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Compression feature
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order. If
equipped with the CD changer, the
shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will
continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin this chapter for instructions on setting the
clock.
Radio data system (RDS) feature
When selected, the RDS (Radio
Data System) function performs the
following:
²Displays the radio station call
letters
²Displays the type of music format (jazz, country, rock)
²Searches for a particular type of music format by selecting the SEEK
control
²Allows traffic information broadcasts to be turned on and off with the
SEL control
Press the RDS control. Use the SEL
control to select ON or OFF to
enable or disable the feature.
COMP
SHUFF
5
6
COMP
SHUFF5
6
RDS
SEL
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Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
Audio system warranties and service
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
3
1
2
5
4
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5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Refer to theSecurilockyPassive Anti-Theft Systemsection in this
chapter for more information on Securilockykeys.
KEY SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system.
The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote
trunk release. The valet key (marked ªvaletº) will actuate doors and
ignition only.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Windshield wiper/washer features
The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the
windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.
The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately 15
seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this
state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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²The vehicle's cellular phone automatically places a call to a 24 hour
emergency response center.
²When contact is made, the vehicle sends an electronic data message
to the response center's computer. This data message includes latitude
and longitude coordinates obtained from the vehicle's positioning
system and customer identification information.
²Once the data transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to a
response center operator who confirms your location using a
computerized map.
²The vehicle's cellular handset is locked-out, the phone is automatically
placed in the ªhands-freeº mode and voice communication is
established with the operator through the ªhands-freeº microphone.
²Typically, voice communication with an operator is established within
one minute after an assistance control is pressed.
²The operator verbally obtains details of your situation and, if
necessary, ties your vehicle into a three-way phone call with the
United States Auto Club or local 911 or other emergency services to
dispatch the appropriate assistance to your location.
²In most situations, only the response center can terminate an
assistance request. Once the operator terminates the call, the system
warning light will stop flashing and the system will be reset.
General description
Lincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) is designed
to expedite roadside, emergency or information assistance to motorists
who are uncertain of their location and/or are uncertain of whom to
contact for assistance.
The Lincoln RESCU system utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology and the nation's cellular phone network to track vehicle
location and, at the touch of a control, put you in voice contact with the
Lincoln Security Response Center.
Two controls in the overhead console, Information (i) and Emergency
(S.O.S.) will activate the system:
When a control is selected, the RESCU System will direct the vehicle's
cellular phone to automatically place a call to the response center's
central computer. Once a connection is made, an electronic data message
will be transmitted. This data message will include:
²Type of alarm (Information, Emergency or Air Bag activation)
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²notify pre-designated family contacts or friends of the emergency
situation, if requested, or if no response is received from the vehicle.
If you are certain of your location, a direct phone call to 911 or
other emergency services may provide a faster response.
If roadside assistance is required, the Lincoln Security Response Center
will contact the Lincoln Commitment Roadside Assistance provider via
three±way phone call.
Activation and deactivation
When either of the two Lincoln RESCU controls are pressed, or the air
bags are deployed (this will activate the system as an emergency
automatically), a warning light, located in the overhead console, will
begin to flash and status messages will be displayed on the vehicle's
message center, confirming an assistance request has been made. The
warning light will continue to flash throughout the activation.
The system can be activated whenever your ignition key is in the
RUN/START position and for six minutes after your vehicle is turned off.
Once a RESCU control has been pressed, do not attempt to crank the
engine as this may cancel the activation. In most situations, the
assistance request can only be terminated and the system reset when a
special tone is sent to the vehicle by the Lincoln Security Response
Center. (SeeAutomatic rediallater in this chapter for exceptions.)
Operation will continue even if the vehicle is turned off during an
activation (although visual feedback via the message center will not be
available in this situation).
INFO activations can be cancelled by pressing the END button on the
cellular phone.
Cellular phone interface
The cellular phone must be connected to the vehicle and activated for
the system to work. During an activation, Lincoln RESCU takes control
of the vehicle's cellular phone. If the phone is in use, the call will be
terminated and the Lincoln Security Response Center will automatically
be dialed. The cellular handset becomes inoperative and all voice
communication with the operator is accomplished via the cellular phone's
ªhands-freeº microphone.
When an activation is terminated, your phone is left unlocked, in the ON
state and may not return to its previous call restriction or system
selection setting. It can be reprogrammed to your previous setting as
desired.
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Lincoln RESCU system limitations
²Inoperative if cellular phone inactive or inoperative
Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle's cellular phone and will not operate
if cellular service has not been activated or if the phone is inoperative.
