1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII remote control

128The anti-theft system is designed to work with the
factory installed remote entry system. It may not
work with other remote entry systems.Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
SystemYou can disarm the system by:q
unlocking a front door with the key (turn the
key all the way to the end of travel or the
system will not disarm).
q
using the keyless entry unlock code.
q
using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry
transmitter.
q
turning the ignition to ON or ACC.
If you armed the system while inside your vehicle,
you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACC position. This allows you to open the front
door and exit without triggering the system.
Triggering the Alarm SystemThe armed system will be triggered if:q
any door is opened without disarming the
system (see previous paragraphs), or
q
the hood is opened.
Disarming a Triggered SystemThe alarm can be disarmed by:q
unlocking a front door with the key
q
using the keyless entry unlock code
q
using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry
transmitter
NOTE:The flashing lights and honking horn will
shut off automatically approximately three minutes
after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the engine will
not be allowed to start until the system is disarmed.
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Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 83
Accident damage............ 216
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 145
and child safety seats......... 151
description............. 145
driver air bag............ 145
indicator light............ 45
operation.............. 147
passenger air bag........... 145
tone generator............ 149
Air cleaner filter
location............... 220
specifications............ 263Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 69
Air suspension
air ride switch off, message center . . . 37
description............. 175
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 123
Aluminum wheels........... 242
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 66
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 228
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 171
see also Brake............ 171
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 208
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Tires................. 238
changing.............. 201
checking the pressure......... 238
cleaning.............. 262
inspection and maintenance...... 238
replacing.............. 240
rotating............... 239
snow tires and chains........ 242
spare tire.............. 202
storing your vehicle......... 268
tire grades............. 241
treadwear.............. 241
wear bands............. 240
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 184
Towing your vehicle.......... 213
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction Control active light....... 12Trailer towing............. 184
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
safety chains............. 186
tips................ 187
trailer brakes............ 187
trailer lamps............. 187
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 264
lubricant specifications........ 265
Transmission control switch....... 180
Trunk, using the remote entry system
to open............... 123
Trunk, power release.......... 118
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 252
Turn signal.............. 85
indicator lights............ 14
lever................ 85
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