FORD 2000 Mustang - Manual (Page 58)

used to purchase gasoline or similar items on the
same key ring as the PATS ignition key may cause
vehicle starting problems. If present, you need to
keep these objects from touching the PATS ignition
key while starting the engine. These objects cannot
damage the PATS ignition key, but can cause a
momentary problem if they are too close to the key
during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn the
ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other
objects on the key ring held away from the ignition
key. Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is
an approved Ford encoded ignition key.
Spare SecuriLock
௢ keys can be purchased from
your dealership and programmed to your
SecuriLock
௢ passive anti-theft system. Refer to
Programming spare SecuriLock
௢ keys for more
information.
If one or both of your SecuriLock
௢ keys are lost or
stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key
will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and
all available SecuriLock
௢ keys to your dealership for
reinitialization.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will
operate as follows:
• When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will
flash briefly every two seconds to indicate the
SecuriLock
௢ system is protecting your vehicle.
• When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the
theft indicator will light for three seconds and
then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an
extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have
the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Programming spare SecuriLock
ி
keys
Spare SecuriLock
௢ keys can be purchased from
your dealership and programmed to your
SecuriLock
௢ passive anti-theft system (up to a total
Controls and features
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