Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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POWER DOOR LOCKS •Press the control to unlock all doors. •Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition. The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the control on the transmitter, or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad. If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked by any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not. Smart unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (IA key) (if equipped) The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your IA key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or trunk. When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door lock control (with the door open), after you close the door the vehicle will search for an IA key in the passenger compartment. If an IA key is found inside the vehicle, all of the doors will immediately unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating that the IA key is inside. In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the IA key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or using the control on another IA key. Refer toKeyless entry systemin this chapter for more information on keyless entry keypad operation. Locks and Security 111 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
If your vehicle’s perimeter alarm is in the armed state, the smart unlock feature will not allow you to lock your IA key inside the trunk. When the alarm is armed, if the IA key is detected in the trunk, the decklid will automatically be released when you attempt to close it, and the horn will chirp, as a reminder that the IA key is inside. If you would like to intentionally lock your IA key in the trunk of your vehicle, first disarm the perimeter alarm by unlocking the vehicle, then place the IA key in the trunk, close the trunk, and rearm your perimeter alarm system by locking the vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or another IA key. For more information on arming/disarming of the perimeter alarm system, refer toPerimeter alarm systemin this chapter. Central unlocking/Two-stage unlocking for Intelligent Access keys (if equipped) When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock that door only, if the two-stage unlocking is enabled. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. Two-stage unlocking may be disabled and re-enabled (to allow all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously) by simultaneously pressing the andcontrols on the transmitter for four seconds. Note:The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the feature has occurred. Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: •all the doors are closed, •the ignition is in the on position, •you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and •the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: •any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and •the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). Locks and Security 112 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are four methods to enable/disable this feature: •Through your authorized dealer, •by using a power door unlock/lock procedure, •using a keypad procedure, or •by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter. Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Locks and Security 113 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8. 5. Release the 7•8. 6. Release the 3•4. The user will receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: •the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); •the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to accessory; and •the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off or to accessory. Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four methods to enable/disable this feature: •Through your authorized dealer, •by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, •using a keypad procedure, or •by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter. Locks and Security 114 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Locks and Security 115 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8. While still holding the 3• 4, press and release the 7•8a second time. 5. Release the 3•4. The user will receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS •When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. •The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. •Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. •Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. Locks and Security 116 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. WARNING:Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. Locks and Security 117 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING:Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) and Intelligent Access keys (IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Integrated Keyhead Transmitters Locks and Security 118 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Intelligent Access key Refer toIntelligent Accessin this section for more features. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: •weather conditions, •nearby radio towers, •structures around the vehicle, or •other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. The transmitter allows you to: •remotely unlock the vehicle doors. •remotely lock all the vehicle doors. •remotely open the trunk. •activate the personal alarm. •arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system. •operate the illuminated entry feature. •activate the global opening windows feature. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the vehicle is in the start position. The panic feature operates with the ignition off. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or Intelligent Access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Locks and Security 119 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Intelligent Access (if equipped) WARNING:Radio waves from the Intelligent Access system transmitters in the vehicle may affect certain implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. People having such implanted medical devices should ask the medical device manufacturer or their physician whether the Intelligent Access system may affect the equipment before coming into close proximity with a vehicle equipped with Intelligent Access. Failure to do so may result in interference with the medical device, which could result in serious injury. 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 the driver door or at the trunk. You can activate the Intelligent Access feature as long as you have one of your Intelligent Access Keys within range of the driver door or the trunk. Activating Intelligent Access at the Driver’s Door:If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the drivers door, you can activate your Intelligent Access system by pressing any button on the keyless entry keypad. The drivers door will automatically unlock and the door can be opened. (Note:If two stage unlocking is disabled, all doors will unlock when you press any button on the keyless entry keypad). Activating Intelligent Access at the Trunk:If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk, you can activate your Intelligent Access system by pressing the exterior trunk release button, hidden below the license plate. The trunk will release and open. Refer to theRemote entry systemin this section for more details on how to use the lock, unlock, panic, or trunk buttons on the transmitter. Your Intelligent Access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded (either by pressing any keyless entry keypad button, the trunk button, 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 toIntelligent access keyin this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade). A mechanical key is needed for access if the IA key battery or vehicle battery is low. Locks and Security 120 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)