remote control FORD F250 2008 User Guide

One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock all of the doors.Note:The interior lamps will illuminate
(refer to theIlluminated entryfeature later in this section) if the
control on the overhead lamp isnotset to theoffposition.
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be
switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and
holding both the
andbuttons simultaneously on the remote entry
transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. The hazard lamps will flash
twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking.
Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
Locking the doors
1. Press
and release to lock all the doors. The parking lamps will
flash if all the doors are closed and locked.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again, the
horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps and the parklamps will not flash.
Car finder
Press
twice within 3 seconds. the horn will chirp and the turn lamps
will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your
vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to 3
(ON) to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(OFF/LOCK) position.
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/mirrors (if equipped)
The remote entry system can also control the memory seat/adjustable
pedals/mirrors.
Press
to automatically move the seat, adjustable pedals and mirrors to
the desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the
transmitter being used).
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Activating the memory seat feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, adjustable pedals and mirrors to the position
desired.
2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
3. Within five seconds, press one
control on the remote transmitter
and then press the 1 or 2 control on
the lower-center portion of the
instrument panel which you would
like to associate with the seat and
Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions.
4. Repeat this procedure for another
remote transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the memory seat feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel.
2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on
the lower-center portion of the instrument panel.
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
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To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Cycle eight times rapidly (within
10 seconds) between the 1
(OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (ON).
Note:The eighth turn must end in
the 3 (ON) position. The doors will
lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been
activated.
4. 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. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
this remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
5. Repeat Step 4 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position after you have
finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.Note:After
20 seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode. The
doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has
been exited.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Remote Keyless Entry system, the following items will
illuminate when the
control on the transmitter is pressed:
•Headlamps
•Parklamps
•Tail lamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or
•the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
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Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) 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 3 (ON)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON)
position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK)
position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
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 5 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/LOCK) position to exit the procedure.
Note:The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
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•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 again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal
keycode has been programmed to the module.
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.
Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-scan feature
If an incorrect code has been entered 7 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 during this
time.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position.
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 after entering a valid keypad
entry code.
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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Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls.
Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnotin the RUN position.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the RUN position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the transmitter is programmed to
a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that
is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
REAR FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM WITH LOAD FLOOR (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can be
flipped up into the seatback position.
Note:The Crew Cab rear 60/40 split bench seatback isnotintended to
support a cargo load in the forward-folded position.
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Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................48
Rear video camera ....................274
Relays ........................................297
Remote entry system ...............151
illuminated entry ............155–156
locking/unlocking
doors ........................146, 151–152
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................294
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........183
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........170, 172–174, 176
Safety defects, reporting ..335–336
Safety
restraints ...........170, 172–174, 176
Belt-Minder
...........................179
extension assembly ................183
for adults .................172–174, 176
for children .....................192–193
lap belt ....................................178
safety belt maintenance .........183
warning light and
chime ...............................178–179
Safety seats for children ..........196
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................388
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............170
Seats ..........................................162
child safety seats ....................196
cleaning ...................................343
heated ........................................80
memory seat ...................152, 168SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................159–160
Servicing your vehicle ..............346
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................28
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
Snowplowing .................8, 291–293
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................382, 387
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................322
Steering wheel
controls ....................................112
tilting .........................................99
T
Tailgate ......................................140
Tilt steering wheel ......................99
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....224
Tires ...................................206–208
alignment ................................216
care ..........................................212
changing ..........................310, 312
checking the pressure ............211
inflating ...................................209
label .........................................223
replacing ..................................214
rotating ....................................217
safety practices .......................215
sidewall information ...............219
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