1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 56

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Controls and features Anti-theft system (if equipped) When set, the anti-theft system protects against unauthorized entry into a locked vehicle. The ignition switch must be in the OFF position to arm the anti-theft system. Arming the anti-theft system Use one of the following methods to arm the system: • Press the LOCK button on the remote entry transmitter (with doors open or closed). OR • Open any door and press the power lock button. OR • Press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry keypad (see Keyless entry system for more information). Identifying system indicators While the system is arming, the THEFT indicator will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the THEFT indicator will flash. If the system is armed with the doors open, THEFT will stay illuminated until all doors are closed. After all doors are closed, it will illuminate for 30 seconds and then start flashing. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system activates and will: 56

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Anti-theft system (if equipped)
When set, the anti-theft system
protects against unauthorized
entry into a locked vehicle.
The ignition switch must be in the
OFF position to arm the anti-theft
system.
Arming the anti-theft system
Use one of the following methods
to arm the system:
Press the LOCK button on the
remote entry transmitter (with
doors open or closed).
OR
Open any door and press the
power lock button.
OR
Press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on
the keyless entry keypad (see
Keyless entry system
for more
information).
Identifying system indicators
While the system is arming, the
THEFT
indicator will illuminate for
30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
THEFT
indicator will flash.
If the system is armed with the
doors open,
THEFT
will stay
illuminated until all doors are
closed. After all doors are closed,
it will illuminate for 30 seconds
and then start flashing.
When an unauthorized entry
occurs, the system activates and
will:
Controls and features
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