1998 Mercury Sable doors

Once the doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed, the
system will arm in 30 seconds.
When you press the
lock control twice
within 5 seconds on
your remote entry
transmitter, the horn
will chirp once to let
you know that the
system is armed.
If the doors or liftgate (wagon) are not closed and
you press the remote entry transmitter twice to
confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that the system is not arming.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following
actions:
²Unlock the doors by
using your remote
entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors by
using your keyless
entry pad.
²Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key. Turn the
key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to
make sure the alarm disarms.
²Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
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²Press control on the
remote entry
transmitter. This will
disarm the system
when the alarm is
sounding.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With the keyless entry
keypad, you can:
²lock or unlock the
vehicle doors and liftgate (wagons) without using
the key.
²arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if
equipped)
See alsoRemote entry systemandPerimeter
alarm systemin 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:
²on the owner's wallet card in the glove
compartment
²taped to the computer module
When pressing the controls on the keyless entry
keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a
good activation.
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Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk
with the keyless entry system
The driver's door must be unlocked before any
other. If more than five seconds pass between
pressing numbers, enter the code again. The system
has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the
keyless entry system does not work, use the key or
remote entry transmitter(s).
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter one of the two
codes. After pressing the fifth number, the driver's
door unlocks.
2. To unlock the
passenger's door(s) and
liftgate (wagon), press
the 3/4 control within
five seconds of
unlocking the driver's
door.
3. To unlock the trunk
or liftgate (wagon),
enter the five-digit
factory-set code, then
press the 5/6 control
within five seconds.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all
doors when:
²all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are
fully closed
²the ignition key is in the ON position
²you shift into or through R (Reverse)
²the brake pedal is released
The autolock feature repeats when:
²any door is opened and then closed
²the brake pedal is released
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Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation
procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is
not armed, the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors
and liftgate window are closed.
1. Enter the 5 digit entry code.
2. Press and release
the 3/4 control while
holding the 7/8 control.
3. Release the 7/8
control.
The horn will chirp
once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short
and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.
To reactivate autolock, repeat steps 1 through 3.
Autolock can also be activated or deactivated using
the following procedure:
You must complete steps 1 through 5 within 30
seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If
the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait
30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC.
2. Press the power door UNLOCK control three
times.
3. Turn the ignition key from RUN/ACC to OFF.
4. Press the power door UNLOCK control three
times.
5. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC. A
horn chirp indicates the enable/disable feature is
entered.
6. Press the power door UNLOCK control one time.
7. Press the power door LOCK control to toggle the
Autolock/Relock state. You will receive a horn chirp
followed by either a long honk, autolock/relock is
enabled, or no honk, autolock/relock is disabled.
8. Turn ignition to OFF.
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 66
and child
safety seats ............. 69
description .............. 67
disposal .................... 72
indicator light ......... 72
passenger air bag ... 70
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control
system . 21,22,23,24,26
Anti-theft system ...... 47
arming the system .. 47
Automatic transaxle . 93
driving
with ........... 96,97,98,99
Brakes ........................ 89
anti-lock ................... 89
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning
light .......................... 90
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 133
shift interlock .......... 93
Break-in period ........... 3
Cargo cover .......... 41,42
Cargo net ................... 41
Cellular telephone
(see your Cellular
Phone Guide) ............ 39
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 78
in rear seat ......... 76,78
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 79
Cleaning your
vehicle ...................... 167
built-in child
seat ..................... 80,83engine
compartment ......... 168
exterior lamps ....... 170
plastic parts .......... 170
washing .................. 167
waxing ................... 168
wheels .................... 168
wiper blades .......... 170
Console ...................... 38
Controls
power seat ............... 55
Coolant ............. 137,138
checking and
adding .................... 135
refill capacities ...... 137
Defrost
rear window ............ 17
Doors
central unlocking 36,37
Emission control
system ...................... 158
Engine
coolant ................... 134
idle speed control . 142
service points . 129,130
starting after a
collision ................. 108
Engine block heater . 87
Engine oil
checking and
adding .................... 132
dipstick .................. 130
specifications . 130,132
Exhaust fumes .......... 87
Floor mats ................. 39
Fuel
choosing the
right fuel ................ 156
detergent in fuel ... 157
filling your vehicle
with fuel ......... 153,155
quality .................... 156
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running out of
fuel ......................... 157
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 153
Fuses ................. 109,110
Hazard flashers ....... 108
Head restraints ......... 54
Headlamps
high beam ............... 15
Heating ...................... 17
heating and air
conditioning
system ........... 17,18,20
Hood ........................ 128
Ignition ..................... 177
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 159
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 170
Keyless entry system
autolock .............. 51,52
keypad ..................... 49
locking and unlocking
doors ........................ 51
programming entry
code ......................... 50
Keys
key in ignition chime 11
positions of the
ignition .................... 28
Lamps ...................... 160
autolamp system ..... 16
daytime running
light .......................... 15
headlamps ............... 15
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 16
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 16
interior lamps ....... 164replacing
bulbs ............... 161,163
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 32
Liftgate ...................... 44
remote release ........ 40
Lights, warning and
indicator
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ........................ 9
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 10
charging system ...... 10
cruise indicator ....... 10
door ajar .................... 6
low coolant ................ 8
low fuel ...................... 8
oil pressure ............. 10
overdrive off .............. 9
safety belt ................. 6
service engine soon .. 7
speed control .......... 31
turn signal
indicator .................... 6
Locks .......................... 53
childproof ................ 38
Luggage rack ........... 107
Lumbar support,
seats ...................... 55,56
Mirrors
heated ...................... 38
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 37
Moon roof .................. 34
Motorcraft parts ...... 158
Octane rating .......... 156
Odometer ................... 13
Overdrive .............. 94,95
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 44
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Parking brake ............ 91
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 112
Power door locks ...... 36
Power steering .......... 92
fluid, checking and
adding ............. 138,139
Relays ............... 109,115
Remote entry system 43
illuminated entry .... 45
locking/unlocking
doors ................... 43,44
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 45
replacing the
batteries .................. 46
Safety restraints ........ 62
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 66,172
extension
assembly .................. 64
for children ........ 72,73
lap belt ............... 61,62
warning light and
chime .................. 11,65
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ... 57,58,59,60
Seats .......................... 54
child safety seats .... 74
cleaning .......... 171,172
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 127
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 173
Specification chart,
lubricants ................. 175
Speed control ............ 28
Speedometer ............. 12
Starting your
vehicle .............. 84,85,86jump
starting .... 121,122,124
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 33
Tires .................. 148,150
changing ................ 118
checking the
pressure ................. 150
replacing ................ 151
rotating .................. 151
snow tires an
d chains ................. 152
treadwear .............. 149
Towing
wrecker .................. 126
Transaxle
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 174
Transmission ........... 140
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) .... 140,141
Trip odometer ........... 14
Trunk
remote releas
e lever ...................... 40
Vehicle dimensions . 177
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 180
Vehicle loading ........ 100
Ventilating your
vehicle ........................ 88
Warning chimes ........... 6
Washer fluid ............ 134
Wheels
anti-theft lug
nuts ................. 117,118
Windows ............... 35,36
rear wiper/washer ... 32
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