2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83

Locks and Security Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the vehicle's message center (if equipped), refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; and • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • by using the power door unlock/lock sequence, • Performing the keyless entry key pad procedure (if equipped), or • by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. 83 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)