²
Inoperative if battery discharged or disconnected
Lincoln RESCU is powered by the vehicle's battery and will not operate if
the battery is discharged or disconnected.
²
Inoperative if cellular phone is not installed in the vehicle
interface
Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle's cellular phone and will not operate
if cellular phone is not installed in the vehicle interface.
²
Potentially inoperative if vehicle involved in accident
If the vehicle is involved in an accident, some components can be
damaged, rendering your RESCU System inoperative.
²
Positioning capability degraded if satellite signals obstructed
Vehicle positioning is accomplished by receiving and interpreting signals
transmitted by satellites. If the signals are obstructed positioning
capability could be degraded or lost. This situation will be most prevalent
in urban areas populated with tall buildings. tunnels, underpasses,
parking garages, trees and similar structures could also adversely affect
positioning performance. Under these conditions, the system will operate
but the response center could have difficulty identifying your current
location. (The last valid position obtained before the obstruction is
retained, however, and will be sent.) The operator may depend on you to
provide verbal information regarding vehicle location.
²
Positioning capability temporarily degraded after battery
reconnect
When your vehicle is started, the Lincoln RESCU GPS receiver begins
the process of determining vehicle location. The receiver will search the
sky and attempt to acquire signals from all visible satellites. A real-time
clock and an almanac containing detailed information about satellite
constellation are stored in the on-board computer's memory and are used
to expedite the search. If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock
memory is erased and time and date are lost. Once the battery is
reconnected, it could take approximately 15 minutes to reacquire the
clock and for positioning capability to be restored. During this time, the
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²Incompatible or performance limited with certain cellular
providers features
Some cellular carriers offer customers various optional features with
their cellular services. Several of these features are not compatible or
could potentially limit the performance of your Lincoln RESCU System.
Some outgoing calls, hotline and NPA restrictions are incompatible
cellular features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no
incoming calls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting,
but these features could impact overall system performance. Because
carriers are regularly making new features available to customers, this
list may not be complete. Contact you dealer for assistance if you are
unsure if a particular cellular feature is compatible with your Lincoln
RESCU System.
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Potential limitations if activated outside home cellular region
At the time you receive your vehicle (or shortly after), you will need to
select a cellular carrier and activate your phone. If desired, carrier
selection can be arranged through your dealer. This carrier is usually
local to your region and will handle call processing and billing services
for your cellular telephone. In order to use your phone when traveling
outside your home cellular region, the services of the carriers local to the
new area will be required. If your home carrier does not have an
agreement with the new local carrier, your phone calls could be
forwarded to an operator and you may be required to provide a credit
card number before your call is processed. If an activation occurs in this
situation, the initial call will be terminated and a second call which
bypasses the response center's computer will be placed.
Unlike during the first call attempt, your cellular handset will not be
locked during the second call, so you will have the option of terminating
the assistance request at any time by pushing either PWR or END on the
cellular phone. If the second call is not terminated, it will be forwarded
to a local cellular carrier operator. In this situation, you can provide the
operator with the number you are dialing (Lincoln Security Response
Center at 1±888±99RESCU [1±888±997±3728]) and your credit card
number or ask to be connected to the local 911 or other emergency
services.
Registration requirement
In order to receive effective service, it is highly recommended that you
register with the Lincoln Security Response Center shortly after
receiving your vehicle. The registration process is simple and can be
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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the moon roof:
²Press and hold the control
forward to raise the moon roof to
the vent position (when the glass
panel is closed).
²Press the control rearward to
fully open the moon roof.
To close the moon roof:
²Press the control forward.
²To close from the vent position,
press and hold the control
rearward.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover. Adjust the
amount of light by sliding the
control.
HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, located on the driver's visor,
provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency
codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates,
security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
When programming your HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, to a
garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
ROOFOPEN
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With moon roof:
Press the control to turn the mirror
on or off.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a
bright clear view when backing up.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel
or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
On vehicles equipped with a moonroof, the automatic rear view mirror
has two map lamps. Refer toInterior lampsfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.
Smart locks
With the key in the ignition, in any
switch position, and either the
driver's or passenger's door open,
the doors cannot be locked using
the front door lock switches.
U
L
U
L
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and pull the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to open.
²Pull the top portion of the rocker
switch to close.
Express down
To make the driver window open
fully without holding the window
control, press and quickly release
the driver window control. Press or
pull the control to stop window
operation.
WINDOW
LOCK
WINDOW
LOCK
WINDOW
LOCK
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