lock LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 User Guide

90There are two light sensors (photocells) in this
mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located
inside a window in the center of the mirror. The
second light sensor which determines outside light
level is located on the backside of the mirror case.
The driver's side mirror is activated by these sensors
to prevent glare when traffic is behind or around
the vehicle.
NOTE:Do not block the sensor on the backside of
the mirror (i.e., with a parking tag, car deodorizer,
etc.) since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
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.
Sun VisorsUsing the Sun VisorsTo block the sun, move the main visor down. If
equipped with a secondary visor, move the main
visor to the side and move the secondary visor
down.
The passenger sun visor
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96NOTE:When selling your vehicle, be sure to erase
all channels on the HomeLink Transmitter that you
programmed.AccessoriesAccessories for your HomeLink Universal
Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of
the device. If you would like additional information
or would like to purchase other accessories such as
home lighting or security products that can be
operated by the HomeLink Universal Transmitter,
please call toll-free:1-800-355-3515.DoorsChildproof Locks for the Rear DoorsIn addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these
locks, the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside of the vehicle. The doors can still be opened
from the outside when the lock knobs are raised.The childproof locks for the rear doors
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open
the rear door.
Find the lever at the black label with the word
LOCKED in white letters. Move the lever up.
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door
from the outside and move the lever down.Using the Power Door LocksYour vehicle has power door locks. The controls to
lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front
door. When you close the doors after you set the
door locks, the doors remain locked. If the power
mechanism ever fails, the manual door lock will
override the power controls.The power locks on the driver's door
Illuminated Entry System with Theater
LightingThe interior lights will illuminate for approximately
25 seconds when any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed or the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pushed.
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104Removing the Floor MatLift floor mat just forward of retention post and
rotate rearward to disengage from retention post.TrunkOpening the Trunk ManuallyTo open and close the trunk from the outside:
The trunk lock cylinder
1. Insert the key into the lock on the trunk.
2. Turn the key to the right until the trunk opens.
3. Remove the key before you close and lock the
lid.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry SystemYou must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you let
more than five (5) seconds pass before pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have to
enter the code again. The system has shut down if
the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system
does not work properly, use the key or
transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors or
unlock the trunk.
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have five
(5) numbers. After you press the fifth number,
the driver's door unlocks.
2. To unlock all passenger doors, press the 3/4
button within five (5) seconds of unlocking the
driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the code to
open the driver's door, then press 3/4.3. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 button
within five seconds of unlocking the driver's or
passenger's doors, or re-enter the code to open
the driver's door, then press 5/6.
As long as the driver's door has been unlocked first,
you can open the passenger door or the trunk in
any order.
Locking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry SystemAlong with unlocking your doors, you can use the
keyless entry system to lock the doors.
To lock all of the vehicle's doors at the same time,
press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is not
necessary to first enter the keypad code. This will
also arm your anti-theft system (if equipped).
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108AutolockThe Autolock feature will automatically lock all the
doors when:q
the vehicle's doors are fully closed
q
the ignition key is turned to the ON position
q
someone is sitting in the driver's seat or a
heavy object is placed on it
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
q
the ignition key remains in the ON position
q
someone remains sitting in the driver's seat or a
heavy object is on the seat
q
a door is opened and then closed
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.If you do not want to use the Autolock feature, it
can be deactivated by using the buttons for the
keyless entry system.
To deactivate the Autolock system:
1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not
the personal code you may have set).
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
3. Within 5 more seconds, press and release 3/4.
4. Release 7/8.
To reactivate the Autolock feature, simply repeat
the instructions for deactivating the system. The
Autolock feature can be turned on and off using the
instructions above.
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Programming Your Own Entry CodeYou can program up to four (4) personal codes to
unlock your vehicle. This code does not replace the
permanent code that the dealership gave you. Use
your personal code in the same manner as you
would your original code.
To program your own code:
1. Select five digits for your personal code.
2. Enter the factory code that the dealership gave
you.
3. Within five (5) seconds, press 1/2.
4. Within five (5) seconds of pressing 1/2, enter
your personal code, pressing each digit within
five (5) seconds of the previous digit.5. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which memory
should be recalled by this personal code.
1/2 Recall Memory 1
3/4 Recall Memory 2
5/6 Recall Memory 3
9/0 No recall
All of the vehicle doors will lock and then
unlock to confirm programming of the new
code.
The keyless entry system registers this new code.
To open your vehicle, you can now use either code.
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110To erase all of the personal entry codes and remote
entry transmitters programmed to a vehicle:
1. Enter the original permanent code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
3. Press and hold 1/2 for two (2) seconds.
All of the vehicle doors will lock and then
unlock to confirm erasure.
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the buttons
usually press a sequential pattern. Also, do not
select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
Arming, disarming and resetting your
anti-theft system from the keyless entry
padThe Keyless Entry system will arm the anti-theft
system when you use the 7/8 and 9/0 keys to lock
the doors, and will disarm or reset a triggered
anti-theft alarm when you enter in the five digit
code to unlock the driver's door.Remote Entry SystemWith the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle. The remote also has a
personal alarm feature.
The system will work with up to four transmitters.
Your vehicle came with two transmitters. Additional
transmitters can be ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Remote entry transmitter
Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunkTo unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button twice
within five (5) seconds.Locking the doorsTo lock all the doors, press the LOCK button. This
will also arm the anti-theft system (if equipped).
The doors will lock and the horn will chirp to
indicate the vehicle is locked and armed.
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