Lincoln Mark VIII (1998 year). Instruction — part 3

For continuous maximum heating, push the red button until 32°C (90°F)
is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum
heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler
temperature is selected by pressing the blue button.

Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and DEF

at the

same time (for one second) to
switch between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.

Your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change your
electronic message center display from English to Metric. This control
will also change the temperature display. Refer to Electronic Message
Center in the Instrumentation chapter.

Fan speed (

)

When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fan
speed is adjusted automatically for
existing conditions. You can override
fan speed at any time. To control
fan speed instructionly, use the
thumbwheel to cancel automatic fan
speed operation. Rotate the
thumbwheel up for higher fan speed
or down for lower fan speed.

The display will show

to indicate

instruction fan operation.

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC.

VENT

PNL • FLR

FLOOR

FLR • DEF

DEF

HI

LO

MAX A/C

OUTSIDE TEMP

AUTOMATIC

OFF

AUTO

FLR • DEF

DEF

HI

LO

AUTOMATIC

OFF

˚

F

AUTO

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Instruction override controls

The override controls are located at
the bottom of the EATC and allow
you to determine where airflow is
directed. To return to full automatic
control, press AUTOMATIC.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR
and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC
has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the
outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be
left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet
duct.
• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature

will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other
override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more
economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is
from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to
prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.

However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• PNL •FLR-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities
are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on
the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air
distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the instrument panel registers.

VENT

PNL • FLR

FLOOR

FLR • DEF

DEF

HI

LO

MAX A/C

OUTSIDE TEMP

AUTOMATIC

OFF

F

AUTO

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• FLOOR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

through the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.

• FLR •DEF-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the
temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air
distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about
10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• DEF

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.

Displaying outside temperature

Press OUTSIDE TEMP to display
the outside air temperature. It will
be displayed for four seconds.

If a instruction override function is selected while the outside temperature is
displayed, the new function will be displayed for four seconds after it is
changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along
with the override selection.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not

VENT

PNL • FLR

MAX A/C

OUTSIDE TEMP

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moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures
given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF

before driving. This will prevent

your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot

weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air
conditioner as you would normally.

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to

not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to the “Audio Guide” for instructions on how to operate the audio
system.

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.

Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
• The small LED will illuminate

when the defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To instructionly turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal.

2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.

3. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.

4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.

Key system

The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system.
The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote
trunk release. The valet key (marked “valet”) will actuate doors and
ignition only.

R. DEF

1

3

2

4

5

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.

The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

Cornering lamps

When the turn signal is used when
the headlamps are on, the cornering
lamps will light either the right or
left side depending on the direction
of the turn.

INT
TIME

HI
LO

INT

OFF

MIST

INT
TIME

HI
LO

INT

OFF

MIST

INT
TIME

HI
LO

INT

OFF

MIST

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POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

The steering column can be
adjusted instructionly by moving the
four-way rocker adjustment control
located on the multi-function
control below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. The control will adjust
the column as long as held or until
the column reaches the end of
travel.

The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the control towards the
driver to telescope out and moving
the control toward the instrument
panel to telescope in.

The tilt function is adjusted by
moving the control up to tilt up and
moving the control down to tilt down.

The steering column positions are automatically saved and can be
recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory
position is selected through the keypad, keyless entry transmitter or
memory switch on the driver’s door.

During autoglide operation the column will move to the full in and up
position. The column will return when autoglide is completed.

During easy exit (if activated through the Message Center) operation the
column will move to the full in and up position. When the key is inserted
into the ignition switch the column will return to the previous setting.
When you remove the key the column will move away.

If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to instruction adjustment of the control.

The instruction adjustment of the steering column is adjustable with the
ignition switch on or off.

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If attempting to instructionly adjust the steering column and it does not
respond see your local dealer for service.

SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

• Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or
• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

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Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed
will be erased.

To set a speed

• Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For

speed control to operate, the
speed control must be ON and
the vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the
set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

COAST

RSM

SET

ACCEL

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To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET ACC/SET

ACCEL. Release the control when
the desired vehicle speed is
reached or

• Press and release SET ACC/SET

ACCEL. Each press will increase
the set speed by 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator

pedal, then press and release SET
ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold CST/COAST.

Release the control when the
desired speed is reached or

• Press and release CST/COAST.

Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

COAST

RSM

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RSM

SET

ACCEL

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• Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACC/SET
ACCEL.

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.

COAST

RSM

SET

ACCEL

OFF

ON

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To return to a previously set speed

• Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For

RES/RSM/RESUME to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Indicator light

This light comes on when either the
SET ACC/SET ACCEL or
RES/RSM/RESUME controls are
pressed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF control is pressed, the
brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights
control in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

HOMELINK

T

UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter, located underneath the driver’s

visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors
and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and security
systems (with the available accessory package).

When programming your HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter, you

will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people

and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

COAST

RSM

SET

ACCEL

CRUISE

ON

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Do not use the HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter with any garage door

opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect
an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call
toll-free: 1–800–355–3515.

Programming

1. Prepare for programming the
HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter by

erasing all three of the factory
default channels by holding down
the two outside controls until the
red light begins to flash (20-30
seconds). Release both controls.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter against the HomeLink

t

Universal Transmitter (located on
your visor) while keeping the red
light in view.

3. Using both hands, press the
hand-held transmitter control and
the desired channel control on the
HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter.

Do not release the controls until
step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both controls until the
red light begins to flash slowly and
then rapidly. Rapid flashing indicates
successful programming of the new
frequency signal.

5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to
program the remaining two channels.

If you do not successfully program the HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter

after repeated attempts, refer to Training a rolling code which follows
or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515.

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Note to Canadian residents

During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to
program the HomeLink

t Universal Transmitter.

If you are programming from one of
these hand-held transmitters:
• continue to hold the control on

the HomeLink

t Universal

Transmitter

• re-press the hand-held

transmitter every two seconds

You may have to repeat this function
several times while programming.

Operating the HomeLink

T

Universal Transmitter

Once programmed, the HomeLink

t

Universal Transmitter can be used in
place of hand-held transmitters. To
operate, simply press the
appropriate channel control on the
transmitter (the red light will
illuminate, indicating the signal is
being transmitted).

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Training a rolling code system

Rolling code systems (garage door openers which are “code protected”)
may be determined by the following:
• The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt

Universal Transmitter but does not activate the garage door.

• The garage door opener was manufactured after 1995.
Follow these steps to train a garage door with the rolling code feature:

1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Refer
to the garage door opener instruction or call 1–800–355–3515 if there is
difficulty locating the training control.

2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the
training light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds).

3. Press the programmed
HomeLink

t control in the vehicle

until the training light on the garage
door receiver turns solid (1-2
seconds). Release the HomeLink

t

control and repress to turn off the
training light.

4. Press the HomeLink

t control

again. If the garage door activates,
the HomeLink

t Universal

Transmitter has been trained to the
receiver.

Erasing channels

To erase all three programmed
channels:

1. Hold down the two outside
controls until the red light begins to
flash.

2. Release both controls.

Channels cannot be erased
individually, but can be
reprogrammed. Refer to
Programming for instructions.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

To open the moon roof:
• Press the front portion of the

control to raise the moon roof to
the vent position (when the glass
panel is closed).

• Press and hold the rear portion of

the control to open the moon roof
to the intermediate position.

• Press the control again to fully

open the moon roof.

To close the moon roof:
• Press and hold the front portion of the control.
• To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the

control.

ROOF

ON

OFF

_

_

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