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KEYS

One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a

spare key with you in case of an emergency.

Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key

will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer

supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized

dealer. Refer to the SecuriLock௡ passive anti-theft system section later

in this chapter for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press control to unlock or lock all

doors.

Smart unlocking feature

The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out

of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will

automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver’s

door panel while the driver’s door is open.

Autolock

The autolock feature will lock all the doors, liftgate and liftgate window

when:

• all doors are closed,

• the ignition is in the on position,

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and

• the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

The autolock feature repeats when:

• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position

and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and

• the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

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Deactivating/activating autolock

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four

methods to enable/disable this feature:

• Through your authorized dealer, or

• Performing the power door lock control procedure, or

• Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or

• Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure.

Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently

of the autounlock feature.

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure

that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position and

all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.

Power door unlock/lock procedure

You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must

wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed

throughout the configuration process.

1. Turn the ignition to the on

position.

2. Press the power door unlock

control three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the on to

the off position.

4. Press the power door unlock

control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will

chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long

chirp) if autolock was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to

confirm the procedure is complete.

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Keyless entry keypad procedure

1. Turn the ignition to the off position.

2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.

3. Enter 5–digit entry code

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

5. Release the 7 • 8.

6. Release the 3 • 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been

disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been

enabled.

Message center procedure

For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the

vehicle’s message center (if equipped), refer to Message center

information in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Autounlock

The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:

• the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the

vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);

• the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the

off or accessory position; and

• the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being

transitioned to the off or accessory position.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been

electronically locked before the driver door is opened.

Deactivating/activating autounlock

Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are four

methods to enable/disable this feature:

• Through your authorized dealer, or

• Performing the power door lock control procedure, or

• Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or

• Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure.

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure

that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and

all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.

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Power door unlock/lock procedure

You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must

wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed

throughout the configuration process.

1. Turn the ignition to the on

position.

2. Press the power door unlock

control three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the on to

the off position.

4. Press the power door unlock

control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will

chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one

long chirp) if autounlock was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to

confirm the procedure is complete.

Keyless entry keypad procedure

1. Turn the ignition to the off position.

2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.

3. Enter 5–digit entry code

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

twice.

5. Release the 7 • 8.

6. Release the 3 • 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been

disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been

enabled.

Message center procedure

For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using

the vehicle’s message center (if equipped), refer to Message center

information in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)

If the key is not in the ignition, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has

been locked using the remote entry transmitter, keypad (if equipped) or

the power door unlock control on the door panel while a front door is

open (then subsequently closed), the power door unlock control on the

door panel will become disabled 20 seconds after the lock event

occurred. Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled, but there are

two methods to disable it:

• Through your authorized dealer, or

• Performing the following power door lock control procedure.

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure

that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and

all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.

You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must

wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed

throughout the configuration process.

1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position.

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position.

4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time

to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.

6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within

five seconds. The horn will chirp once if trim switch inhibit was

deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if trim switch inhibit

was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to

confirm the procedure is complete.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

• When these locks are set, the

rear doors cannot be opened from

the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened

from the outside when the doors

are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on

rear edge of each rear door and

must be set separately for each

door. Setting the lock for one door

will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

• Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock.

• Move control down to disengage childproof lock.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is

approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could

be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

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The remote entry system allows you

to lock or unlock all vehicle doors

and liftgate, open the liftgate

window without a key and activate

the panic alarm.

The remote entry lock/unlock

feature operates in any ignition

position. The liftgate glass feature

operates as long as the vehicle’s

speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).

The panic feature operates with the

key in the off position.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,

ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized

dealer to aid in troubleshooting.

Two-step door unlocking

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this

section) if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off

position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock the

passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.

The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after

the ignition is turned to the off position.

One-step door unlocking

If the one-step door unlocking feature is activated, press

and release

once to unlock all of the doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. Note:

The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature

later in this section). If the control on the overhead lamp is in the door

position, the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate.

Switching from two-step to one-step door unlocking

Your vehicle comes with two-step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be

switched between two-step and one-step door unlocking by pressing and

holding both the

and

buttons simultaneously on the remote entry

transmitter for approximately four seconds. The parklamps will flash

twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one-step unlocking.

Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.

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Locking the doors/liftgate

1. Press and release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The lamps will

flash. Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate window are not closed

properly, the lamps will not flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn

will chirp and the lamps flash once.

Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate window are not closed

properly, the horn will make two quick chirps.

Opening the liftgate window

Press

to unlatch the liftgate window.

Car finder

Press

twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn

lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate

your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the parklamps

will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the

ignition to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout

in three minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off

position.

Memory seats and adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)

The remote entry system can also control the memory seat/adjustable

pedals/easy entry-exit feature.

Press

to automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to the

desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the

transmitter being used).

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Activating the memory seat feature

To activate this feature:

1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the position desired.

2. Press the SET control on the

lower-center portion of the

instrument panel.

3. Within five seconds, press one

control on the remote transmitter

and then press the 1 or 2 control on

the lower-center portion of the

instrument panel which you would

like to associate with the seat and

Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions.

4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

Deactivating the memory seat feature

To deactivate this feature:

1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel.

2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter

which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on

the lower-center portion of the instrument panel.

3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium

battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the remote entry

transmitter near the key ring. DO

NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER

AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE

FRONT HOUSING OF THE

REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back

surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery.

Note: Please refer to local

regulations when disposing of

transmitter batteries.

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to

the diagram inside the remote entry

transmitter for the correct

orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the

battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter

to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter

should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed

because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry

transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all

remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for

reprogramming.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of six)

available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters

are not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters that

are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle.

Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence.

To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

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3. Turn the key from the 1 (off)

position to 3 (on).

3

4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within

10 seconds) between the 1 (off)

position and 3 (on). Note: The

eighth turn must end in the 3 (on)

position.

2

4

5. The doors will lock, then unlock,

to confirm that the programming

mode has been activated.

1

6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.

Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the

procedure over again.

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry

transmitter has been programmed.

8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position after you have finished

programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode

has been exited.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to

unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:

• the ignition is turned to the accessory or on position, or

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position

for the illuminated entry system to operate.

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.

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SECURICODE™ 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. In the event the wallet card is lost, the factory set code

cannot be reprogrammed.

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

controls to ensure a good activation.

Programming a personal entry code

Up to three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle. 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. Press 1 • 2, 3 • 4 or 5 • 6 to indicate which of the three personal

entry code positions you wish to use.

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

key code 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.

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

code.

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• If you program a code to a position that already contains a set code,

the previously-set code will be erased.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release.

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

five seconds of completing Step 2.

All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code

will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered seven 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

control on the remote entry transmitter.

• the ignition is turned to the on position.

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 one

of the vehicle’s personal codes. 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.

SECURILOCKா PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock௡ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to help 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.

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

purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized 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

key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these

objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These

objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a

momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on

the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always

take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

Anti-theft indicator

The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.

• When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once

every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock௡ system is functioning

as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for

three seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock௡ system, the indicator will flash

rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this

occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no

electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t

start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful

contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator

still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact

your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.

Automatic arming

The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the

accessory position.

The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is

armed.

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Automatic disarming

Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the

vehicle.

• The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

• If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or

flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Replacement keys

If your keys 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.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key

away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any

inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional

spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys

You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle.

Tips:

• A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.

• Only use SecuriLock௡ keys.

• You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that

already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed

key(s) readily accessible.

• If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must

take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s)

programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

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2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off)

position to the 3 (on) position. Keep

the ignition in the 3 (on) position

for at least three seconds, but no

more than 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off)

position and remove the first coded

key from the ignition.

4. After three seconds but within

ten seconds of turning the ignition

to the 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the

ignition.

5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep

the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more

than 10 seconds.

6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second

previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

7. After three seconds but within twenty seconds of turning the ignition

to the 1 (off) position and removing the previously programmed coded

key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the

ignition.

8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep

the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but not

more than 10 seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s

engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and

then go out.

If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your

vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and

you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle

to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds

and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.

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