Attempted Theft Alert; The Interior Status Indicator; Emergency Disarm Procedure - Ford Automobile Owner's Manual

System Operation (Con't)

Attempted Theft Alert:

If the horn chirps four times when you disarm your security system, this indicates that
the alarm was tripped while you were away from your vehicle. You will also notice that
the dash mounted status LED is also flashing rapidly at that time.
After disarming the system, enter the
vehicle and press the override/
programming button before turning the
ignition key on to identify the cause of the
alarm trip. The horn will chirp a number of
times, indicating which zone in the chart
below tripped the alarm.

The Interior Status Indicator

The Status Indicator is a high-intensity red light mounted in a visible location on the
vehicle instrument panel. This red light gives a visual indication of the alarm system's
state of operation. Note the chart below:
If the Status Indicator is...
Off
Flashing Slowly (once every 4 second) is armed
Flashing Very Quickly
Double Flash
(2 flashes, off, 2 flashes)
On (not flashing)
Valet mode
Valet mode is used to prevent the security system from arming. Valet is normally used
when when valet parking or leaving your vehcile for service.
To engage valet mode, turn the ignition key to the ON or RUN position and press the
and buttons together on the PowerCode remote control transmitter. The
system will begin flashing the dash mounted status indicator in a double-flash pattern
indicating that the system is in valet mode.
To return the system to its normal operating mode, turn the ignition key to the ON
or RUN position and press the
transmitter again. The status indicator will shut off, indicating that the system is in now
in its normal operating mode.

Emergency Disarm Procedure

If your remote control transmitter is lost or fails to function, use this procedure to
disarm the system and start your vehicle.
1. Use the keys to enter the vehicle. The alarm will sound once the door is opened.
2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position.
3. Locate and press the programming/override button mounted under the instrument
panel. The alarm will turn off and the you will be able to start your vehicle.
Note (LS only): Unlocking the drivers door with the door key will disarm your
PowerCode security system
Trip ID Chart
1 chirp
2 chips
3 chirps Hood
4 chirps Trunk/hatch or ext. sensors
5 chirps Ignition was turned on
....then the Security System
is disarmed
was triggered in your absence
(see Attempted Theft ID, above)
is in Valet mode
is in Pre-arm mode
and buttons on the PowerCode remote control
IT-s
Entry door
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