ESP inoperative LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2002 Owners Manual

Second Owner/Re-Lessees
The Vehicle Communication System will not function without an
activated wireless phone with Sprint PCS. The wireless phone may be
purchased through Lincoln dealerships. Wireless service can be activated
with Sprint PCS. Just following the steps in theªFirst Time Activationº
section above.
Vehicle Communication System Limitations
²Vehicle Communication System services are available in the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii
²Vehicle Communication System services are not available in Alaska
²Only available within range of the cellular systems
²Connection limited by atmospheric and topographical conditions
²Connection limited by cellular network capabilities and infrastructure
²The wireless phone must have an active wireless service plan with
Sprint PCS and docked in the docking station located in the center
console for Vehicle Communication System to function properly
²The vehicle must be running or the ignition must be turned to either
ªACCº or ªRUN/ONº position
²May become inoperative if the vehicle is involved in an accident,
damaging one or more components
²Sprint PCS Voice Command (SM) services are only available on the
Sprint PCS network
Global Positioning Satellites are used to deliver location information
(only at the request of the vehicle occupants or in the event an airbag
deploys) and may not be available if signal is obstructed. (If a signal is
unavailable, the last valid position obtained before the signal was
obstructed will be sent.)
Vehicle Communication System is powered by the vehicle's battery and
will not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
Vehicle Communication System specialist will make all reasonable efforts
to contact the Public Safety service providers but cannot be held
responsible for their response time or their activities.
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