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The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or

• any door is open.

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

You can use the keyless entry

keypad to:

• lock or unlock the doors without

using a key.

• open the liftgate window.

• activate or deactivate the

autolock feature.

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, is

marked on the computer module,

and is available from your

authorized dealer. You can also

create your own 5–digit personal

entry code.

When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the

controls to ensure a good activation.

Programming a personal entry code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory set code.

2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad.

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered

within five seconds of each other.

4. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal

keycode has been programmed to the module.

Tips:

• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.

• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.

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• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

• If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within

five seconds of completing step 1.

Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code

will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button

presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables

the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:

• one minute of keypad inactivity.

• pressing the UNLOCK

control on the remote entry transmitter.

• the ignition is turned to the ON position.

• a key turned to the UNLOCK

position on the driver’s door (if the

vehicle is equipped with a perimeter anti-theft system).

Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using

keyless entry

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.

To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 control within five

seconds.

To open the liftgate window, press the 5 • 6 control within five

seconds.

To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and

the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You

do not need to enter the keypad code first.

Autolock

This feature will automatically lock all the doors when:

• all the doors are closed,

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• the ignition key is in the ON position,

• the gearshift lever is shifted into R reverse or a forward gear and

• the brake pedal is released.

This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when:

• the ignition is running and any door is opened then closed, and

• you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal.

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To

deactivate/reactivate this feature:

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8.

5. Release the 3 • 4.

6. Release the 7 • 8.

The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully

deactivated.

The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when the

system has been successfully reactivated.

SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock௢ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started

unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of

the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.

Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be

purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to

your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to

Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded

key.

Note: The SecuriLock௢ passive 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.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to

purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same

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