1999 FORD TAURUS ignition

Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be
used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until any door is
opened.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all
doors and L to lock all
doors.
Central locking/Two step unlocking (if equipped)
When unlocking the driver or front passenger door
with the key, turn it once toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a
second time to unlock all doors. When locking, turn
the key toward the back of the vehicle to lock all
doors.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left mirror orto adjust
the right mirror.
2. Move the control in
the direction you wish
to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in
place.
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2. Wrap the vinyl
around the roller tube
twice. Tuck the edges
of the vinyl inside the
end cap with each
wrap.
3. Fold the edges of
the vinyl towards the
center, making sure that the edges clear the end cap
slots. Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl to
the left side of the tube.
4. Push in the right
end cap (marked RH)
about
1¤4of the total
length to disengage the
clutch and hold the
end cap in while
turning the roller tube
toward you 14 times.
5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch will now
engage and stop the shade from losing its spring
tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap
slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets
and check to make sure that it operates properly.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop
or accident if it is not securely installed.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote entry system allows you to lock or
unlock all vehicle doors, trunk and liftgate without a
key.
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL key fobs
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the
alarm, press the
control again or turn
the ignition to ACC or
ON.
This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC
position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must
notbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated
entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position.
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's
transmitters to your
dealer if service is
required.
If you purchase
additional transmitters
(up to four may be
programmed), perform
the following procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the
key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight
times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending
in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on
all transmitters (up to four). When completed, turn
the ignition to OFF. The doors will lock/unlock one
last time to confirm completion of program mode.
All transmitters must be programmed at the same
time.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to
10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A
decrease in operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin
between the two halves
of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT
PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER
APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the
same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the
remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from
your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate
normally after battery replacement.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent
your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem
with your vehicle, ensureALL key fobs(remote
entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your
vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized
entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps
and/or parking lamps, and the theft indicator lamp
and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is
turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm
the alarm system:
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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.
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.
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Locking the doors and liftgate (wagon), press the
7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time. This can be
done at any time.
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
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation
procedures, make sure that 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.
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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.
If autolock/relock has been changed, the horn will
chirp to confirm procedure is complete.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system provides
an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your
vehicle's engine can only be started with the two
special SecuriLockyelectronically coded keys
provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your
vehicle, the SecuriLockykey is read by the
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system. If the
SecuriLockykey identification code matches the
code stored in the SecuriLockyanti-theft system,
the vehicle's engine is allowed to start. If the
SecuriLockykey identification code does not match
the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky
key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the
vehicle's engine will not operate.
If there is any potential SecuriLockyanti-theft
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL
SecuriLockykeysfor that vehicle are brought to
the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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