2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - General Information on Radio Frequencies

General Information on Radio Frequencies

Note:   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 10 m (33 ft).

A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around your vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other radio transmitters, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery chargers and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note:   Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.

Note:   If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.

Note:   The remote control contains sensitive electrical components. Exposure to moisture or impact may cause permanent damage.

Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry

Passive Key

The key must be in your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.

Removable Key Blade

The passive key also contains a removable key blade that you can use to unlock your vehicle.

1. Press and hold the buttons on the edges of the transmitter to release the cover.Carefully remove the cover.

1. Remove the key blade from the transmitter.

Changing the Remote Control Battery

WARNING:  Keep batteries away from children to prevent ingestion. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. If ingested, immediately seek medical attention.    WARNING:  If the battery compartment does not securely close, stop using the remote control and replace it as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep the remote control away from children. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

   Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries.

The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.

1. Press and hold the buttons on the edges of the transmitter to release the cover.Carefully remove the cover.

1. Remove the key blade from the transmitter.

1. Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully separate the two halves of the remote control.

1. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.

1. Carefully remove the battery with the screwdriver.

Note:   Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver.

1. Insert a new battery with the + facing downward.

Note:   Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.

1. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

1. Reinstall the key blade.

Locating Your Vehicle

 Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The direction indicators will flash.

Remote Control Information Messages