2009 Mercury Mariner Owner's Manual - Page 96

Locks and Security When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming your own personal entry code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Three unique personal entry codes can be stored: • Pressing 1 • 2 assigns driver 1 settings. • Pressing 3 • 4 assigns driver 2 settings. • Pressing 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 assigns Driver 3 settings. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entry code has been programmed to the module. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code will work. Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity, • pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter, • or the ignition position changes. 96 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)