Mercury 1999 Automobile User Manual


 
problem if they are too close to the key when
starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn
ignition off and restart the engine with all other
objects on the key ring held away from the
SecuriLock ignition key.
Spare SecuriLock keys can be purchased from
your dealership and programmed to your
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system. Refer to
Programming spare SecuriLock keys for more
information.
If one or both of your SecuriLock keys are lost or
stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key
will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and
all available SecuriLock keys to your dealership for
reinitialization.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will
operate as follows:
When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will
flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the
SecuriLock system is protecting your vehicle.
When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the
theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go
out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended
period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system
serviced by your dealership or a qualified
technician.
Programming spare SecuriLockி keys
Spare SecuriLock keys can be purchased from
your dealership and programmed to your
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (up to a total
of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new
SecuriLock key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it
yourself using the following simple procedure. To
program a new SecuriLock key yourself, you will
need two previously programmed SecuriLock keys
(keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine). If
two previously programmed SecuriLock keys are
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