Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual — part 13

REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

(If

Equipped)

E177585

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle.

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Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Programming a New Remote
Control

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

Make sure all new and existing remote
controls are present before beginning this
procedure. This procedure erases all
existing programmed remote controls.
Reprogram all the existing remote controls
during this procedure.

1.

Unlock the vehicle with the power door
unlock control.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on eight

times within six seconds, finishing in
the off position. A tone sounds to
indicate that it is now possible to
program a remote control.

3. Press and hold any button on the

remote control within 10 seconds. A
tone sounds as confirmation.

4. Repeat step 3 within 10 seconds for

each remote control.

Note: Programming ends when you switch
the ignition on, or after 10 seconds.

If you have successfully programmed the
remote control, it operates the remote
entry system.

If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10
seconds and repeat the process.

Note: You can program a maximum of eight
remote controls to your vehicle.

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of remote control batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed remote control from your
vehicle. The remote control should operate
normally.

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

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1.

Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.

2. Remove the old battery.

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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the

instructions inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the transmitter.

Locating Your Vehicle

Press the lock button on the remote
control twice within three seconds. The
horn sounds and the direction indicators
flash.

Note: If locking was not successful, any
door is open, or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an alarm or remote start then
the horn sounds but the direction indicators
do not flash.

Switching the Panic Alarm On and
Off

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Press the button on the remote
control to switch the panic alarm
on. Press the button again or

switch the ignition on to switch the panic
alarm off.

We recommend you do not use this
method to locate your vehicle.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM (PATS)

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

(If

Equipped)

E177585

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle.

E138615

Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Programming a New Remote
Control

To program a new remote control, See
Passive Anti-Theft System (page 70).

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of remote control batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed remote control from your
vehicle. The remote control should operate
normally.

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

E138619

1.

Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.

2. Remove the old battery.

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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the

instructions inside the transmitter for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the transmitter.

Locating Your Vehicle

Press the lock button on the remote
control twice within three seconds. The
horn sounds and the direction indicators
flash.

Note: If locking was not successful, any
door is open, or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an alarm or remote start then
the horn sounds but the direction indicators
do not flash.

Switching the Panic Alarm On and
Off

E138624

Press the button on the remote
control to switch the panic alarm
on. Press the button again or

switch the ignition on to switch the panic
alarm off.

We recommend you do not use this
method to locate your vehicle.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.