lock LINCOLN LS 2002 Owner's Manual

DATA ERROR.These messages indicate improper operation of the
vehicle network communication between electronic modules.
²Fuel computer
²Engine sensor
²Gear selection
²Door sensor
²Trunk sensor
²Exterior lamps
²Traction Controlyand AdvanceTracy(if equipped)
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
The remote trunk release control
and power door locks will be
disabled when the vehicle is armed.
This control will not work until the
vehicle is disarmed.
The remote trunk release control will also be disabled when the valet
switch in the glove compartment is pressed. Refer to theValet switchin
theLocks and securitychapter.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Press the remote fuel door release
control on the instrument panel to
open the fuel door.
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3. Pull out ashtray assembly.
Installation:
1. Insert ashtray into opening with face tilted upward.
2. Push face down until it clicks into position.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
The steering column will automatically lock when the key is removed
from the ignition. When the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition, the
steering column will automatically unlock. The steering column lock is
equipped on manual transmission vehicles only.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Power point (rear of console)
²Traction control (if equipped)
²Cellular phone (if equipped)
²Cupholders
²Air vents to the rear seating positions
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. This net is
not designed to restrain objects during a collision.
There are four straps on the net and
six anchors in the trunk that can be
used for securing different sized
objects.
To attach the cargo net to the
anchors:
²Take the bottom strap of one side
of the net and push the anchor
through the strap loop.
²Take the top strap of same side
of the net and push the anchor through the strap loop.
²Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side.
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
The luggage rack is dealer installed only. See your local Lincoln Mercury
dealership.
The maximum load is 75 kg (165 lb) on the luggage rack structure. The
vehicle's roof panel is not designed to carry a load.
When loading the luggage rack, it is recommended to evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Ensure that the load
is securely fastened.
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KEYS
The vehicle is equipped with two master keys and a valet key lock
system. The master key will access the driver's door, trunk, glove box
and ignition. The valet key will access door and ignition only.
Refer to theSecurilock Passive Anti-Theft Systemsection for
information on Securilock keys.
Valet switch
Before using your valet key, press
the valet switch in the glove
compartment to disable the Trunk
remote control which is located on
the instrument panel, then lock the
glove compartment with your
master key.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle is armed the
power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These
will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
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
power door lock switches.
The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition, by pressing
the manual lock button on the door, operating the remote entry
transmitter, or operating the driver's door with a key.
VALET
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Central locking/Two step unlocking
When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the
front of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a second time
to unlock all doors. When locking, turn the key toward the back of the
vehicle to lock all doors.
Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Rotate lock control in the direction of arrow to engage the lock. Rotate
control in the opposite direction to disengage childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from the inside, pull the
illuminated ªTº shaped handle and
push up on the trunk lid. The
material that the handle is made of
will glow for hours in the darkness
of the luggage compartment
following brief exposure to ambient
light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys out of a
child's reach. Unsupervised
children could lock themselves in
an open trunk and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to
play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Your remote entry system contains two remote transmitters which
provide remote control of several features. Each remote transmitter will
allow you to:
²unlock the vehicle doors without a key.
²lock all the vehicle doors without a key.
²open the trunk without a key.
²activate the personal alarm.
²open all windows and moonroof (if equipped).
²arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
²operate the illuminated entry feature.
²operate the memory seat/mirror/steering column feature (if equipped).
The remote transmitter features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF or ACC positions. For vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, the remote transmitter features also operate if the ignition
is in the RUN position and the gear shift is in P (Park). The personal
alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in the RUN
position.
When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver door and disarm the
perimeter alarm (if armed). The
interior lamps will illuminate and
the turn signal lamps will display
two short flashes (to indicate
disarming of the perimeter alarm).
If the memory seat/mirror/steering
column feature (if equipped) is
activated, the corresponding
seat/mirror/steering column
positions will be recalled.
Refer toMemory seat/mirror/steering column featurein this chapter
for more information.
Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
Press this control and hold down for
more than one second to begin to
open all the windows and moonroof.
Release the control to stop. If the
control is held down for more than
four seconds, the windows and
moonroof will open fully.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all the
doors and arm the perimeter
anti-theft system (also enables the
ignition tamper security system). To
confirm all the doors, hood and
trunk are closed, the turn signal
lamps will display one short flash. If
all the doors, hood and trunk are
not closed, the turn signal lamps will
display five short flashes.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to receive audible confirmation that all the doors,
hood and trunk are closed. The horn will sound one chirp if all the
doors, hood and trunk are closed. The horn will sound two chirps if all
the doors, hood and trunk are not closed. The audible confirmation
feature can be turned off/on through the vehicle message center (if
equipped). If your vehicle does not have a vehicle message center, the
audible confirmation feature can be turned off/on by your dealer.
Activating the personal alarm
Press this control to turn on the
personal alarm.
Press the control a second time to
turn off the personal alarm. The
personal alarm will also turn off if
the remote transmitter unlock
control is pressed, or if the ignition
switch is turned to the RUN
position, or after 30 seconds of
operation.
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Opening the trunk
Press this control to open the trunk.
Be certain the trunk is closed before
driving your vehicle. The trunk may
appear closed, but it may not be
latched. Failure to do so may cause
objects to fall out of the trunk or
block rear view vision.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
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