1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL relay

²Last recorded speed and direction of the vehicle
²Time tag identifying when last position was taken
²Call-back phone number
After the transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to an operator
who will verify the details of the request and confirm the vehicle's
location using a computerized map.
Information icon
The Information icon is provided for
customer information, such as
points of interest in your current
location, rout assistance and other
services as they become available.
There may be charges incurred for certain services.
Emergency (S.O.S) icon (emergency assistance)
The Emergency (S.O.S) control
should be selected if emergency
assistance is required. This feature
should be used:
²if you have been involved in an
accident.
²to report a crime or fire.
²when medical attention is required.
²to receive assistance in an emergency situation.
When this control is pressed, the Lincoln Security Response Center
relays details of your situation and your location to the United States
Auto Club (USAC) via three-way phone call. The response center/USAC
will:
²dispatch the emergency help to your location.
²when appropriate, stay in direct phone contact with you until
emergency help arrives.
²notify pre-designated family contacts or friends of the emergency
situation, if requested, or if no response is received from the vehicle.
If you are certain of your location, a direct phone call to 911 or other
emergency services may provide a faster response.
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Similarly, if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to
receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will
also automatically be dialed. The message ªREDIAL IN PROGRESSº will
be displayed on the message center and voice communication with an
operator will be restored.
During redial calls, full control of the cellular phone is returned to you.
Pressing either PWR or END on the cellular handset will terminate the
assistance request and reset the system.
Location data retransmit capability
During an activation, the Lincoln Security Response Center operator has
the capability to initiate a retransmission of the electronic data message.
This may be necessary to ensure a more precise determination of vehicle
location or to track a vehicle that is moving. To accomplish the
retransmit, a special tone is sent to the vehicle by the response center.
In this situation you will temporarily lose voice contact with the operator
and the messages ªSENDING LOCATION DATAº and ªDATA RECEIVEDº
will be respectively displayed on the message center. After the data
retransmission is complete, voice communication will be restored and the
CID, LAT, LON and HDG message will again alternately toggle on the
message center display.
Global positioning system
Vehicle location is continuously updated via Global Positioning System
(GPS) technology. GPS was developed by the U.S. Department of
Defense for worldwide navigational and positioning purposes. It utilizes a
constellation of 24 orbiting satellites located more than 20 000 km
(12 428 miles) above the earth. At any given time, several of the
24 satellites should be visible to the vehicle's GPS receiver. Based on the
time for signals emitted by these satellites to reach the receiver, an
on-board computer will determine the vehicle's location, typically within
30 meters (100 feet). In addition to latitude and longitude, the system
also determines heading and speed.
Vehicle positioning information is relayed to the Lincoln Security
Response Center only during roadside or emergency requests. The
response center will not be able to track your location while in an
inactive state.
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The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not
require any action by the driver.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is
pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral).
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern. Press lightly
OFF
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HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard lights
controlin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device
intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the switch.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located behind an access door to the
left of the driver's seat on the
B-pillar.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
1 10A Lighting Control
Module: Anti-Theft
Indicator Lamp, PWM
Dimming Output,
Illumination Lamps for
Microphone, RR and
LR Door Ashtrays,
Heated Seat Switches,
Rear Defrost Control
Switch, EATC Control
Panel, Message Center
Switches, Speed
Control Switches,
Cigar Lighter, Console
and Ashtray
2 10A Data Link Connector
(DLC), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
3 15A Multi-Function Switch,
Cornering Lamps, High
Beam and Turn Signal
Input to LCM
4 10A Power Door Locks and
Power Windows
Switch Backlights,
Radio, Mobile
Telephone Transceiver,
Lighting Control
Module, (RUN/ACC
Sense), RESCU,
Electronic Day/Night
Mirror
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
5 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
Lighting Control
Module (LCM
RUN/START Sense),
Autolamp Light Sensor
6 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster, RF
Park/Turn Lamp
7 20A Power Point
8 20A Fuel Filler Door
Release Switch, Trunk
Lid Relay
9 10A Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor, EATC
Module, Blower Motor
Relay
10 30A Windshield Wiper
Motor, Windshield
Wiper Module
11 10A Ignition Coils, Radio
Interference Capacitor,
PCM Power Relay,
Passive Anti-Theft
System (PATS)
Transceiver
12 10A Lighting Control
Module
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
13 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): RF
Turn Lamp, Right
Turn Indicator (VIC),
RR Side Marker
Lamps, Tail Lamps,
License Lamps, LR
Stop/Turn Lamps,
Clock Illumination
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 10A ABS Evac and Fill
Connector
16 30A Moonroof Switch
17 - NOT USED
18 10A Lighting Control
Module
19 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Left
Headlamp, DRL
20 15A Multi-Function Switch:
Flash to Pass, and
Hazard Warning Input
to LCM
21 - NOT USED
22 - NOT USED
23 10A Digital Transmission
Range Sensor
24 10A Virtual Image
Cluster-LF Turn
Indicator, LF Turn
Signal
25 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Right
Headlamp
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
26 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
EATC Module
27 - NOT USED
28 10A Shift Lock Actuator,
Vehicle Dynamic
Module, Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost,
Heated Seat Switch
Assembly, Low Tire
Pressure Module
29 10A Radio
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night
Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door
Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps,
RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH
Visor Lamps, Storage
Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid
Lamp, Glove Box
Lamp, Light Sensor
Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC.
Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 - NOT USED
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