alarm Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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:
²lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.
²activate the panic alarm.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate and the parking and tail
lamps will flash once.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, the horn will chirp and the
lamps will flash. The horn chirp
feature can be turned on/off by
holding the LOCK and UNLOCK
controls on the transmitter
simultaneously for two seconds. The
hazard lights will flash three times
each time the system is toggled
between active and non-active
modes.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will not chirp and the lights will not
flash.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press and
hold the PANIC control for longer
than 1.5 seconds. The horn will
sound and the headlamps and tail
lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
LOCK or UNLOCK or hold the
PANIC control down for longer than
1.5 seconds.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 15 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the headlamp control or
²any door is open.
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Re-insert the key and turn to the ON position. Press any control on the
first transmitter. The park lamps will flash twice to confirm the
programming.
To program additional (up to four) transmitters yourself:
²Unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power door lock switch.
²Press any control on the next transmitter to be programmed. The park
lamps will flash twice to confirm the acceptance of registration.
Repeat this step for additional transmitters.
When programming is complete, open the driver's door. The park lamps
will flash twice to confirm the end of programming.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same time.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
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 key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash headlamp lamps,
tail lamps and the security indicator lamp, chirp the horn and disable the
starting system.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Lock the doors with the remote
transmitter (doors opened or
closed). The horn will chirp (if all
doors are closed) to confirm that
the control was pressed. The
horn chirp feature can be turned
on/off by holding the LOCK and
UNLOCK controls on the
transmitter simultaneously for
two seconds. The hazard lights
will flash three times each time
the system is toggled between active and non-active modes.
²Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.
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If a door is open, the system is
prearmed and is waiting for the door
to close. Once all the doors are
closed, the security indicator lamp
on the instrument panel will
illuminate continuously when the
system is prearmed.
Once the doors are closed, the
system will arm in 30 seconds and
the security indicator lamp will
begin to flash.
Disarming the anti-theft system
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors with a key. Turn
the key full travel (toward the
rear of the vehicle) to make sure
the alarm disarms.
²Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
²Any door or liftgate is opened without using the door key or the
remote entry transmitter. (if the vehicle is armed while in side the
vehicle, inserting the key into the ignition will also trigger system.)
²The hood is forced opened.
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER
RR WASH
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Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood deflectors
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Park aid system
Rear air deflectors
Side window air deflectors
Touch-up paint
Underbody security lighting
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
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M
Message center .....................18±19
Mirrors .........................................98
cleaning ...................................228
heated ........................................94
side view mirrors (power) .......93
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraft parts ................216, 232
O
Octane rating ............................215
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive .............................89, 159
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................102
Parking brake ............................153
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....232
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................172
Power door locks ........................92
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .........233±234
R
Radio ............................................42
Relays ................................168, 174
Remote entry system .......101±102
illuminated entry ....................102locking/
unlocking doors ..............101±102
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/
additional transmitters ...........103
replacing the batteries ...........103
Roof rack ...................................165
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......124±127, 129
Safety defects, reporting ..........249
Safety restraints ................124±129
cleaning the
safety belts ......................131, 231
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........................125±127
for children .............................136
lap belt ....................................129
warning light
and chime ......................9, 13, 130
Safety seats for children ..........137
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............124
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................137
cleaning ...........................230±231
memory seat ...........................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............186
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................232, 234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................233±234
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ........148, 150
Index
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