1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 133

The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It may not work with other remote entry systems. Triggering the Alarm System The armed system will be triggered if: Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System You can disarm the system by: u any door is opened without disarming the system (see previous paragraphs), or u the hood is opened. Disarming a Triggered System The alarm can be disarmed by: u unlocking a front door with the key (turn the key all the way to the end of travel or the system will not disarm). u using the keyless entry unlock code. u using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry transmitter. u unlocking a front door with the key u using the keyless entry unlock code u using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off automatically approximately three minutes after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if another intrusion occurs. However, the engine will not be allowed to start until the system is disarmed. u turning the ignition to ON or ACC. If you armed the system while inside your vehicle, you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON or ACC position. This allows you to open the front door and exit without triggering the system. 128