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[LG07700(ALL)11/94]
Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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[LG07750(ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Service Engine
Soon light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG07775(ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
[LG07800(ALL)02/95]
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Service engine soon light
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88 [LG16220(ALL)02/95]This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp
burnout when the light switch is turned to the
parking lamp or headlamp position.
[LG16260(ALL)04/95]
This light will come on to show a brakelamp
burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed.
[LG16280(ALL)02/95]
The light will stay on until the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
[LG16300(ALL)02/95]
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Rear lamp out light
[LG16400(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: The warning light may not work or
you may get a false reading if you use
trailer lights or use improper
replacement bulbs.
[LG16700(ALL)12/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light
[LG16800(ALL)11/94]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-theft systemin the Index.
[LG16825(ALL)02/95]
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Anti-theft alarm light
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[FV05550(ALL)09/95]
Locking the doors with the keyless entry
system
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[FV05601(ALL)09/95]
Along with unlocking your doors, you can use
the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You
can also use the Autolock feature to
automatically lock the doors after you get in the
vehicle.
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To lock all of the doors, press 7/8 and 9/0 at
the same time. It is not necessary to first enter
the keypad code. This will arm your factory
installed anti-theft system, if so equipped.
[FV05701(ALL)03/95]
Arming, disarming and resetting your
perimeter anti-theft system (If equipped)
from the keyless entry pad
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[FV05750(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
factory installed anti-theft system, the keyless
entry system will arm it when you use the 7/8
and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm
or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you
enter in the five digit code to unlock the driver's
door.
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[FV05800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Doors and the liftgate must be fully
closed for the anti-theft system to arm.
Refer to theAnti-Theft Systemsection
in this chapter for more details.
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV07600(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate
without using a key. The remote also has a
personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the two hand held
transmitters that came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
[FV07751(ALL)02/95]
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Remote entry transmitter
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[FV07801(ALL)02/95]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
[FV07901(ALL)12/95]
To unlock the other doors and liftgate (wagon),
press the UNLOCK button a second time, within
five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
[FV07910(ALL)04/95]
To open the trunk (sedan), press the TRUNK
button.
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To unlock the liftgate (wagon), press the TRUNK
button. To open the liftgate, you must press the
liftgate release located above the license plate.
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[FV07951(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
[FV08001(ALL)12/95]
To lock all the doors and liftgate (wagon), press
the LOCK button. This will also arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft system.
[FV08051(ALL)04/95]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. If all doors and the liftgate
are completely closed, the doors and liftgate will
lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door or the liftgate is open
or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps
warning you that a door or the liftgate is open.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV08151(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button again
from the transmitter or by turning the ignition
to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV08200(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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136 [FV08251(ALL)04/95]THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. 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.
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[FV08300(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
with Remote Entry
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[FV08351(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically
arm the factory installed Anti-Theft System when
the doors are locked, and automatically disarm it
when the doors are unlocked. The remote will
also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed
on a programmed remote entry transmitter) if it
was triggered.
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[FV08400(ALL)04/95]
The remote entry system may not arm and
disarm non-factory installed anti-theft systems.
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[FV08451(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV08500(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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138 [FV08851(ALL)04/95]Illuminated Entry System
[FV08900(ALL)10/95]
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside driver's door keypad is pressed or when
the remote entry system is used to unlock the
door or sound the personal alarm. The system
will automatically turn off after approximately
25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
RUN or ACC position.
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[FV08951(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is
open.
[FV09551(ALL)04/95]
Perimeter Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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[FV09600(ALL)05/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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[FV09651(ALL)05/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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[FV09700(ALL)02/95]
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft
indicator lamp
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[FV09751(ALL)06/95]
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honk the horn
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[FV09801(ALL)05/95]
Arming the system
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[FV09851(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition
switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not
triggered or sounding. Any of the following
events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV09900(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
[FV09951(ALL)10/95]
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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[FV10001(ALL)04/95]
q
Opening a door and pressing the power door
lock button to lock the doors.
[FV10050(ALL)04/95]
q
Turning the driver's or front passenger's door
key to the LOCK position to centrally lock all
doors (with the doors open or closed).
[FV10100(ALL)12/95]
If a door or liftgate (wagon) is open, the
anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting for all
doors to close. The THEFT inidcator in the
instrument panel will light continuously while
the system is prearmed.
[FV10201(ALL)12/95]
Once all doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed, if
any were open, the system will begin a 30
second countdown to become armed. The 30
second countdown allows people who may still
be in the vehicle time to exit without triggering
the alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow
steadily until the system is armed. When the
system is armed, the THEFT indicator will begin
to flash with short flashes every 2 seconds until
the system is triggered or disarmed.
[FV10251(ALL)12/95]
Remember, all doors and liftgate (wagon) must
be fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm.
If a door or liftgate (wagon) has been left open
or ajar, and you press the remote entry
transmitter twice to confirm the doors are
locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that
the anti-theft system is not arming.
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[FV10301(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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[FV10351(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing
the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds on
your remote entry transmitter, you can be
assured that all doors are locked and the
anti-theft system is arming.
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140 [FV10400(ALL)04/95]Disarming the system
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[FV10451(ALL)10/95]
An armed or activated system can be disarmed
if you:
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[FV10501(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK button.
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[FV10551(ALL)04/95]
q
Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code
on the keyless entry keypad.
[FV10601(ALL)12/95]
q
Unlock any door or the liftgate (wagon) with
a key.
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[FV10651(ALL)02/95]
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV10700(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will
disarm the anti-theft system only when the
anti-theft alarm is triggered and sounding.
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[FV10751(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the
key all the way to the end of its travel or the
system may not disarm.
[FV10800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: the flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs.
[FV10802(ALL)04/95]
Coded Key Anti-Theft System
[FV10806(ALL)10/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the coded key
anti-theft system, you can only use an
electronically coded key to start the vehicle.
During each vehicle start sequence, the coded
key is ªreadº by the anti-theft system. If the
key's ID code matches that in the anti-theft
system, the vehicle is enabled to start. If the
key's ID code does not match the anti-theft
system, or if no coded key is detected, then the
vehicle is not able to start. Your vehicle was
equipped with two electronically coded keys.
The coded ignition key is larger than normal
due to the electronics located in the head of the
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[AC00700(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as
two-way radios, telephones, and theft
alarms Ð 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
technician.
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[AC00800(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly
designed for automotive use or are not
properly installed. For example, when
operated, such systems may cause the
engine to stumble or stall. In addition,
such systems may themselves be
damaged or their operation affected by
operating your vehicle. (Citizens band
[CB] transceivers, garage door openers,
and other transmitters whose power
output is 5 watts or less will not
ordinarily affect your vehicle's
operation.)
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[AC00900(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Because we have no control over the
installation, design, or manufacture of
such systems, Ford cannot assume
responsibility for any adverse effects or
damage that may result if you use this
equipment.
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