1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 113

NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm indicator light will remain on. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes out. You can also arm the anti-theft system with the factory installed remote entry system or the keyless entry system by following this sequence: 1. 2. 3. Remove key from ignition. Close all of the doors. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK button or press the last two buttons (7/8, 9/0) of the keyless entry keypad to lock the doors. The alarm indicator will come on for 30 seconds to show the alarm is arming and then turn off to show that the alarm has armed. The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It may not work with other remote entry systems. NOTE: The anti-theft system will not activate whfle someone is sitting in the driver's seat or if there is a heavy object in the driver's seat. Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system You can disarm the system by: unlocking a front door with the key (turn the key all the way to the end of travel or the system will not disarm). using the keyless entry unlock code. using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry transmitter. If you armed the system while inside your vehicle, you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON or ACC position. This allows you to open the door and exit without triggering the system. 110