1997 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97

Triggering the Alarm System The armed system will be triggered if: u any door is opened without disarming the system first (see previous paragraphs) u the trunk lock cylinder is removed NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key without setting off the alarm. Disarming a Triggered System The alarm can be disarmed by: u unlocking a front door with the key u using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed. Coded Key Anti-Theft System Your vehicle is equipped with the coded key anti-theft system, you can only use an electronically coded key to start the vehicle. During each vehicle start sequence, the coded key is read by the anti-theft system. If the key's ID code matches that in the anti-theft system, the vehicle is enabled to start. If the key's ID code does not match the anti-theft system, or if no coded key is detected, then the vehicle is not able to start. Your vehicle was equipped with two electronically coded keys. The coded ignition key is larger than normal due to the electronics located in the head of the key. Additional spare keys, maximum of 14, can be 95