2002 Mercury Mountaineer remote control

Unlocking the doors and liftgate or the liftgate window 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 all the other door(s)
and liftgate, press the 3/4 control
within five seconds of unlocking the
driver’s door.
3. To open the liftgate window,
enter the five-digit factory-set code,
then press the 5/6 control within
five seconds.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
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 remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
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 remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Power door lock disable feature
This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
This feature disables the power door locks and liftgate power door lock
control if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed.
Once the locks are disabled, they only become active when the perimeter
alarm is disarmed or a door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is open.
Deactivating/activating power door lock disable feature
1. Verify that the alarm is not
armed, the ignition is in the OFF
position and all doors and windows
are closed.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON, then
press the UNLOCK button 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF,
then press the UNLOCK button 3
times.
4. Turn the ignition key to RUN; the horn will chirp once to confirm
programming mode is entered.
5. Press the UNLOCK button and then the LOCK button. The horn will
chirp once to verify that the autolock feature has been disabled, or chirp
twice to indicate the system has been enabled.
6. Turn ignition to OFF to exit programming. A horn chirp will follow if
the state has been changed.
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Armingthe 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 will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Open any door, liftgate or liftgate
window and press the power door
lock control to lock the doors.
•Press the remote entry lock
control (doors opened or closed).
When you press the lock control
twice within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, the horn
will chirp once to let you know that
all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate
window are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that a door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is still
open.
•Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the
keyless entry pad at the same
time to lock the doors (driver’s
door must be closed).
There is a 20 second countdown
when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes ARMED.
Each door/hood/liftgate or liftgate
window is armed individually, and if
any are open, they must be closed
for the system to enter the 20
second countdown.
The parking lamps will flash once
when all doors/hood/liftgate and
liftgate window are closed indicating
the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown.
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Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
•Unlock the doors by using your
keyless entry pad.
•Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward
the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.
•Turn ignition to ON.
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•PressthePANICcontrol on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will only shut off the horn and
parking lamps when the alarm is
sounding. The alarm system will
still be armed.
•Press the liftgate window control
on the remote entry transmitter.
The liftgate and liftgate window
are no longer armed, but the
doors and hood are still armed.
To disarm the doors and hood,
press the liftgate power door lock
control.
Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second
prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
•Any door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is opened without using the
door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter.
SECURILOCK
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
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Pressthecontroltomovethe seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Memory seat/easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat to
three programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls.
Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
•To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is
in Park or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any
time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theControls and featureschapter.
The easy entry/exit feature automatically moves the drivers seat
backwards slightly (if room is available) when the key is removed from
the ignition. It will automatically move the seat forward to the original
position when the key is inserted into the ignition.
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Seating and safety restraints
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11—Not used (spare)
12 5A Foglamp switch, 4x4 module
13 5A Overdrive cancel switch, Flex fuel sender
14 5A PATS module
15 5A Rear wiper module, Cluster, TPMS
16 5A Power mirror, Manual climate control,
TPMS
17 15A Delayed acc. coil, Battery saver, Interior
lamps (front and rear), Glove
compartment lamp
18 10A Left horn
19 10A RCM, PAD indicator
20 5A PATS, Driver seat switch, Memory switch,
Driver seat module, BSM, Sunload sensor
21 5A Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil
22 10A ABS, IVD Controller
23 15A Brake pedal position switch, Driver brake
applied relay, Redundant cruise deactivate
switch
24 15A Cigar lighter, OBD II
25 5A Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary
climate control, Trailer tow battery charge
coil
26 7.5A Park aid, Brake shift interlock, Approach
lamp relay coil, IVD switch
27 7.5A Electrochromatic mirror, Digital
transmission range sensor - backup lamps
28 5A Radio (Start)/DVD (Start)
29 10A Digital transmission range sensor, PWR
feed to fuse #28 (Start feed)
30 5A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Remote
solenoid, DEATC climate controller
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interior lamps ...........................87
replacing bulbs .......268, 270–273
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................77
Liftgate ................................99, 103
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
AdvanceTrac .............................12
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 175
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar
....................................12
engine oil pressure
...................11
fuel cap light
.............................10
high beam
.................................12
low washer fluid
.......................12
overdrive off
..............................13
safety belt
.................................10
service engine soon
....................9
speed control
............................82
turn signal indicator
.................12
Limited-slip axle
.......................194
Load limits
.................................194
GAWR
......................................194
GVWR
......................................194
trailer towing
..........................194
Loading instructions
.................196
Locks
autolock
...................................111
childproof
..................................96
doors
..........................................95
Lubricant specifications
...285, 287
Lumbar support, seats
.............124M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........287
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button ...............25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors .........................................93
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................92
fold away ...................................97
heated ........................................97
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ....................................86
Motorcraft parts ................262, 282
O
Octane rating ............................260
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................103
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....282
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................33
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................211
Power door locks ........................95
Power mirrors .............................96
Power point .................................98
Power steering ..........................180
Index
308