2002 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126

Locks and Security If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and side repeaters and honk the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the remote entry lock control • Press the interior power door lock control while the door is open Twenty seconds after one of the above events occurs, any door/hood that is closed is armed. Any door/hood that still open is prearmed and waiting for the door/hood to be closed. Once that input is closed, the input will arm in 20 seconds and the exterior lamps may flash. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Press the transmitter unlock control. • Unlock the doors with a key. • Turn a programmed SecuriLock key to RUN /START. 126