Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 27

If your keys are lost or stolen, you will need to do the following:
• Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or
• Have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer or a locksmith. The

key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new codes will
need to be re-coded.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.

The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong coded key may lead to a “no start” condition.

If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition, it will cause a
“no start” condition.

Programming spare keys

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

娂 keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you

will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already
operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare coded
key(s) programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously
programmed coded key into the
ignition and turn the ignition from
the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON)
position [maintain ignition in 4 (ON)
for at least three seconds, but no
more than ten seconds].

2. Turn ignition from the 4 (ON)
position back to the 3 (OFF)
position in order to remove the first
coded key from the ignition.

3. Within ten seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second
previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition
from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position [maintain ignition in
the 4 (ON) position for at least three seconds but no more than ten
seconds].

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5

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4. Turn the ignition from the 4 (ON) position back to the 3 (OFF)
position in order to remove the second coded key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the
ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position [maintain
ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least three seconds, but no more
than ten seconds]. This step will program your new key to a coded key.

6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.

If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine
and the theft indicator 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 spare key(s) programmed.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.

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

Arming the system

When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the turn signal lamps and side repeaters and honk the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
• Locking the vehicle using the remote entry transmitter.
• Locking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the interior power door lock control while the door is open.
Twenty seconds after one of the above events occurs, any door/hood that
is closed is armed.

Any door/hood that is still open is prearmed and waiting for the
door/hood to be closed.

Once that input is closed, the input will arm in 20 seconds and the
exterior lamps may flash.

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Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
• Unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless transmitter.
• Unlock the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad.
• Unlock the vehicle with a key in the driver’s door lock cylinder.
• Use a SecuriLock娂 key to move the ignition to the 4 (ON) or

5 (START) position.

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SEATING

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of
injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.

After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as
possible behind your head.

The head restraints can be moved
up and down.

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