2010 FORD FOCUS alarm

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
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
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.
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 or accessory 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.
Perimeter alarm warning chime:Sounds when using a key to unlock
the driver’s doors and the perimeter alarm is armed.
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BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and Belt-Minderis activated. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use when trying to disable the AdvanceTracsystem and the optional
setting is on. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for
more information.
TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE(if equipped)— Displayed when
the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the
key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm
system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before
the 12 second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks
and Securitychapter.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-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.
Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
•open the luggage compartment
without a key.
•activate the panic alarm.
The remote entry lock/unlock
feature operates in any ignition
position except start. The panic feature operates with the key in the off
position.
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.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps and parking lamps will illuminate.
2. With the all-door remote entry, press
and release again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
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The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the on position. The dome lamp control must be set to theON
position in order for the illuminated entry feature to operate.
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)
The unlocking mode on the remote entry transmitter can be
programmed. To change the unlocking mode from the single-door
unlocking mode to the central all-door unlocking mode:
•With the vehicle in the off position, press the
andon the
remote entry transmitter simultaneously and hold for four seconds.
The turn lamps will illuminate twice to indicate the mode change.
•Press the
andon the remote entry transmitter simultaneously
and hold for four seconds to switch between unlocking modes.
Locking the doors
•Pressand release to lock all doors.Note:The parking lamps will
illuminate. If any door or trunk is ajar, the lamps will not illuminate.
Once the door that was ajar is closed, the lamps will illuminate to
indicate that the vehicle is locked and all doors are closed.
•Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm all doors
have locked.Note:The horn will honk once and the turn lamps will
illuminate if all doors are closed. The horn will honk twice if any door
is ajar.
Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to the on
or accessory position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out in
three minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off
position.
Opening the luggage compartment
Pressonce to open the luggage compartment.Note:This feature
will only operate with the ignition in the off or the accessory position.
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Condition Potential Causes
Lost any key•For programming spare keys, refer
to theProgramming spare keys
section in this chapter.
I accidentally programmed all
keys as MyKeys™•Vehicle has a remote start system
that is recognized as an Admin key.
Refer to theUsing MyKey™ with
Remote Start Systemssection to reset
all MyKeys™ as Admin keys.
MyKey™ Programmed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as a MyKey™.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toMyKey™ with
Remote Start Systemssection.
Admin Keys Programmed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as Admin key.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toMyKey™ with
Remote Start Systemssection.
MyKey™ miles does not
accumulate•MyKey™ is not being used by the
intended user.
•MyKey™ system has been recently
cleared.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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 transmittersare taken to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
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Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
park/turn 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 lock control on the remote entry transmitter.
•Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors, and then close the door.
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.
•Turn the ignition to the on or start position with a programmed coded
ignition key.
•Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter. This will only
shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. The
alarm system will still be armed.
•If using a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, a chime will
sound when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to
disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above, otherwise the
alarm will trigger.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Cargo organization and management
Peace of mind
Keyless entry keypad
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
Accessories
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