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How To Unlock Anti Theft System 97 Cougar After Attempted Theft

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

... Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... qualified service technician as soon as possible. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is The safety belt warning light 12 u If the safety belt is ... the key is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on and the chime will not sound.
Owner's Manual - Page 19

It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off. The service engine soon warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) Anti-theft alarm light 16 The high beam light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service...
Owner's Manual - Page 20

... comes on when the cruise control system is active. 17 It will flash to tell when the cruise control is actively maintaining the set the anti-theft alarm system. See Anti-Theft System in which you set speed. This light is used when you are used or if the cruise control is turned off.
Owner's Manual - Page 74

... desired hour appears, release the button. To set the hour, press and hold the M button. The trunk release button located under your console armrest to unlock and open the trunk.
Owner's Manual - Page 75

... remains in the ignition ACC allows some of the key in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you to test your vehicle from theft. OFF allows you release it. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 98

...System in the instrument cluster) to prevent the vehicle from being started . u the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started To tell the ...difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 96 the PANIC ...
Owner's Manual - Page 99

At this point, the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. Open any door. The alarm indicator will start flashing...close all doors. When the light goes out, the system is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will trigger. The hood must be closed , and then goes out. 97 Arming the system To arm the system, do the following steps in sequence: 1....
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... key lock cylinder is arming and then turn the ignition switch to work with other remote entry systems. Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System You can also arm the anti-theft system by : u unlocking a door with the factory installed remote entry system. You can disarm the system by following this sequence: 1. 2. 3. The alarm indicator will...
Owner's Manual - Page 186

... flange. For more about removing wheel covers, see the information later in this chapter. See Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this chapter for changing the tire. 185 RWARNING To lessen the ...risk of the jack clockwise until the tire is only meant for information on removing anti-theft lug nuts. 4. Get out the spare tire and jack. Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

...and registration card are attached to get a replacement key. Align the legs of keys. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped) If your vehicle has this option, one of your ...unlocked with the slots on the wheel cover. If you lose the key, send the registration card to the manufacturer (not the dealer) to the lug wrench and stored with the center holes in the metal inserts. The anti-theft...
Owner's Manual - Page 192

Removing the anti-theft lug nut Insert the key over the locking lug nut. An explosion could result in a counterclockwise direction to jump-start your face and eyes. Make ... be able to remove the lug nut. If this happens, you turn the engine off. Turn the wrench in injury or vehicle damage. Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut Insert the key over the locking lug nut.
Owner's Manual - Page 274

... in Canada the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulates the use of the front or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - that are equipped with FCC regulation and should be installed only by a qualified technician. 277 Consult your vehicle should comply with radio transmitters. NOTE...
Owner's Manual - Page 288

...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specification...Axle lubricant specifications...refill capacities ...traction lok ... ... 189 97 96 98 99 98 16 266 263 ...25 ...69 ...157 224 223 254 255 255 ...see Electronic sound system) ...Autolamp system (see Customer assistance). . Anti-theft lug nuts and key...Anti-theft system arming the system ...description ...disarming an untriggered system . .
Owner's Manual - Page 299

illuminated mirrors ...instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...anti-theft ...brake ...charging system ...door ajar...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low coolant ...low fuel ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure ...overdrive ...
Owner's Manual - Page 300

... 201 210 . 87 . 88 . 87 . 93 . 93 . 89 . 85 253 N New vehicle break-in ...6 O Octane rating ...Odometer...description ...trip odometer . . Lubricant specifications Lug nuts ...anti-theft ...standard ...tightening sequence . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...184, 255 184 190 185 188 M Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet) ...Maintenance (see...
Owner's Manual - Page 307

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) ...Wheel dollies (see Towing)...Wheels anti-theft lugnuts ...cleaning ...covers ...inspection and maintenance ...lug nuts ...ornaments ...Windows ...power windows, operating ...rear, defrosting ...Windshield, washing ...Windshield washer fluid and wipers . checking and adding ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

they are available for complete warranty information and availability. Safety Anti-theft wheel lug-nuts Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security system Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Cargo liner (soft) Cargo net Cargo shade ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12

... information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms - such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). When operated, such systems may result from the use or are equipped with outputs of...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7

... over curbs, overloading, racing or misusing the vehicle as a stationary power source • contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals • collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion or objects striking the vehicle 7 For more information, see Federal requirements for emissions warranties (page 11) . Here are caused by the...

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