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The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.

If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.

Autolock feature

The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
• all the 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 then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Deactivating/activating autolock feature

Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
• Through your authorized dealer,
• by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
• by using the keyless entry pad (if equipped).
• by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.

Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors 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, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.

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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. To enable/disable the autolock feature, 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.

Keyless entry keypad procedure

1. Turn the ignition to the 1 off
position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter factory–set 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.

Autounlock feature

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.

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Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.

Deactivating/activating autounlock feature

Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
• Through your authorized dealer,
• by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
• by using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) or
• by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.

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. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, 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.

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Keyless entry keypad procedure

1. Turn the ignition to the 1 off
position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.

4. Press and hold the 3

• 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release

the 7

• 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a

second time.

5. 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.

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
childproof door locks are set, but
the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on
the 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.
• Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key at an angle) to

engage the childproof lock.

• Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key horizontal) to

disengage the childproof lock.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.

Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.

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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.

The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.

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, unreliable adults, 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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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) 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 IKT 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.
The IKT allows you to:
• remotely unlock the vehicle

doors.

• remotely lock all the vehicle

doors.

• remotely open the trunk.
• activate the personal alarm.
• arm and disarm the perimeter

anti-theft system.

• operate the illuminated entry

feature.

The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the key is held in the start position. The panic feature
operates with the key in the off position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters with you to the authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock

1. Press

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

lamps will illuminate.

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2. Press

and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the on position.

The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition is turned to the off position.

Two-stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the

and

controls on the IKT for four seconds (disabling

two-stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will illuminate twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was
enabled or disabled.

Opening front windows and moon roof (if equipped)

You can open the vehicle’s windows, and (if equipped) vent the moon
roof by using the

control on the transmitter. Refer to Power

windows in the Driver Controls chapter for more information.

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all

the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will illuminate once if all the doors and trunk are
closed.

Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed
in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will
chirp twice and the lamps will not illuminate.

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 turn lamps

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 time out
in three minutes.

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

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Opening the trunk

Press

twice within three seconds to open the trunk.

• Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your

vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.

Replacing the battery

The integrated keyhead transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
IKT near the key ring in order to
remove the battery cover.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on
the battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.
Note: Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the instructions inside the IKT for
the correct orientation of the
battery. Press the battery down to
ensure that the battery is fully
seated in the battery housing cavity.

4. Snap the battery cover back onto
the key.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become
deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after
battery replacement.

Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)

If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmitters
reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional
IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to your
authorized dealer for reprogramming.

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How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)

To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system

section of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform
this procedure yourself.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter is used to unlock the door(s).

The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
• the ignition is turned to the on position,
• the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed,
• The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry

With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the

control on the transmitter is pressed:

• Parking lamps
• Tail lamps
• Headlamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
• if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (on) position,
• The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.

Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry

You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.

You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Note: Before starting, ensure

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the ignition is in the 1 (off) position and all vehicle doors 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, wait a minimum
of 30 seconds before beginning again.

1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (on)
position.

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

3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (on)
position to the 1 (off) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note: The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position to exit the procedure.
Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.

Illuminated exit
• When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the

ignition, the interior lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will
illuminate.

The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
• 25 seconds elapse, or

• the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 30 minutes after the ignition
has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
• If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the

battery saver will shut them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the off position.

• If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors

or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.

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• The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the off position.

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors without

using a key.

• open the trunk.
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.

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

code.

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.

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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 portion of

your integrated keyhead transmitter.

• the ignition is turned on.

Unlocking and locking the doors 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. Note: If the two-stage unlocking
feature is disabled, all doors will unlock; for more information regarding
two-stage unlocking, refer to the Unlocking the doors/Two stage unlock
section earlier 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 open the trunk, enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 5

• 6 control within five seconds.

To lock all doors, press and hold the 7

• 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same

time (with the driver’s door closed). You do not need to enter the
keypad code first.

SECURILOCK

姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)
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 integrated keyhead transmitters;
additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLock

威 keys without remote entry transmitter

functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your
vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer to Programming
spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.
Note: The SecuriLock

威 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.

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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 IKT while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded IKT 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 in the instrument panel cluster.
• When the ignition is in the off

position, the indicator will flash
once every two seconds to
indicate the SecuriLock

威 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

威 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 off
position.

The theft indicator will flash every
two seconds to act as a theft
deterrent when the vehicle is
armed.

Automatic disarming

The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the on
position.

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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 of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded
keys

Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead
transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition
key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote
keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be
programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight keys can be IKTs
with remote entry functionality.

If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock

威 coded 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 integrated keyhead transmitters or standard
SecuriLock

威 coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program

both the engine immobilizer key code and the remote entry transmitter
portion of the IKT to your vehicle. Note: A maximum of eight coded
keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight can be
IKTs with remote entry functionality.

Tips:
• Only use integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) or standard

SecuriLock

威 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.

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Please 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 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 10 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 20 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 six 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 will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an
integrated keyhead transmitter). The theft indicator light will illuminate
for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming.

If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and/or will not operate the remote entry features. The
theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may
repeat Steps 1 through 8. 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 20 seconds and
then repeat this procedure from Step 1.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.

If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL integrated keyhead transmitters are brought to the
authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.

Arming the system

When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the 1 (off) position,
or is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions will
prearm the alarm system:
• Press the

control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.

When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the
remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT, the horn will chirp once to
let you know that all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed. If any of
these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door,
the hood or the trunk is still open.
• Press the driver or passenger

interior door lock control while
the door is open, then close the
door.

• Press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0

controls on the keyless entry
keypad (if equipped) at the same
time to lock the doors (driver’s
door must be closed).

There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes armed.

Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are
open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second
countdown.

The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the
trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the
20 second countdown.

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