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Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The door will lock again,
the horn will beep, and the external lamps will
flash.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Replacing the Batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace
the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side down as
marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacing the batteries
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Replacing lost transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle's transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.
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Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð If
equipped)
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When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
45 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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Seating and Safety
Restraints
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Seats
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Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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1. Find the adjustment lever at the lower left
corner of the front seat.
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2. Push the lever to the left to unlatch the seat.
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3. Move the seat to the desired position.
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4. Release the lever to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
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Adjusting bucket seat
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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Reclining Bucket Seats
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You can tilt the seat back of your bucket seats
backward.
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1. On the outboard side of the seat, lift the
recliner handle up and hold it in place.
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2. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want.
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3. Release the handle to lock the seat back in
place.
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4. To return the seat back upright, lift the
handle and lean forward.
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Reclining bucket seat
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Lifting the seat-back adjustment lever of an
unoccupied seat will allow the seat back to fold
forward for access to the rear. Pushing the seat
back backward with the handle released returns
the seat upright.
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Your F-Series may have a 40/20/40 seat which
consists of two bucket seats that adjust
independently of each other, and a center seat
that is fixed. The center seatback can be folded
down into an armrest/console.
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The 40/20/40 seat
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Adjusting the seats:
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The bucket seats may be adjusted manually as
explained inAdjusting the Front Seat Manually.If
you have a SuperCab, your driver's seat may
have an optional 6 way power seat. Refer to
Using the Power Seatslater in this chapter.
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Your 40/20/40 bucket seats have Power Lumbar
Supports. You can inflate/deflate the lumbar
support pad in the seatback to adjust for your
driving comfort. Refer toUsing the Power Lumbar
Supportslater in this chapter.
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The center seatback console
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Your center seatback will fold down into an
armrest/console. The console includes two
cupholders, a removable coin holder and storage
space for cassette/CD's.
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The console on the 40/20/40 seat
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Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)
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The front seat back for the Regular Cab and the
rear seat back for the Crew Cab can be folded
forward to gain access to the storage space
behind. Lift the seat back latch at its lower rear
corner. The seat back will lock automatically
when returned to the full upright position.
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The SuperCab split back bench seat can be
folded forward on either side to gain access to
the rear of the vehicle. To do so, push up the
latch button located at the top of the seat back.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Center Facing Jump Seat Ð SuperCab
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The center facing jump seat should be kept in
the stored position for easy access to the rear
cab area. To open the seat:
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1. Unsnap the retaining strap holding the seat
in its stored position.
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2. Swing the seat support away from the seat
bottom while lowering the seat to a
horizontal position.
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3. Raise the seat back to the upright position.
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RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center
facing jump seat.
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