key battery LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
NOTE: All transmitters to be used on your vehicle
must be programmed/reprogrammed at the same
time.
Battery Saver
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn
off battery voltage to the interior lights after 45
minutes.
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is
not completely closed. BatterV voltage to these
108lamps will be restored when the outside front
door handles are lifted, the keyless entry keypad
is used, the remote entry transmitter is used, any
door is opened, the trunk is opened, or the
ignition key is turned to the ON position.
Anti-theft System
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft by monitoring
all doors, the hood, and the trunk lock cylinder.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will: flash the headlamps, parking lamps, interior
lamps, and alarm indicator light honk the horn prevent the engine from starting

Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicle
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing
your vehicle. Here are some general precautions
for your safety: Do not work on a hot engine. The engine
cooling fan may come on unexpectedly. Always
turn the engine off and let it cool./!\ WARNINGThe cooling fan is automatic and may comeon at any time. Always disconnect thenegative terminal of the battery beforeworking near the fan. If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair. Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space
with the engine running, unless you are sure you
have enough ventilation. Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by a
jack only. If you must work under a vehicle, use
safety stands. Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
“relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will
drive properly. To find out how the engine does this,
see Battery in this chapter.
Working with the engine off.
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
2.Remove the key from the ignition after you turn
the engine off.
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