keyless 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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Keyless entry system (if
equipped)
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
²lock or unlock the vehicle doors
and liftgate without using the
key.
²arm and disarm the anti-theft
system.
See alsoRemote entry systemand
Anti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more information.
Your vehicle has a factory-set
5-digit code that operates the
keyless entry system. You can also
program your own 5-digit personal
entry code. The factory-set code is
located in:
²the owner's wallet card in the
glove compartment
²taped to the computer module
Programming personal entry
code
1. Enter factory-set code (keypad
will illuminate when pressed).
2. Press 1/2 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
five of the same number or
1•2
3•45•6 7•8 9•0
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presents them in a sequential
order.
Press the middle of the buttons
(there is only one switch under
each button).
You can use either code to unlock
your vehicle. If a second personal
code is entered, the module will
erase the old code in favor of the
new code. If you wish to erase
your personal code, use the
following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
Step 1.
3. Wait six seconds.
The system will now only respond
to the factory-set code.
Unlocking the doors with the
keyless entry system
1. Enter either factory-set code or
personal code. Driver door will
unlock and interior lamps will
illuminate.
2. Press 3/4 button within five
seconds of unlocking driver door.
Passenger doors and liftgate will
unlock.
If five seconds expire, you must
re-enter code, then press 3/4
button to unlock all doors.
Locking doors with keyless
entry system
It is not necessary to enter the
factory or personal code prior to
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locking the doors and liftgate. To
lock the doors:
²press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the
same time.
This will arm your anti-theft
system; seeArming anti-theft
system with keyless entryand
Anti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more details.
Arming anti-theft system with
keyless entry
To arm the anti-theft system:
²press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the
same time.
To disarm the anti-theft system:
²enter either the factory-set code
or your personal code.
Doors, liftgate, and liftgate window
must be fully closed for the
anti-theft system to arm. See
Anti-theft systemfor more details.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature of the keyless
entry system and is enabled at the
factory. Autolock will automatically
lock all doors and liftgate when:
²all vehicle doors, liftgate, and
liftgate window are closed.
²ignition switch is in the ON
position.
²brake pedal is pressed.
²you shift through R (Reverse).
²brake pedal is released.
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Relock
The autolock feature will repeat
when:
²any door is opened and closed.
²the brake pedal is released.
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or
deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not
armed, ignition is off, and all
vehicle doors and liftgate window
are closed.
1. Enter five-digit entry code.
2. Press and hold 7/8 button.
3. Press and release 3/4 button
while holding 7/8 button.
4. Release 7/8 button.
To re-activate autolock, repeat
Steps 1-4.
Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without using a key.
The remote entry system also arms
and disarms the anti-theft system
(seeAnti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more information).
The remote entry system only
operates with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Your vehicle is equipped with two
transmitters. The system will work
with up to four transmitters.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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Anti-theft system (if equipped)
When set, the anti-theft system
protects against unauthorized
entry into a locked vehicle.
The ignition switch must be in the
OFF position to arm the anti-theft
system.
Arming the anti-theft system
Use one of the following methods
to arm the system:
²Press the LOCK button on the
remote entry transmitter (with
doors open or closed).
OR
²Open any door and press the
power lock button.
OR
²Press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on
the keyless entry keypad (see
Keyless entry systemfor more
information).
Identifying system indicators
While the system is arming, theTHEFTindicator will illuminate for
30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
THEFTindicator will flash.
If the system is armed with the
doors open,
THEFTwill stay
illuminated until all doors are
closed. After all doors are closed,
it will illuminate for 30 seconds
and then start flashing.
When an unauthorized entry
occurs, the system activates and
will:
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²flash the headlamps, park lamps
and theTHEFTindicator in the
instrument cluster.
²sound the horn.
²disable vehicle starting.
The flashing exterior lamps and
honking horn will shut off
automatically after about 3
minutes. The lights and horn will
remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
However, the vehicle will not start
until the system is properly
disarmed.
How to disarm the system
To cancel an armed system, you
must:
²press the UNLOCK button on
the remote entry transmitter.
OR
²unlock any door with the key.
OR
²turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
OR
²unlock the doors by entering the
unlock code into the keyless
entry keypad.
How to deactivate a triggered
system
To immediately cancel an activated
system, press the PANIC button on
the remote entry transmitter.
A triggered system can also be
deactivated by following the steps
inHow to disarm the system.
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Flat tire ......................................131
Fluid refill capacities ................185
Foglamps ..............................16,177
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......167
choosing the right fuel ...........166
improving fuel economy ........116
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................164
Fuel gauge .....................................7
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..16,118
Fuse panels ...............................120
power distribution box ...........124
Fuses ..........................................119
charts .......................................120
checking and replacing ..........121
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge .................7
engine coolant temperature
gauge ...........................................7
engine oil pressure gauge ..........7
fuel gauge ....................................7
odometer .....................................7
speedometer ...............................6
tachometer ..................................6
trip odometer ..............................7
Hazard flashers .............27,118,175
Headlamps ...................................13
autolamp system ..................13,33
daytime running lights .............14
warning chime ..........................12
Hitch ..........................................112
Hood ..........................................138
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........22
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................170
Instrument
cluster .........6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,
16,17,18,19,21
Instrument panel ........................13
location of components ...........4,5Jump-starting your vehicle ......132
Keyless entry system .......49,50,52
autolock .....................................51
locking and unlocking doors ....50
programming entry code .........49
Lamps ........................................172
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................179
headlamps ........................173,180
high-mount brakelamp ...........174
illuminated entry system .........41
map lamps ...............................177
replacing bulbs .......................172
tail lamps .................................174
License plate lamps ..................176
Liftgate ........................................39
Lights, warning and indicator .8,11
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................10
check gauges ..............................8
door ajar ......................................8
fuel reset .....................................8
high beam ...................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................9
speed control ..............................9
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................107
Lubricant specifications ...........187
Luggage rack .............................116
Moon roof ....................................33
Motorcraft parts ........................185
Odometer .......................................7
Overdrive .....................................26
Overhead console ........28,29,30,33
compass/temperature display ..29
map lamps ..........................31,177
storage compartment ...............31
Index
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