ignition FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G User Guide

Vehicles Equipped with Traditional
Keys
When using a non-Ford-approved remote
start system, the default settings may
recognize the remote start system as an
additional admin key with its associated
privileges. This makes it NOT compatible
with MyKey. Restart the engine when you
insert a key into the ignition cylinder it may
help you to retain some MyKey functions.
In addition to the key that has been
programmed as a MyKey, owners of
vehicles equipped with traditional keys
have the option to program the
non-Ford-approved remote start system
as a MyKey if the remote start fob is used
by the MyKey driver.
To program a non-Ford-approved remote
start system as a MyKey, do the following:
•Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
• Remote start the vehicle using your
non-Ford-approved remote start fob.
• See Creating a MyKey (page 49).
Follow Steps 1-5. Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent
Access Key (Push Button Start)
Note:
It is not possible to program the
remote start system as a MyKey on vehicles
equipped with intelligent access key (push
button start). Therefore, you should treat
the remote start fob as you would any other
admin key. When the vehicle is started using
remote start, the system will stall the engine
when you either enter the vehicle or shift the
vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall,
the vehicle will have administrative
privileges. When you restart the engine, the
vehicle will identify the user as an admin or
MyKey driver depending on the settings of
the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note: For all vehicles, the number of
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS
PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the
MyKey system status menus, may include
the non-Ford-approved remote start system
as an additional key in the total count. See
Checking MyKey System Status (page
50).
For all vehicles with a non-Ford-approved
remote start installed, it is possible to
program all "real" keys as MyKeys, in which
case, you will need to use your remote start
system to clear all MyKeys (which removes
all restrictions and returns them to admin
key status) by doing the following:
• Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
• Remote start the vehicle using your
non-Ford-approved remote start fob.
• See Clearing All MyKeys (page 50).
Follow Steps 1-3.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential Causes
Condition
The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
I cannot program a key
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Potential Causes
Condition
The key in the ignition is the only admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin
key).
The intelligent access key is not in the backup
slot (vehicles with push button start).
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
I cannot program the optional settings
No keys are programmed to the vehicle. See
Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Key in the ignition does not have admin priv-
ileges.
I cannot clear the restricted keys
No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost the only admin key
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 62).
I lost a key
The vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Restricted keys
can be reset using remote start. See Using
MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page
50).
I accidentally programmed all keys as
restricted keys
An admin key is present at engine start-up.
No restricted key functions with intelli-
gent access key (push button start) No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
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Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within
3 feet (1 meter) of the vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle. The door
will unlock and can be opened.
Press and hold the door handle lock sensor
to lock the vehicle. To avoid unlocking the
door inadvertently, be sure to only touch
the lock sensor and not other areas of the
door handle.
At the Liftgate
Press the exterior liftgate release button
on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Smart Unlocks For Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock the vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors will lock then unlock
if your key is still in the ignition.The vehicle can still be locked with the key
in the ignition by using the keyless entry
keypad with the driver door closed, or by
pressing the lock button on the transmitter
even if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle
can be locked by any method, regardless
of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent
Access Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from
unintentionally locking your intelligent
access key inside your vehicle
’s passenger
compartment or rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the driver
or passenger power door lock control (with
the door open, vehicle in park and ignition
off), after you close the door the vehicle
will search for an intelligent access key in
the passenger compartment. If an
intelligent access key is found inside the
vehicle, all of the doors will immediately
unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating
that the intelligent access key is inside.
In order to override the smart unlock
feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside the vehicle,
you can lock your vehicle after all doors
are closed by using the keyless entry
keypad, pressing the lock button on
another intelligent access key or touching
the locking area on the handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock the vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
• the ignition is on, or
• the ignition is off and the vehicle is not
in P (Park).
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Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
•all doors are closed
• the ignition is on
• you shift into any gear putting the
vehicle in motion, and
• the vehicle attains a speed greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
When autounlock is enabled, all doors will
unlock when the driver door is opened.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock
Note: Your authorized dealer can perform
this procedure, or you can do the procedure
yourself.
To enable or disable these features, do the
following:
Note: You will have 30 seconds to
complete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door lock button three
times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door lock button three
times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming mode
has been entered.
