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When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•
The ignition is on.
• The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h)
or lower.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h). Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than
12 mph
(20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the accessory
position.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you.
See
General Information (page 109). Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when you unlock the doors with
the remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:
•
The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
• You turn them on with the lamp control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off when all the doors remain
closed and:
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
• You press the push button ignition
switch.
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Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
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 you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts
off when it detects a certain amount of
battery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrument
panel to open the luggage
compartment.
With the Remote Control Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment. From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the exterior release button to open the
luggage compartment. Your vehicle must be
unlocked or have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggage
compartment. POWER DECKLID WARNING:
Make sure all persons
are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control. WARNING:
Keep keys out of the
reach of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power decklid. You should supervise the
operation of the power decklid at all times.
Note: Do not drive with the decklid open
unless you switch off the power feature.
Make sure the decklid is fully closed before
you drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature on
or off in the information display. See
General
Information (page 109). The remote control
and instrument panel button will still operate
the decklid regardless of the setting.
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Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid
Note:
You can reverse the decklid
movement. Press the instrument panel or
decklid button again, or press the remote
control button twice.
Note: Do not push or pull on the power
decklid while it is under operation, as this
may cause damage to your vehicle.
The decklid will only operate with the
transmission in park (P).
If the decklid reverses or starts to close after
an open request, you will hear a fast
continuous chime. This indicates excessive
load on the decklid or a possible gas strut
failure. If the decklid continues to close after
opening, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
From Inside Your Vehicle Press the button on the instrument
panel. With the Remote Control Press the button twice within three
seconds.
From Outside Your Vehicle Press the exterior release button to open the
luggage compartment. Your vehicle must be
unlocked or have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggage
compartment.
Note: Let the power system operate the
decklid after pressing the control. Pushing
or pulling the decklid may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the
power operation.
With the Decklid Close Button Press the button inside the decklid
on the left-hand side.
Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if it
detects an obstacle while closing. Three
chimes will sound as the decklid begins to
reopen. Remove the obstacle to close the
decklid.
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Note:
Before driving your vehicle, check the
instrument cluster for a trunk ajar or door
ajar message or warning indicator. Failure
to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes will
sound if it detects an obstacle while opening.
Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly and
you may need to reset it if:
• The vehicle battery charge is low.
• You disconnect the battery.
• You manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sure it is fully closed.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote
control or instrument panel button. KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until you touch it, 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.
• Program and erase personal entry codes.
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
• Release the trunk.
Note: The keypad does not operate a power
decklid.
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You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set 5-digit entry code. The code is
located on the owner’
s wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an authorized
dealer. You can also create up to five of your
own 5-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. You must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personal
code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
• Press
3·4 to save personal code 2
• Press
5·6 to save personal code 3 •
Press
7·8 to save personal code 4
• Press
9·0 to save personal code 5.
You may also program a personal entry code
using the touchscreen.
See Settings (page
451).
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 works even if you
have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.
2. Press and release
1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds. You
must do this within five seconds of
completing Step 2.
If you complete this successfully, you have
erased all personal codes and only the
factory-set 5-digit code works. Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if
you enter the wrong code seven times (35
consecutive button presses). This mode
disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•
One minute of keypad inactivity.
• Pressing the unlock button on the remote
control.
• Switching the ignition on.
• Unlocking your vehicle using intelligent
access.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other. The
interior lamps illuminate.
Note: All doors unlock if you enable the all
door unlocking mode.
See Locking and
Unlocking (page 67).
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To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 3·4 within five seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same time
with the driver door closed. You do not need
to enter the keypad code first.
To Release the Trunk
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press
5·6 within five seconds.
Note: The keypad does not operate a power
decklid.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note: You need to have two programmed
intelligent access keys for this procedure.
To display the factory-set code in the
information display: 1.
Remove the rubber covering (A) from the
cupholder. With the buttons facing
upwards and the unlock button facing
the front of the vehicle, place the first
intelligent access in the backup slot (B).
2. Press the START/STOP button once and
wait a few seconds.
3. Press the START/STOP button again and
remove the key.
4. Insert the second programmed key into the backup slot, and then press the
START/STOP
button.
The factory-set code appears in the
information display for a few seconds. Note:
The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE WARNING:
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out of a
child’ s reach. Unsupervised children could
lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to play in
vehicles. WARNING:
Do not leave children or
animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a release
handle that provides a means of escape for
children and adults if they become locked
inside the luggage compartment.
Adults should familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle. The handle is located inside the luggage
compartment either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or near the tail lamps.
It is composed of a material that will glow for
hours in darkness following brief exposure
to ambient light.
Pull the handle and push up on the luggage
compartment door (lid) to open from within
the luggage compartment.
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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 problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
your vehicle. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting your
vehicle. 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. SecuriLock
The system helps prevent your vehicle 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, it is not operating
properly. A message may appear in the
information display.
Automatic Arming
Your vehicle arms immediately after
switching the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms your vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:
Your vehicle comes equipped with two
intelligent access keys. The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and activates the intelligent access
with push button start system, as well as a
remote control.
If your programmed transmitters are lost or
stolen and you do not have an extra coded
key, have your vehicle towed to an
authorized dealer. You need to erase the
key codes from your vehicle and program
new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away from
your vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See your authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key
Note:
You can program a maximum of four
intelligent access keys to your vehicle.
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