1997 FORD TAURUS alarm

lamp will illuminate. The ignition must be turned on
for this lamp to illuminate.
Low coolant (if equipped)
This lamp will
illuminate when the
engine coolant inside
the reservoir is low.
This lamp will come on
when the ignition is first turned on, but then should
turn off. If the lamp stays on and a chime sounds,
you should check the coolant level inside the
reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see
Engine coolantin the index.
Anti-theft alarm light (if equipped)
This light is used when
you set the anti-theft
alarm system. See
Anti-theft systemin
the index.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
transaxle control
switch (TCS) has been
pushed. When the light
is on, the transaxle does not shift into overdrive. If
the light does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned on and the
engine is off. If the
light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs
to be serviced.
LOW
COOLANT
THEFT
O/D
OFF
ABS
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Operating your perimeter anti-theft system (if
equipped) from the keyless entry pad
The keyless entry
system arms by
pressing 7/8 and 9/0.
To disarm or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm, enter
the five digit code.
All doors must be fully closed for the anti-theft
system to arm. Refer to theAnti-theft system
section, if equipped, in this chapter for more details.
Autolock
The autolock feature is part of your remote keyless
entry system which locks all of the doors when:
²all vehicle doors are closed
²the ignition key is turned to the ON position
²the brake pedal is pressed
²you shift through R (reverse)
²one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is
released.
The autolock feature repeats when:
²a door is opened and then all doors are closed
²the brake pedal is released.
The doors may not lock automatically if the driver:
²shifts through gears without pressing the brake
²shifts through gears quickly after starting the
vehicle
²releases their foot from the brake while someone
has stepped out of the vehicle for a moment.
Deactivating the system by using the controls for the
keyless entry system:
1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not
the user code you may have set).
2. Within five seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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Locking the doors
Press LOCK to lock all
doors and liftgate
(wagon).
To confirm all doors
are closed and locked,
press LOCK a second
time. The doors will
lock again, the horn
will chirp and the lamps will flash.
This process will arm your anti-theft system. For
more information on arming the anti-theft system,
refer toAnti-theft systemin this chapter.
Sounding the PANIC alarm
Press PANIC to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the
alarm, press PANIC
again or turn the
ignition to ACC or ON.
This device complies
with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is 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.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
Your remote entry system will:
²automatically arm the factory installed anti-theft
system when the doors are locked.
²reset the triggered anti-theft alarm (when the
driver's door is unlocked or when PANIC is
pressed on a programmed remote entry
transmitter).
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
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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
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 new batteries down.
3. Snap the two halves back together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters to your dealer for
programming if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional transmitters (up
to four)
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lamps
illuminate when:
²the remote entry
system is used to
unlock the door or
sound the personal
alarm.
The system
automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
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LOCK
PANIC
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²any door is open.
PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED) (TAIWAN AND RUSSIA ONLY)
When armed, this system will protect your vehicle
from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry
occurs, the system will flash the headlamps, parking
lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the
horn.
Arming the system
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is
turned off. Any of the following actions will prearm
the alarm system:
²Pressing LOCK on
the remote
transmitter (doors
opened or closed).
²Pressing 7/8 and 9/0
on the keyless entry
pad at the same time
to lock the doors
(doors opened or closed).
²Opening a door and pressing the power door lock
button to lock the doors.
²Using the door key to lock the doors (doors
opened or closed).
If a door or the liftgate
(wagon) is open, the
system is prearmed
and is waiting for the
door to close or liftgate
to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument
cluster will be lit continuously when the system is
prearmed.
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
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Once the doors and
liftgate (wagon) are
closed, the system will
arm in 30 seconds.
When the system is armed the THEFT indicator will
flash.
When you press the
LOCK button twice
within 5 seconds on
your remote entry
transmitter, the horn
will chirp once to let
you know that the
system is armed.
If the doors or liftgate (wagon) are not closed and
you press the remote entry transmitter twice to
confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that the system is not arming.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following
actions:
²Unlock the doors by
using your remote
entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors by
using your keyless
entry pad.
²Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key. Turn the
key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to
make sure the alarm disarms.
²Turn ignition to ACC or ON.THEFT
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
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²Press PANIC on
remote entry
transmitter. This will
disarm the system
when alarm is
triggered or
sounding.
CODED-KEY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with a coded-key anti-theft
system. Only the correct key will be able to start
your vehicle. If your keys are lost or stolen, you
must take your vehicle to a Ford dealership for
re-programming.
Programming additional keys
If you need additional keys electronically coded for
your vehicle, spares can be purchased (total of 16
keys). To program a new key, perform the following
procedure:
1. With the coded key in the ignition, turn the
ignition from ON to OFF.
2. Within 15 seconds of
turning ignition off,
insert new electronic
key into the ignition
and turn it from OFF
to ON or START. If successful, the anti-theft
indicator will illuminate for two seconds. Repeat
procedure for all new keys.
If key coding fails, the
anti-theft indicator will
flash.LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
TRUNK
THEFT
THEFT
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