remote control FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 User Guide

The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch it on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
Note:If you do not follow this sequence,your vehicle does not start remotely, thedirection indicators do not flash twice andthe horn does not sound.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch on the ignition before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutesdepending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can turn the remote start system onor off using the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 111).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 74).
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
See Tailgate Lock (page 70).
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows your entire vehicle to unlock withone press of the button. The directionindicators flash twice to indicate a changeto the unlocking mode. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control andkeyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door willunlock your entire vehicle when you disabletwo-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is openon vehicles with an anti-theft alarm orremote start, the horn will sound twice andthe direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehiclewithout taking the keys out of your pocketor purse when your intelligent access keyis within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.Intelligent access uses a sensor on theback of the door handle for unlocking anda separate sensor on the face of each doorhandle for locking.
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The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
Note:The system may not function if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 54).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlocksensor on the back of the door handle fora brief period and then pull on the doorhandle to unlock, being careful to nottouch the lock sensor at the same time orpulling the door handle too quickly. Theintelligent access system requires a briefdelay to authenticate your intelligentaccess key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer doorhandle lock sensor for approximately onesecond to lock, being careful to not touchthe unlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
At the Electronic Tailgate
Press the exterior tailgate release buttoninside of the tailgate handle. The tailgatewill unlock and open. See Tailgate Lock(page 70).
Smart Unlock (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking your intelligent access key insideyour vehicle’s passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
If you leave your key in the ignition, whenyou open the driver door and lock yourvehicle with the power door lock control,the doors lock then unlock.
You can still lock your vehicle with the keyin the ignition by:
•Using the manual lock on the inside ofthe door.
•Locking the driver door with a key.
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•Using the keyless entry keypad.
•Using the lock button on the remotecontrol.
Smart Unlocks for IntelligentAccess Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking your intelligent access key insideyour vehicle’s passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using thepower door lock control (with the dooropen, vehicle in park and ignition off), yourvehicle will search for an intelligent accesskey in the passenger compartment afteryou close the door. If your vehicle finds akey, all of the doors will immediatelyunlock.
In order to override the smart unlockfeature and intentionally lock theintelligent access key inside your vehicle,you can lock your vehicle after all doorsare closed by using the keyless entrykeypad, pressing the lock button onanother intelligent access key or touchingthe locking area on the handle with anotherintelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock ifthe ignition is on.
Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature locks all the doorswhen your doors are closed, the ignition ison, and your vehicle reaches a speedgreater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
When your doors autolock while driving,stopping the vehicle then switching theignition off or to accessory and openingthe driver door unlocks all your doors. Thisautounlock feature remains active for 10minutes after stopping.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youhave electronically locked them beforeopening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock
You can enable or disable these featuresindependently of each other using theinformation display. An authorized dealercan also help you enable or disable thesefeatures. See General Information (page111).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp does not turn on if thecontrol is set to the off position.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You switch them on with the dimmercontrol.
•Any door is open.
Battery Saver
The battery saver turns off the interiorlamps 30 minutes after you switch off theignition if a door is open and the domelamp switch is on. It turns off the interiorlamps after 10 minutes if the dome lampswitch is off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it turns off 15 minutes afteryou close all of the doors.
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Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad will go into an anti-scan modeif you enter the wrong code seven times(35 consecutive button presses). Thismode disables the keypad for one minuteand the keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•One minute of keypad inactivity.
•Pressing the unlock button on theremote control.
•Switching the ignition on.
•Unlocking the vehicle using intelligentaccess.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or yourpersonal code. You must press eachnumber within five seconds of each other.The interior lamps illuminate.
Note:All doors unlock if you disable thetwo-stage unlocking feature. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 control within fiveseconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the sametime with the driver door closed. You donot need to enter the keypad code first.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in enginestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may result in vehicle startingproblems, especially if they are too close tothe key when starting your vehicle. Preventthese objects from touching the coded keywhen starting your vehicle. Switch theignition off, move all objects on the keychain away from the coded key and restartyour vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle witha coded key, it is not operating correctly.A message may appear in the informationdisplay.
Automatic Arming
The system arms when you switch theignition off.
Automatic Disarming
The system disarms when you switch theignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes with two keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts yourvehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and turns on the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your coded keys are lost or stolen andyou do not have an extra coded key, youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.Contact an authorized dealer.
Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place. You canpurchase replacement keys or remotecontrols from an authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter
Note:You can program a maximum of sixkeys to your vehicle. All six can be integratedkeyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle.This procedure programs both the vehicleimmobilizer keycode and the remotecontrol to your vehicle.
Only use integrated keyhead transmittersor standard SecuriLock keys.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible.Contact an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1.Insert the first previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.
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2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4. After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7. After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newunprogrammed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six seconds.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
If you have successfully programmed thenew integrated keyhead transmitter, it willstart your vehicle and operate the remoteentry system.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat steps 1 through 9. Ifyou are still unsuccessful, take your vehicleto your authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key
Note:You can program a maximum of sixkeys to your vehicle. All six must beintelligent access keys.
This procedure programs both the vehicleimmobilizer keycode and the remotecontrol to your vehicle.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed intelligent access keys insideyour vehicle and the new unprogrammedintelligent access key readily accessible.Contact an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.
Make sure that the ignition is switched offbefore beginning this procedure. Make surethat you close all the doors beforebeginning and that they remain closedthroughout the procedure. Carry out allsteps within 30 seconds of starting thesequence. Stop and wait for at least oneminute before starting again if you carryout any steps out of sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1. Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
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2. Remove the tray and the cover fromthe center console. With the buttonsfacing upward, place the first intelligentaccess key in the backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
4. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
5. Remove the intelligent access key.
6. Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key inthe backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
7. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
8. Remove the intelligent access key.
9. Wait five seconds, then place theunprogrammed intelligent access keyin the backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Check thatthe remote control functions operate andyour vehicle starts with the new intelligentaccess key.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat steps 1 through 7. Ifyou are still unsuccessful, take your vehicleto your authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
The active anti-theft system is designedto warn you in the event of unauthorizedvehicle entry and is also designed to helpprevent unwanted towing of your vehicle.You can choose what is monitored byarming the system in different ways. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The direction indicators flash and the hornsounds if the system triggers while thealarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarmproblem with your vehicle.
Reduced Guard (If Equipped)
To monitor the following:
•Doors.
•Hood.
•Tailgate.
Lock your vehicle using the key in the driverdoor lock cylinder.
Full Guard (If Equipped)
To monitor the following:
•Doors.
•Hood.
•Tailgate.
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•Movement inside your vehicle.
•Change in vehicle inclination, forexample, unwanted towing.
Lock your vehicle using the remote controlor the power door lock control with theaccompanying door open and then closeall doors.
Note:Do not choose full monitor mode ifmovement within the vehicle is likely tooccur or when the vehicle is in transport.
Note:For correct operation of the interiormotion detection system, make sure allwindows are closed prior to arming thesystem. This helps prevent accidental alarmactivation due to external influences andmake sure of correct interior motiondetection. Additionally, the interior motionsensing system will not arm if any door isajar.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there isnot a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicleto arm the alarm.
The direction indicators flash once afteryou lock your vehicle. This indicates thealarm is in the pre-armed mode. It fullyarms after 20 seconds.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
•Press the power door unlock buttonwithin the 20-second pre-armed mode.
•Unlock the doors with the remotecontrol or keyless entry keypad.
•Switch the ignition on or start yourvehicle.
•Use a key in the driver door lockcylinder to unlock your vehicle, thenswitch the ignition on within 12seconds.
Note:Pressing the panic button on theremote control stops the horn and directionindicators, but will not disarm the system.
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When the automatic control has activatedthe high beams, pushing or pulling the stalkwill provide a temporary override to lowbeam.
Use the information display menu topermanently deactivate the system, or turnthe lighting control switch from autolampsto headlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptOff and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
•To operate the left direction indicator,push the lever down until it stops.
•To operate the right direction indicator,push the lever up until it stops.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times.
SPOT LAMPS (If Equipped)
The spot lamps are positioned on theforward-facing side of the exterior mirrors.When the parking lamps are on due to thelighting control switch being in the parkinglamps, headlamps, or autolamps position,press the buttons located above thelighting control switch to activate theleft-hand or right-hand side spot lamps.
Once switched on, the spot lamps light thearea in front of and to the side of yourvehicle.
Adjust the aim of the spot lamps bymoving the position of the exterior mirrors.
For manual folding mirrors, adjust the aimof the lamps by folding the exterior mirrorsinto or away from the windows. Forpower-folding mirrors, use the switchlocated on the driver-side door. SeeRemote Control (page 54).
Note:The spot lamps turn offautomatically when you reach a speed of6 mph (10 km/h).
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