lock Mercury Mountaineer 1998 s Owner's Guide

SecuriLockykey is read by the
SecuriLockyanti-theft system. If
the SecuriLockykey identification
code matches the code stored in
the SecuriLockyanti-theft system,
the vehicle's engine is allowed to
start. If the SecuriLockykey
identification code does not match
the code stored in the system or if
a SecuriLockykey is not detected
(vehicle theft situation), the
vehicle's engine will not operate.
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be
purchased from your dealership
and programmed to your
SecuriLockyanti-theft system.
Refer toProgramming spare
SecuriLockykeysfor more
information.
If one or both of your SecuriLocky
keys are lost or stolen and you
want to ensure the lost or stolen
key will not operate your vehicle,
bring your vehicle and all available
SecuriLockykeys to your
dealership for reinitialization.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator on the
instrument cluster will operate as
follows:
²When the ignition is OFF, the
theft indicator will flash briefly
every 2 seconds to indicate the
SecuriLockysystem is
protecting your vehicle.
²When the ignition is turned to
RUN or START, the theft
indicator will light for 3 seconds
and then go out. If the theft
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indicator stays on for an
extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system
serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Programming spare
SecuriLock
Ykeys
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be
purchased from your dealership
and programmed to your
SecuriLockyanti-theft system (up
to a total of 8 keys). Your
dealership can program your new
SecuriLockykey(s) to your
vehicle or you can do it yourself
using the following simple
procedure. To program a new
SecuriLockykey yourself, you will
need two previously programmed
SecuriLockykeys (keys that
already operate your vehicle's
engine). If two previously
programmed SecuriLockykeys are
not available (one or both of your
original keys were lost or stolen),
you must bring your vehicle to
your dealership to have the spare
SecuriLockykey(s) programmed.
Procedure to program spare
SecuriLock
Ykeys to your
vehicle
New SecuriLockykeys must have
the correct mechanical key cut for
your vehicle.
Conventional (non-SecuriLocky)
keyscannotbe programmed to
your vehicle.
You will need to have two
previously programmed
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SecuriLockykeys and the new
unprogrammed SecuriLockykey
readily accessible for the
procedure. Please read and
understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmed SecuriLockykey into
the ignition switch and turn the
ignition from OFF to RUN
(maintain ignition in RUN for at
least one second).
2. Turn ignition to OFF and
remove the first SecuriLockykey
from the ignition switch.
3. Within five seconds of turning
the ignition to OFF, insert the
second previously programmed
SecuriLockykey into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition from
OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in
RUN for at least one second but no
more than 5 seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to OFF and
remove the second SecuriLocky
key from the ignition switch.
5. Within 10 seconds of turning the
ignition to OFF, insert the
unprogrammed SecuriLockykey
(new key) into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition from OFF to
RUN (maintain ignition switch in
RUN for at least one second). This
step will program your new
SecuriLockykey.
6. If it is desired to program
additional SecuriLockykey(s),
repeat this procedure from step 1.
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If the programming procedure was
successful, the new SecuriLocky
key(s) will start the vehicle's
engine. The theft indicator
(located on the instrument cluster)
will light for three seconds and
then go out.
If the programming procedure was
not successful, the new
SecuriLockykey(s) will not
operate the vehicle's engine. The
theft indicator will flash on and off.
Wait at least one minute and then
repeat the procedure from step 1.
If failure repeats, bring your
vehicle to your dealership to have
the spare SecuriLockykey(s)
programmed.
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To return the seat to the upright
position:
²Press downward on the upper
corner of the seatback and hold.
²Pull the release handle upward
to unlatch the seat.
²Rotate the seatback upward
until the seatback latches in the
upright position. The seatback
will click when it is locked into
position.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
To prevent the risk of
injury, make sure children
sit where they can be properly
restrained.
PUSH
PUSH
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Combination lap and shoulder
belts
1. To fasten, insert the tongue into
the slot in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, push the red
release button and remove the
tongue from the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety
restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder
belts. The front and rear seat
passenger outboard safety belts
have two types of locking modes
described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the
normal retractor mode, allowing
free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the
driver brakes suddenly or turns a
corner sharply, or the vehicle
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receives an impact of 8 km/h
(5 mph) or more, the combination
safety belts will lock to help
reduce forward movement of the
driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt
will still retract to remove any
slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic
locking mode
²When a tight lap/shoulder fit is
desired.
²Anytimea child safety seat is
installed in the vehicle. Refer to
Safety Restraints for Children
orSafety Seats for Children
later in this chapter.
How to use the automatic
locking mode
²Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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²Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire
belt is extracted.
²Allow the belt to retract. As the
belt retracts, you will hear a
clicking sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
How to disengage the automatic
locking mode
Disconnect the combination
lap/shoulder belt and allow it to
retract completely to disengage the
automatic locking mode and
activate the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode.
Front safety belt height
adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and
front passenger. Adjust the height
of the shoulder belt so the belt
rests across the middle of your
shoulder.
To lower the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the
height control down. To raise the
height of the shoulder belt, slide
the height adjuster up. Pull down
on the height adjustment assembly
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to make sure it is locked in place.
Position the shoulder belt
height adjuster so that the
belt rests across the middle of
your shoulder. Failure to adjust
the safety belt properly could
reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk
of injury in a collision.
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt assembly is too
short, even when fully extended,
20 cm (8 inches) can be added to
the safety belt assembly by adding
a safety belt extension assembly
(part number 611C22). Safety belt
extension assemblies can be
obtained from your dealer at no
cost.
Use only extensions manufactured
by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is
located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety
belt extension only if the safety
belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extensions
to change the fit of the shoulder
belt across the torso.
Safety belt warning light and
indicator chime
The seat belt warning light
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
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edge of the seat cushion. You may
wish to discuss the special needs
of your child with your
pediatrician.
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety
seats
Use a safety seat that is
recommended for the size and
weight of the child. Carefully
follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do
not install and use the safety seat
properly, the child may be injured
in a sudden stop or collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
²Use the correct safety belt
buckle for that seating position.
²Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
²Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the
safety seat, with the tongue
between the child seat and the
release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.
²Place seat back in upright
position.
²Put the safety belt in the
automatic locking mode. Refer
toAutomatic locking mode.
Ford recommends the use of a
child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is
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