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[CF39800( ALL)05/96]
Sun Visors
% [CF40300( ALL)04/96]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[CF40400( ALL)12/95]
To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror
cover.
[CF40700( GV)12/95]
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The mirror on the sun visor
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 104 %
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[CF41800( ALL)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-104.png)
104 %
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[CF41800( ALL)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual
door locks will override the power controls.
Pulling on a front inside door handle will
automatically override and release the front door
lock.
[CF42300( GV)12/95]
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The power locks on the driver's door
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Using the Illuminated Entry System
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[CF42500( GV)05/96]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds on vehicles without
the keyless entry system
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when the outside driver door handle is lifted
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[CF42520( GV)09/96]
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when the front passenger door handle is
lifted
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and on vehicles with the keyless entry system
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when any button on the keyless entry pad is
pushed
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when the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pressed.
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If the Autolamp is turned to the on position and
the amount of light outside is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lamps will also
illuminate.
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[CF43405( ALL)04/96]
Windows
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[CF43415( BCGV)12/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[CF43425( GV)12/95]
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.
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[CF43430( ALL)12/95]
Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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[CF43435( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
[CF43450( GV)12/95]
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The master controls on the driver's door
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 109
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system
are above the outside door handle on the
driver's side.
[CF59400( GV)03/96]
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The keyless entry buttons
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When you bought your vehicle, you were given
a computer code that operates the system for
your vehicle. For your convenience, we have
duplicated this code in two places.
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[CF59600( GV)05/96]
The code is:
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q
on your owner's wallet card found in the
glove compartment
[CF59800( GV)05/96]
q
taped to the underside of the trunk lid
[CF60000( GV)05/96]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up.
Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint
pen, pencil, or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the drivers door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
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[CF60100( GV)05/96]
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the drivers door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more t](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-110.png)
110 %
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[CF60100( GV)05/96]
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more than five seconds pass between pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have
to enter the code again. The system has shut
down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless
entry system does not work properly, use the
key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the
doors or unlock the trunk.
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[CF60300( GV)05/96]
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have
five numbers. After you press the fifth
number, the driver's door unlocks.
[CF60400( GV)05/96]
2. To unlock the passenger's door, press the
3/4 button within five seconds of unlocking
the driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the
code to open the driver's door, then press
3/4.
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[CF60500( GV)03/96]
3. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 button
within five seconds of unlocking the driver's
or passenger's doors, or re-enter the code to
open the driver's door, then press 5/6.
[CF60600( GV)05/96]
As long as the driver's door has been unlocked
first, you can open the passenger door or the
trunk in any order.
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[CF60700( GV)05/96]
Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry
System
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[CF60800( GV)05/96]
Along with unlocking your doors, you can use
the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You
can also use the Autolock feature to
automatically lock the doors after you get in the
vehicle.
[CF60900( GV)05/96]
To lock all of the vehicle's doors at the same
time, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is
not necessary to first enter the keypad code.
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Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the
buttons usually press a sequenti Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 113
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[CF64200( GV)05/96]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the
buttons usually press a sequenti](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-113.png)
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[CF64200( GV)05/96]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the
buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button
five times. Thieves can easily figure out these
types of codes.
[CF64300( GV)12/95]
Your door lock system will lock and unlock the
vehicle doors to confirm successful erasure. The
system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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[CF64400( GV)05/96]
Battery Saver
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[CF64500( GV)12/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as
follows:
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q
Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a
door is opened): after 10 minutes.
[CF64700( GV)12/95]
q
Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood
lamps: after 30 minutes.
[CF64800( GV)12/95]
q
Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp
switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10
minutes.
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[CF64900( GV)05/96]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the keyless
entry keypad is used, the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is opened, the
trunk is opened, or the ignition key is turned to
the ON position.
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
[CF66100( GV)12/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control
twice within five seconds.
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[CF66000( ALL)05/96]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
[CF66100( GV)12/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control
twice within five seconds.
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Locking the door](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-115.png)
115
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
[CF66100( GV)12/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control
twice within five seconds.
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[CF66200( ALL)04/96]
Locking the doors
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[CF66300( ALL)04/96]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
[CF66500( GV)05/96]
The doors will lock and the horn will chirp to
indicate the vehicle is locked.
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[CF66600( GV)05/96]
The door lock Horn Chirp is a programmable
feature. To deactivate the Horn Chirp feature:
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[CF66700( GV)12/95]
1. Enter your permanent five-digit code (not
the user code you may have set).
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2. Within five seconds, press and hold 7/8.
[CF66900( GV)12/95]
3. Within five more seconds, press and release
1/2.
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4. Release 7/8.
[CF67100( GV)12/95]
To reactivate the Horn Chirp feature, simply
repeat the instructions for deactivating the
feature.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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[CF67300( ALL)04/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[CF67400( ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
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off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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Replacing the batteries
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[CF68600( GV)01/96]
The remote entry Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 116RUN 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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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-116.png)
116RUN 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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Replacing the batteries
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[CF68600( GV)01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616
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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[CF68700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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[CF69000( ALL)02/96]
Replacement/additional transmitters
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[CF69200( GV)12/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, a new one may
be purchased from your dealer.
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[CF69300( GV)12/95]
To program replacement or additional
transmitters you must have all the transmitters
intended for use on your vehicle.
*
[CF69400( GV)12/95]
Initiating the following procedure erases all prior
programmed transmitters, thus ALL must be
reprogrammed at the same time.
*
[CF69500( GV)12/95]
1. Enter the factory keyless entry code. Your
personal code will not allow programming.
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2. Press the 1/2 button.
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