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Locks and Security Intelligent access (if equipped) Your intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded (either by touching the inside of any exterior door handle, the luggage compartment handle, or a button on the transmitter itself). If excessive RF interference is present in the area, or if your vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your door. The mechanical key blade in your IA key can be used to open the driver's door in this situation (refer to Intelligent access key in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade). Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access feature at any door or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of the front doors or the liftgate. Activating intelligent access at the doors: If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the doors you can activate your intelligent access system by touching the inside of any exterior door handle. The door(s) will automatically unlock and the door can be opened. To lock the doors, press the lock area (black spot) on either front door handle. Activating intelligent access at the liftgate: If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate your intelligent access system by pressing the exterior liftgate release button, hidden under the trim above the license plate. The liftgate will release and open. Push button start: The push button start system allows you to start your vehicle without using a key. Refer to Push button start in the Driving chapter. Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate. and release again within three seconds to unlock all the 2. Press doors. The turn signals will flash. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. 164 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
DATA RECORDING	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	18
Menu	19
System Check	21
System warnings and status messages	21
UP-LEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	22
Main menu	22
System Check	26
System warnings and status messages	26
SYSTEM WARNINGS AND STATUS MESSAGES	26
Entertainment Systems	37
AUDIO SYSTEMS	37
AM/FM/CD/MP3 system (if equipped)	37
AM/FM//CD/MP3 satellite radio and SYNC? compatible (if equipped)	40
AM/FM/CD/MP3 SYNC? compatible system (if equipped)	45
MyFord Touch™	49
Auxiliary input jack (Line in, if equipped)	49
USB Port	51
Media hub (if equipped)	51
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	52
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)	53
Satellite Radio Channels	53
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	54
SIRIUS? Satellite Radio Service	54
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	54
Troubleshooting	55
SYNC? (IF EQUIPPED)	57
Added benefits	58
Support	58
Driving restrictions	58
Safety information	59
Privacy information	59
Using your voice recognition system	60
Initiating a voice session	60
System interaction and feedback	61
Adjusting the interaction level	61
Using SYNC?’s phone features	62
Phone dependent features	62
Pairing a phone for the first time	63
Pairing subsequent phones	64
Phone voice commands	64
Making a call	66
Answering an incoming call	66
Phone options during an active call	67
Maneuvering the phone menu	69
Accessing features through the phone menu	70
Text messaging	72
Receiving a text message	72
Sending, downloading and deleting your text messages	72
Accessing your phone settings	74
System settings	75
Bluetooth Device menu options	77
Advanced menu options	78
Accessing and using your SYNC applications and Services (if equipped)	80
SYNC? Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI), if equipped, U.S. only	80
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Intelligent access (if equipped)

Your intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to

communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock

when commanded (either by touching the inside of any exterior door

handle, the luggage compartment handle, or a button on the transmitter

itself). If excessive RF interference is present in the area, or if your

vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your

door. The mechanical key blade in your IA key can be used to open the

driver’s door in this situation (refer to

Intelligent access key

in this

chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical

key blade).

Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without

actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access

feature at any door or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent

access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of

the front doors or the liftgate.

Activating intelligent access at the doors:

If your IA key is within

3 feet (1 meter) of the doors you can activate your intelligent access

system by touching the inside of any exterior door handle. The door(s)

will automatically unlock and the door can be opened.

To lock the doors, press the lock area (black spot) on either front door

handle.

Activating intelligent access at the liftgate:

If your IA key is within

3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate your intelligent access

system by pressing the exterior liftgate release button, hidden under the

trim above the license plate. The liftgate will release and open.

Push button start:

The push button start system allows you to start

your vehicle without using a key. Refer to

Push button start

in the

Driving

chapter.

Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door.

Note:

The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

doors. The turn signals will flash.

The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this

feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned

on.

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Owners Guide, 5th Printing

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