FORD 2012 Focus v.4 - Manual (Page 165)

handle, the luggage compartment handle, or a button on the transmitter
itself). If excessive RF interference is present in the area, or if your
vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your
door. The mechanical key blade in your IA key can be used to open the
driver’s door in this situation (refer to Intelligent access key in this
chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical
key blade).
Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without
actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access
feature at any door or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent
access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of
the front doors or the liftgate.
Activating intelligent access at the doors: If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the doors you can activate your intelligent access
system by touching the inside of any exterior door handle. The door(s)
will automatically unlock and the door can be opened.
To lock the doors, press the lock area (black spot) on either front door
handle.
Activating intelligent access at the liftgate: If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate your intelligent access
system by pressing the exterior liftgate release button, hidden under the
trim above the license plate. The liftgate will release and open.
Push button start: The push button start system allows you to start
your vehicle without using a key. Refer to Push button start in the
Driving chapter.
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock
1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note: The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate.
2. Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors. The turn signals will flash.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition is turned off.
Two-stage unlocking may be disabled or enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
and controls on the transmitter for four seconds
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