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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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The horn on the steering wheel
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Positive Location Floor Mat
[CF51100(MBC )12/95]
When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
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The positive location floor mat hook
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Anti-Theft Alarm System
(If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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q
flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator
lamp
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q
honk the horn
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Triggering the Alarm System
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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the trunk lock cylinder is removed
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NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
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q
the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking a front door with the key
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote
entry transmitter
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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. However, the
starter circuit remains disabled until
the system is disarmed.
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Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The controls for
the system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) 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.
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Remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
control a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK control again
within five seconds. The doors will lock again
and the horn will beep.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[CF67400( ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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Replacing the Batteries
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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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NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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Index 297
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 59
semi-automatic system......... 62
High beams
indicator light............. 16
operation............. 67,75
High-mount brakelamp......... 239
description.............. 239
replacing the bulb.......... 239
Hitch................. 160
Hood................. 198
latch location............. 198
lubrication specifications........ 249
release lever............. 198
working under the hood....... 196
Horn................... 78
Hoses, checking............. 208
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 258
Idle, relearning.........191, 196, 220
Ignition
chime................. 73
positions of the ignition......... 72
removing the key............ 73
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 118
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 9
Instrument panel............. 59
cleaning............... 245
lighting up panel and interior...... 70
Interval wipers.............. 75
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304 Index
Steering wheel
horn.................. 78
locking................. 72
tilting................. 79
Storage compartments, center console.... 91
Storing your vehicle........... 250
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 84
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 114
T
Tachometer................ 23
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 236
cleaning............... 244
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 59
Tilt steering wheel............. 79
Tires.................. 221
changing............... 175
checking the pressure......... 221
cleaning............... 246
inspection and maintenance...... 221
replacing............... 223
rotating............... 222
snow tires and chains......... 225
spare tire............... 177
storing your vehicle.......... 252
tire grades.............. 224
treadwear.............. 224
wear bands.............. 223
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 158
Towing your vehicle........... 192
using wheel dollies.......... 192
with a tow truck........... 192
Traction assist.............. 149
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 148
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