Autolock Enable/Disable - Using the Keyless Entry Keypad

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Autolock Enable/Disable - Using the Keyless Entry Keypad
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A manual enable/disable mode allows the autolock feature to be turned off and on.

To enable or disable autolock using the keyless entry keypad:

  1. Enter the 5-digit permanent entry code into the keyless entry keypad.
  2. Within 5 seconds of entering the code, press and hold the 7/8 button on the keyless entry keypad.
  3. Within 5 seconds of Step 2, and while holding the 7/8 button, press the 3/4 button on the keyless entry keypad and release it.
  4. Within 5 seconds of Step 3, release the 7/8 button on the keyless entry keypad.
  5. If the autolock feature is disabled, the horn chirps once. If the autolock feature is enabled, the horn chirps once shortly and then sounds a second time for a longer duration.

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