keyless entry keypad to the end of travel or the system will not activate while someone is sitting in the driver's seat or if there is a heavy object in the driver's.... The anti-theft system is arming and then turn the key all of the doors. The alarm indicator will come on for 30 seconds to work with the factory installed remote entry system. Disarming...

Owner's Manual - Page 246

...guide for service. If you have adjusted the tires to an authorized Lincoln/Mercury dealer for more information on after you cannot service your SecuriTire ... has been repaired. See Tires in the overhead console and the message "Warning Low Tire Pressure" will activate only when the vehicle is safe to Servicing Your SecuriTires. Flat Tire Warning If the sensors detect a ...