REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) 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 IKT 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 IKT allows you to:
•remotely unlock the vehicle
doors.
•remotely lock all the vehicle
doors.
•remotely open the trunk.
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter
anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry
feature.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the key is held in the start position. 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 Integrated Keyhead Transmitterswith you to the authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
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Opening the trunk
Presstwice within three seconds 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.
Memory feature
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you to recall the memory
seat and mirrors feature.
Press
to automatically move the seat and mirrors to the desired
memory position.Note:The seat will not travel to its final position if the
key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the memory feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat and mirrors to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold either the 1 or 2
control on the driver’s door for five
seconds. (A tone will be heard after
1
1 2seconds when the memory store
is done) continue to hold until a
second tone is heard after five
seconds.
3. Within three seconds press
the
on the transmitter.
4. A tone will be heard when the
activation is complete.
5. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the memory feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s door for five
seconds. (A tone will be heard after 1
1 2seconds when the memory store
is done) continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds.
2. Within three seconds press the
on the transmitter.
3. A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete.
4. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired.
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Replacing the battery
The integrated keyhead transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
IKT near the key ring in order to
remove the battery cover.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on
the battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
2. Remove the old battery.
Note:Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the instructions inside the IKT for
the correct orientation of the
battery. Press the battery down to
ensure that the battery is fully
seated in the battery housing cavity.
4. Snap the battery cover back onto
the key.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the IKT to become
deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after
battery replacement.
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmitters
reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional
IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall IKTsto your
authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keysin theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft system
section of this chapter.Note:At least two IKTs are required to perform
this procedure yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is
used to unlock the door(s).
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The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is turned to the on position,
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the
(unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed:
Vehicles with HID headlamps:
•Fog lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
Vehicles without HID headlamps:
•Parking lamps
•Tail lamps
•Headlamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (on) position, or
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
the ignition is in the 1 (off) position and all vehicle doors are closed. You
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must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have
to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum
of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (on)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (on)
position to the 1 (off) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note:The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position to exit the procedure.Note:
The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the
ignition, the interior lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will
illuminate.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 30 minutes after the ignition
has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the off position.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.
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•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position.
SECURICODE™ 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/power mirrors positions (if equipped).
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 and is
available from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three of
your own 5–digit personal entry codes.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory feature
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1•2 to store driver 1
settings or 3•4 to store driver 2 settings.
Note:Pressing 5•6, 7•8, or 9•0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit
will not recall a driver memory setting.
Note:The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting.
5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entry
code has been programmed to the module.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
•The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
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Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Within five seconds, press the 1•2 on the keypad and release.
3. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds. This must be done within
five seconds of completing Step 2.
All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the
control on the remote entry transmitter portion of
your integrated keyhead transmitter.
•the ignition is turned on.
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.Note:If the two-stage unlocking
feature is disabled, all doors will unlock; for more information regarding
two-stage unlocking, refer to theUnlocking the doors/Two stage unlock
section earlier in this chapter.
To unlock all doors,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To open the trunk,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 5•6 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press and hold the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same
time (with the driver’s door closed). Youdo notneed to enter the
keypad code first.
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 integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)
programmed to your vehicleis used. The use of the wrong type of
coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
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Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters;
additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLockkeys without remote entry transmitter
functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your
vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer toProgramming
spare keysfor 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
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always
take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft indicator
The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster.
•When the ignition is in the off
position, the indicator will flash
once every two seconds to
indicate the SecuriLocksystem
is functioning as a theft
deterrent.
•When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for
three seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLocksystem, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this
occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no
electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t
start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful
contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator
still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.
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