1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95

u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the instrument cluster) to flash on and off. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started. the PANIC control on the Remote Entry transmitter. u the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the Index. Arming the system To arm the system, do the following steps in sequence: 1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed to arm the system. At this point, the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. If the lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will trigger. To arm the remaining portion of the system, follow steps 2-4. 2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. The alarm indicator will now glow steadily. 3. 93