1996 Mercury Sable ignition

138 [FV09801(ALL)04/95]Arming the system
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[FV09851(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition
switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not
triggered or sounding. Any of the following
events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV09900(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
[FV09951(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/10 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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[FV10001(ALL)04/95]
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Opening a door and pressing the power door
lock button to lock the doors.
[FV10050(ALL)04/95]
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Turning the driver's or front passenger's door
key to the LOCK position to centrally lock all
doors (with the doors open or closed).
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[FV10100(ALL)04/95]
If a door or the liftgate is open, the anti-theft
system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to
close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument
panel will light continuously while the system is
prearmed.
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[FV10201(ALL)04/95]
Once all doors and the liftgate are closed, if any
were open, the system will begin a 30 second
countdown to become armed. The 30 second
countdown allows people who may still be in
the vehicle time to exit without triggering the
alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow steadily
until the system is armed. When the system is
armed, the THEFT indicator will begin to flash
with short flashes every 2 seconds until the
system is triggered or disarmed.
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[FV10251(ALL)02/95]
Remember, all doors and the liftgate must be
fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm. If a
door or the liftgate has been left open or ajar,
and you press the remote entry transmitter twice
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to confirm the doors are locked, two short horn
chirps will warn you that the anti-theft system is
not arming.
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[FV10301(ALL)04/95]
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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[FV10351(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing
the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds on
your remote entry transmitter, you can be
assured that all doors are locked and the
anti-theft system is arming.
[FV10400(ALL)04/95]
Disarming the system
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[FV10451(ALL)04/95]
An armed or triggered system can be disarmed
if you:
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[FV10501(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK button.
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[FV10551(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code
on the keyless entry keypad.
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Unlock any door or the liftgate with a key.
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[FV10651(ALL)02/95]
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV10700(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will
disarm the anti-theft system only when the
anti-theft alarm is triggered and sounding.
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[FV10751(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the
key all the way to the end of its travel or the
system may not disarm.
[FV10800(ALL)04/95]
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.
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140 [FV10802(ALL)04/95]Coded Key Anti-Theft System
[FV10804(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the coded key
anti-theft system, you can only use an
electronically coded key to start the vehicle.
During each vehicle start, the coded key is
ªreadº by the anti-theft system. If the key's ID
code matches that in the anti-theft system, the
vehicle is enabled to start. If the key's ID code
does not match the anti-theft system, or if no
coded key is detected, then the vehicle is not
able to start. Your vehicle will need to be taken
to the dealership for re-initializaiton if either of
the following situations occur:
[FV10805(ALL)07/95]
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Both supplied keys are lost or stolen.
[FV10807(ALL)07/95]
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Only one key has been lost, but you want to
ensure the ªlostº key will not start the
vehicle. In this case, bring the remaining
key(s) to the dealer for re-programming.
[FV10808(ALL)04/95]
THEFT indicator
[FV10810(ALL)04/95]
The anti-theft indicator (THEFT) in the
instrument cluster will light for 2 seconds and
then go out when the ignition is turned to the
ON or START position. If it does not light or if
it flashes, have the system serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
[FV10812(ALL)04/95]
Programming additional keys
[FV10814(ALL)04/95]
Two electronically coded keys were supplied
with your vehicle. Additional keys can be
purchased as spares, up to a total of 16 keys. To
program a new key, use a coded key and the
following procedure:
[FV10816(ALL)04/95]
1. With the coded key in the ignition, turn the
ignition from the ON to the OFF position.
[FV10820(ALL)04/95]
2. Within 15 seconds, insert the new electronic
key in the ignition and turn it to ON or
START. The key must have the correct
mechanical cut.
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If the key has been coded, the anti-theft
indicator will come on for two seconds. The key
can then be used to start the vehicle. Repeat
until all spare keys have been coded.
[FV10828(ALL)04/95]
If the key coding failed, the anti-theft indicator
will flash and the vehicle cannot be started with
the new key. Coding failure can be caused by
the following:
[FV10830(ALL)04/95]
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The new key was not inserted within 15
seconds, or
[FV10832(ALL)04/95]
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16 keys have already been programmed, or
[FV10835(ALL)04/95]
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The key does not have an electronic code.
