2000 Ford Escort Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 57

Controls and features To program the transmitters yourself: • Insert a key in the ignition and 3 turn from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession 2 (within 10 seconds) with the ON eighth turn ending in the 3 (ON) C II 4 position. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been 1 entered. • Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.) • Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed. • When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn the ignition to 2 (ACC) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed. ART ST III Illuminated entry Interior lamps will illuminate when UNLOCK or PANIC control is pressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCK control is pressed. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position in order for the illuminated entry system to operate. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. CK O0 L AC I 57