1997 Mercury Villager key

Controls and Features
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Liftgate
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Opening the Liftgate
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To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert the key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. To make the gate swing up to the
fully opened position, pull back and upward on the handle. The
liftgate will not unlock if the optional liftgate window is open.
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Opening the liftgate
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You can also unlock the liftgate using the optional power door
lock system, or the optional keyless entry system. However, it
cannot be opened until you release the latch by reaching under
the license plate light shield and lifting up on the handle.
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Opening the Liftgate Window (If equipped)
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To open the liftgate window only, turn the key clockwise. The
window unlatches and the rear wiper falls out of the way. Do
not force the wiper down by hand Ð it moves when the key is
turned. To close, push downward until it latches.
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The liftgate window in the open position
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Locking the liftgate using the lock lever
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You can lock the liftgate by pushing in the lock lever before
you begin to close the liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate by
closing the liftgate, inserting your key and turning it clockwise
until you hear the lock lever engage. If you turn it too far, the
optional liftgate window will open. The liftgate can also be
locked with the optional power door locks.
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The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
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After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
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NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock
cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard
liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side
of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with
the optional flip-up liftgate window.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must place
the ignition in the ON position to use your power window
controls. The driver's power window controls include a lockout
button which prevents the operation of the passenger side
window from either the passenger or driver side controls.
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To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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If you have chosen the keyless entry system option for your
vehicle, you can lock or unlock the doors and liftgate without
using a key. You can also use it to arm or disarm the anti-theft
system (if equipped). For more information on the anti-theft
system, refer to the Index.
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Remote Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote keyless entry
system. This option will allow you to open your vehicle using a
remote transmitter from distances of up to 49 feet (15 meters)
away. The remote feature will operate only when the ignition is
in the OFF position.
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The transmitter can unlock the driver's door, unlock all doors,
lock all doors, and activate the vehicle's anti-theft system (if
equipped).
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Remote keyless entry transmitter
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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.
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Replacement/Additional Transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost or an additional remote
transmitter needs to be set, you must change the ID code.
Follow the steps below to change the ID code of your system,
or return the remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system. This is necessary
to prevent unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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ID Code Programming Procedure
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NOTE: All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming
mode is entered and the transmitters are not
programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time, they
will not operate with the system.
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Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
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Insert and remove key from ignition six times within ten (10)
seconds. The instrument panel lights will flash twice.
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Turn ignition key to the ACC position.
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Press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter once.
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To enter additional remote controllers (including the
original), unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power
door lock switch.
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Press the LOCK button on a new remote transmitter. The
instrument panel lights will flash twice, indicating code is
entered.
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Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed (up to four remote
transmitters may be programmed).
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Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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This system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft
by monitoring all doors, the hood and the liftgate lock cylinder.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the headlamps and hazard lamps
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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To arm the system
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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Lock the doors by using either the power door lock switch
or by turning the key in either the driver or passenger door
lock cylinder. The parking lights will flash and the horn
chirps to let you know that the system has been armed. The
anti-theft indicator light on the right side of the steering
wheel will light and remain on.
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Anti-theft indicator light
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
remote keyless entry system, the system can be armed
by closing all the doors and pressing the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter.
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Close all doors. The anti-theft indicator light will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds and then flash once every 2.5
seconds.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all the doors completely. If the doors
are not completely closed, the alarm indicator light
will remain on steadily. The anti-theft system is
armed only when the anti-theft indicator light remains
on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then flashes every 2.5 seconds.
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