FORD 1999 Explorer - Manual (Page 113)

SECURILOCK ி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The SecuriLock
௢ passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of
vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with
the two special SecuriLock
௢ electronically coded keys provided with
your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLock
௢ key is
read by the SecuriLock
௢ passive anti-theft system. If the SecuriLock௢
key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLock
௢
anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the
SecuriLock
௢ key identification code does not match the code stored in
the system or if a SecuriLock
௢ key is not detected (vehicle theft
situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate.
The SecuriLock
௢ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic
objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass
௢ on the same key ring
as your SecuriLock
௢ key may cause vehicle starting problems. These
objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLock
௢ key, but can cause
a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs. turn ignition off and restart the engine with
all other objects on the key ring held away from the SecuriLock
௢
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 2
seconds to indicate the SecuriLock
௢ system is protecting your
vehicle.
• When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will
light for 3 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.
Controls and features
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