Note:If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is
open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the lamps will not flash.
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area
before using power liftgate control.
WARNING:Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent
drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Note:Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or
other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Press twice within three seconds to open or close the liftgate,
or to reverse the movement.
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
You must have the intelligent access key within 3 feet (1 meter) of your
vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. The
unlock sensor is on the back of the handle. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor area on the front of the handle.
Press and hold the lock sensor area
for about a second to lock your
vehicle. To avoid unlocking the door
inadvertently, make sure to only
touch the lock sensor and not other
areas of the door handle.
After locking the doors with the
lock sensor, there is a brief delay
before you can unlock your vehicle. This delay lets you pull the door
handle to make sure it locked.
Note:Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation.
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Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when you use the
integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key or the keyless
entry keypad to unlock the vehicle.
The system will turn off the lights if:
•you switch the ignition on
•you press the lock button on the remote control
•you lock your vehicle using the keyless entry keypad
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the dimmer control
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors
are closed and you switch the ignition off and remove the key from the
ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•you insert the key in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter
only)
•you press theSTART/STOPbutton (intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps on, the
battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave your vehicle in the run ignition state, it will shut off once it
detects a certain amount of battery drain or after 45 minutes.
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Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
WARNING:Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow
children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.
Note:Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is near
the latch may cause the liftgate to reverse to full open position. Make
sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure like a garage or a parking structure. You could
damage the liftgate or its components.
Note:Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the
power function and securing the liftgate to the vehicle.
Note:In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme
inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.
You can enable or disable the power liftgate using the information
display. The remote control and instrument panel button will still operate
the liftgate regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
Note:You can reverse the liftgate movement direction with a second
press of the instrument panel button, or the control button on the
liftgate, or a second double press of the transmitter button.
The liftgate will only operate with the transmission inP.
A chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to power close. A
single chime indicates a problem with the close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission is not inP;or
•the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage; or
•the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fast
continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut
failure. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer if you still
have a fast chime after you remove the load.
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SECURILOCK® PASSIVE 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 your vehicle. 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 your
vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded key in your vehicle. Always take
your keys and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
The system helps prevent the engine from starting unless you use a
coded key programmed to your vehicle. Using the wrong key may
prevent your vehicle from starting. A message may appear in the
information display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly coded key, a
malfunction has occurred. A message may appear in the information
display.
Automatic Arming
Your vehicle arms immediately after you switch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes 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.
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8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six
seconds until you hear the door locks cycle .
9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.
The key will start the 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 programming the key
was not successful. Take your vehicle to an 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.
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key (if equipped)
Note:You can program a maximum of four intelligent access keys to
your vehicle. You must take your vehicle and all access keys to an
authorized dealer to have them erased and reprogrammed if you would
like to replace a previously programmed access key with a new access
key, or if you already have four access keys programmed to your vehicle.
You must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside
the vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily
accessible. See an authorized dealer to have the spare key programmed
if two previously programmed keys are not available.
Make sure that the vehicle is off before beginning this procedure. Make
sure to close all the doors before beginning and that they remain closed
throughout the procedure. Perform all steps within 30 seconds of
starting the sequence. Stop and wait for at least one minute before
starting again if you perform any steps out of sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Place the new unprogrammed
intelligent access key, with the
buttons facing out, in the pocket
inside of the center console.
2. Press the driver or passenger
power door unlock control three
times.
3. Press and release the brake pedal
one time.
4. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times.
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5. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the
START/STOPbutton should begin to flash rapidly. This indicates the
vehicle is in programming mode and that it has detected two
programmed intelligent access keys in the vehicle.
6. Press theSTART/STOPbutton within one minute. A message will
appear in the information display indicating that the new intelligent
access key was programmed.
7. Remove the intelligent access key from the center console pocket and
press the unlock button on the newly programmed intelligent access key
to exit programming mode.
8. Verify that the remote entry functions operate (press lock then
unlock, making sure you end in unlock) and that the vehicle starts with
new intelligent access key.
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 luggage compartment 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 an 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. It will become fully armed in
20 seconds.
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Settings
Convenience Auto Highbeam — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display Display — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Calibrate Hold OK to
calibrate
Circle slowly to
calibrate
Calibration
complete
Zone Zone 1 — 15
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote Unlock All Doors or
Driver First
Oil life Reset Percent Oil Life XXX% — Hold OK to
Reset
Power Liftgate Enable or Disable switch
Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last
Settings
Seats and Wheel Auto or Off
Wheel Auto or Off
Duration 5, 10 or
15 minutes
System — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
Vehicle DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled
Lighting Auto highbeam On / Off
Autolamp Delay Off or number of
seconds
Locks Autolock On / Off
Autounlock On / Off
Remote
UnlockingAll doors /
Driver’s door
Oil Life ResetPercent Oil Life XXX %
Hold OK to Reset
Power Liftgate Enabled or Disabled
Remote StartClimate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Auto / Last
Settings
Seats and Wheel
or SeatsAuto / Off
Duration5/10
/15 minutes
System Enable / Disable
Windows Remote Open or Close
WipersCourtesy Wipe On / Off
Rain Sensing On / Off
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