ignition Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 User Guide

TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.
Selectable features
Select
Press this control to select the
following features:
²Temperature
²Average speed
²Trip odometer
²Distance to empty
²Average fuel economy
Units
Press this control to change the trip computer display between metric
and English units.
Reset
Press this control to reset the function to zero.
Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
It may take several minutes of
driving for the display to update the
present temperature.
Average speed
Shows the average speed since last
reset.
Trip odometer
Refer toGaugesin theInstrument
clusterchapter
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and luggage compartment without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
The lamps will flash to confirm all
doors are locked.
If any of the doors, hood and liftgate
are ajar, the lamps will not flash.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Opening the luggage compartment
Press this control to open the
luggage compartment.
Be certain the luggage compartment
is closed before driving your vehicle.
The luggage compartment may
appear closed, but it may not be
latched. Failure to do so may cause
objects to fall out of the luggage
compartment or block rear view
vision.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm. The horn will sound and the
lights will flash for approximately
two minutes.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ON.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteries.
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet)
away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:
²Weather conditions
²Nearby radio towers
²Structures around the vehicle
²Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the batteries:
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1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
batteries down. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory or you
would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to
four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
THEFT INDICATOR
The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
²When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once
every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLockysystem is functioning as
a theft deterrent.
²When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3
seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
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If a problem occurs with the SecuriLockysystem, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If this
occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed five seconds
after switching off the ignition. The
indicator light on the dashboard
above the climate controls will flash
every two seconds when the vehicle
is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. If the indicator light stays on for an extended period of time
or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo coded keys.Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys can be purchased from your dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or you can ªdo it yourself.º Refer to
Programming spare keys.
Functional check
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light will illuminate for
approximately three seconds to indicate the system is operating
correctly.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for approximately one minute and
then repeats at irregular intervals, the system did not recognize the key
code. Remove the key and try again.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for approximately one minute and
then repeats at irregular intervals, a system malfunction has occurred.
Have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.
Certain items may cause vehicle starting issues:
²Large metallic objects
²Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items
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²A second key on the same key ring as thecoded key
If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects from
touching thecoded keywhile starting the engine. These objects and
devices cannot damage thecoded key,but can cause a momentary ªno
startº condition if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a
problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other
objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make
sure thecoded keyis an approved Mercurycoded key.
If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the vehicle. or
²Have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes will need to
be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be
re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type ofcoded keymay lead to a ªno startº condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a ªno
startº condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of seven keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLockykeys can be used. To program acoded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmedcoded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
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1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition switch and turn to position
No. 3.
2. Turn the key back to positionNo.
1and remove from the ignition
within 5 seconds.
3. Insert the second previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition switch and turn to position
No. 3within 3±5 seconds.
4. Turn the key back to positionNo. 1and remove from the ignition
within 5 seconds, the key coding mode is now activated.
5. If an uncoded key is now inserted in the ignition switch and turned to
positionNo. 3within 10 seconds, this key is coded to the system.
If coding is not completed correctly, indicator light flashes after the
ignition is switched on with the newly coded key. Repeat the coding
process. This process can be repeated after waiting 20 seconds.
If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new
spare key(s) programmed.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
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Activation
The system is activated by pressing
the control once. The ignition key
must be removed from the ignition
and the doors, hood and luggage
compartment fully closed, to allow
activation.
The lamps will flash once to indicate
the system is activated. If the lamps
do not flash once, the system is not
activated.
Arming the system
Opening any door, hood, or luggage compartment will activate the alarm
when activated.
When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal
lamps and will sound the horn.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of
the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the door by using your
key.
Either of these actions will disarm
an Untriggered or Triggered alarm
system.
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Front safety belt height adjustment
To lower the height of the shoulder
belt:
4. Push the release control lever
down.
5. Slide the seat belt loop down.
To raise the height of the shoulder
belt:
1. Slide the seat belt loop upwards.
2. Pull down on the seat belt loop to
make sure that it is locked in place.
Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates 1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.
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BeltMinder
The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt
warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the
driver that the driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently
sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the
instrument cluster once the vehicle speed has exceeded 5 km/h (3mph).
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled approximately 5
seconds after the safety belt
warning light has turned off...The BeltMinder feature is activated -
the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for approximately
5 minutes or until safety belt is
buckled.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the safety belt
indicator light is illuminated
and the safety belt warning
chime is sounding...The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wear
safety belts all of the time.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
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