remote control FORD TAURUS 2001 4.G User Guide

2. Press the 1/2 control within five
seconds of step 1.
3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.
Enter each digit within five seconds
of the previous one.
Do not set a code that includes
three of the same number or
presents them in sequential order.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the
dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a
second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal
code in favor of the new code.
To exit, press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds
to elapse since a button press occured and the 5 digit keycode will be
programed.
If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
step 1 and release.
3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for
2 seconds to erase the customer
programmed keycode, within five
seconds of step 2.
The system will now only respond
to the factory-set code.
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry
system
The driver's door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five
seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The
system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry
system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s).
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing
the fifth number, the driver's door unlocks.
123
45678
90
123
45678
90
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The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
altered.
Pressing the power door UNLOCK control button again will toggle the
Autolock/Relock states.
²Turn ignition to OFF to exit.
Deactivating/activating horn chirp
There are 2 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your
dealer and the second with a door lock sequence using the following
instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the door UNLOCK control
button 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the door UNLOCK control
button 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the door
UNLOCK control button 2 times.
The user should receive twohorn chirpsto indicate the system had
been altered.
Pressing the power door UNLOCK control button two times again will
toggle the Autolock/Relock states.
²Turn ignition to OFF to exit.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded 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.
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Servicing your vehicle ..............162
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................222, 226
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................224, 226
Speed control ..............................53
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........122, 124
jump starting ..........................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................152, 188±190
changing ..........................152±153
checking the pressure ............190
replacing ..................................191
rotating ....................................190
snow tires and chains ............191
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ................................189
Towing .......................................139
recreational towing .................142
trailer towing ..........................139
wrecker ....................................161
Traction control ..................52, 130
active light ..................................8
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............132
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
lubricant specifications ..........226
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................178lubricant specifications ..........224
Trip odometer .............................16
Trunk .........................67, 69, 71, 83
remote release ..........................66
Turn signal ..............................8, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................226
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................229
Vehicle loading ..........................137
Ventilating your vehicle ...........126
W
Warning chimes .....................13±14
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................170
Water, Driving through .............138
Windows
power .........................................62
rear wiper/washer .....................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....170
checking and cleaning ....187±188
liftgate reservoir .....................171
operation ...................................56
replacing wiper blades ...........188
Wrecker towing .........................161
Index
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