Unlock LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

POWER WINDOWS
Express down
To make the driver window open
fully without holding the window
control, press the driver window
control completely down and
release quickly. Depress again to
stop window operation.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows
only the driver to operate the
power windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver's press the
right side of the control. Press the
left side to restore the window
controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window
switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all doors and L
to lock all doors.
WINDOW LOCK
WINDOW LOCK
DOOR LOCK
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
MEMORY SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat and
outside rearview mirrors to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls.
Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is
illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat
the previous procedure using
control 2.
A position can only be set or
recalled when the transmission
gearshift is in Park or Neutral. A
memory seat position may be
programmed at any time.
LOCKED
VERROUILLEE
CHILD LOCK ABOVE
SECURITE ENFANTS
ENHAUT
SET
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The memory seat positions are also
recalled when you press your
remote entry transmitter UNLOCK
control.
To program the memory seat to
remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin the
Controls and features chapter.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²cassette storage
²coin holder slots
²cellular phone (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Auxiliary power point
The auxiliary power point is
located on the instrument panel.
This outlet should be used in place
of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR
MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key.
The remote entry features only
operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
The horn will chirp and the
parklamps/taillamps will flash to
confirm that the control was
pressed. This feature can be
turned on/off through the following
procedure:
You must complete steps 1-5
within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be
repeated. If procedure needs to be
repeated, you must wait 30
seconds.
1. Turn ignition key to ON.
2. Press power door unlock control
3 times.
3. Turn ignition key from ON to
OFF.
4. Press power door unlock control
3 times.
5. Turn ignition key back to ON.
The doors will lock and unlock.
6. Press unlock control twice
within 5 seconds. The horn will
chirp twice upon successful
toggling of the horn chirp feature.
7. Turn ignition to OFF.
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operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away
from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²battery weakness due to time
and use
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to
the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of
new battery in the same
orientation. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed).
To reprogram the transmitters,
place the key in the ignition and
switch from OFF to ON four times
in rapid succession within 3
seconds. After doors lock/unlock,
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press any button on all
transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to
OFF.
All transmitters must be
programmed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when
the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position. The dome lamp
switch (if equipped) mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to
operate.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver will shut off the
interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all of
the doors when:
²all vehicle doors are fully closed
²the ignition key is turned to the
ON position
²the vehicle is in a forward gear
and
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²you exceed 5 km/h (3 mph).
The autolock feature repeats when:
²the ignition key remains in the
ON position
²a door is opened and then
closed
²the vehicle is in a forward gear,
and
²you exceed 5 km/h (3 mph).
Autolock can also be activated or
deactivated using the following
procedure:
You must complete steps 1 through
5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be
repeated. If the procedure needs
to be repeated, you must wait 30
seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to ON.
2. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from ON
to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
5. Turn the ignition key back to
ON. The doors will lock and
unlock.
6. Press the power door unlock
switch. The horn will chirp once
upon successful toggling of the
Autolock feature.
7. Turn ignition to OFF. The horn
will chirp to confirm procedure is
complete.
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Memory seat/mirrors feature
(if equipped)
The remote keyless entry system
can also control the memory
seats/mirrors feature. With this
feature, the first two programmed
transmitters will recall a different
memory position.
Press the control once to unlock
the driver's door and move the
memory features to the
corresponding memory position,
just as if you had pressed the
memory control in the vehicle.
²transmitter #1 will recall
memory feature position one.
²transmitter #2 will recall
memory feature position two.
²If a third or fourth transmitter is
added, it will not recall a
memory position.
Memory seat positions can be
changed at any time. Transmitter
#1 will always move the memory
features to position #1.
Reactivating the memory
seat/mirrors feature
The remote memory seat/mirrors
feature comes disabled from the
factory. The following sequence
will reactivate the transmitter:
1. Press the SET control.
2. Press any button on the remote
entry transmitter.
3. Within five seconds, press
control one or two.
SET
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Headlamps ...................................24
autolamp system .......................24
flashing ......................................26
high beam .................................25
Heating ........................................26
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................133
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .24
Jump-starting
your vehicle ........................126,128
attaching cables ......................127
disconnecting cables ..............128
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................57
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
Lamps
interior lamps .........................171
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure ...............................10
safety belt ...................................8
service engine soon .................6,7
traction control system ............10
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lubricant specifications ...........181
Message center ...........................16
reset button ..............................17
select button .............................17
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................47
cleaning ...................................178heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................46
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................55
Parking brake ..............................98
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....179
Power door locks ........................49
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....145
Refill capacities for fluids ........180
Relays ........................................115
Remote entry system .................53
illuminated entry ......................57
locking/unlocking doors ......53,54
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................56
replacing the batteries .............55
Reporting safety defects ..........185
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................71,72
extension assembly ..................74
for children ...............................81
lap and shoulder belts .............70
maintenance ..............................75
proper use .................................68
warning light and chime .....13,75
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....89
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................85
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....89
Seats ............................................64
adjusting the seat, manual .......67
adjusting the seat, power ...64,66
head restraints ..........................64
heated seats ..............................66
lumbar support .........................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............131
Index
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