Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 25

If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter
alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps and
the parklamps will not flash.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. The alarm will cycle the horn, the turn

signals will flash, and the interior lamps will illuminate.

Press again or turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY)
position to deactivate.

Memory feature (if equipped)

The remote entry system allows you to recall the memory seat/side view
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.

Press

to automatically move the driver seat, side view mirrors and

adjustable pedals to the desired memory position.

Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature

To activate this feature:

1. Position the driver’s seat, side view mirrors and adjustable pedals to
the positions you desire.

2. Press the SET control on the
door next to the window inside from
the mirror.

3. Within 5 five seconds, press any
control on the remote transmitter
and then press the 1 or 2 control on
the driver’s door panel to associate
with the Driver 1 or Driver 2
positions.

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

Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter

To deactivate this feature:

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

2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on
the driver’s door panel again.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

3. Turn the key from the 3 (OFF) position to 4 (ON).

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

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’s door lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm), the keyless entry system or

3

1

2

5

4

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the remote entry transmitter is used to unlock the door(s), power sliding
doors (if equipped) or liftgate.

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
• the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
• the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock control

is pressed, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The panel dimmer control 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 panel dimmer control, or
• any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on.

Illuminated exit
• The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the

ignition.

• When the headlamp control is on the “sleeping baby mode”, only the

lower interior lights will illuminate.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds. The panel dimmer
control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated exit to
operate.

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)

The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry transmitter, keyless keypad, or the driver’s door key lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm). The following items will
illuminate:
• Puddle lamps
• Head lamps
• Park lamps
• Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
• the vehicle is locked using the remote entry system, the keyless entry

keypad, or

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