2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94

Controls and features ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The system is available with Remote Keyless Entry. The system acts as a deterrent against unauthorized persons opening the doors, luggage compartment or hood. Activation The system is activated by pressing the control once. The ignition key must be removed from the ignition and the doors, hood and liftgate fully closed, to allow activation. The turn signal lamps will flash once to indicate the system is activated. If the lamps do not flash once, the system is not activated. Alarm Opening any door, the hood or liftgate will activate the alarm, when activated. Once triggered, the system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the alarm system horn. Disarming the system The system can be disarmed by either: 1. Pressing the button on the remote 2. Unlocking the door with a key Either of these actions will disarm an Untriggered or Triggered Alarm system. 94