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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the tail lamps
and low beam headlamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC
button again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignition
key to the RUN position. If the alarm does not turn off, move
the transmitter closer to the vehicle and press the button again.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the LOCK button or
by turning the ignition to the RUN position.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal
use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the
batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typical
operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10
meters) away from your vehicle.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when the remote entry system is used to unlock
the door or sound the personal alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25 seconds, when the
ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position or when the lock
button on the transmitter is pressed.
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NOTE: The illuminated entry timer will not turn off the
courtesy lamps if they have been turned on by the
door and or dimmer switch.
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Autolock
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The Autolock feature is part of your remote entry system and is
enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of
the doors will automatically lock when:
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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you shift into R (Reverse)
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one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released
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The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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a door is opened and then all doors and the liftgate are
closed
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the brake pedal is released
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The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the
driver:
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shifts through gears without pressing the brake
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle
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releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped
out of the vehicle for a moment
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To activate/deactivate Autolock/Relock feature:
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Turn ignition from OFF to ON/ACC.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº three times.
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Turn ignition from ON/ACC to OFF.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº three times.
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Turn ignition from OFF to ON/ACC.
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A horn chirp indicates the activate/deactivate feature mode is
entered.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº one time.
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Press power door ªLOCKº to switch between
Autolock/Relock.
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The user will hear a horn chirp followed by either a:
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long honk Ð autolock/relock activated.
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no honk Ð autolock/relock deactivated.
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After leaving the activate/deactivate mode, if autolock/relock
has been changed, there will be a horn chirp.
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To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat the instructions
for deactivating the system.
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Anti-Theft System (if equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the low beam headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm
indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The
alarm indicator light will now glow steadily.
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Close all doors and liftgate. The alarm indicator light will
then remain on steadily for 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light starts flashing, the system is armed.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm
indicator light will remain on. Remember, your
anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for approximately
30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes
out.
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You can also arm the anti-theft system by following this
sequence:
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Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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Close all of the doors and liftgate.
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Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK button. The alarm
indicator will come on for 30 seconds to show the alarm is
arming and then flash to show that it has armed.
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Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
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You can disarm the system by unlocking either front door or
the liftgate with your door key. Turn the key all the way to the
end of travel or the system will not disarm.
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You can also disarm the system by unlocking the driver's door
by using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry transmitter.
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If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ON. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door and exit without
triggering the system.
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking any door with the key, or
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter
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using the PANIC button of the remote entry transmitter
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically approximately two minutes and 45
seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger
again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter
circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seats
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Adjusting the Seats
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Adjusting the front seats manually
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To move the front seats forward or backward:
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Find the adjustment bar at the lower cushion of the front
seat.
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Pull the bar up to unlatch the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
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Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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Reclining Bucket Seats (Manual Seats)
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Your vehicle is equipped with reclining front bucket seats and
may have optional reclining second row buckets. To recline
your seat:
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On the left sides (front seats) or window seat sides (second
row buckets) of the seats, find the handle for the recliner.
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Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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Release the handle to lock the seatback in position.
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To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle
and lean forward. Then release the handle.
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Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
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This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
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To operate the tip slide seat:
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Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback will tilt forward.
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