Autolock: Once in programming mode,
each subsequent short press (less than 1
second) of the power door lock button will
toggle autolock between on and off.
Autounlock: Each subsequent long press
(more than 2 seconds) of the power door
lock button will toggle autounlock between
on and off.
Note: The autounlock feature can be
enabled or disabled independently of the
autolock feature. Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when the remote
entry system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:
•
the ignition is on
• the remote transmitter lock control is
pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the
dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when all doors are
closed, the ignition is turned off and the
key is removed from the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• the key is inserted in the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only)
• the START/STOP button is pressed
(intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or
headlamps are left on, the battery saver
will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you shut off the engine and leave the
ignition in the on or accessory mode, the
ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
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MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
To open the liftgate: Press the button
located in the top of the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate, then pull on
the outside handle.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to play near an
open or moving power liftgate.
Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. The liftgate or its
components could be damaged.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate will only operate with the
vehicle in P (Park).
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Three warning chimes will sound once as
the liftgate begins to power close. Five
short chimes indicate a problem with the
open or close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission
is not in P (Park);
• or the battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage;
• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3
mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate falls to the closed direction
after the liftgate has stopped in the open
position, four short warning chimes
indicate excessive weight on the gate or a
possible gas strut failure. See your
authorized dealer if you still have the issue
after the load is removed.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
To open or close from the
instrument panel: Press the
instrument panel button.
To open or close with the
remote control: Press the
remote control button twice
within three seconds.
To open or close using the hands-free
liftgate feature (if equipped):
1. Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1
meter) of the liftgate.
2. Raise and lower your leg, moving yourfoot toward and under, then away
from, the rear bumper (similar to a
kicking motion).The liftgate will power
open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.
To open with the outside liftgate
control button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If the intelligent access transmitter (if
equipped) is within 3 feet (1 meter) of
the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock
when you press the liftgate release
button.
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The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity
• pressing the unlock button on the
remote control
• the ignition is turned on
• unlocking the vehicle using intelligent
access (if equipped)
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
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: All doors will unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is disabled. See Locking
and Unlocking (page 54).
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 7·8 and 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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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note:The 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: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may cause vehicle starting problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the
engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine if a
problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilization
system. It is designed to help prevent the
engine from being started unless a coded
key programmed to your vehicle is used.
Using the wrong key may prevent the
engine from starting. A message may
appear in the information display.
If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, a malfunction has
happened and a message may appear in
the information display.
Automatic Arming
The vehicle is armed immediately after
switching the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the vehicle. Replacement Keys
Note:
Your vehicle comes equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters or two
intelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitter
functions as a programmed ignition key
that operates all the locks and starts the
vehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver's
door lock and activates the intelligent
access with push button start systems, as
well as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters or
standard SecuriLock coded keys
(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are
lost or stolen and you don ’t have an extra
coded key, you will need to have your
vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The
key codes need to be erased from your
vehicle and new coded keys will need to
be programmed.
Store an extra programmed key away from
the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See your authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.
Programming a Spare Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter
Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can
be programmed to your vehicle. All eight
can be integrated keyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integrated
keyhead transmitter or standard
SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. This
procedure will program both the engine
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle
Only use integrated keyhead transmitters
or standard SecuriLock keys.
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You must have two previously
programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See
your authorized dealer to have the spare
key programmed if two previously
programmed coded keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
1.Insert the first previously programmed
coded key into the ignition.
2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.
8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least six seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded
key from the ignition.
If the key has been successfully
programmed it will start the engine and
operate the remote entry system (if the
new key is an integrated keyhead
transmitter).
If it was not programmed successfully,
wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through
8. If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to your authorized dealer. Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key
See your authorized dealer to have
additional keys programmed to your
vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
The system will warn you of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will
be triggered if any door, the luggage
compartment or the hood is opened
without using the key or the remote
control.
The park and turn lamps will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in the ignition. Lock the vehicle
to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
•
Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control
or keyless entry keypad.
• Switch the ignition on or start the
vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver ’s door to unlock
the vehicle, then switch the ignition on
within 12 seconds.
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LIGHTING CONTROL
OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
B
Headlamps
C
High Beams
Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:
It may be necessary to switch your
headlamps on manually in severe weather
conditions.
The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
You can adjust the time delay using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 84).
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