2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL phone

Special instructions
For your safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone
without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which
can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should
observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.
Please read the sectionAir bagin theSeating and safety
restraintschapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and
instructions could result in personal injury.
Rear facing child or baby seats shouldNEVERbe used in front
of a passenger side air bag.
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Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Cupholders
²Ashtray and lighter
²Compact disc changer (if
equipped)
²Auxiliary power point
²Coin holder
²Cellular phone (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
Mini console (if equipped)
The mini console is available in the six passenger vehicle only, and
consists of the:
²Cupholder
²Compact disc changer (if
equipped)
²Ashtray and lighter
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VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Vehicle Communication System
is designed to provide a variety of
safety enhancing services and offers
access to hands-free calling through
the Vehicle Communication System
wireless phone. The system includes
and requires the use of an activated
Vehicle Communication System
wireless phone to operate. The
wireless phone contains specialized
software that integrates it with the
vehicle systems. A more detailed
owner's manual on how to use the
Vehicle Communication System and your wireless phone will be delivered
to your home within 7 days of the original vehicle sale date. A detailed
owner's manual with terms and conditions for use is included. Contact
the dealer if you have any questions or concerns about your Vehicle
Communication System.
Using Vehicle Communication System
To use Vehicle Communication System properly, follow these three steps:
1. Activate the wireless phone with Sprint PCS
2. Dock the wireless phone in the docking station located in the center
console armrest (once the phone is docked, the armrest can be closed)
3. Activate your Vehicle Communication System with the Lincoln
Response Center by pressing the ªiº Button
S.O.S.INFO
S.O.S.INFO
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1. SOS BUTTON Ð In an
emergency situation or for roadside
assistance, press this button to
contact the Lincoln Response
Center. A response center
representative will locate your vehicle and dispatch assistance if needed.
Once a connection is made to the Lincoln Response Center, only the
response center representative will be able to disconnect the call.
Vehicle Communication System will redial for roadside assistance 3 times
before showing on the audio display ªCALL FAILEDº because of network
capacity or lack of analog coverage.
2. AUTOMATIC AIR BAG NOTIFICATION Ð If the air bag deploys, the
Vehicle Communication system automatically places a call to the Lincoln
Response Center and a representative will dispatch help to your location
immediately if requested. If the specialist is unable to reach you, the
emergency service provider will be contacted and dispatched to your
location.
Vehicle Communication System will redial for automatic airbag
notification 5 times before showing on the audio display ªCALL FAILEDº
because of network capacity or lack of analog coverage.
3. INFO BUTTON Ð Press this
button for route guidance and
information regarding the points of
interest such as ATM's, restaurants,
etc. The Lincoln Response Center
will receive your request and help
you find your way.
4. PHONE BUTTON Ð Place or
receive a call by pressing this
button. When making or receiving a
call the audio system will mute
automatically. To make or receive a call, just press the phone button.
Your Vehicle Communication System service includes the Sprint PCS
Voice Command (SM) service. You can place voice-activated calls using
names programmed in your web-address book or simply speak the phone
number.
S.O.S.
INFO
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MUTE
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Volume Control Ð Volume can be
controlled using the audio system
controls.
First Owner/First Time Activation
²After receiving the wireless phone and welcome kit, please contact
Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO (1±866±727±2886) and select option
ª1º for activations. When calling Sprint PCS to activate your phone,
please do not call from your new wireless phone.
Note:Following the three-month introductory period, you must continue
to enroll in a Sprint PCS voice plan in order to enable any of the Vehicle
Communication System features.
²Turn the ignition to ªACCº. Open the center console armrest and fold
the presenter arm out. Place the wireless phone in the docking
station. If the phone is docked properly, the audio display should read
ªVCS ACTIVEº. The Vehicle Communication System will not function
if the phone is not properly docked.
²Press the ª iº Button and when voice communication is established
with the Lincoln Response Center, indicate that you are a new
customer and the specialist will introduce you to the features. The
purpose of this call is to verify that your Vehicle Communication
System is active and functioning properly. In the event that the
Vehicle Communication System does not function properly, please
contact your Lincoln dealership for assistance.
Leased Vehicles
If the vehicle is leased, the wireless phone should be returned to the
dealership at the end of the lease term. At the end of the lease term, you
have the option to purchase the wireless phone for the price of its
replacement. Please be sure to contact Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO
(1±866±727±2886) for wireless service options if you keep the phone or
call to deactivate your account prior to lease termination.
VOL
PUSH ON
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Second Owner/Re-Lessees
The Vehicle Communication System will not function without an
activated wireless phone with Sprint PCS. The wireless phone may be
purchased through Lincoln dealerships. Wireless service can be activated
with Sprint PCS. Just following the steps in theªFirst Time Activationº
section above.
Vehicle Communication System Limitations
²Vehicle Communication System services are available in the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii
²Vehicle Communication System services are not available in Alaska
²Only available within range of the cellular systems
²Connection limited by atmospheric and topographical conditions
²Connection limited by cellular network capabilities and infrastructure
²The wireless phone must have an active wireless service plan with
Sprint PCS and docked in the docking station located in the center
console for Vehicle Communication System to function properly
²The vehicle must be running or the ignition must be turned to either
ªACCº or ªRUN/ONº position
²May become inoperative if the vehicle is involved in an accident,
damaging one or more components
²Sprint PCS Voice Command (SM) services are only available on the
Sprint PCS network
Global Positioning Satellites are used to deliver location information
(only at the request of the vehicle occupants or in the event an airbag
deploys) and may not be available if signal is obstructed. (If a signal is
unavailable, the last valid position obtained before the signal was
obstructed will be sent.)
Vehicle Communication System is powered by the vehicle's battery and
will not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
Vehicle Communication System specialist will make all reasonable efforts
to contact the Public Safety service providers but cannot be held
responsible for their response time or their activities.
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Drivers have the responsibility to pay primary attention to the road and
drive safely. A driver may want to pull over to a safe parking spot before
using Vehicle Communication System services. Drivers who allow
themselves to become distracted may cause an accident. Please use this
technology responsibly.
Due to the specialized Lincoln software contained within the phone, your
local Sprint PCS store is unable to provide service or replacement units.
Issues or questions about equipment including the wireless phone should
be directed to your Lincoln dealer.
Phone accessories can be purchased at Sprint PCS stores. Billing or
services issues should be directed to Sprint PCS at 1±866±PCS-AUTO
(1±866±727±2886). Select ª2º for Client Services.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center tells you about
the condition of your vehicle by two
methods:
²operator selectable features
²continuous warning reporting of
monitored systems
You can select different features for
the message center to display by
using the message center controls
located to the right of the
instrument cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these
controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate
warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored
systems.
If you have a vehicle with the Driver
Select System, which allows you to
save operator selectable features to
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, you have a
DRIVER ID control in place of the E/M control.
SYSTEM
E/M
MENU
TRIP
RESETSELECT
DISPLAY
DTE ECON VEHICLE HANDLING
DRIVER ID
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A 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)
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