2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70

Controls and features The factory-set code is located: • on the owner's wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module • or at your dealer When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. Do not set a code that includes three of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code. To exit, press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds to elapse since a button press occured and the 5 digit keycode will be programed. If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of step 1 and release. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for 2 seconds to erase the customer programmed keycode, within five seconds of step 2. The system will now only respond to the factory-set code. 7 8 9 0 70