FORD 2005 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 78)

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
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.
4. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds.
Note: The horn will chirp twice to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated or activated
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2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Locks and Security
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