interior lights Mercury Mountaineer 1997 Owner's Manuals

liftgate will unlock when the key
is returned to the vertical
position (position of key before
removal).
This feature can be activated by all
outside locks on vehicles equipped
with keyless entry.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when
either outside front door handle is
lifted, unlocked with the keyless
entry keypad or the UNLOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter (seeRemote
entry systemorKeyless entry
systemfor further information).
The system will automatically turn
off after 25 seconds or when the
ignition switch is turned to START
or ON position.
The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open. However, the battery saver
will turn them off after ten
minutes. SeeBattery saverfor
more information.
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Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
Unlocking the doors with the
remote entry system
Press UNLOCK button to unlock
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time
within 5 seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Locking the doors with the
remote entry system
Press the LOCK button to lock all
doors and liftgate.
Press the LOCK button a second
time within 5 seconds to confirm
that all doors and liftgate are
locked.
The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp, and the lamps will flash.
This will arm your anti-theft
system. If the horn chirps twice, a
door is still ajar and the anti-theft
system will not arm. SeeAnti-theft
systemfor more details.
Remote entry personal alarm
The remote entry personal alarm
feature allows you to activate the
alarm. When activated, the horn
will honk and the lights will flash.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
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Delayed accessory
Delayed accessory provides power
to operate the power windows and
power moon roof (if equipped) for
10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
If either front door is opened
during the 10 minute period the
delayed accessory feature is
disabled.
Battery saver
Battery saver is a feature that
automatically shuts off power to
these lights after 40 minutes: glove
box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy
and interior lamps.
Battery saver prevents the battery
from being drained if these lights
are left on or if a door is not
completely closed. Battery power
is restored if the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is
opened, the liftgate is opened, or
ignition key is turned to ON.
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