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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
See Type approvals (page 183).
WARNINGS
The radio frequency used by theremote control can also be usedby other short distance radiotransmissions (e.g. amateur radios,medical equipment, wirelessheadphones, remote controls, alarmsystems etc.). If the remote controlfrequencies are jammed, you will notbe able to use any remote functions,the vehicle will not lock or unlock, norwill the alarm be armed. However,you can lock/ unlock with the key.
The vehicle or luggagecompartment will be opened ifthe buttons are pressedunintentionally, without the remotecontrol being directed towards thevehicle (e.g. in your pocket).
The range between transmitter andvehicle is environmentally influencedand varies greatly.
PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
A maximum of four remote controls(including the ones supplied with thevehicle) can be programmed.
To programme a new remotecontrol:
•Turn the ignition key to position IIfour times within six seconds.
•Switch off the ignition. A tonesounds to indicate that it is nowpossible to programme a newremote control.
•Press any button on a newremote control. A tone will soundas confirmation. Repeat this laststep for all of your remotecontrols, including the original.
•Switch the ignition back on or waitfor ten seconds withoutprogramming another remotecontrol to end remote controlprogramming. Only the remotecontrols which you have justprogrammed are now able to lockand unlock your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Re-programming theunlocking function
You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the unlockbutton once deactivates the centrallocking or double locking, disarmsthe anti-theft alarm system andunlocks the driver’s door. Pressingthe unlock button twice within threeseconds also unlocks thepassengers’ doors.
If you want the tailgate to be lockedwhile driving, press the locking buttonon the driver’s door to activatecentral locking.
In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the unlockand lock buttons simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate that theunlocking function has beensuccessfully re-programmed.
Pressing and holding both buttonssimultaneously for at least fourseconds again will change thefunction back.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
If the range of the transmitter in thekey decreases gradually, the battery(type 3V CR 2032) should bereplaced.
•Carefully seperate the transmitterunit from the key using a flatobject (e.g. a screwdriver) at therecess on the back.
•Carefully prise out the battery withthe flat object. Fit the new batterybetween the contacts with the +sign facing downwards.Reassemble the transmitter unitin reverse order.
•Open the transmitter unit byseperating the retaining clips onthe sides with the flat object.
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One flash of the direction indicatorsconfirms that all doors have beenunlocked, that the double lockingsystem is deactivated and that theanti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
Automatic relocking
To prevent the vehicle being leftunlocked inadvertently, centrallocking and the anti-theft alarmsystem will be reactivatedautomatically 45 seconds after thebutton is pressed if the followingoccurs during this period:
•No door is opened.
•The luggage compartment is notopened.
•The ignition is not switched on.
Unlocking the tailgate
To unlock only the tailgate when thevehicle is locked, press the unlockbutton twice within three seconds.
Locking the vehicle
Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
To activate central locking and armthe anti-theft alarm system:
With the key: Turn the key in thedriver’s door to position B.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
The engine immobilisation system isa theft protection feature whichprevents the engine from beingstarted with an incorrectly coded key.
CODED KEYS
Your vehicle is supplied with codedkeys.
WARNING
If a key is lost, it is imperative toerase and recode the remainingkeys. Consult your dealer if you nowhave only one valid key.
Replacement keys must be recodedtogether with your other keys.
In case of loss, replacement keys areavailable from dealers by stating thekey number shown on the tagprovided with the original keys.
Note: To ensure a trouble−free dataexchange between the vehicle andkey, do not shield the keys with anymetal objects.
Key coding
A maximum of eight keys (includingthe ones supplied with the vehicle)can be coded using two other keyspreviously coded for your vehicle.
Complete each of the following stepswithin five seconds.
1.Insert the first key in the ignitionswitch and turn to position II.
2.Turn the key back to position 0and remove from the ignitionswitch.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.Insert the second key in theignition switch and turn to positionII.
4.Turn the second key back toposition 0 and remove from theignition switch − the key codingmode is now activated.
5.If an uncoded key is now insertedin the ignition switch and turnedto position II within 10 seconds,this key is coded to the system.
6.After the coding process iscompleted, remove the key fromthe ignition switch. Wait fiveseconds for the system to beactivated.
If coding is not completed correctly,the indicator light flashes after theignition is switched on with the newlycoded key and the engine will notstart.
Repeat the coding process afterwaiting 20 seconds with the ignitionswitched on (position II).
Coding erasure
With two keys coded for your vehicleyou can make all the other codedkeys unusable, e.g. after loss:
Complete each of the following stepswithin five seconds.
Carry out the first four steps underKey coding, then continue asfollows:
•Insert the second key in theignition switch and turn to positionII.
•Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
•Insert the first key in the ignitionswitch, turn to position II and hold.The control light flashes for fiveseconds.
•If the ignition is switched off duringthese five seconds, the erasureprocess is terminated and no keyis erased.
•If the erasure process iscompleted, all the other keys,apart from the two used forerasure, can no longer be usedunless recoded.
Additional keys can now be coded.
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IMMOBILISER
The system is armed five secondsafter switching off the ignition. Theindicator lamp in the clock will flash.
DISARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
Switching on the ignition disarms thesystem if the correct code isrecognised. The indicator lamp in theclock illuminates for approximatelythree seconds and thenextinguishes.
If the indicator lamp flashes forapproximately one minute and thenrepeatedly at irregular intervals, thesystem did not recognise the keycode. Remove the key and try again.
If a key with an incorrect code wasused, a waiting period of about 20seconds is required before startingthe vehicle with a correctly codedkey.
If the engine does not start, a systemmalfunction has occurred. Have thesystem checked by an expertimmediately.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The anti-theft alarm system for thetailgate is deactivated when theluggage compartment is unlockedwith a key (4-door models) or theremote control (all models). Afterclosure, the alarm is once againarmed.
Vehicles with 3.0 l Duratec-VE/-ST or 2.5 l Duratec-VEengine
Note: Unlocking a front door with akey will not deactivate this alarm.
On vehicles with enhanced security(certain markets only), the anti-theftalarm system is deactivated bypressing the unlock button on theremote control.
To deactivate with a non-remote key,open the driver’s door with themechanical key. This starts a 12second delay chime before the alarmsounds. During this period the alarmsystem can be deactivated by turningthe key in the ignition to position II.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheelwhen the vehicle is moving.
Release the locking lever to adjustthe height of the steering wheel andits distance from the driver.
Return the lever to its original positionto secure the wheel.
See Sitting in the correct position(page 90).
HORN
The horn can also be operated whenthe ignition is off.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select radio, CD or cassette modeon the audio unit.
The following functions can beoperated with the remote control:
Volume
Volume up: Pull the VOL+ switchtowards the steering wheel.
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