Mercury 1997 Cougar Manual page 99

Arming the system
To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
must be closed to arm the system.
At this point, the anti-theft system automatically
monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. If the
lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft
alarm system will trigger. To arm the remaining
portion of the system, follow steps 2-4.
2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK control.
The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light goes out, the system is
armed.
NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will
remain on. Remember, your anti-theft
system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then goes out.
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