2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Keys and Remote Controls

SoundingthePanicAlarm (IfEquipped) Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to deactivate it. Note: The panic alarm only operates when E138624

2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the key blade head to remove the battery cover.

the ignition is off. Remote Start

WARNING To prevent drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors

E138622 3. Remove the old battery.

or areas that are not well ventilated.

The remote start button is on the transmitter.

4. Insert a new battery with the + facing downward. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing. 5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key blade. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery does not delete the transmitter from your vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally. Locating Your Vehicle Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash. We recommend you use thismethod to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. The horn sounds twice and the direction indicators do not flash if: • Locking was not successful. • Any door or the liftgate is open. • The hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start.

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This feature allows you to start your vehicle from the outside. The transmitter has an extended operating range. Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when your vehicle is remote started. See Automatic Climate Control (page 104). Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems. Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel. The remote start system does not work if any of the following occur: • The ignition is on. • The alarm system activates. • You turn off the feature. • The hood is open. • The transmission is not in park (P).

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