1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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The remote control for the trunkThe trunk lid cannot be opened if your vehicle is
moving faster than three mph (five km/h).
Cargo Storage System
(If equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo storage
system. It was designed to allow you to use all
available space in your trunk while permitting easy
loading and unloading.
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118The cargo storage system
To operate:
1. Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move
the cargo storage system rearward.
2. Place groceries, packages, etc. in the cargo
storage system.
3. Grasp and squeeze the release handle to move
the cargo storage system forward until it locks
into place.
NOTE:The cargo storage system has three locking
positions. Make sure the storage system is securely
locked in place.Keyless Entry SystemYou can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The buttons for the
system are below the outside door handle on the
driver's side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich
follows this description.
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The keyless entry buttonsWhen you bought your vehicle, you were given a
computer code that operates the system for your
vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated
this code in three places.
The code is:q
on your owner's wallet card found in the glove
compartment
q
taped to the trunk lid's right hinge support bar
q
taped to the computer module in your driver's
front door
When you use keyless entry, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds
and the buttons on the keypad light up. Do not
push the buttons with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil,
or any other hard object. These objects could
damage the buttons.
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.
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1201. 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).AutolockThe 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 a forward gear, and
q
you exceed three mph (five km/h).
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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 a forward gear, and
q
you exceed three mph (five km/h).
If you do not want to use the Autolock feature, it
can be deactivated by using the Feature Menu in
the Message Center.
Programming Your Own Entry CodeYou can program up to three personal codes to
unlock your vehicle. These codes do 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 Personality
should be recalled by this personal code.
1/2 Recall Personality 1
3/4 Recall Personality 2
9/0 No recall
All of the vehicle doors will lock and then
unlock to confirm programming of the new
code.
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122The keyless entry system registers this new code.
To open your vehicle, you can now use either code.
To 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 (If equipped) from the
keyless entry padIf your vehicle is equipped with the optional factory
installed anti-theft system, the keyless entry system
will arm it 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 personal alarm feature operates only with the
ignition off. The LOCK, UNLOCK and TRUNK
features work whenever your vehicle is in Park or
Neutral.
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
control a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control twice
within five (5) seconds.Locking the doorsTo lock all the doors, press the LOCK control. This
will also arm the anti-theft system (if equipped).
A programmable door lock horn chirp can be
activated through the message center. Once
activated, every depression of the LOCK control will
cause the vehicle to honk its horn briefly.
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124Activating the remote personal alarmIf you wish to activate the remote personal alarm,
press the PANIC control. This will honk the horn
and flash the parking lamps and tail lamps for
approximately two minutes and forty-five seconds.
You can turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC control
again or by turning the ignition key to the RUN
position.Arming and Disarming the Alarm
SystemIf your vehicle is equipped with the factory installed
anti-theft system, the remote entry system will
automatically arm it when the doors are locked
with the remote entry LOCK control. The remote
entry UNLOCK control will disarm or reset a
triggered anti-theft alarm.
The remote entry system is designed to work with
the factory installed anti-theft system. It may not
work with other anti-theft systems.
Replacing the BatteriesThe remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616 batteries
(included) that should last for several years of
normal use. If you notice a significant decrease in
operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
NOTE:The operating range of the remote entry
system can also be affected by weather conditions
(such as very cold temperatures) or structures
around the vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating range will
allow you to be up to 33 feet (10 meters) away
from your vehicle.
The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the
batteries by twisting a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART.
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