1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 131
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Manual
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Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the courtesy lamps after 10 minutes and the demand lamps after 30 minutes. This will prevent draining of the battery if those lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the keyless entry keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened, or the ignition key is turned to the ON position. u honk the horn u prevent the engine from starting NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System has a PANIC feature that also honks the vehicle horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps when the PANIC button on the remote entry transmitter is pushed. The PANIC alarm and the Anti-Theft alarm are two separate features. Both the anti-theft alarm and the PANIC feature can be active at the same time. To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-Theft alarm: Perimeter Anti-Theft System When armed, this system helps to protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: 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. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will prevent the For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the Index. u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator light 126