2005 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 79

Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position. Perimeter lamps illuminated entry The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote entry system. On vehicles equipped with the remote entry system, the following items will illuminate: • Puddle lamps (if equipped) • Head lamps • Park lamps • Tail lamps The system will automatically turn off if: • the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or • the remote entry transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer. You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature (Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the process.): 1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) 3 position, and then press the power 2 door unlock control 3 times. 2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) 4 position, then press the power door 1 unlock control 3 times. 5 3. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp one time as confirmation that the programming mode is staged. 79 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)