2001 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Manual
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Controls and features Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. The correct PATS key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong type of PATS key may lead to a "NO-START" condition. Refer to the Rotunda Key Application Matrix for the correct PATS key type for your particular vehicle make and model year. If a key Application Marix is not available, call 1-800-ROTUNDA (1-800-768-8632) (press 2) to order a Key Application Matrix. If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a "NO START" condition. Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the 4 ignition and turn the ignition from 3 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition 5 in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 2 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 1 3. Within ten seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 119