Ford Automobile Automobile User Manual


 
4
Convenience and Safety Features
Activating Headlight control:
Headlight control is used to remotely turn on your headlights, providing an illuminated
approach to your vehicle. To activate headlight control, press* the button on your
PowerCode remote control transmitter. The system will turn the headlights on for 20
seconds or until the button is pressed again.
Remote Control Power Trunk/Hatch release:
Press and hold*** the button on your PowerCode remote control transmitter. The
system will activate the power trunk or hatch release (if equipped) and disarm the
security system.
Note: Make sure to rearm the security system if you will be leaving your vehicle
unattended again after opening your trunk or rear hatch.
Remote Control Progressive Find function
The remote control vehicle find function can help locate your vehicle in a crowded
parking lot. Pressing the button on your PowerCode remote control transmitter will
chirp the horn 5 times. Subsequent presses of the button within 5 seconds of first
press will activate the find function again - sounding the horn slightly louder on the
second and third activations and then at a constant sound level (equal to the third
activation).
Remote Control Operation (Cont)
Disarming the Security System:
Using your PowerCode remote control transmitter:
Press* the button on the PowerCode remote control transmitter. The system will
unlock the drivers doors (or all doors depending upon installed options**) and flash
the parking lights one time to indicate that the security system is disarmed. If the
button is pressed a second time within 5 seconds, the system unlock all doors and
chirp the horn confirming that the system has disarmed. Additionally, the PowerCode
system turns on the interior dome light for one minute, or until the ignition key is
turned on to provide an illuminated entry into your vehicle.
Using your factory supplied Keyless Entry Remote control:
Press the button on your factory RKE keyfob. When the driver’s door unlocks, the
PowerCode system also disarms. The system will flash the parking lights one time to
indicate it has disarmed. If your vehicle is equipped with a door mounted RKE
keypad, unlocking the doors by entering your PIN will also disarm the security
system. When using the door mounted RKE keypad, your PIN must be entered within
10 seconds to prevent the alarm from sounding.
* “Press” refers to pushing a transmitter button for approximately one second.
** See your dealer details on available installation features.
*** “Press and Hold” refers to pushing a transmitter button for more than one second.