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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Unlocking the Doors



Unlocking the Doors

Unlock sensors are on the back of the exterior front door handles.

Unlocking Using Intelligent Access

Touch the unlock sensor to unlock your vehicle and disarm the alarm.The direction indicators flash.Do not touch the lock sensor on the top of the door handle.

Keep the door handle clean to make sure the system correctly operates.

After unlocking the doors with the unlock sensor, there is a brief delay before you can lock your vehicle. When the delay period is over, you can lock the doors again, provided the passive key is within the respective detection range.

Locking the Doors

Lock sensors are on the top of the exterior front door handles.

Locking Using Intelligent Access

Touch a lock sensor once to lock your vehicle and arm the alarm. The direction indicators flash.

Keep the door handle clean to make sure the system correctly operates.

Note:   Your vehicle does not automatically lock. If you do not touch a lock sensor your vehicle remains unlocked.

 After locking the doors with the lock sensor, there is a brief delay before you can unlock your vehicle. This delay lets you pull the handle to make sure your vehicle is locked. When the delay period is over, you can unlock the doors again, provided the passive key is within the respective detection range.

Double Locking the Doors

Touch a lock sensor twice within three seconds to double lock your vehicle and arm the alarm.The direction indicators flash.Do not touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle.

Unlocking the Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Switch

Press the exterior release button hidden above the license plate.

Note:   A valid passive key must be within the detection range.

Locking the Liftgate

The liftgate locks after you fully close it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the keyless entry system not function?If the system does not function it may be limited. See  Keyless Entry Limitations .  If the system still does not function use the remote control or the key blade to lock and unlock your vehicle.Why can I not lock my vehicle?If you electronically lock your vehicle with a rear door or the liftgate open, the system searches for a passive key inside your vehicle after you close the last door. If the system detects a key, all doors unlock indicating that a key is inside. Your vehicle locks if another passive key is within the detection range after you close the last door.Why does the passive key not work?The system deactivates passive keys left inside your vehicle when you lock it. You cannot switch the ignition on using a deactivated passive key. Press the unlock button on the remote control to reactivate a passive key.


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