2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR center console

To program your hand-held
transmitters:
²Continue to hold the button on
the HomeLinktUniversal
Transceiver.
²Press and re-press the hand-held
transmitter button every two
seconds until the red light changes from a slow to a fast flash.
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:
²Activate the wireless phone with Sprint PCS
²Dock the wireless phone in the docking station located in the center
console armrest (once the phone is docked, the armrest can be
closed)
²Activate your Vehicle Communication System with the Lincoln
Response Center by pressing the ªiº Button
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
²To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory settings to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theCLocks and Security chapter.
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear center console incorporates the following features:
²utility compartment
²cupholders
²auxiliary power point (if equipped)
²remote radio/climate controls (if equipped)
²remote seat adjustment (if equipped)
Radio/climate controls
Refer toSteering Wheel Controlsin
this chapter for operation
instructions.
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Radio/climate controls lockout
The rear radio/climate control feature can be locked out by pressing the
3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on. To
enable the rear radio/climate controls, press the 3 and the 5 buttons
again.
Remote seat adjustment
The rear passenger can move the front passenger seat forward or
backward using the control located in the rear center console.
Move the control forward or
backward to move front passenger
seat.
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