Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 137

Illuminated Entry System
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside driver's door keypad is pressed or when
the remote entry system is used to unlock the
door or sound the personal alarm. The system
will automatically turn off after approximately
25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
RUN or ACC position.
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is
open.
Perimeter Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft
indicator lamp
honk the horn
Arming the system
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition
switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not
triggered or sounding. Any of the following
events will prearm the anti-theft system:
Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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