1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 66

Controls and features Identifying an armed anti-theft system When the system is armed, the warning light will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the light will flash. If the system is armed with the doors open, the warning light will stay illuminated until all the doors are closed and then illuminate for 30 seconds and begin flashing. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated system will: • flash the headlamps, parklamps and the warning light in the instrument cluster. • sound the horn. • prohibit the vehicle from starting. The flashing headlamps and honking horn will automatically shut off after about three minutes and will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is attempted. However, the vehicle will not start until the system is disarmed. 67