FORD 1999 Contour - Manual (Page 69)

Controls and features
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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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