Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Mercury Sable Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Programming the Perimeter Lighting Feature Using the Door Lock Control Switch
NOTE:
The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.
- Turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the ON position.
- Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
- Turn the ignition switch from the ON to the OFF position.
- Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The horn chirps one time to indicate that programming mode is entered.
- Within 30 seconds of entering the programming mode, press the unlock button on the door lock control switch twice to enable/disable the perimeter lighting feature. The horn chirps once if the perimeter lighting is disabled or a chirp followed by a honk if the perimeter lighting is enabled.
- Programming ends when the ignition switch state changes or times out after 2 minutes.
NOTE:
The unlock button must be pressed twice within 5 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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