2012 FORD FOCUS key battery

Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE SOON
—Displays when the key battery
is low. Change the battery as
soon as possible. Refer to he
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
FORD KEYFREE PLACE
KEY IN KEY HOLDER
—Displays when the key needs
to be inserted into the backup
slot. Refer toPush button
start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
BRAKE LAMP BULB
FAULT—Displays when the brake lamp
bulb has burned out. Contact
your authorized dealer.
DIPPED BEAM BULB
FAULT
—Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned
out. Contact your authorized
dealer.
HEADLMAP
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when an electrical
system problem occurs with
the headlamp system. Contact
your authorized dealer.
Maintenance MessageAction / Description
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE
—Displays when the engine oil
life is depleted and requires a
change. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and
specificationschapter for
more information.
ENGINE MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOWAmberEngine service is required.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Intelligent access (if equipped)
Your intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to
communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock
when commanded (either by touching the inside of any exterior door
handle, the luggage compartment handle, or a button on the transmitter
itself). If excessive RF interference is present in the area, or if your
vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your
door. The mechanical key blade in your IA key can be used to open the
driver’s door in this situation (refer toIntelligent access keyin this
chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical
key blade).
Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without
actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access
feature at any door or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent
access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of
the front doors or the liftgate.
Activating intelligent access at the doors:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the doors you can activate your intelligent access
system by touching the inside of any exterior door handle. The door(s)
will automatically unlock and the door can be opened.
To lock the doors, press the lock area (black spot) on either front door
handle.
Activating intelligent access at the liftgate:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate your intelligent access
system by pressing the exterior liftgate release button, hidden under the
trim above the license plate. The liftgate will release and open.
Push button start:The push button start system allows you to start
your vehicle without using a key. Refer toPush button startin the
Drivingchapter.
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note:The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors. The turn signals will flash.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition is turned off.
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Opening the luggage compartment
Press
twice to open the luggage compartment.Note:This feature
will only operate with the ignition off or in accessory.
•Ensure that the luggage compartment 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.
To replace the battery:
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
(IKT)
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.
CR2032
3V
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Intelligent Access key (IA key)
1. Press and hold the push buttons
on the edges of the transmitter to
release the cover. Carefully remove
the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
3. Twist a flat object in the position
shown to separate the two halves of
the transmitter.
4. Carefully insert a flat object in
the position show to open the
transmitter.
5. Carefully pry out the battery with a flat object.
Note:Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter
batteries.
6. Install a new battery with the + facing downward.
7. Assemble the two halves of the transmitter back together.
8. Install the key blade.
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Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
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 take all IKTs to your
authorized dealer for reprogramming.
To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemlater in this chapter.Note:At
least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself.
Replacing lost intelligent access (IA) transmitters
If you would like to have additional intelligent access keys programmed
to your vehicle, please contact your authorized dealer.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is on,
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, 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.
Illuminated exit
When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the key
is removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps,
parking 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 (IKT only) or (if equipped with
intelligent access with push button start feature) the start button is
pressed.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition
has been turned off.
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•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with
push button start (if equipped)
If you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in the on or accessory
mode, the ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
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) or
intelligent access keys programmed to your vehicleis used. The
use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
The message center will display: NO KEY DETECTED.
If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, this
indicates a malfunction. The message center will display: STARTING
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or
intelligent access keys; additional coded transmitters may be purchased
from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your
spare transmitters to your vehicle or you can program then yourself.
Refer toProgramming spare integrated keyhead transmittersor
Programming spare intelligent access keysfor instructions on how to
program the coded key.
For integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), the standard SecuriLock
keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be
purchased from your authorized dealer if desired.
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.
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Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific
vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly:
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position.
3. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
4. There is no limitation on towing distance.
Note:The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no
damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is
recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the
aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission but no push button start
system:
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)
position. Theremustbe battery power to properly move the
transmission’s internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the
gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first turning the ignition to the on
(II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and
50 miles (80 km).
4. Turn the ignition key to the off (0) position.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft
system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer to
Batteryin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter when
disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable.
6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
7. There is no limitation on towing distance.
8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it’s snug
against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten.
Note:The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no
damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is
recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the
aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission and push button start
system:
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Activate the ignition by pressing the START/STOP button, butnot
applying the brake pedal.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)
position. Theremustbe battery power to properly move the
transmission’s internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the
gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first having the ignition on limits the
towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80 km).
4. Deactivate the ignition by pressing the START/STOP button, butnot
applying the brake pedal.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The door key
[inside the Intelligent Access Key] is needed to lock/unlock doors when
the battery cable is disconnected. Also, the anti-theft system is disabled
until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer toBatteryin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter when disconnecting and
reconnecting the battery cable.
6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
7. There is no limitation on towing distance.
8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it’s snug
against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten.
Note:The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no
damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is
recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the
aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.
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