remote start FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
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 2 (LOCK)
position to 3 (OFF).
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.Note:After 20
seconds have passed, you will automatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•activate or deactivate the
autolock feature.
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, is marked on
the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You
can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
3
1
2
5
4
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To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the ignition
lock cylinder and interior power door locks control
1. Close all the doors.
2. Ensure that the ignition lock cylinder is in the OFF position.
3.Note:Steps 4 through 8 must be carried out within 30 seconds. Turn
the ignition lock cylinder from OFF to RUN.
4. Press the power door locks UNLOCK control three times.
5. Turn the ignition lock cylinder from RUN to OFF.
6. Press the power door locks UNLOCK control three times.
7. Turn the ignition lock cylinder from OFF to RUN.
8. Ensure that the vehicle’s horn chirps. This chirp indicates that the
feature is in an enable/disable mode and ready to accept program
changes.
9. Press the power door locks UNLOCK control once, then the LOCK
control once, in order to toggle the autolock feature.
10. Ensure that the horn chirps once; there should only be one horn
chirp, indicating that the autolock feature has been deactivated. If one
chirp is heard, followed by a longer sound of the horn, the autolock
feature has been reactivated.
11. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the OFF position, or wait two
minutes, in order to exit the enable/disable mode.
12. Exit the vehicle and ensure that the horn chirps once to indicate that
a feature has been changed and that the autolock feature has been
toggled.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The use of
the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to
your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how to program the coded
key.
Note:The SecuriLockpassive 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.
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Comfort and convenience
Cell phone holder
Engine block heater
Remote keyless entry
Remote start system
Side window deflectors
Speed control
Tire step — quick step
Travel equipment
Bike carriers
Canoe carrier
Kayak carrier
Luggage/cargo carrier
Pet guard
Raised cross bars
Roof rack (removable)
Ski/snowboard carrier
Seatback organizer (with removable headrest)
Soft tonneau cover (hard, soft w/snaps, snapless)
Trailer hitch assembly
Trailer hitch balls (all capacities)
Trailer hitch bar
Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailgate table (hitch installed)
Protection and appearance equipment
Cargo liners— soft, interior
Cargo organizer
Carpeted cargo mat
Cargo tray — hard, interior
Cover — front end (full, sport)
Door edge guards
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Accessories
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Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................43
fold away ...................................43
side view mirrors (power) .......43
Moon roof ....................................46
Motorcraft parts ........................184
P
Parking brake ..............................99
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....184
Power steering ............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....176
fluid, refill capacity ................185
fluid, specifications .........187, 189
Power Windows ...........................42
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................100
R
Radio ......................................16, 19
Single CD ..................................16
Remote entry system .................54
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
Roadside assistance ..................121
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........68–72
Safety defects, reporting ..........151
Safety restraints ....................68–73
belt minder ...............................74
cleaning the safety belts ..........77
extension assembly ..................77
for adults .............................69–72
for children .........................82–83warning light and chime ....73–74
Safety seats for children ............86
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................86
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................184, 189
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................187, 189
Speed control ..............................44
Starting your vehicle ......94–95, 97
jump starting ..........................136
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................38
Stereo
Single CD ..................................16
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................38
Tires ...........................................180
tire grades ...............................181
treadwear ................................180
Towing .......................................115
recreational towing .................119
trailer towing ..........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............100
Transmission
automatic operation ...............100
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............185
lubricant specifications ..187, 189
manual operation ....................104
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