Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 16

Rear courtesy/reading lamps

• Second row courtesy/reading lamp

• Third row courtesy/reading lamp

The courtesy lamps light when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy

lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamps can
be turned on by pressing the rocker control.

Rear dome lamp

The dome lamp lights when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls

are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

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CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
• Utility compartment
• Coin holder slots
• Pen holder
• Compact disc changer (if

equipped)

Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects can

injure you in a collision.

• Utility compartment
• Coin holder
• Pen holder
• Writing surface
• Space for lap-top computer

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:
• unlock the vehicle doors without a key.
• lock all the vehicle doors without a key.
• activate the personal alarm.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF
position.

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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps and
running board lamps (if equipped)
will illuminate.

Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors,
liftgate or the driver’s door.

To confirm doors are closed and
locked, press this control a second
time within three seconds. The
door(s) will lock again, the horn will
chirp once and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are open or ajar,
the horn will make two quick chirps,
reminding you to properly close the
doors.

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Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the
alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.

This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules and with RS-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.

Replacing the battery

The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

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