Lincoln 1997 Continental Owner's Manual page 87

typically within 100 feet. In addition to latitude and
longitude, the system also determines heading and
speed.
Vehicle positioning information is relayed to the
Lincoln Security Response Center ONLY during
roadside or emergency requests. The response center
will not be able to track your location while in an
inactive state.
Lincoln RESCU System Limitations
Inoperative if cellular phone inactive or
inoperative
Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle's cellular phone
and will not operate if cellular service has not been
activated or if the phone is inoperative.
Inoperative if battery discharged or
disconnected
Lincoln RESCU is powered by the vehicle's battery
and will not operate if the battery is discharged or
disconnected.
Potentially inoperative if vehicle involved
in accident
If the vehicle is involved in an accident, some
components could be damaged, rendering your
Lincoln RESCU System inoperative.
Positioning capability degraded if satellite
signals obstructed
Vehicle positioning is accomplished by receiving and
interpreting signals transmitted by satellites. If the
signals are obstructed, positioning capability could
be degraded or lost. This situation will be most
prevalent in urban areas populated with tall
buildings. Tunnels, underpasses, parking garages,
trees, and similar structures could also adversely
affect positioning performance. Under these
conditions, the system will operate but the response
center could have difficulty identifying your current
location. (The last valid position obtained before the
obstruction is retained, however, and will be sent.)
The operator may depend on you to provide verbal
information regarding vehicle location.
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