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•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to
accessory; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
turned off or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically
locked after the ignition is turned off and before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating or Activating
Note:The autolock and autounlock features can be activated or
deactivated independently of each other.
These features can be activated or deactivated:
•through your authorized dealer
•by using the information display (if equipped with this feature).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)
illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key
or the keyless entry keypad is used to unlock the vehicle.
The system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is turned on
•the lock button on the remote control is pressed
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when all
doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the key is removed from
the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•
the key is inserted in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only)
•the START/STOP button is pressed (intelligent access key only).
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Battery Saver
If the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps are left on, the battery
saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(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.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)
The keypad, located near the driver’s window, is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock
function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors
•open the trunk
•recall memory features
•enable or disable the autolock
and autounlock
•arm and disarm the anti-theft
alarm (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.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the intelligent access feature, your
keypad will still function normally if you enter your personal entry code
or factory set code. However, if remote control is within range of the
driver’s door, an intelligent access unlock will also occur each time you
press any number on the keypad. Note that this additional unlock will
not impact keypad functionality, and you can still enter your code and
perform all keypad functions (unlock, lock, trunk release).
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•pressing the unlock button on the remote control
•the ignition is turned on
•unlocking the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped)
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
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:All doors will unlock if
the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled. Refer toLocking and
Unlockingearlier 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 lock all doors:press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time (with
the driver’s door closed). You do not need to enter the keypad code first.
TRUNK RELEASE
Press the button located on the instrument panel.
To open the trunk with the outside
release button:
1. Unlock the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control.
The trunk will unlock when you press the release button if the intelligent
access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk.
2. Press the release button located near the license plate.
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SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Note:The 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:Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the
same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues if they are too close to
the key when starting the engine. Prevent these objects from touching
the coded key while starting the engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine
if a problem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take
your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
The system is an engine immobilization system. It is designed to help
prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to
your vehicle is used. Using the wrong key may prevent the engine from
starting. A message may appear in the information display.
If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, a malfunction
has happened and a message may appear in the information display.
Automatic Arming
The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded key disarms the vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead
transmitters or two intelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key
that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates
the driver door lock and activates the intelligent access with push button
start systems, as well as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLockcoded keys
(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are lost or stolen and you don’t
have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an
authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle
and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to
help prevent any inconveniences. See your authorized dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.
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Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
Note:A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your
vehicle. Only four of these eight can be integrated keyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard
SecuriLockcoded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program
both the engine immobilizer key code and the remote entry portion of
the remote control to your vehicle.
Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLockkeys.
You must have two previously programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See your authorized dealer to have
the spare key programmed if two previously programmed coded keys are
not available.
Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key into the ignition.
5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed
coded key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition off
and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six
seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.
The key will start the vehicle’s engine and will operate the remote entry
system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter) if it has
been successfully programmed.
Wait 20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8 if the key was not
successfully programmed. Take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to
have the new key programmed if you are still unsuccessful.
Wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1 to program
an additional key.
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
The system will warn you of unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and sound the horn up to a total of 10
times when:
•any door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk is opened without using the
keypad, the remote control or the intelligent access transmitter (if
equipped)
•the ignition is turned on with an invalid key.
Take all keys and remote controls to your authorized dealer if there is
any potential alarm problem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Lock the vehicle
to arm the alarm.
The turn signal lamps will flash once after locking the vehicle to indicate
the alarm is in the pre-armed mode and will become fully armed in
20 seconds.
Once fully armed, any intelligent access keys (if equipped) found inside
the vehicle are disabled and will not start the engine. Press the unlock
button to re-enable them.
Disarming the Alarm
To disarm the alarm, do any of the following:
•Press the power door unlock button within the 20-second pre-armed
mode.
•Press the unlock button on the remote control.
•Unlock the doors with the keyless entry pad.
•Enter the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped).
•Turn the ignition on with a valid key (if equipped with IKT only).
•Press the panic button on the remote control. The alarm system will
still be armed, but this shuts off the horn and turn lamps when the
alarm is sounding.
Note:If the driver’s door is unlocked with a key, a chime will sound
when you open the door and a message will appear in the information
display. You will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm using any of the
actions above, otherwise the alarm will trigger.
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Use the control on the side of the
steering column to adjust the
position.
To adjust:
•tilt: use the top or bottom of the control
•telescope: use the front or rear of the control.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column will move to the full up and in position when the ignition is
turned off and this feature is activated through the information display.
The column will return to the previous setting when the ignition is
turned on.
Memory Feature
The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set
function and can be recalled with the memory feature. Refer to theSeats
chapter.
Pressing the adjustment control during memory recall will cancel the
operation. The column will respond to the adjustment control.
The steering column is designed to set a stopping position just short of
the end of the column position to prevent damage to the steering
column. A new stopping position will be set if the steering column
encounters an object while tilting.
To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:
1. Press the steering column control again after encountering the new
stopping position.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column
position.
A new stopping position will be set. The steering column will stop just
short of the end of the column position the next time it is tilted.
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AUTOLAMPS
WARNING:In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to
switch your headlamps on manually.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper rainlamp feature.When the windshield wipers are
turned to low- or high-speed wiping during daylight, and the headlamp
control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a
brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the message center in
the instrument cluster. See
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
•Press repeatedly or press and
hold at the first position until the
desired level is reached.
•Fully press and hold the top of
the control to activate the “dome
on” feature. This will turn on the
interior courtesy lights. Fully
press and hold the bottom of the
control to turn off the interior
courtesy lights.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
You can set the delay time to keep the headlamps on for up to three
minutes after the ignition is turned off.
Follow the steps below to change the delay time (Steps 1 through 6 must
be done within 10 seconds):
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position.
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