1997 FORD F150 remote control

Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate
when:
²either front door handle is lifted
or
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm. SeeRemote
entry systemfor more
information.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the Start or
Accessory positions.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver
Battery saver is a feature that
automatically shuts off power to
these lights after 40 minutes:
²glove box lamp
²engine compartment lamp
²overhead lamps.
Battery saver prevents the battery
from being drained if these lights
are left on or if a door is not
completely closed. Battery power
is restored if the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is
opened or the ignition key is
turned to On.
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
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Power locks (if equipped)
Driver and passenger controls
²Press L to lock both doors.
²Press U to unlock both doors.
Dual electric remote control
mirrors (if equipped)
1. Select driver or passenger
mirror by moving selector lever left
(L) for driver or right (R) for
passenger.
2. Move the mirror control until
mirror reaches desired position.
3. Move selector lever to center to
ªlockº position.
LU
AUTO
LR
L
U
LU
AUTOLR
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Remote entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key. The remote
entry features only operate with
the ignition key in the Off position.
It also arms and disarms the
anti-theft system (for more
information on the anti-theft
system, refer toAnti-theft system
in this chapter.)
Unlocking the doors
Press UNLOCK to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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Locking the doors
Press LOCK to lock all doors. To
confirm that all doors are closed
and locked, press the LOCK
control a second time. The doors
will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the lamps will flash.
This process will also arm your
anti-theft system. If the horn
chirps twice, a door is still ajar and
the anti-theft system will not arm.
For more information on arming
the anti-theft system, refer to
Anti-theft systemin this chapter.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press PANIC to activate the alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
PANIC control again or turn the
ignition to the Accessory or On
position.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
Your remote entry system will:
²automatically arm the factory
installed anti-theft system when
the doors are closed and locked.
²reset the triggered anti-theft
alarm (when either the
UNLOCK or PANIC controls are
pressed).
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
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The remote entry system may not
arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium
batteries. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
²battery failure
²weather conditions
²structures around the vehicle.
Replacement batteries for the
remote entry transmitters may be
purchased at pharmacies, watch
stores or at authorized dealers.
To replace the batteries:
1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO
NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF
THE TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of
the new batteries down.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four total)
Additional information about
remote entry
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is
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subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept
any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
When armed, the anti-theft system
prevents unauthorized entry into
your vehicle.
Arming the anti-theft system
Turn the ignition to Off and use
one of the following methods to
arm the system:
²Press the LOCK control on the
remote entry transmitter or
²Open either door and press the
power door lock switch.
Identifying an armed system
While the system is arming, the
THEFT light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate for 30
seconds. After 30 seconds, THEFT
will flash, indicating the system is
armed.
If the system is armed with the
doors open, the THEFT light will
stay illuminated until all the doors
are closed and then illuminate for
30 seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry
occurs, the activated system will:
²flash the headlamps, parking
lamps and the THEFT light
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
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Instrument panel fuses
Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
Position Amps Description
1 15 Stop/turn lamps and turn indicators
2 5 Instrument cluster
3 25 Cigarette lighter
4 5 Power mirrors, autolamp, remote
anti-theft/keyless entry, headlamp relay and
parking lamp relay
5 15 Speed control, daytime running lamps, climate
control blend door, backup lamps, A/C clutch
coil
6 5 Brake-shift interlock, generic electronic module
(GEM)/central timer module (CTM) and air
suspension module
7 - Not used
8 5 Radio, remote anti-theft/keyless entry, GEM
module/CTM module
1
1
2
3
4
512 22
21323
31424
4
16 15
25
526
61727
71828
81929
11 21 31930
10 20
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