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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmitters are taken to your authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and activate the anti-theft
system. Note:the turn signal lamps will flash once to confirm the doors,
trunk and hood are closed. If any closure is not closed, the turn signals
will not flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors, trunk and hood are closed. Note:The doors will lock again, and
the horn will chirp once.
If any of the doors, the trunk or the hood are not closed, the horn will
make two quick chirps and the lights will notflash until the last closure
is closed.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver ’s door and deactivate the
perimeter alarm (if activated). Note:The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the RUN position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
• any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
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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.
In the event of battery failure, you
can open the trunk by using your
master key on the key cylinder
located behind the driver ’s seat.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of
30 seconds and the turn signal lamps will flash for a maximum of 5
minutes. Press
oragain, or turn the ignition out of the OFF
position to deactivate the panic alarm, or wait for the alarm to timeout in
5 minutes.
Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
or ACC position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle and
• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
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5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to OFF.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock passive 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 vehicle is used. The
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford
aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the
instrument panel.
• When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once
every 2 seconds if the vehicle is locked and the perimeter alarm is
armed.
• When the ignition is in the RUN position, the indicator will glow for 3
seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the RUN position. If this
occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the 2
(OFF) position.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
• Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
• Press the driver or passenger door lock control while the door is open.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
• Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front
of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, the trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 10A* A/C clutch
2 15A* Heated wiper park
3 10A* Park lamp
4 15A* Horn
5 15A* Fuel injectors
6 15A* Transmission solenoids
7 —Not used
8 20A* Power point
9 —Not used
10 —Not used
11 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors
12 15A* Coil-on-plug
RELAY 14 RELAY
15
RELAY11 RELAY
12
RELAY10 13
1234
5678
9 10111214 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
RELAY 13RELAY 08 DIODE
RELAY 04 RELAY 05
RELAY 01
RELAY 09
RELAY 06 RELAY 02RELAY 07
RELAY 03
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
13 —Not used
14 30A** ABS module power
15 —Not used
16 30A** Blower motor
17 —Not used
18 40A** PCM
19 —Not used
20 —Not used
21 30A** Starter solenoid
22 40A** ABS pump
23 —Not used (fuse plug)
24 30A** Wiper module
Relay 01 —Not used
Relay 02 —Not used
Relay 03 1/2 ISO Relay Coil-on-plug and HEGOs
Relay 04 1/2 ISO Relay Heated wiper park relay
Relay 05 1/2 ISO Relay Auxiliary coolant pump
Relay 06 1/2 ISO Relay Horn
Relay 07 —Not used
Relay 08 1/2 ISO Relay A/C clutch
Relay 09 60A** Cooling fan motor
Relay 10 Full ISO Relay Blower motor
Relay 11 —Not used
Relay 12 —Not used
Relay 13 —Not used
Relay 14 Full ISO Relay PCM
Relay 15 Full ISO Relay Starter motor Diode —PCM relay coil
*Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses
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