Sounding a panic alarm
Press once to sound an alarm
(with either the driver-door only or
all-door system).
²Sedan
²Wagon
The parking lamps flash, the horn
sounds, and the illuminated entry
system turns on.
Press a second time to turn off the
alarm.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the
remote entry transmitter (if
equipped). The illuminated entry
function illuminates the interior
overhead lamp for approximately
20 seconds, until the key is
inserted into the ignition and
turned to ON, or until the LOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter. The interior
overhead lamp must be set to the
DOOR position in order for the
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
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illuminated entry system to
activate.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
The anti-theft system protects
against unauthorized entry into an
armed and locked vehicle. When
an unauthorized entry occurs, the
system activates and:
²flashes the parking lamps and
anti-theft indicator light
²sounds the horn
The horn and parking lamps shut
off after approximately three
minutes. The lights and horn will
remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
Arming the system
The anti-theft system can be
armed when:
²the ignition is in the LOCK
position and the key is removed
²the panic alarm is off
²all doors are closed
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Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag .....................................7,64
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
checkcoolant .............................10
high beam ...................................9
liftgate ajar ................................10
low fuel ........................................7
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................8
service engine soon ....................7
turn signal indicator ...................9
upshift indicator .........................8
Load limits .................................101
GVWR ......................................101
trailer towing ..........................102
Lubricant specifications ...........180
Luggage rack .............................106
Manual transaxle .........................99
driving .......................................99
fluid, checking and adding ....134
shifting gears ..........................100
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......16
Motorcraft parts ........................179
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration ...............186
Parking brake ..............................94
automatic release .....................38
operation ...................................94
warning light ...............................8
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...179
Power door locks ........................31
Power features
door locks ..................................31
windows ....................................34
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....139
Rear window
defroster ....................................24washer .......................................30
wiper ..........................................30
Refill capacities for fluids ........179
Relays ........................................109
Remote control ...........................45
Remote entry system .................45
illuminated entry ......................49
locking/unlocking doors ......46,47
opening the trunk .....................47
panic alarm ...............................49
Repairing paint chips ...............176
Reporting safety defects ..........186
Restraints, safety(see Safety
restraints) ....................................55
head ...........................................54
infant .........................................67
Roadside emergencies ..............107
Safety chains, when towing a
trailer .........................................104
Safety defects, reporting ..........186
Safety restraints ..........................55
adjusting the safety belts .........59
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................57
for children ...............................65
lap and shoulder belts ........56,59
maintenance ..............................60
proper use ............................55,56
vehicle sensitive locking
mode ..........................................57
warning light and chime ..8,10,62
Safety seats for children ............67
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................81
built-in child seat .....................74
in front seat ..............................68
in rear seat ................................70
tether anchorage hardware .....71
Seats ............................................53
adjusting the seat, manual .......53
child safety seats ......................67
folding rear seats ......................54
Index
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