remote start Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 Owner's Manuals

Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
Panic alarm will only operate with
the ignition in the OFF position.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCK
button on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition is
turned to the START or ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
²any door is open
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the door is left open.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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To reprogram the transmitters
yourself, place the key in the
ignition and turn from 2 (LOCK) to
3 (OFF) and cycle between 3 (OFF)
and 4 (ON) four times in rapid
succession within 3 seconds. After
doors lock/unlock, press any control
on all transmitters (up to four).
When completed, turn the ignition
to 3 (OFF).
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same time.
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.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the 3
(OFF) position. The
THEFTlight in
the instrument cluster will flash
every two seconds when the vehicle
is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. The
THEFTlight will illuminate for three seconds and then
go out. If theTHEFTlight stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
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1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition and turn the ignition from 3
(OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition
in 4 (ON) for at least one second).
2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2
(LOCK) and remove the firstcoded
keyfrom the ignition.
3. Within five seconds of removing
the firstcoded key,insert the
second previously programmedcoded keyinto the ignition and turn the
ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least
one second but no more than five seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second
coded keyfrom the ignition.
5. Within 10 seconds of removing the secondcoded key,insert the new
unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the
ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least
one second). This step will program your new key to a coded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
²lock or unlock the vehicle doors
without using the key
²open trunk
²disable/enable horn chirp
²disable/enable autolock
See alsoRemote entry systemin this chapter for more information.
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Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................102
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................122
cleaning ...................................215
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................90±92
Servicing your vehicle ..............168
Spark plugs,
specifications .............216, 219±220
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................218±219
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle..129±130, 132
jump starting ..........................162
Steering
speed sensitive .......................138
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................67
T
Tires ...........................157, 190±192
changing ..........................157±158
checking the pressure ............192
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................192
snow tires and chains ............194
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................191
Towing .......................................145
recreational towing .................147
trailer towing ..........................145
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ..................65, 136off light ......................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............143
Transmission .............................139
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................183
fluid, refill capacities ..............216
lubricant specifications ..218±219
Trip odometer .............................20
Trunk ...........................................96
remote release ....................81, 87
Turn signal ............................12, 65
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................221
Vehicle loading ..........................143
Ventilating your vehicle ...........133
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................175
Water, Driving through .............148
Windows
power .........................................81
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....175
checking and cleaning ............189
operation ...................................66
replacing wiper blades ...........189
Wrecker towing .........................167
Index
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