1997 Mercury Villager ignition

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Automatic Door Lock
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If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver's door with the key or with the manual
rocker switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the
driver's door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual
rocker switch, other doors remain locked.
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Anti-Lockout
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Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver's side door from being locked while the key
is in the ignition. To lock the driver's side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch
or the door lock cylinder.
[CF28900(ALL)01/96]
Accessory Delay (If equipped)
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Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF or until the driver's door is opened
(after ignition is turned to OFF).
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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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.
[CF33300(ALL)01/96]
To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Manual flip-open quarter window latch location
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NOTE: Optional third-row power windows must be opened
with the overhead console controls.
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Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
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The power quarter windows operate with the ignition in the
ON position. The power-operated quarter windows in the third
seat position are controlled by the RIGHT VENT and LEFT
VENT switches on the overhead console. Press the indented side
of the switch to open the windows; press the raised side of the
switch to close the windows.
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Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
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If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in
any direction by using the mirror controls on the instrument
panel. This switch operates with the ignition in ON or ACC.
[CF35400(ALL)01/96]
The mirror control switch is on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
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To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
[CF35600(ALL)05/96]1.
Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch
to R or L.
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Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
[CF35800(ALL)01/96]3.
Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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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.
[CF75600(ALL)01/96]1.
Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
[CF75700(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert and remove key from ignition six times within ten (10)
seconds. The instrument panel lights will flash twice.
[CF75800(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn ignition key to the ACC position.
[CF75900(ALL)01/96]4.
Press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter once.
[CF76000(ALL)01/96]5.
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.
[CF76200(ALL)01/96]7.
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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Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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Unlock either door with the door key or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if
equipped). This will disarm the system. When you unlock the
door with the key, make sure you fully rotate the key in the
lock. If you do not, the system may not disarm, and will trigger
when a door is opened.
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If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ACC. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door to exit without
triggering the system. Remember to rearm the system by using
the power door lock or the remote transmitter (if equipped) to
lock the doors.
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The remote keyless entry system is designed to work with the
factory installed anti-theft system. It may not work with other
anti-theft systems.
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Triggering the anti-theft system
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without using the door key or the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped)
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the liftgate is opened or unlocked
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the hood is opened
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