1997 Ford Explorer Service Repair Manual – PDF Download

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1997 Ford Explorer ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Anti-Theft System

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Anti-Theft System

DESCRIPTION The anti-theft system is designed to prevent unauthorized entry into the passenger or engine compartment. When triggered, the system will provide audible and visual alarms. The horn will sound, and headlights, parking lights and alarm indicator will flash. In addition, the starter system will be disabled, preventing the vehicle from being started until the alarm system has been deactivated. The system is controlled by a Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) module. Whenever the system is armed, unauthorized entry will be detected by switches located in each door, a lock tamper detection switch at the liftgate lock cylinder, a hood switch, or the ignition key lock cylinder sensor. An alarm indicator is located on the instrument panel.

OPERATION ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Arming System

There are 3 ways to arm the system: z z z

Press remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock doors. Simultaneously press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on driver's door keypad. Open a door, then press power door lock button to lock doors.

The system will arm about 30 seconds after all doors are closed. The THEFT warning light will glow steadily until the system is armed, then flash quickly every 2 seconds until the system is triggered or disarmed. Disarming System

There are 4 ways to disarm the system: z z z z

Unlock doors by pressing remote entry transmitter UNLOCK button once. Unlock doors by entering unlock code at driver's door keypad. Unlock any door with key. Press remote entry transmitter PANIC button while the alarm is sounding.

Triggering System

Alarm will be triggered whenever any of the following actions occur while the system is armed: z

Any door is opened without first using key or remote entry transmitter.

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