Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry; Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps - Ford Taurus 2005 Owner's Manual

The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position.

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry

The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry system.
On vehicles equipped with the remote entry system, the following items
will illuminate:
• Puddle lamps (if equipped)
• Head lamps
• Park lamps
• Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
• the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
• the remote entry transmitter lock control is pressed, or
• the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.

Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps

You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature (Note: All doors must be
closed and remain closed throughout the process.):
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)
position, and then press the power
door unlock control 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)
position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)
position. The horn will chirp one time as confirmation that the
programming mode is staged.
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