dashboard Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual
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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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