1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 128

2. Rotate the thumbwheel from "0" to "1" (the lowest heat level). Allow five minutes for the heat level to stabilize. If the heat level is not high enough for comfort, select increased heat levels "2" through "5" (the maximum level). Allow at least two minutes for the heat level to stabilize at any new level selected. If the heated seat switch is not turned off ("0" on the thumbwheel), the seat will heat up to the selected temperature level each time the car is started. Safety belts provide best restraint when: 3. u the seatback is upright u the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) u the lap belt is snug and low on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in the Instrumentation chapter. See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how to properly use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for children. 4. NOTE: Cooling the seat down takes considerably longer than increasing its heat level. Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires their use. 124