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KEYS
Your vehicle is equipped with two master keys and a valet key lock
system. The master key will access the driver’s door, trunk, glove box,
remote trunk release control and ignition. The valet key will access door
and ignition only.
Refer to theSecurilockpassive anti-theft systemsection later in this
chapter for information on Securilockkeys.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle’s security system
is armed, the power door locks and
remote trunk release control are
disabled; these features will not
work until the security system is
disarmed.
Smart locks
With the key in any ignition position:
•The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the
driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.
•All doors will automatically unlock if the passenger’s door is locked by
the passenger’s power lock control while the passenger’s door is open.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter.
•Operating the keyless entry keypad (with the driver’s door closed).
•Operating the driver’s door with a key.
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
You can open the vehicle’s windows and moonroof (if equipped) by using
the door key or the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
Press and hold the
control on the remote entry transmitter, or turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for more than two
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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.
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.
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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.
The remote entry system allows you to perform the following tasks using
the remote entry transmitter:
•unlock the vehicle doors.
•lock all the vehicle doors.
•open the trunk.
•activate the personal alarm.
•open all windows and moonroof
(if equipped).
•arm and disarm the perimeter
anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry
feature.
•operate the memory seat/mirror/steering column/adjustable pedals
feature (if equipped).
•enable/disable the two-stage unlocking feature.
When the vehicle is armed, the interior power door lock controls and
remote interior trunk release control are disabled. These features will not
work until the vehicle is disarmed. Refer toCentral locking/Two-stage
unlockinginformation in this chapter.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and arm the perimeter alarm
system (also enables the ignition tamper security system).
•Note:With the first press of the
control, the turn signal lamps will
flash once to confirm the doors, trunk and hood are closed. If any
door, the trunk or the hood is open, the turn signal lamps will flash
five times.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors, trunk and hood are closed.
•Note:With the second press of the
control (within 3 seconds of
the first), the horn will chirp once to confirm the doors, trunk and
hood are closed. The horn will chirp twice if any of the doors, the
trunk or the hood are not properly closed (if enabled). The horn chirp
feature may be enabled/disabled by an authorized dealer or by using
the message center (if equipped). Refer toMessage centerin the
Driver Controlschapter for more information.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm.
Press
a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also
deactivate the alarm in the following ways:
•Press
on the remote transmitter.
•Turn the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position.
•Wait 30 seconds for the alarm to time-out.
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.
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2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
3. Within 5 five seconds, press any
control on the remote transmitter
and then press the 1 or 2 control on
the driver’s door panel to associate
with the Driver 1 or Driver 2
positions.
4. Repeat this procedure for another
remote transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the memory feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel.
2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on
the driver’s door panel again.
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
•recall memory seat/mirrors/steering column/adjustable pedals positions
1or2.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on
the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You
can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
123
45678
90
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•pressing the UNLOCKcontrol on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned to the 4 (RUN) position.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate when the driver’s door is
unlocked.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. The
driver’s door must be closed to lock all doors. Youdo notneed to enter
the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps will turn off.
Recalling a memory seat/mirrors/steering column/adjustable
pedals position 1 or 2
•Unlock the vehicle using the personal entry code 1 in order to recall
memory position 1.
•Unlock the vehicle using the personal entry code 2 in order to recall
memory position 2.
Releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
To release/open the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5•6 within five seconds.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless acoded 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 three coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can
program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys
yourself. Refer to theProgramming spare keyssection in this chapter
for instructions on how to program the coded key.
Note:The SecuriLockpassive 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.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
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The system is ready to arm whenever key is removed from the ignition.
Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•Press the driver or passenger interior power door lock control while
that respective door is open, then close the door.
•Lock the vehicle with the key in the driver’s door key cylinder.
•Lock the vehicle by pressing the 7•8 and the 9•0 on the keypad at
the same time (with the driver’s door closed).
Theft indicator
When the vehicle is locked using one of the listed methods, the theft
indicator located on the instrument panel will flash briefly every 2
seconds to indicate that the perimeter alarm system is armed.
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.
•Unlock the doors by entering the factory-set code or any of the three
custom codes into the keyless entry keypad.
•Turn the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a SecuriLockcoded
key.
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, the remote entry transmitter or valid
keypad code.
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The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the RUN position.
When activated, they will turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
The indicator lights will illuminate when each heated seat has been
activated.
Split-folding rear seatbacks
One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional
cargo space.
To lower the seatback(s), pull the
release handle(s) located inside the
trunk.
Fold the seatback(s) down.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Make sure that the safety belts for the rear center passenger is properly
routed over the rear seatback.
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