keyless FORD F150 2010 12.G Owners Manual

Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be turned on and off
at the lamp.
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)
The rear lamps can be turned on
when the panel dimmer control is
rotated until the lamps come on or
when any door is opened.
The lamps can be turned on or off by sliding the control.
•When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will come on
when a door is opened or the unlock button is pressed on the remote
keyless entry.
•If the control is moved to the left position, the lamp will stay on.
•If the control is moved to the right position, the lamp will not come on
at all.
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POWER TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)
The steering column can be
adjusted manually by moving the
two-way rocker adjustment control
located below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. Hold the control to
adjust.
The tilt function is adjusted by
depressing the control up or down.
Easy entry/exit feature
When you remove the key from the ignition, the column will move to the
full up position if this feature is activated through the message center.
Refer to theMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter. When
the key is inserted into the ignition, the column will return to the
previous setting.
Note:The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from
returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the
ignition.
Memory feature
The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set
function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features
when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of the
driver’s seat (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toSeatingin the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to manual adjustment of the control.
WARNING:Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle
is moving.
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The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Note:If equipped with a rearview camera system, a video image will
display in the mirror or the Navigation system display (if equipped)
when the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). As you shift into any other gear
from R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn
off. Refer toRearview camera systemin theDrivingchapter.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory
set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality
features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s seat.
Refer toMemory seats and mirrorsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
Automatic dimming feature (if equipped)
The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more
information, refer toAutomatic dimming interior rear view mirrorin
this chapter.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer to theSecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection in this
chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of your vehicle.
With the key in any ignition position:
•The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the
driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter.
•Operating the keyless entry keypad.
•Operating the driver’s door with a key will only lock the driver’s door.
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Autolock
The autolock feature is available on vehicles with power locking. This
feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manual
transmission the park brake should not be engaged) and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•Performing the power door lock control procedure,
•Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or
•Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.Note: Alldoors must be closed and
remain closed throughout the configuration process.
1. Turn the ignition to the on
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on to
the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.
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6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all doors
3. Enter 5–digit entry code
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Message center procedure
For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the
vehicle’s message center, refer toMessage centerinformation in the
Instrument clusterchapter.
Autounlock feature
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off or accessory position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
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Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence,
•using a keypad procedure (if equipped), or
•or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
toMessage centerin theInstrument ClusterDriver Controlschapter.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code.
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Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to haveall(maximum of four — original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. If
all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming
procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will
no longer operate the vehicle.
To program the transmitters yourself:
Note:Ensure the brake pedal is not
depressed during this sequence.
•Unlock all doors using the power
door lock/unlock control. Insert a
key and turn the ignition from
the 1 (off) to the 3 (on) position
and cycle between 1 (off) and 3
(on) eight times in rapid
succession (within 10 seconds)
with the eighth turn ending in the
3 (on) position. The locks will cycle to confirm that the programming
mode has been entered.
•Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any
button on a transmitter. The locks will cycle once to confirm that the
remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds
pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming
mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)
•Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has
been programmed.
•When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to the 1 (off) position or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors
will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm, or
when the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are correctly
entered into the keyless keypad.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
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•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock all vehicle doors.
•unlock only the driver’s door.
•unlock all vehicle doors.
•program/erase the customer keycode.
•enable/disable the autolocking 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.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Anti-scan feature
The keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti-theft function called
“antiscan.” The antiscan feature provides a one-minute lockout feature,
where the user is unable to enter the vehicle using the keypad; this
lockout occurs when a valid entry code has not been entered by the user
within seven attempts (35 consecutive button presses). During the
lockout, the keypad will flash and pressing the controls on the keypad
will be ignored, except for pressing the 7•8 and the 9•0 controls
simultaneously, which will still lock the vehicle.
The anti-scan feature will be turned off after:
•one minute, when the anti-scan feature times out.
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
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•thecontrol is pressed on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned from the off position to the on position, or from
the on position to the off position.
Programming a personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).
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. After the code is entered, the locks will cycle, confirming that the new
code has been set.
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.
•If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Press and release 1•2 then,
3. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds. This must be done within
five seconds of completing Step 1.
Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad
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.Note:The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps will
illuminate after the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are
correctly entered.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps
will turn off.
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