Ford Escort (2003 year). Manual — part 13

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. On vehicles equipped with

the driver’s door only remote entry system, only the driver’s door will
lock. Note: the interior lamps will turn off.

2. On vehicles with the all-door remote entry, press

and release again

within three seconds to confirmthat all the doors are closed and locked.
Note: the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the
headlamps will flash.

If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps.

This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system(if
equipped). For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer
to Anti-theft system in this chapter.

Opening the trunk

Press

once 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.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to ACC

or ON to deactivate.

Note: The panic alarmwill only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle and
• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.

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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 FRONT PART OF
THE REMOTE ENTRY
TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the diagraminside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.

4. 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 four)
available before beginning this procedure.

To reprogramthe remote entry
transmitters:

1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

3. Turn the key fromthe 1 (LOCK) position to 2 (ACC).

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4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC)
position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON)
position.

5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.

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 confirmthat this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.

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

9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position (or wait twenty seconds)
after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When activated, the anti-theft systemwill help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.

Activating the anti-theft system

Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, remove the key and press
on the remote entry transmitter.

Identifying an activated system
While the systemis activating, the THEFT indicator, located in the
instrument cluster, will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
indicator will flash, indicating the systemis activated.
If the systemis activated with the doors open, the THEFT indicator will
remain illuminated until all the doors are closed, then illuminate for 30
seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated systemwill:
• flash the parking lamps and the THEFT indicator, and

• sound the horn.
The flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut off
after approximately three minutes, and will remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.

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Deactivating the anti-theft system

Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system

You can deactivate an untriggered anti-theft systemalarmin the
following ways:
• Press

on the remote entry transmitter.

• Press

on the remote entry transmitter. Note: Pressing the

trunk control will prevent the alarmfromsounding until the trunk is
closed again.

Note: Using the ignition key to unlock the doors or trunk will not disarm
the anti-theft system.

Deactivating a triggered anti-theft system

You can deactivate a triggered anti-theft systemalarmin the following
ways:
• Press

on the remote entry transmitter.

• Press

on the remote entry transmitter.

• Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON)

positions.

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