2001 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 75

Controls and features PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The perimeter antiĆtheft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Arming the system When armed, the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the hazard flashers and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the remote transmitter lock control. • Lock all doors with the key. If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your key. 75