1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47

Controls and features PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the remote entry lock control (doors opened or closed). • Press 7/8 and 9/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed). • Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors. • Use the door key to lock the doors (doors opened or closed). If a door or the liftgate (wagon) is open, the THEFT system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close or liftgate to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument cluster will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed. 47