PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL integrated keyhead transmittersare brought to the
authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the 1(off) position, or
is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm
the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the
remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT, the horn will chirp once
to let you know that all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed. If
any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that
a door, the hood or the trunk is still open.
•Press the driver or passenger
interior door lock control while
the door is open, then close the
door.
•Press the 7•8 and 9•0
controls on the keyless entry pad
at the same time to lock the
doors (driver’s door must be
closed).
There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes armed.
Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are
open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second
countdown.
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The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the
trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the
20 second countdown.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion of
your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
•Unlocking the doors using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped).
•Turn ignition to the on position with a valid SecuriLockkey.
•Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of
your IKT. 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 and the message center will display TO STOP ALARM START
VEHICLE 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, the hood or the trunk is opened without using the door key,
keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT.
•The ignition is turned to the 3 (on) position with an invalid
SecuriLockkey.
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Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer toWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
•The readiness light (same light as used for front airbag system) will
either flash or stay lit.
•The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is
turned to the on position.
•A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced
at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
The system automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the
horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a serious impact
that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain [if equipped] or Safety
Canopy[if equipped]) or the safety belt pretensioners.
The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are
taken by the driver or any other person:
•pressing the hazard control button,
•or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter.
The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power.
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including
pretensioners)
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Parking brake ............................210
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........310
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................130
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................244
Power door locks ........................96
Power mirrors .............................76
Power point .................................72
Power steering ..........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................311
fluid, specifications .................311
Power Windows ...........................73
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system ...............................74, 103
R
Radio ............................................27
6-CD in dash .............................27
Rear-view camera system .........222
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................160
Relays ........................................240
Remote entry system .......102–103
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking doors .........103
opening the trunk ...................104
opening the windows .......74, 103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Reverse sensing system ...........220Roadside assistance ..................238
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................132–134, 136
Safety defects, reporting ..........268
Safety restraints ........132–134, 136
Belt-Minder...........................138
extension assembly ................137
for adults .........................133–134
for children .............................158
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................130
warning light and chime ........137
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................167
Safety seats for children ..........163
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................315
Satellite Radio .............................27
Satellite Radio Information ........39
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............329
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ....................163
climate control ..................46, 122
easy access/easyout feature ..123
front seats ...............................120
memory seat ...................104, 119
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................107
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Setting the clock .........................28
Side air curtain .........................154
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SOS Post Crash Alert ...............157
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................310, 314
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................311
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your vehicle ........203–205
jump starting ..........................255
Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................68
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................27
CD-MP3 .....................................27
SYNC..........................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....191
Tires ...........................176–177, 247
alignment ................................184
care ..........................................180
changing ..................................247
checking the pressure ............180
inflating ...................................178
label .........................................190
replacing ..................................182
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............195
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 181
Towing .......................................201recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................258
Transmission .............................217
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....215
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................89, 104
Turn signal ..................................57
U
Universal garage door opener ....82
USB port ......................................37
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................315
Vehicle loading ..........................195
Ventilating your vehicle ...........206
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............237
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................74, 103
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................67
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........279
Wrecker towing .........................258
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