1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 60
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Manual
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Controls and features When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the buttons to ensure a good activation. Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. 4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be recalled by the personal code. • 1/2 recalls personality 1 • 3/4 recalls personality 2 • 9/0 does not recall a personality All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 or personality 2) can be associated with only one personal code. The factory-set code cannot be associated with a personality profile. Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Erasing personal code To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 3. Press and hold 1/2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 61