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Clock
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The digital clock
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1. To set the hour, press and hold the H
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
% [CF23300( ALL)03/96]Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
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With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position, you can use the remote control under
your console armrest to unlock and open the
trunk.
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The trunk release button located under the armrest
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Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
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The interior lights turn on when you lift the
outside door handle on the driver's side door or
when you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC
on a programmed remote entry transmitter if
your vehicle is equipped with remote entry.
[CF42700( BCGV)05/96]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is opened.
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![Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owners Manuals 98 [CF55300(MBC )12/95]You can also arm the anti-theft system by
following this sequence:
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1. Remove key from ignition.
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2. Close all of the doors.
[CF55600(M Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owners Manuals 98 [CF55300(MBC )12/95]You can also arm the anti-theft system by
following this sequence:
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1. Remove key from ignition.
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2. Close all of the doors.
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98 [CF55300(MBC )12/95]You can also arm the anti-theft system by
following this sequence:
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1. Remove key from ignition.
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2. Close all of the doors.
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3. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK
control. The alarm indicator will come on for
30 seconds to show the alarm is arming and
then turn off to show that the alarm has
armed.
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The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
System
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You can disarm the system by:
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q
unlocking a door with the key (turn the key
all the way to the end of travel or the system
may not disarm.
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote
entry transmitter
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q
if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
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Triggering the Alarm System
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The armed system will be triggered if:
[CF56600(MBC )12/95]
q
any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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q
the trunk lock cylinder is removed
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NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
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q
the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking a front door with the key
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking a front door with the key
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking a front door with the key
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q
using the UNLOCK control on the remote
entry transmitter
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the
starter circuit remains disabled until
the system is disarmed.
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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
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
remote(s) that came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four remotes.
Your vehicle came with two remotes. Additional
remotes can be ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
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Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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To unlock the drivers door, press the UNLOCK
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Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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To unlock the drivers door, press the UNLOCK
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Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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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.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK control again
within five seconds. The doors will lock again
and the horn will beep.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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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.
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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 Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owners Manuals 101 [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](/manual-img/33/10905/w960_10905-102.png)
101 [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
RUN 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 is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 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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Replacing the batteries
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
%
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
% [ER07400( ALL)12/95]
Fuel System Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off
switch may have been activated. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
system when your vehicle has been involved in
a substantial jolt.
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Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch
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q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare is stored in the trunk.
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The spare tire location
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