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If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the
rearview mirror. Press the control
next to the map lamp to illuminate
the lamp.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be
turned on by pressing the rocker control.
LINCOLN RESCU SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test
when you start your vehicle. During
this test, the Lincoln RESCU
warning light (located in the
overhead console) will illuminate for
several seconds. If the phone is
disconnected, or a problem is
detected during the self-check, the
light will remain lit and the message
ªRESCU FAILUREº will be displayed
on the vehicle's message center for
several seconds.
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If the phone is properly connected
and the warning light fails to
illuminate when you start your
vehicle, or if it remains lit, have
your Lincoln RESCU System
checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Your system may be
inoperative.
It is important that you understand the limitations of your
Lincoln RESCU System prior to initiating an activation. See
Lincoln RESCU System Limitationslater in this chapter for details.
The RESCU system can be activated in three ways:
1. By pressing the Information
control.
2. By pressing the Emergency
(S.O.S.) control.
3. The system will automatically activate if the vehicle's air bags have
been deployed.
Quick summary
²To utilize your vehicle's RESCU system, your cellular phone must be
activated and plugged into the vehicle interface.
²Information or emergency assistance can be requested whenever your
key is in the RUN/START position and for six minutes after the vehicle
is turned off.
²An assistance request is initiated by pressing either the Information or
Emergency control located in the overhead console.
²When a control is pressed, a warning lamp located in the overhead
console will begin to flash and status messages will display on the
vehicle's message center (messages can only be displayed when the
key is in the RUN/START position).
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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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Refer to your cellular phone user's manual for further information.
Message center interface
During an activation, Lincoln RESCU communicates with the vehicle's
message center. Status messages describing the sequence of the steps
being executed are displayed, allowing you to visually follow the
activation process. The following messages are typical of those displayed
during an assistance request. They are as shown in the order in which
they would appear:
²INFO REQUEST or S.O.S. REQUEST
²CALL IN PROGRESS
²RINGING RESPONSE CENTER
²SENDING LOCATION DATA
²DATA RECEIVED
²WAITING FOR OPERATOR
Once an assistance request is made, it will typically take less than one
minute until contact is made with an operator. During voice
communication the following messages will alternately toggle on the
display:
²CID XXXXXXXXXX
²LAT XXXXXXXXXX
²LON XXXXXXXXXX
²HDG XX
These messages respectively are the customer identification number,
vehicle latitude and vehicle longitude. Under special conditions, the
operator may ask you to read the information being displayed on the
message center.
Automatic redial
As described previously, when an assistance request is made, the
vehicle's cellular phone automatically dials the Lincoln Security Response
Center's central computer and attempts to send an electronic data
message. On rare occasions, it can be difficult for the computer to
recognize the message if the cellular connection is weak or noisy. If the
transmission of the message is unsuccessful, the data call will be
terminated and the message ªREDIAL IN PROGRESSº will be displayed
on the message center. A second call will automatically be placed which
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bypasses the response center's computer and is forwarded directly to an
operator.
Similarly, if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to
receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will
also automatically be dialed. The message ªREDIAL IN PROGRESSº will
be displayed on the message center and voice communication with an
operator will be restored.
During redial calls, full control of the cellular phone is returned to you.
Pressing either PWR or END on the cellular handset will terminate the
assistance request and reset the system.
Location data retransmit capability
During an activation, the Lincoln Security Response Center operator has
the capability to initiate a retransmission of the electronic data message.
This may be necessary to ensure a more precise determination of vehicle
location or to track a vehicle that is moving. To accomplish the
retransmit, a special tone is sent to the vehicle by the response center.
In this situation you will temporarily lose voice contact with the operator
and the messages ªSENDING LOCATION DATAº and ªDATA RECEIVEDº
will be respectively displayed on the message center. After the data
retransmission is complete, voice communication will be restored and the
CID, LAT, LON and HDG message will again alternately toggle on the
message center display.
Global positioning system
Vehicle location is continuously updated via Global Positioning System
(GPS) technology. GPS was developed by the U.S. Department of
Defense for worldwide navigational and positioning purposes. It utilizes a
constellation of 24 orbiting satellites located more than 20 000 km (12
428 miles) above the earth. At any given time, several of the 24 satellites
should be visible to the vehicle's GPS receiver. Based on the time for
signals emitted by these satellites to reach the receiver, an on-board
computer will determine the vehicle's location, typically within 30 meters
(100 feet). In addition to latitude and longitude, the system also
determines heading and speed.
