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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02700( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC02950( B )01/95]
NOTE: When the headlamps are on low beam,
the outer two headlamps are on. When
the headlamps are on high beam, the
two outer headlamps will turn off and
the inner headlamps turn on.
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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[FV02600( BC)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV03150( BC)05/95]
The interior lights turn on when you lift the
outside door handle on either front door when
you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC on a
programmed remote entry transmitter if your
vehicle is equipped with remote entry.
[FV03200( BCGV)02/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
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106 %
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[FV03330(MBC )05/95]
Arming the system
[FV03340(MBC )05/95]
To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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[FV03350(MBC )05/95]
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
[FV03355(MBC )05/95]
At this point, the anti-theft system automatically
monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. If the
lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft
alarm system will trigger. To arm the remaining
portion of the system, follow steps 2-4.
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[FV03360(MBC )05/95]
2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
[FV03370(MBC )05/95]
3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK button.
[FV03380(MBC )05/95]
The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
[FV03390(MBC )05/95]
4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light goes out, the system is
armed.
[FV03400(MBC )05/95]
NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will
remain on. Remember, your anti-theft
system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then goes out.
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You can also arm the anti-theft system by
following this sequence:
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[FV03420(MBC )05/95]
1. Remove key from ignition.
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[FV03430(MBC )05/95]
2. Close all of the doors.
[FV03445( BC )05/95]
3. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors. The alarm indicator
will come on for 30 seconds to show that the
alarm is arming and then turn off to show
that the alarm has been armed.
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[FV03450(MBC )05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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108 %
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[FV03460(MBC )05/95]
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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[FV03470(MBC )05/95]
You can disarm the system by:
[FV03480(MBC )05/95]
q
unlocking a door with the key (turn the key
all the way to the end of travel or the system
may not disarm.
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[FV03490(MBC )05/95]
q
using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
[FV03495( BC )05/95]
q
using the keyless entry unlock code on the
keypad
[FV03500(MBC )05/95]
q
if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
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[FV03510(MBC )05/95]
Triggering the alarm system
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[FV03520(MBC )05/95]
The armed system will be triggered if:
[FV03530(MBC )05/95]
q
any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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[FV03540(MBC )05/95]
q
the trunk lock cylinder is removed, or
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[FV03543(MBC )05/95]
NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
[FV03547( BC )05/95]
q
the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
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[FV03550(MBC )05/95]
Disarming a triggered system
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[FV03560(MBC )05/95]
The alarm can be disarmed by:
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[FV03570(MBC )05/95]
q
unlocking a front door with the key
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[FV03580(MBC )05/95]
q
using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
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[FV03582(MBC )05/95]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the
starter circuit remains disabled until
the system is disarmed.
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[FV08030( ALL)02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV08036( ALL)03/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[FV08040( ALL)02/95]
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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[FV08045(MBC )02/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
[FV08050(MBC )02/95]
one third page art:0001000-A
Remote entry transmitter
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[FV08114( ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[FV08120( ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC button. This will honk
the horn and flash the low beam headlamps and
tail lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC button again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[FV08125( ALL)05/94]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[FV08725( ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV08750(MBC )02/95]
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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