2018 Ford Focus Owners Manual - Keys and Remote Controls

Keys and Remote Controls

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS Standards of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range. One of the following could cause a decrease in operating range:

Weather conditions.

Nearby radio towers.

Structures around the vehicle.

Other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

Other short distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems can also use the radio frequency used by your remote control. 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 to lock your vehicle 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.

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

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Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons on the remote control simultaneously for at least four seconds with the ignition off. The direction indicators flash twice to confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function, repeat the process.

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

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries.

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To release the key blade:

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

Remove the key blade.

To program an additional remote control See Security (page 68).

Note: When you press the unlock button, either all the doors are unlocked or only the driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock button again unlocks all the doors.

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

Remove the key blade.

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

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

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

Carefully remove the battery with the screwdriver.

Install a new battery with the + facing downward.

Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

Reinstall 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 the vehicle.

The transmitter should operate normally.

Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn may sound and the direction indicators flash.

The horn may sound 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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Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(If Equipped)

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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The buttons on the key operate the remote control.

Note: Your vehicle keys came with a security label that provides important key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.

Programming a New Remote Control

To program an additional remote control See Security (page 68).

Note: When you press the unlock button, either all the doors are unlocked or only the driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock button again unlocks all the doors.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons on the remote control simultaneously for at least four seconds with the ignition off. The direction indicators flash twice to confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function, repeat the process.

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

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries.

Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover.

Remove the old battery.

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Insert the new battery. Refer to the symbols inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.

Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter.

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 erase the programmed key from 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 this method 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.

Press the button to sound the panic alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to

The intelligent access key operates the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to switch on the push-button start system.

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

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Slide the release on the back of the transmitter, then pull the blade out.

silence it.

Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off.

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Note: Your vehicle keys came with a security label that provides important key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.

To program an additional remote control See Security (page 68).

Note: When you press the unlock button, either all the doors are unlocked or only the driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock button again unlocks all the doors.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons on the remote control simultaneously for at least four seconds with the ignition off. The direction indicators flash twice to confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function, repeat the process.

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

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries.

Remove the key blade from the transmitter.

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

Remove the old battery.

Insert a new battery with the + facing downward. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.

Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key blade.

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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.

Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash. We recommend you use this method 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.

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 the ignition is off.

Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when your vehicle is remote started. See Automatic Climate Control (page 105).

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).

Your vehicle battery has no charge.

The powertrain fault indicator was on the last time you drove your vehicle.

Note: You must press each button within three seconds of each other. If you do not follow this sequence, your vehicle does not start remotely, the direction indicators do not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

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

or areas that are not well ventilated.

The remote start button is on the transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your vehicle from the outside. The transmitter has an extended operating range.

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The label on your transmitter details the starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

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Press the lock button to lock all the doors.

Press the remote start button twice. The direction indicators flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off using the information display. See General Information (page 92).

The power windows do not work during remote start and the radio does not turn on automatically.

The parking lamps remain on and your vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes, depending on the setting.

Note: If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you must press the push button ignition switch on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle.

To extend the engine running time duration of your vehicle during remote start, repeat steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. If the duration is set to 10 minutes, the duration extends by another 10 minutes. For example, if your vehicle had been running from the first remote start for 5 minutes, your vehicle continues to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can extend the engine running time duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.

You may have to be closer to your vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle.

You can turn the remote start system on or off using the information display. See General Information (page 92).

You can purchase replacement keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can program remote controls for your vehicle. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 68).

To re-program the passive anti-theft system see an authorized dealer.

Press the button once. The parking lamps turn off.

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