FORD 2009 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 94)

When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the
middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming your own personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
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. Three unique personal entry
codes can be stored:
• Pressing 1 • 2 assigns driver 1 settings.
• Pressing 3 • 4 assigns driver 2 settings.
• Pressing 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 assigns Driver 3 settings.
5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal
entry code has been programmed to the module.
• 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 the wrong code has been entered seven 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.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
• one minute of keypad inactivity,
• pressing the
control on the remote entry transmitter,
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