1997 Mercury Mountaineer key

Move lever to LOCK position (up)
to set the lock.
Move lever to UNLOCK position
(down) to disengage the lock.
Two-step unlock feature (if
equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock
all vehicle doors with the key.
1. Unlock driver door.
2. Repeat unlock procedure
within 4 seconds. All doors and
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liftgate will unlock when the key
is returned to the vertical
position (position of key before
removal).
This feature can be activated by all
outside locks on vehicles equipped
with keyless entry.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when
either outside front door handle is
lifted, unlocked with the keyless
entry keypad or the UNLOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter (seeRemote
entry systemorKeyless entry
systemfor further information).
The system will automatically turn
off after 25 seconds or when the
ignition switch is turned to START
or ON position.
The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open. However, the battery saver
will turn them off after ten
minutes. SeeBattery saverfor
more information.
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Keyless entry system (if
equipped)
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
²lock or unlock the vehicle doors
and liftgate without using the
key.
²arm and disarm the anti-theft
system.
See alsoRemote entry systemand
Anti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more information.
Your vehicle has a factory-set
5-digit code that operates the
keyless entry system. You can also
program your own 5-digit personal
entry code. The factory-set code is
located in:
²the owner's wallet card in the
glove compartment
²taped to the computer module
Programming personal entry
code
1. Enter factory-set code (keypad
will illuminate when pressed).
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
Step 1.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit
code. Enter each digit within five
seconds of the previous one.
Do not set a code that includes
five of the same number or
1•2
3•45•6 7•8 9•0
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presents them in a sequential
order.
Press the middle of the buttons
(there is only one switch under
each button).
You can use either code to unlock
your vehicle. If a second personal
code is entered, the module will
erase the old code in favor of the
new code. If you wish to erase
your personal code, use the
following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
Step 1.
3. Wait six seconds.
The system will now only respond
to the factory-set code.
Unlocking the doors with the
keyless entry system
1. Enter either factory-set code or
personal code. Driver door will
unlock and interior lamps will
illuminate.
2. Press 3/4 button within five
seconds of unlocking driver door.
Passenger doors and liftgate will
unlock.
If five seconds expire, you must
re-enter code, then press 3/4
button to unlock all doors.
Locking doors with keyless
entry system
It is not necessary to enter the
factory or personal code prior to
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locking the doors and liftgate. To
lock the doors:
²press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the
same time.
This will arm your anti-theft
system; seeArming anti-theft
system with keyless entryand
Anti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more details.
Arming anti-theft system with
keyless entry
To arm the anti-theft system:
²press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the
same time.
To disarm the anti-theft system:
²enter either the factory-set code
or your personal code.
Doors, liftgate, and liftgate window
must be fully closed for the
anti-theft system to arm. See
Anti-theft systemfor more details.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature of the keyless
entry system and is enabled at the
factory. Autolock will automatically
lock all doors and liftgate when:
²all vehicle doors, liftgate, and
liftgate window are closed.
²ignition switch is in the ON
position.
²brake pedal is pressed.
²you shift through R (Reverse).
²brake pedal is released.
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Relock
The autolock feature will repeat
when:
²any door is opened and closed.
²the brake pedal is released.
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or
deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not
armed, ignition is off, and all
vehicle doors and liftgate window
are closed.
1. Enter five-digit entry code.
2. Press and hold 7/8 button.
3. Press and release 3/4 button
while holding 7/8 button.
4. Release 7/8 button.
To re-activate autolock, repeat
Steps 1-4.
Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without using a key.
The remote entry system also arms
and disarms the anti-theft system
(seeAnti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more information).
The remote entry system only
operates with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Your vehicle is equipped with two
transmitters. The system will work
with up to four transmitters.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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Press the PANIC button to activate
the alarm.
To turn off the alarm, press the
PANIC button again or turn the
ignition key to the ON or ACC
position.
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.
Replacing the batteries
If you notice a decrease in
operating range, replace the
transmitter batteries. Replacement
batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies or through your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The
transmitter is powered by two coin
type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries.
The operating range of the remote
entry transmitters can also be
affected by adverse weather
conditions, nearby radio/tv towers,
or large structures around the
vehicle. Typical operating range is
up to 10 meters (33 feet).
Opening the transmitter
Insert and twist a thin coin
between the two halves of the
transmitter; the transmitter will
snap apart.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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When installing new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side
down as marked. Snap the two
halves back together.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a transmitter is lost, take your
vehicle's transmitter to the dealer
to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost
transmitter. This will prevent
unauthorized use of the lost
transmitter.
You can purchase additional
transmitters (up to four can be
used) from your dealer. Use the
following instructions to
re-program the key fobs.
Re-programming your key
fob(s)
1. Insert key into ignition.
2. Rotate key to ON five times. DO
NOT START THE ENGINE. Keep
key in ON position the fifth time.
Locks will lock/unlock by
themselves.
3. Push UNLOCK on first key fob.
Doors will lock/unlock to indicate
key fob has been programmed.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each key fob
to be re-programmed.
5. Turn ignition key to OFF. Verify
each transmitter has been
programmed by activating any
button.
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