Keys and Remote Controls for your Ford Focus 2010-2017
Keys and Remote Controls
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
REMOTECONTROL-VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY
Intelligent Access Key
Note: 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 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
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Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.
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weather conditions
nearby radio towers
structures around the vehicle
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other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls 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.
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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.
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To release the key blade:
1. Press and hold the buttons on the
edges of the transmitter to release the
cover. Carefully remove the cover.
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2. Remove the key blade.
Programming a New Remote
Control
To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 67).
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Changing the Remote Control
Battery
3. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully seperate the
two halves of the remote control.
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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4. Twist the screwdriver in the position
shown to separate the two halves of
the remote control.
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1. Press and hold the buttons on the
edges of the transmitter to release the
cover. Carefully remove the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
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WITH: INTEGRATED KEY
TRANSMITTER
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(If
Equipped)
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Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.
5. Carefully remove the battery with the
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screwdriver.
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.
6. Install a new battery with the + facing
downward.
7. Assemble the two halves of the remote
control.
8. 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.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twice
within three seconds. The horn may sound
and the direction indicators flash.
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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.
The horn may sound twice and the
direction indicators do not flash if:
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Locking was not successful.
Any door or the liftgate is open.
Programming a New Remote
The hood is open on vehicles with an
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anti-theft alarm or remote start.
To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 67).
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Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
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.
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3. 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.
To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
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
Make sure that you dispose of
the programmed key from your vehicle.
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Locating Your Vehicle
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.
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:
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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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Sounding the Panic Alarm(IfEquipped)
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.
Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
2. Remove the old battery.
silence it.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
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WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY WITH
REMOTE START
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
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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.
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Programming a New Remote
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.
Control
To program an additional remote control
See Security (page 67).
Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
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.
1. Remove the key blade from the
transmitter.
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Slide the release on the back of the
transmitter, then pull the blade out.
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
Sounding the Panic Alarm(IfEquipped)
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
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.
Remote Start
WARNING
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.
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3. Remove the old battery.
The remote start button is on the
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.
transmitter.
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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.
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 this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.
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:
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The ignition is on.
The horn sounds twice and the direction
The alarm system activates.
You turn off the feature.
The hood is open.
indicators do not flash if:
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Locking was not successful.
Any door or the liftgate is open.
The transmission is not in park (P).
The hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start.
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Your vehicle battery has no charge.
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.
The powertrain fault indicator was on
the last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting 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.
Extending the Engine Running Time
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
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starting after a vehicle shutdown.
The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting
To remote start your vehicle:
Press the button once. The
parking lamps turn off.
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
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doors.
You may have to be closer to
your vehicle than when starting due to
ground reflection and the added noise of
the running vehicle.
2. 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 91).
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
You can turn the remote start system on
or off using the information display. See
General Information (page 91).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
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 67).
The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.
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