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5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.

6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note: The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position to exit the procedure.
Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.

Illuminated exit
• When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the

ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior mirror puddle
lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.

The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
• 25 seconds elapse, or
• the key is inserted in the ignition.

Battery saver

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position.
• If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the

battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the off position.

• If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors

or the liftgate was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.

• The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the off position.

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SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors without

using a key.

• recall memory seat, power

mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if
equipped).

The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box and is
available from your authorized
dealer. You can also create up to
three of your own 5–digit personal
entry codes.

When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.

Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped)

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory set code.

2. Within five seconds press the 1

• 2 on the keypad.

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.

4. To associate the entry code with a memory setting, enter a sixth digit
to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the
personal entry code:
• Pressing 1 • 2 recalls Driver 1 settings.
• Pressing 3 • 4 recalls Driver 2 settings.
• Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as a

sixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting.
Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory
setting.

5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode
has been programmed to the module.

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Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Within five seconds, press the 1

• 2 on the keypad and release.

3. Press and hold the 1

• 2 for two seconds. This must be done within

five seconds of completing Step 2.

All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
• one minute of keypad inactivity.
• pressing the

control on the remote entry transmitter portion of

your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.

• the ignition is turned on.

Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry

To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: If the two-stage unlocking
feature is disabled, all doors will unlock; for more information regarding
two-stage unlocking, refer to the Unlocking the doors/Two stage unlock
section earlier in this chapter.

To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 3

• 4 control within five seconds.

To lock all doors, press and hold the 7

• 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same

time (with the driver’s door closed). You do not need to enter the
keypad code first.

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SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of
coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.

Your vehicle comes with two coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitters;
additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLock™ keys without remote entry transmitter
functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your
vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer to Programming
spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.

Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always
take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

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