1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or unavailable
Since the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the vehicle's cellular phone, it
can only be operated in geographical areas with cellular coverage.
Although approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population lives and
works in cellular coverage areas, there are various rural or mountainous
areas where coverage is marginal or does not exist. If an activation
occurs in this situation, the messages ªNO CELLULAR SIGNALº and
ªWAITING TO ACQUIREº will alternately be displayed on the message
center. If after several attempts cellular service can not be acquired, the
message ªUNABLE TO PLACE CALLº will be displayed, the assistance
request will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal
operating mode.
Inoperative if cellular system is busy
In a particular area, the local cellular system can only handle a limited
number of cellular calls at one time. Once volume has reached the
maximum limit, additional callers are denied access. If an activation
occurs in this situation, the messages ªCELLULAR SYSTEM BUSYº and
ªPLEASE WAITº will alternately be displayed on the message center. If
after several attempts a cellular channel cannot be acquired, the message
ªUNABLE TO PLACE CALLº will be displayed, the assistance request
will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal operating
mode.
Incompatible with cellular PIN feature
Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are assigned a
personal identification number (PIN). In this situation, the user is
required to enter the PIN with any phone calls made over the network.
The Lincoln RESCU System is not compatible with the PIN feature. At
the time your phone is activated, ask your carrier to assign you a phone
number that does not require an personal identification number. If you
have difficulty obtaining a non-PIN number, contact you dealer or call
the Ford Cellular System Clearinghouse at 1±800±367±3357 for
assistance.
Incompatible or performance limited with certain cellular providers
features
Some cellular carriers offer customers various optional features with
their cellular services. Several of these features are not compatible or
could potentially limit the performance of your Lincoln RESCU System.
No outgoing calls, hotline and NPA restrictions are incompatible cellular
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features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no incoming
calls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting, but these
features could impact overall system performance. Because carriers are
regularly making new features available to customers, this list may not be
complete. Contact you dealer for assistance if you are unsure if a
particular cellular feature is compatible with your Lincoln RESCU
System.
Potential limitations if activated outside home cellular region
At the time you receive your vehicle (or shortly after), you will need to
select a cellular carrier and activate your phone. If desired, carrier
selection can be arranged through your dealer. This carrier is usually
local to your region and will handle call processing and billing services
for your cellular telephone. In order to use your phone when traveling
outside your home cellular region, the services of the carriers local to the
new area will be required. If your home carrier does not have an
agreement with the new local carrier, your phone callas could be
forwarded to an operator and you maybe required to provide a credit
card number before your call is processed. If an activation occurs in this
situation, the initial call will be terminated and a second call which
bypasses the response center's computer will be placed.
Unlike during the first call attempt, your cellular handset will not be
locked during the second call, so you will have the option of terminating
the assistance request at any time by pushing either PWR or END on the
cellular phone. If the second call is not terminated, it will be forwarded
to a local cellular carrier operator. In this situation, you can provide the
operator with the number you are dialing (Lincoln Security Response
Center at 1±800±334±1327) and your credit card number or ask to be
connected to the local 911 or other emergency services.
Registration requirement
You are required to register with the Lincoln Security Response Center
shortly after receiving your vehicle. The registration process is simple
and can be accomplished by calling the Lincoln Security Response
Center at 1±800±334±1327. Alternatively, the registration process can be
completed on-line during an acquaintance period activation. (See
ªAcquaintance activationsº later in this section for details.) The
information requested will aid in servicing you more efficiently during an
assistance request.
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Optional password selection/false activations
At the time of your registration, you will be given the option of
establishing a user password. All aspects of your service will be identical
regardless of your password decision except the way false emergency
activations are handled. If established, the password will be requested by
the operator to confirm an emergency activation was initialed in error. If
no password or an incorrect password is given, the response center's
operator will seemingly terminate the call but actually stays on the line
and sends police to the last calculated vehicle location (this could be
very useful in duress situations). It is very important that you remember
your password to prevent false dispatches. Similarly, it is also important
to provide the password to any other individuals who will be driving the
vehicle or who may have need to activate the system.
If you decide not to establish a password, simply indicate to the operator
that the emergency assistance request was initiated in error and the call
will be terminated.
In either case, if an activation (roadside or emergency) occurs and the
operator cannot establish voice communication, police assistance will be
dispatched to the vehicle.
