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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for location and
operation of all items defined in this
section.
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Doors
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Side Double Doors (If equipped)
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To open the forward door of the side double
door from the inside, first unlock the door with
the lock plunger or the power lock switch. Now
reach into the depression in the door and pull
the release handle inward. Open the forward
side door from the outside by pulling the door
handle towards you.
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The rear side door cannot be opened until the
forward side door is open. With the forward
side door open, pull the release handle (from the
middle of the rear door pillar) to open the rear
side door.
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Sliding Door
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Unlock the door first. Then unlatch the sliding
door by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or
by pulling the outside handle outward. Now
slide the door back until the catch at the bottom
of the door engages. To close, pull the inside
handle forward or pull the outside handle
forward, and slide the door forward until it is
closed and latched. If the door is not completely
closed repeat the process.
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Sliding door handles
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Dual Rear Cargo Door
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To open the right rear door from the inside, first
unlock the door with the lock plunger. Now
reach into the depression in the door and pull
the release handle inward. Open the right rear
door from the outside by pulling on the door
handle.
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The left rear door cannot be opened until the
right rear door is open. With the right rear door
open, pull the release handle (from the middle
of the left door) to open the left door.
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Dual rear cargo door handles - outside
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Dual rear cargo door handles - inside
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Do not operate your vehicle with the rear
double doors open.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters 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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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
This will also arm the optional factory installed
Anti-Theft system.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
with Remote Entry
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Your Remote Entry System will automatically
arm the factory installed Anti-Theft System when
the doors are locked, and automatically disarm it
when the doors are unlocked. The remote will
also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked) if it was triggered.
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The remote entry system may not arm and
disarm non-factory installed anti-theft systems.
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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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Replacing lost transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle's transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
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Memory lock (sliding door)
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Your Econoline has a ªMemory Lockº feature
that does not require the sliding door or the
60/40 cargo doors to be closed before using the
power locks. If you lock your doors with the
power lock switch or the Remote Transmitter
while the door is open, the door will
automatically lock after it is closed.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.
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Anti-theft 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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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and
alarm indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started
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Arming the system
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1. Remove the key from the ignition.
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2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
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3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch. The alarm indicator light will
now glow steadily.
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NOTE: The system can also be armed by
pressing the LOCK button on the
remote transmitter after the doors have
been closed.
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4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 more seconds and then go
out. When the light goes out the system is
armed.
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