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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When
HotBattery
Avoid Smoking,
Flames, or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering
FluidMaintain Correct
Fluid LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger
Compartment Air
FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Overdrive off:
Illuminates when the
overdrive function of
the transmission has been turned off, refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or does
not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,
or damage may occur.
Traction Control
active:Illuminates
when the Traction
Controlsystem is
active. If the light
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system:
Flashes when the
SecurilockPassive
Anti-theft System has been activated.
Turn signal:
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the
key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is
off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s
door is opened.O/D
OFF
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of
loss, replacement keys are available from your
dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a
safe place in case you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft System
for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all
doors and L to lock all
doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior
luggage compartment release handle that provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the luggage
compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.
UL
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To open the luggage
compartment door (lid)
from within the
luggage compartment,
pull the illuminated“T”
shaped handle and
push up on the trunk
lid. The handle is
composed of a material
that will glow for hours
in darkness following
brief exposure to
ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be located either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the
luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Keep vehicle
doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys
and remote
transmitters out of a
child’s reach.
Unsupervised
children could lock
themselves in the
trunk and risk injury.
Children should be
taught not to play in
vehicles.
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On hot days, the temperature in the trunk
or vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause
death or serious heat-related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are particularly at
risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules
and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system
which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle
doors without a key.
•lock all the vehicle
doors without a key.
•activate the personal
alarm.
•release the decklid.
These features will not operate when the ignition is
in the RUN or START position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL remote
entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
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Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:
The interior lamps will turn off (unless the dome
lamp control is in the full-up position), and the
headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.
Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
once and the headlamps and parking lamps will
flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn
will make two quick chirps.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will
sound for a maximum of 30 seconds and the
parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate,
or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the
ignition is in the OFF or ACC position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before
driving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch the
trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the
driver’s rear view.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. The
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would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them
yourself, or takeall remote entry transmittersto
your authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry
transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters
(maximum of four) available before beginning this
procedure.
To reprogram the
remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the
ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3
(OFF).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds)
between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON).Note:
The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
the programming mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote
entry transmitter.Note:If more than 20 seconds
have passed you will need to start the procedure
over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
this remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote
entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after
you have finished programming all of the remote
entry transmitters.Note:After 20 seconds, you will
automatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
the programming mode has been exited.
3
1
2
5
4
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the
interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer
control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position, 10 minutes after if the last door is left
open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open
or the dome lamp switch is left on.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine
immobilization system. This system is designed to
prevent the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to
a“no-start”condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional
coded keys may be purchased from your dealer. The
dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle
or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how
to program the coded key.
Note:The SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is
not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote
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