1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
1998 Ford Windstar Manual
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Anti-Theft System (if equipped) When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: s flash the low beam headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp s honk the horn s disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started Arming the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition. 2. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The alarm indicator light will now glow steadily. 4. Close all doors and liftgate. The alarm indicator light will then remain on steadily for 30 seconds and then go out. When the light starts flashing, the system is armed. NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm indicator light will remain on. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes out. 132