1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 154

LON HDG XX These messages respectively are the customer identification number, vehicle latitude, vehicle longitude and heading. Under special circumstances, the operator may ask you to read the information being displayed on the Message Center. If vehicle messages are being displayed on the Message Center (low washer fluid, low oil, door ajar, etc.), they must be cleared in order to view the LINCOLN RESCU messages. To clear the vehicle messages, press the Message Center RESET button, which is located to the right of the display. Continue pressing the button until all vehicle messages are cleared. message. Occasionally, it can be difficult for the computer to recognize the message if the cellular connection is weak or noisy. If the transmission of the message is unsuccessful, the data call will be terminated and the message "REDIAL IN PROGRESS" will be displayed on the Message Center. A second call will automatically be placed which bypasses the response center's computer and is forwarded directly to an operator. Similarly, if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will also automatically be dialed. The message "REDIAL IN PROGRESS" will be displayed on the Message Center and voice communication with an operator will be restored. NOTE: During redial calls, full control of the cellular phone is returned to you. Pressing either the "PWR" or "END" button on the cellular handset will terminate the assistance request and reset the system. 151 Automatic Redial As described previously, when an assistance request is made, the vehicle's cellular phone automatically dials the Lincoln Security Response Center's central computer and attempts to send an electronic data