2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96

Controls and features • Incompatible with cellular PIN feature Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are assigned a personal identification number (PIN). In this situation, the user is required to enter the PIN with any phone calls made over the network. The PIN feature is not compatible with the Lincoln RESCU System. At the time your phone is activated, ask your carrier to assign you a phone number that does not require a personal identification number. If you have difficulty obtaining a non-PIN number, contact you dealer or call the Ford Cellular System Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-3357 for assistance. • Incompatible or performance limited with certain cellular providers features Some cellular carriers offer customers various optional features with their cellular services. Several of these features are not compatible or could potentially limit the performance of your Lincoln RESCU System. Some outgoing calls, hotline and NPA restrictions are incompatible cellular features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no incoming calls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting, but these features could impact overall system performance. Because carriers are regularly making new features available to customers, this list may not be complete. Contact you dealer for assistance if you are unsure if a particular cellular feature is compatible with your Lincoln RESCU System. • Potential limitations if activated outside home cellular region At the time you receive your vehicle (or shortly after), you will need to select a cellular carrier and activate your phone. If desired, carrier selection can be arranged through your dealer. This carrier is usually local to your region and will handle call processing and billing services for your cellular telephone. In order to use your phone when traveling outside your home cellular region, the services of the carriers local to the new area will be required. If your home carrier does not have an agreement with the new local carrier, your phone calls could be forwarded to an operator and you may be required to provide a credit card number before your call is processed. If an activation occurs in this situation, the initial call will be terminated and a second call which bypasses the response center's computer will be placed. Unlike during the first call attempt, your cellular handset will not be locked during the second call, so you will have the option of terminating the assistance request at any time by pushing either PWR or END on the 96