2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 35

Controls and features AUDIO SYSTEM Anti-theft protection panel (if equipped) To deter wouldĆbe thieves, Ford audio units have a removable front panel without which the unit will not work. Avoid touching the contacts on the back of the panel and do not use excessive force to refit it. Slide the security release button to the left and remove the front panel. To reposition the panel, insert the rightĆhand edge first, then the leftĆhand side, until the retaining latch is engaged. 2 Replacement panels Your Ford Dealer will require the following if you need to order a replacement panel: 1. Your name and address. 2. The Vehicle Identification Number (visible on a plate mounted in the engine compartment). 3. The audio unit type (e.g., 4500, 4600). 4. Proof of identification (e.g., driver's license, identity card). 5. A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately from the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document. 3 35