Vehicle positioning information is relayed to the Lincoln Security
Response Center only during roadside or emergency requests. The
response center will not be able to track your location while in an
inactive state.
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system will operate but the response center will not be able to identify
your location. In this situation, the operator will depend on you to
provide verbal information regarding vehicle location.
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Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or unavailable
Since the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the vehicle's cellular phone, it
can only be operated in geographical areas with cellular coverage.
Although approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population lives and
works in cellular coverage areas, there are various rural or mountainous
areas where coverage is marginal or does not exist. If an activation
occurs in this situation, the messages ªNO CELLULAR SIGNALº and
ªWAITING TO ACQUIREº will alternately be displayed on the message
center. If after several attempts cellular service can not be acquired, the
message ªUNABLE TO PLACE CALLº will be displayed, the assistance
request will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal
operating mode.
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Inoperative if cellular system is busy
In a particular area, the local cellular system can only handle a limited
number of cellular calls at one time. Once volume has reached the
maximum limit, additional callers are denied access. If an activation
occurs in this situation, the messages ªCELLULAR SYSTEM BUSYº and
ªPLEASE WAITº will alternately be displayed on the message center. If
after several attempts a cellular channel cannot be acquired, the message
ªUNABLE TO PLACE CALLº will be displayed, the assistance request
will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal operating
mode.
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Incompatible with cellular PIN feature
Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are assigned a
personal identification number (PIN). In this situation, the user is
required to enter the PIN with any phone calls made over the network.
The PIN feature is not compatible with the Lincoln RESCU System. At
the time your phone is activated, ask your carrier to assign you a phone
number that does not require a personal identification number. If you
have difficulty obtaining a non-PIN number, contact you dealer or call
the Ford Cellular System Clearinghouse at 1±800±367±3357 for
assistance.
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Compass zone adjustment
The compass in the mirror is set in
ZONE eight at the factory. It may be
necessary to adjust the compass if
you live outside zone eight or during
a long distance trip.
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
Without moon roof:
1. With the compass display turned
on, press and hold the COMP side of
the control until the zone selection
number appears in the mirror
display window.
2. Release the COMP side of the
control, then press it down again.
3. Continue to press until your zone
number is shown in the mirror
display, then release.
4. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass
mode within ten seconds.
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With moon roof:
1. Press and hold the Auto-Dimming
control to toggle the Compass
display ON/OFF, then release.
2. Press and hold both map light
buttons, between 5 and 8 seconds,
until the ZONE number appears in
the display, then release. The
display should show the current
zone number.
3. Press either the right or left map
light button to change the zone
number. The display will show a
compass direction after 5 seconds. The zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
The compass may need calibration adjustment if:
²the compass ZONE is set correctly and the compass is not showing
the correct heading
²the letter ªCº is displayed in the compass window
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
Without moon roof:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the COMP side of
the control for approximately six
seconds until ªCº appears in the
mirror display.
3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or
on your everyday routine until the
display reads a direction.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
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With moon roof:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold both map light
buttons for over 8 seconds, until the
letter ªCº appears in the display,
then release.
3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 8 km/h [5 mph]) in circles until
the letter ªCº display indicates a
direction.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which compass zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. With the compass display turned
on, press and hold the COMP side of
the control for no more than six
seconds until the zone selection
number appears in the mirror
display window. If a ªCº appears
repeat this step.
3. Release the COMP side of the
control, then press it down again.
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4. Continue to press until your zone number is shown in the mirror
display, then release.
5. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass
mode within ten seconds.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the COMP side of
the control for approximately six
seconds until ªCº appears in the
mirror display.
3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or
on your everyday routine until the
display reads a direction.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR
Your vehicle is equipped with inside and driver side outside rear view
mirrors with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirrors
will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright
lights (glare) reach the mirrors. When the inside rear view mirror detects
bright light from in front of or behind the vehicle, the inside and driver
side outside rear view mirrors will automatically adjust (darken) to
minimize glare.
Without moon roof:
Press the control to turn the mirror
on or off.
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