1997 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 131

To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-Theft alarm: 3. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator light (located in the center of the instrument cluster) to flash on and off. engine from starting. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch, pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control or pressing the last two buttons (7/8, 9/0) of the keyless entry keypad. The alarm indicator will now glow steadily. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light will then remain on steadily for approximately 30 more seconds and then go out. When the light goes out the system is armed. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will prevent the For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the Index. 4. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following four steps in sequence. 1. 2. Remove the key from the ignition. Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. 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. 127