1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 112

Smart Locks The Smart Locks feature helps prevent you from locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in the ignition (in any switch position) and either the driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be locked using the front door lock switches. NOTE: Your vehicle can still be locked, while the key is in the ignition, by manually pressing down the lock button or with remote/keyless entry. Illuminated Entry System with Theater Lighting The interior lights will illuminate for approximately 25 seconds when any button on the keyless entry pad is pressed or the remote entry system UNLOCK button is pushed. The power locks on the driver's door 107