1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 50

1998 Mercury Sable Manual

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Controls and features Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code. If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within five 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 seconds of step 1. 3. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time within five seconds of step two. The system will now only respond to the factory-set code. 50

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Programming your own personal entry code
1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate
when pressed).
2. Press the 1/2 control
within five seconds of
step 1.
3. Enter your personal
5 digit code. Enter
each digit within five
seconds of the previous one.
Do not set a code that includes five of the same
number or presents them in sequential order.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
Your personal code does not replace the permanent
code that the dealership gave you. You can use
either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second
personal code is entered, the module will erase the
first personal code in favor of the new code.
If you wish to erase your personal code, use the
following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five
seconds of step 1.
3. Press the 7/8 and 9/0
controls at the same
time within five
seconds of step two.
The system will now only respond to the factory-set
code.
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