2005 FORD FREESTAR Owners Manual

•For vehicles without power
liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever
to the right (drivers side).
•For vehicles with power liftgate,
pull the lock/unlock lever toward
you (toward the front of the
vehicle).
Once the lock/unlock lever has been
moved, you can open the liftgate
from the outside liftgate handle.
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.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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•3–button remote
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
The remote entry system allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key.
•unlock/open a righthand power sliding door and/or lefthand power
sliding door (if equipped).
•unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped).
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).
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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to your authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors
and the liftgate.
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
•Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power
sliding door. The interior lamps will illuminate.
•Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the
power sliding door and turn off the interior lights.
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Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)
Press the control twice within three seconds to power open the power
liftgate. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Make sure all persons are
clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power
liftgate controls to open or close
the liftgate.
Press the control another two times
within three seconds to close the
power liftgate and turn off the
interior lights.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is power opening or
closing, the power liftgate will automatically reverse or stop depending
on the position of the liftgate, provided it meets sufficient resistance. If
the power liftgate encounters an obstacle while closing, the power
liftgate will reverse to full open. Once the obstacle is removed, the power
liftgate can be again closed under power. If the power liftgate encounters
an obstacle while opening, the power liftgate will stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. Close the liftgate manually and remove the
obstruction. Normal operation can then be resumed.
Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside
air circulates through the vehicle.
For more information regarding the operation of the power liftgate, refer
toPower liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)in theDriver Controlschapter.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The parking
lamps will flash once if all doors, the liftgate and the hood (if equipped
with perimeter alarm) are closed and locked.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors and liftgate are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more.
If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter
alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps.
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The alarm will cycle the horn, the turn
signals will flash, and the interior lamps will illuminate.
Press again or turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY)
position to deactivate.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
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Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or 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 3 (OFF)
position to 4 (ON).
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.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’s door lock
cylinder, the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter is
used to unlock the door(s), power sliding doors (if equipped) or liftgate.
3
1
2
5
4
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The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock control
is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The panel dimmer control 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 panel dimmer control, or
•any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on.
Illuminated exit
•The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the
ignition.
•When the headlamp control is on the“sleeping baby mode”, only the
lower interior lights will illuminate.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds. The panel dimmer
control mustnotbe set to the off position for the illuminated exit to
operate.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)
The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry transmitter, keyless keypad, or the driver’s door key lock
cylinder. The following items will illuminate:
•Puddle lamps
•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
•the vehicle is locked using the remote entry system, the keyless entry
keypad or a key in the driver’s door key cylinder, or
•the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
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You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition to 4 (ON) position. Completing the sequence within
30 seconds enters a program mode and is confirmed by a horn chirp.
Activating or deactivating perimeter lighting once in program mode is
accomplished by:
•Pressing the power door unlock control twice within five seconds. At
this point, perimeter lighting will be activated if it was previously
deactivated, and deactivated if it was previously activated.
Confirmation of perimeter lighting being activated is provided by a
short horn chirp followed by a long horn sound; Confirmation of
perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp
only.
•Exiting the program mode is accomplished by turning the ignition to
any position other than the 4 (ON) position, or two minutes elapsing
since the program mode was entered.
Note:The puddle lamps cannot be deactivated. Performing this
deactivation procedure will only deactivate the head, park and tail lamps.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position,
•the brake is pressed before reaching 5 km/h (3 mph), and
•the vehicle is traveling more than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•an“autolock”occurrence has already taken place,
•
the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph),
•all vehicle doors become closed again, and
•the vehicle speed increases to 5 km/h (3 mph), or greater.
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
The deactivating/activating the autolock feature can be turned off by the
keyless entry keypad (if equipped) on your door, driver configuration
mode or by your dealer.
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