2004 Ford Escape Owner's Manual - Page 67

Locks and Security The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. The remote feature will only operate when the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership, this will aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate, if the control on the overhead lamp is in the DOOR position, the flashers will flash twice, and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. and release again within three seconds to unlock the 2. Press passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This feature turns on all the interior lamps for 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position. If the dome lamp control (if equipped) is in the off position, the illuminated entry feature will not work. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the dome lamp control or • any door is open. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 67 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)