Ford Contour (2000 year). Manual - part 18

Controls and features

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Replacing lost transmitters

Take your transmitters to the
dealer for reprogramming if:

• a transmitter is lost, or

• you want to purchase additional
transmitters.

This device complies with part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the two following
conditions: (1) The device may not
cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

To replace the batteries:

1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. Do
not take the front part of the
transmitter apart.

2. Remove the old batteries.

3. Place the positive (+) side of the
new batteries down.

4. Snap the two halves of the
transmitter back together.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(if equipped)

The Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) is an engine immobilization
system. It is an additional theft
protection feature that prevents
the engine from being started
unless a coded key is used.

This system is only available with
2.5 litre engines.

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

1

2

4

5

ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

2 3

0 0

0 80

90

100

110

120

130

H

20

140

160

180

200

E

F

BRAKE

CHECK
ENGINE

CLOCK

Automatic arming

The system is armed five seconds
after switching off the ignition.

The armed status is indicated when
the control light flashes every
two seconds.

Automatic disarming

Switching on the ignition disarms
the system if the correct code is
recognized.

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two
coded keys.

Only these keys can be used to
start your vehicle.

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Functional check

When the ignition is switched on,
the control light will illuminate for
approximately three seconds to
indicate that the system is
operating correctly.

If the control light flashes rapidly
for approximately one minute and
then repeatedly at irregular
intervals, the system did not
recognize the key code. Remove
the key and try again.

If the control light illuminates
continuously for approximately
one minute and then flashes
repeatedly at irregular intervals, a
system malfunction has occurred.

Have the malfunction repaired by
your dealer or a qualified
technician as soon as possible.

To ensure a trouble-free starting of
the vehicle, do not shield the keys
with any metal objects.

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Spare key programming

A maximum of 8 keys in all can be
coded with any two coded keys.

•

Insert the first key in the

ignition switch and turn to position
3.

•

Turn the key back to position 1

and remove from the ignition
switch within 5 seconds.

•

Insert the second key in the

ignition switch and turn to position
3 within 5 seconds.

•

Turn the key back to position 1

and remove from the ignition
switch within 5 seconds - the key
coding mode is now activated.

•

If an uncoded key is now

inserted in the ignition switch and
turned to position 3 within 10
seconds, this key is coded to the
system.

If coding is not completed
correctly, the control light flashes
after the ignition is switched on
with the newly coded key. Repeat
the coding process after waiting 20
seconds with the ignition in
position 3.

If keys become lost, you must have
your dealer clear and reprogram
the code for security reasons.

3

4

2

1

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