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[CF65000( ALL)05/96]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[CF65100( ALL)05/96]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
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Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
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Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The controls for
the system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[CF65200( ALL)01/96]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[CF65400( GV)12/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
[CF65600( GV)12/95]
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Remote entry transmitter
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[CF65700( ALL)02/96]
Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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[CF65800( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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[CF65900( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
control a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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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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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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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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NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulates the use
of mobile communications systems Ð
su Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 275 [AC01500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulates the use
of mobile communications systems Ð
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NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulates the use
of mobile communications systems Ð
such as two-way radios, telephones,
and theft alarms Ð that are equipped
with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle
should comply with FCC regulation
and should be installed only by a
qualified technician.
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[AC01600( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly
designed for automotive use or are not
properly installed. For example, when
operated, such systems may cause the
engine to stumble or stall. In addition,
such systems may themselves be
damaged or their operation affected by
operating your vehicle. (Citizens band
[CB] transceivers, garage door openers,
and other transmitters whose power
output is 5 watts or less will not
ordinarily affect your vehicle's
operation.)
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[AC01700( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Because we have no control over the
installation, design, or manufacture of
such systems, Ford cannot assume
responsibility for any adverse effects or
damage that may result if you use this
equipment.
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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)........... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 87
Additives, engine oil.......... 211
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............ 133
and child safety seats......... 139
description.............. 133
driver air bag............ 133
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 135
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 135
tone generator............ 137
Air cleaner filter
location............... 209
specifications............. 253
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
Air suspension
description.............. 163
see also Rear air suspension system . . 163
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 115
Aluminum wheels............ 196
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 217
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light............ 11,41
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Index 309
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 243
Overdrive............... 168
Overseas offices............. 270
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 115
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light............ 10,42
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 253
PCV valve, specifications........ 253
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 175
Power door locks............ 104
Power features
door locks.............. 104
lumbar support............ 122
mirrors............... 106
seats................. 122
windows............... 105
Power steering
dipstick............... 222
driving with power steering...... 162
fluid, checking and adding...... 222
fluid, refill capacity.......... 254
fluid, specifications.......... 255
servicing............... 162
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 45
Rear air suspension system....... 163
Rear axle
refill capacity............. 254
Rearview mirror............ 100
Rear window
defroster................ 80
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310 Index
Refill capacities for fluids........ 254
Relays................. 175
Remote control, trunk........... 87
Remote entry system........... 114
locking/unlocking doors........ 114
opening the trunk........... 114
panic alarm.............. 115
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 116
replacing the batteries......... 116
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 123
child................. 138
head................. 119
infant................ 138
Reverse................. 167
Roadside assistance........... 261
Roadside emergencies.......... 175
Rotating the tires............ 229
S
Safe driving tips............. 172
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 123
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 237
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....125, 128, 131
automatic locking mode........ 127
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 127
cleaning the safety belts........ 250
extension assembly.......... 132
for adults.............. 123
for children.............. 138
for infants.............. 138
for pregnant women.......... 123
head................. 119
lap and shoulder belts......... 125
maintenance............. 133
proper use.............. 123
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