[FV10838(ALL)04/95]
Try the coding procedure again. If it fails again,
see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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[FV10850(ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV10900(ALL)02/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[FV10950(ALL)02/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
[FV11001(ALL)02/95]
The power windows only operate when the
ignition key is in the ON or ACC position or
when the ignition has been turned from the ON
to the OFF position and/or the key has been
removed and no front doors on the vehicle have
been opened.
[FV11050(ALL)02/95]
The power window controls are illuminated.
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[FV11100(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the
power windows. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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one third page art:0000417-DThe master controls on the driver's door
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[FV11201(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a ªone touch
downº feature. This feature allows the driver to
fully open the driver's window by firmly
pressing the switch and then releasing. The ªone
touch downº feature can be stopped by pressing
the up or down switch again.
[FV11250(ALL)02/95]
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The window controls on the passenger's door
[FV11270(ALL)03/95]
Accessory Delay
[FV11290(ALL)04/95]
The power windows and moon roof (if
equipped) can be operated for 45 seconds after
the ignition has been turned to the OFF position
if the front doors have not been opened.
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[FV11301(ALL)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
[FV11351(ALL)03/95]
You can use the moon roof in your vehicle in
two ways. Move it back to open the glass panel,
or you can move it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV11400(ALL)02/95]
The moon roof will only operate when the
ignition is in the ON or ACC position or when
the key has been removed from the ignition and
no doors have been opened.
[FV11451(ALL)02/95]
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The map lamps and the switches for the moon roof
[FV11500(ALL)02/95]
The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof.
[FV11550(ALL)04/95]
Press the AUTO portion of the switch and the
roof will fully open automatically. Press the
switch again during the opening cycle and the
roof will stop at that location.
[FV11600(ALL)04/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch. At the fully closed
position, the motor automatically turns off.
[FV11850(ALL)02/95]
The roof console TILT switch is used to tilt the
moon roof.
[FV11900(ALL)04/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position from the
closed position, press the UP portion of the
switch.
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[AS10600(ALL)04/95]
Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radios
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[AS10650(ALL)02/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS10700(ALL)02/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
[AS10750(ALL)04/95]
Press the ªVOL PUSH ONº button to turn the
radio on. Press again to turn off.
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How to adjust the volume
[AS10825(ALL)02/95]
Turn the ªVOL PUSH ONº knob to the right to
increase the volume and to the left to decrease
the volume. Dots illuminate in the display to
show relative volume level.
[AS10840(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the volume is set above a certain
level when the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back to a
ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition is turned back on. However, if
the radio power is turned off with the
ªVOL PUSH ONº button, the volume
will not change and will remain at the
level set when the radio is turned back
on.
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[AS11000(ALL)02/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS11125(ALL)04/95]
Press the ªAMº or ªFMº button to select the
desired frequency band or to stop/store cassette
tape (when a cassette is playing). Pressing the
ªFMº button more than once will alternate
between FM1 and FM2. These functions are used
with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS11200(ALL)01/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS11300(ALL)04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªTUNEº button, ªSEEKº to the
station, ªSCANº to the station or select the
station by using the memory buttons. These four
methods are described below.
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[AS14000(ALL)02/95]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
[AS14125(ALL)02/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªTREBº
button to increase treble (more ªhighsº);
press the left (
b) side of the ªTREBº button
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS14400(ALL)02/95]
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Adjusting speaker balance
[AS14525(ALL)04/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The display
will show ªBALº and a dot indicating the
balance position.
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[AS14600(ALL)02/95]
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Adjusting speaker fader
[AS14725(ALL)04/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers. The display
will show ªFADEº and a dot indicating the
fade position.
[AS14800(ALL)04/95]
Using the Power Antenna (If equipped)
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[AS14850(ALL)02/95]
The power antenna will automatically rise when
your radio is turned on and the ignition is in the
ON or ACC position. It will lower when either
the radio or the ignition is turned off.
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[AS14900(ALL)02/95]
Power antenna maintenance and care
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[AS14950(ALL)02/95]
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Never drive your vehicle through a car wash
with the power antenna mast extended. This
can cause damage to the antenna mast, which
is not covered under warranty. Turn off your
radio and/or the vehicle. This will
automatically retract the antenna.
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