Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description — 2016 workshop reference 1362

Switch Inhibit Feature

The switch inhibit feature prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle from the door lock control switches or the interior luggage compartment lid release switch. The BCM disables the function of both door lock control switches and the interior luggage compartment lid release switch 20 seconds after the vehicle is electronically locked. If any of these switches are activated while they are inhibited, a chime sounds and a message is displayed in the message center to indicate the switches are inhibited. The BCM enables the function of these switches when the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

This feature can be configured on/off using the message center.

Power Door Locking Feedback

The exterior lamps and horn provide visual and audible feedback when unlocking and locking the doors under certain circumstances. Refer to the following table:

Action	Status of Door(s)	Status of Luggage Compartment Lid	Status of Hood	Visual/Audible Feedback
Press the lock button on the door lock control switch	Open	Closed	Closed	A short flash of the turn signals after all the doors are closed.
Press the unlock button on a RKE transmitter	Closed	Closed	Closed	A long flash of the turn signals.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter	Closed	Closed	Closed	A short flash of the turn signals.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter	Open	Closed	Closed	A short flash of the turn signals after all the doors are closed.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter	Closed	Open	Closed	A short flash of the turn signals after the luggage compartment lid is closed.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter	Closed	Closed	Open	A short flash of the turn signals after the hood is closed.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter twice within 3 seconds	Closed	Closed	Closed	The horn chirps twice and the turn signals flash twice.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter twice within 3 seconds	Open	Closed	Closed	The horn immediately chirps twice and the turn signals flash twice after all the doors are closed.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter twice within 3 seconds	Closed	Open	Closed	The horn immediately chirps twice and the turn signals flash twice after the luggage compartment lid is closed.
Press the lock button on a RKE transmitter twice within 3 seconds	Closed	Closed	Open	The horn immediately chirps twice and the turn signals flash twice after the hood is closed.

There is also feedback provided by the vehicle to the key for the remote start feature. For additional information regarding the remote start feedback, refer to the Owner's Literature.

Center Console Storage Compartment Lock (if equipped)

The BCM controls the center console storage compartment solenoid. The center console storage compartment solenoid locks the storage compartment when the doors are electronically locked and unlocks when the driver door is electronically locked.

Luggage Compartment Lid Latch Release

Source reference 1362

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.