1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR radio controls

moving. The readings that you get
may not agree with temperatures
given on the radio due to
differences in vehicle and station
locations.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, select FRONT
before driving. This will
prevent your windshield from
fogging. After a few minutes,
select any desired position.
²To prevent humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, don't drive
with the climate control system
in the OFF position.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked
with the windows closed during
hot weather, the air conditioner
will do a much faster job of
cooling if you drive for two or
three minutes with the windows
open. This will force most of the
hot, stale air out of the vehicle.
Then operate the air conditioner
as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of
your instrument panel, be
careful to not place them over
the defroster outlets. These
objects can block airflow and
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Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to the ªAudio Guideº in your
owner portfolio.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio to operate while the engine
is not running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
5. START, cranks the engine.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Key system
The vehicle is equipped with a
master key and valet key lock
system. The master key will
actuate doors, trunk, glove box,
ignition and remote trunk release.
3
1
2
5
4
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Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set
speed
²Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For
RES/RSM/RESUME to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
Indicator message
This message is displayed in the
Message Center when either the
SET ACC/SET ACCEL or
RES/RSM/RESUME controls are
pressed. It turns off when the
speed control OFF control is
pressed, the brake is applied or
the ignition is turned to the OFF
position.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
(IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to
operate some radio and climate
control features.
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
SPEED CONTROL
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Radio control features
²Press MEM/NEXT to select a
preset station from memory.
²Press BAND/MODE to select
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped).
²Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
Climate control features
²Press TEMP up or down to
adjust temperature.
²Press FAN up or down to adjust
fan speed.
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 and gates, and can also
control home or office lighting and
security systems (with the
available accessory package).
NEXT
MODE
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operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away
from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²battery weakness due to time
and use
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to
the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of
new battery in the same
orientation. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed).
To reprogram the transmitters,
place the key in the ignition and
switch from OFF to ON four times
in rapid succession within 3
seconds. After doors lock/unlock,
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