2001 Mercury Villager horn

Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, the horn will chirp and the
lamps will flash. The horn chirp
feature can be turned on/off by
holding the LOCK and UNLOCK
controls on the transmitter
simultaneously for two seconds. The
hazard lights will flash three times
each time the system is toggled
between active and non-active
modes.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will not chirp and the lights will not
flash.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press and
hold the PANIC control for longer
than 1.5 seconds. The horn will
sound and the headlamps and tail
lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
LOCK or UNLOCK or hold the
PANIC control down for longer than
1.5 seconds.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 15 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the headlamp control or
²any door is open.
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Re-insert the key and turn to the ON position. Press any control on the
first transmitter. The park lamps will flash twice to confirm the
programming.
To program additional (up to four) transmitters yourself:
²Unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power door lock switch.
²Press any control on the next transmitter to be programmed. The park
lamps will flash twice to confirm the acceptance of registration.
Repeat this step for additional transmitters.
When programming is complete, open the driver's door. The park lamps
will flash twice to confirm the end of programming.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same time.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
When armed, the 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 unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash headlamp lamps,
tail lamps and the security indicator lamp, chirp the horn and disable the
starting system.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Lock the doors with the remote
transmitter (doors opened or
closed). The horn will chirp (if all
doors are closed) to confirm that
the control was pressed. The
horn chirp feature can be turned
on/off by holding the LOCK and
UNLOCK controls on the
transmitter simultaneously for
two seconds. The hazard lights
will flash three times each time
the system is toggled between active and non-active modes.
²Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and carechapter.
USE SPECIFIED FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINKS ONLY
ALT
100A
MAIN140A
ALT65A
FR
BLW
45A
RR
DEF75A
RAD
FA N
JOINT CONN. RAD FAN
H1RAD FAN
H2RAD FAN
LO 30A
IGN
SW20A
RAD
FA N
LO 30A
PWR
WND40A
ABS20A
ABS
15A
HORN7.5A
SEC7.5A
LAMP
15A
H/L
LH15A
H/L
RH10A
ALT10A
ECCS10A
INJ 15A
FUEL
PUMP 7.5A
RAD
FRONT
FOG
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
Fog Lamp 7.5A* Fog Lamps
FUEL PUMP15A* Fuel Pump Relay
INJ 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
Injectors
SEC 7.5A* Anti-Theft Relay, Smart Entry Control
(SEC)/Timer Module
RAD 7.5A* Radiator Fan Sensing
ECCS 10A* Data Link Connector (DLC) #1, PCM
Power Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
Ð Ð Not Used
ALT 10A* Generator
ABS 20A* ABS Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
H/L RH 15A* Lighting Control Module
HORN 15A* Horn Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
H/L LH 15A* Lighting Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
Ð Ð Not Used
ABS 40A** ABS Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
PWR WND 30A** Power Window Relay, Smart Entry Control
(SEC)/Timer Module, Power Seats
RAD FAN
LO20A** Low Speed Fan Control Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
IGN SW 30A** Ignition Switch
Ð Ð Not Used
RAD FAN 75A** High Speed Fan Control Relay
FR BLW 65A** Front Blower Motor Relays
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
RR DEF 45A** Rear Window Defroster Relay
ALT 140A** Accessory Relay, Ignition Relay, Tail Lamp
Relay, Fuse Junction Panel
MAIN 100A** Generator
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relay box
The relay box is located in the
engine compartment in front of the
battery.
The relays are coded as follows:
Relay location Description
1 Start Inhibit Relay
2 Fuel Pump Relay
3 Bulb Check Relay
4 Fog Lamp
5 Anti-theft Relay
6 Horn Relay
7 A/C Relay
1234
56 7
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