1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112

Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped) The Autolock feature will automatically lock all the doors when: u the vehicle doors are fully closed u the ignition key is turned to the ON position u someone is sitting in the driver's seat or a heavy object is placed on the seat, and u the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear. The Autolock feature will repeat when: u the ignition key remains in the ON position u someone remains sitting in the driver's seat or a heavy object is on the seat u a door is opened and then closed u the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear. If you do not want to use the Autolock feature, it can be deactivated by using the buttons for the keyless entry system. To deactivate the Autolock feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the user code you may have set). Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. Within 5 more seconds, press and release 3/4. Release 7/8. To reactivate the Autolock feature, simply repeat the instructions for deactivating the system. The Autolock feature can be turned on and off using the instructions above. 111