Information regarding changing or retrieving lost passwords can be
obtained by contacting the Lincoln Security Response Center at
1±800±334±1327.
Acquaintance activations
It is required that you initiate an acquaintance activation shortly after
receiving your vehicle and having your phone activated. An acquaintance
activation is initiated by pressing either the roadside or emergency
control. When voice communication is established with the Lincoln
Security Response Center, indicate that you are a new user and the
operator will follow special acquaintance period support procedures
which are intended to familiarize you with your Lincoln RESCU System.
As described previously, the acquaintance call can also be used to
complete the registration for new customers.
Service charges
For four years, beginning with your vehicle's warranty period, you will be
entitled to unlimited activations without facing service charges. (These
activations should be made only when emergency or roadside assistance
is required.) You will be responsible, however, for any charges imposed
by your cellular phone carrier for the 1±800 phone call to the Lincoln
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Security Response Center. After your initial service period expires, you
may be requires to pay a monitoring service fee. Your dealer can provide
you with specific information regarding post-initial service period fees.
Relinquishing your vehicle
At the time you relinquish your vehicle, it is important that you contact
the Lincoln Security Response Center at 1±800±223±1327 and cancel
your security service. Personal information provided to the response
center at the time of your registration will be removed from the vehicle's
file.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the moon roof:
²Press and hold the control
forward to raise the moon roof to
the vent position (when the glass
panel is closed).
²Press the control rearward to
fully open the moon roof.
To close the moon roof:
²Press the control forward.
²To close from the vent position,
press and hold the control
rearward.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover.
HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter, located underneath the driver's
visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors
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and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and security
systems (with the available accessory package).
When programming your HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter, you
will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people
and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect
an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call
toll-free: 1±800±355±3515.
Programming
1. Prepare for programming the
HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter by
erasing all three of the factory
default channels by holding down
the two outside controls until the
red light begins to flash (20-30
seconds). Release both controls.
2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter against the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter (located on
your visor) while keeping the red light in view.
3. Using both hands, press the
hand-held transmitter control and
the desired channel control on the
HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter.
Do not release the controls until
step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down both controls until the
red light begins to flash slowly and
then rapidly. Rapid flashing indicates
successful programming of the new
frequency signal.
5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two channels.
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If you do not successfully program the HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter
after repeated attempts, refer toTraining a rolling codewhich follows
or call toll-free customer assistance: 1±800±355±3515.
Note to Canadian residents
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to
program the HomeLinktUniversal Transmitter.
If you are programming from one of
these hand-held transmitters:
²continue to hold the control on
the HomeLinktUniversal
Transmitter
²re-press the hand-held
transmitter every two seconds
You may have to repeat this function
several times while programming.
Operating the HomeLinkTUniversal Transmitter
Once programmed, the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter can be used in
place of hand-held transmitters. To
operate, simply press the
appropriate channel control on the
transmitter (the red light will
illuminate, indicating the signal is
being transmitted).
Training a rolling code system
Rolling code systems (garage door openers which are ªcode protectedº)
may be determined by the following:
²The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter but does not activate the garage door.
²The garage door opener was manufactured after 1995.
Follow these steps to train a garage door with the rolling code feature:
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1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Refer
to the garage door opener manual or call 1±800±355±3515 if there is
difficulty locating the training control.
2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the
training light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds).
3. Press the programmed
HomeLinktcontrol in the vehicle
until the training light on the
garage door receiver turns solid
(1-2 seconds). Release the
HomeLinktcontrol and repress to
turn off the training light.
4. Press the HomeLinktcontrol
again. If the garage door activates,
the HomeLinktUniversal
Transmitter has been trained to the receiver.
Erasing channels
To erase all three programmed
channels:
1. Hold down the two outside
controls until the red light begins to
flash.
2. Release both controls.
Channels cannot be erased
individually, but can be
reprogrammed. Refer to
Programmingfor instructions.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
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calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone adjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the compass module
mounted at the base of mirror.
3. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
4. Insert an appropriate diameter
rod (paperclip) into the right switch
access hole underneath the compass
module and gently press for 1 to 2
seconds until ZONE and the current
zone setting are displayed on the
upper right corner of the mirror.
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