Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 27

Replacing the battery

The integrated keyhead transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
IKT near the key ring in order to
remove the battery cover.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on
the battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.
Note: Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the instructions inside the IKT for
the correct orientation of the
battery. Press the battery down to
ensure that the battery is fully
seated in the battery housing cavity.

4. Snap the battery cover back onto
the key.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become
deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after
battery replacement.

Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)

If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional
IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to your
authorized dealer for reprogramming.

How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)

To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft section

of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform this
procedure yourself.

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Illuminated entry

The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)
illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry
system keypad is used to unlock the door(s).

The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
• the ignition is turned to the on position, or
• the integrated keyhead transmitter lock control is pressed, or
• the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated exit
• The lamps will illuminate when the key is removed from the ignition.
The lamps automatically turn off after 25 seconds. The dome and cargo
lamp controls must not be set to the off position for the illuminated exit
system to operate.

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

You can use the keyless entry keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors without using a key,
• activate or deactivate the Autolock and Autounlock feature if

equipped

• release the liftgate glass,
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is
available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your own
5–digit personal entry code.

When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the
middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.

Programming your own personal entry code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory set code.

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2. Within five seconds press the 1

• 2 on the keypad. The doors will lock

and then unlock to confirm that the system is in programming mode.

3. Enter your personal 5–digit code.
Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.

4. Press 1

• 2 on the keypad to

assign the Driver 1 setting. The
doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that your personal entry code
has been programmed.

You can store up to three personal entry codes. The above procedure
shows how to set the Driver 1 setting. To assign the additional settings,
repeat Steps 1 through 3, then for Step 4, do one of the following:
• Press 3 • 4 to assign the Driver 2 setting.
• Press 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 to assign the Driver 3 setting.
Tips
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Within five seconds, press the 1

• 2 on the keypad and release.

3. Press and hold the 1

• 2 for two seconds. This must be done within

five seconds of completing Step 2.

Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
• one minute of keypad inactivity,
• pressing the

control on the remote entry transmitter,

• or the ignition position changes.

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Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry

To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate.

To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3

• 4 control within five

seconds of entering the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code.

To lock all doors and liftgate, press the 7

• 8 and the 9 • 0 at the

same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You do not need to
enter the keypad code first.

To open the liftgate glass, press the 5

• 6 after entering the factory

set 5-digit code or your personal code.

SECURILOCK

姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)
programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of
coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.

Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters;
additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLock

威 keys without remote entry transmitter

functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your
vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer to Programming
spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.

Note: The SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always
take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

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