LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual

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Registration RequirementYou are required to register with the Lincoln
Security Response Center shortly after receiving
your vehicle. The registration process is simple and
can be accomplished by calling the Lincoln Security
Response Center at 1-800-334-1327. Alternatively,
the registration process can be completed on-line
during an acquaintance period activation. (See
ªAcquaintance Activationsº later in the section for
details.) The information requested will aid in
servicing you more efficiently during an assistance
request.Optional Password Selection/False
ActivationsAt the time of your registration, you will be given
the option of establishing a user password. All
aspects of your service will be identical regardless of
your password decision except the way false
emergency activations are handled.If established, the password will be requested by the
operator to confirm an emergency activation was
initiated in error. If no password or an incorrect
password is given, the response center's operator
will seemingly terminate the call but actually stays
on the line and sends police to the last calculated
vehicle location (this could be useful in duress
situations). It is very important that you remember
your password to prevent false dispatches. Similarly,
it is also important to provide the password to any
other individuals who will be driving the vehicle or
who may have need to activate the system.
If you decide not to establish a password, simply
indicate to the operator that the emergency
assistance request was initiated in error and the call
will be terminated.
In either case, if an activation (roadside or
emergency) occurs and the operator cannot establish
voice communication, police assistance will be
dispatched to the vehicle.
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88NOTE:Information regarding changing or retrieving
lost passwords can be obtained by contacting the
Lincoln Security Response Center at
1-800-334-1327.Acquaintance ActivationsIt is required that you initiate an acquaintance
activation shortly after receiving your vehicle and
having your phone activated. An acquaintance
activation is initiated by pressing either the roadside
or emergency assistance button. When voice
communication is established with the Lincoln
Security Response Center, indicate that you are a
new user and the operator will follow special
acquaintance period support procedures which are
intended to familiarize you with your Lincoln
RESCU system. As described previously, the
acquaintance call can also be used to complete the
registration for new customers
Service ChargesFor four years, beginning with your vehicle's
warranty period, you will be entitled to unlimited
activations without facing service charges. (These
activations should be made only when emergency
or roadside assistance is required.) You will be
responsible, however, for any charges imposed by
your cellular phone carrier for the 1-800 phone call
to the Lincoln Security Response Center. After your
initial service period expires, you may be required
to pay a monitoring service fee. Your dealer can
provide you with specific information regarding post
initial service period service fees.Relinquishing Your VehicleAt the time you relinquish your vehicle, it is
important that you contact the Lincoln Security
Response Center at 1-800-334-1327 and cancel your
security service. Personal information provided to
the response center at the time of your registration
will be removed from the vehicle's file.
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Turning On the LampsMap LampsYour vehicle has a map lamp for the passenger and
one for the driver.
The map lamps on vehicles equipped with a
moon roof
The map lamps on the inside roof of the carTo turn on the map lamps, push the switches in
front of each lamp.
On vehicles equipped with the moon roof option,
the map lamps and switches are located on the
inside rearview mirror.
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90Rear Courtesy/Reading LampsYour vehicle has two rear passenger
courtesy/reading lamps.
The courtesy lamp lights when any door is opened
or when the instrument panel dimmer switch is
turned to the courtesy lamp position or if either
front door outside handle is lifted with the door
locked.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position,
the reading lamp can be turned on by using the
rocker switch on the lamp assembly.
Rear passenger courtesy/reading lamp
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Moon Roof (If equipped)You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
The roof console ROOF switch is used to open and
close the moon roof. Press and hold the switch
until the desired position is reached. At the fully
closed position, the motor automatically turns off.
The switch for the moon roof (overhead
console)
To open the moon roof, push switch rearward.
To close the moon roof, push switch forward.
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the
glass panel is closed, press and hold the switch
forward.
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The automatic dimming inside rearview mirror
(optional)The sensitivity level of the mirrors can be adjusted
by moving the switch on the inside rearview mirror
between the OFF and MAX positions. MAX is the
most sensitive setting and bright headlamps far
away will cause the mirrors to automatically darken.
At the setting nearest OFF, bright headlamps willhave to be closer to darken the mirrors. The outside
side mirrors are controlled by the setting on the
inside mirror.
There are two light sensors (photocells) in this
mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located
next to the switch. The second light sensor which
determines outside light level is located on the
backside of the mirror case.
One important safety feature is that the mirror
automatically returns to the normal position
whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)
(when the mirror is in the ON position). This
feature ensures a bright clear view in the mirror
when backing up.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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94Sun VisorsUsing the Sun VisorsYour vehicle has special sun visors. Besides the
regular sun visor, you have a second visor. By using
both the regular sun visor and the second visor, you
shield the sun from both the front and the side of
the vehicle at the same time.
To block the sun, move the main visor sideways
and flip the second visor down.Illuminated Visor MirrorThe illuminated visor mirror slides inside the visor.
To light the mirror, pull down the mirror and slide
switch at bottom of visor. To adjust the amount of
light, slide the switch left for LO (dim) and right for
HI (bright).
The illuminated mirror on the sun visor
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96ProgrammingIf after repeated attempts you do not successfully
program the HomeLink Universal Transmitter to
learn the signal of the hand-help transmitter, call
toll-free for customer assistance: 1-800-355-3515.
1. If you have previously programmed your
HomeLink Transmitter, proceed to step 2.
Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons
on the HomeLink Transmitter until the red
light begins to flash. Release both buttons.2. Decide which one of the three channels you
want to program.3. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter
against the front surface of the HomeLink
Transmitter so that you can still see the red
light.
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