2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93

Controls and features operator may ask you to read the information being displayed on the message center. Automatic redial As described previously, when an assistance request is made, the vehicle's cellular phone automatically dials the Lincoln Security Response Center's central computer and attempts to send an electronic data message. On rare occasions, it can be difficult for the computer to recognize the message if the cellular connection is weak or noisy. If the transmission of the message is unsuccessful, the data call will be terminated and the message "REDIAL IN PROGRESS" will be displayed on the message center. A second call will automatically be placed which bypasses the response center's computer and is forwarded directly to an operator. Similarly, if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will also automatically be dialed. The message "REDIAL IN PROGRESS" will be displayed on the message center and voice communication with an operator will be restored. During redial calls, full control of the cellular phone is returned to you. Pressing either PWR or END on the cellular handset will terminate the assistance request and reset the system. Location data retransmit capability During an activation, the Lincoln Security Response Center operator has the capability to initiate a retransmission of the electronic data message. This may be necessary to ensure a more precise determination of vehicle location or to track a vehicle that is moving. To accomplish the retransmit, a special tone is sent to the vehicle by the response center. In this situation you will temporarily lose voice contact with the operator and the messages "SENDING LOCATION DATA" and "DATA RECEIVED" will be respectively displayed on the message center. After the data retransmission is complete, voice communication will be restored and the CID, LAT, and LON message will again alternately toggle on the message center display. Global positioning system Vehicle location is continuously updated via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. GPS was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense for worldwide navigational and positioning purposes. It utilizes a 93