Anti-Theft Alarm System; Alarm; Disarming The System - Ford 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual

Controls and features

ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM

(if equipped)
The system is available with
Remote Keyless Entry.
The system acts as a deterrent
against unauthorized persons
opening the doors, luggage
compartment or hood.
Activation
The system is activated by pressing
the control once. The ignition key
must be removed from the ignition
and the doors, hood and liftgate
fully closed, to allow activation.
The turn signal lamps will flash
once to indicate the system is
activated. If the lamps do not flash
once, the system is not activated.

Alarm

Opening any door, the hood or
liftgate will activate the alarm,
when activated.
Once triggered, the system flashes
the turn signal lamps and sounds
the alarm system horn.

Disarming the system

The system can be disarmed by
either:
1. Pressing the button on the
remote
2. Unlocking the door with a key
Either of these actions will disarm
an Untriggered or Triggered Alarm
system.