2008 Ford Fusion FWD L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Autolock and Horn Chirp Programming

AUTOLOCK AND HORN CHIRP PROGRAMMING

Programming the Autolock Feature

NOTE:
- The autolock feature is not available on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle.
- The autolock feature can be activated or deactivated independently of the auto-unlock feature.
- The autolock feature of the smart junction box (SJB) can also be configured ON or OFF with the diagnostic tool.
- Make sure that the vehicle's perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.
- When programming the autolock feature using the door lock control switch method the following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key from the OFF to the ON position.
2. Press the unlock button on the door lock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key from the ON to the OFF position.
4. Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
5. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The horn chirps to indicate that programming mode is entered.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock button on the door lock control switch then the lock button. The horn chirps once if the autolocks are disabled or twice (one short chirp followed by a long chirp) if the autolocks are enabled.
7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The horn chirps once to signal that the programming is complete.

Programming the Auto-Unlock Feature

NOTE:
- The auto-unlock feature is disabled on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle.
- The autolock feature can be activated or deactivated independently of the auto-unlock feature.
- The auto-unlock feature of the SJB can also be configured ON or OFF with the diagnostic tool.
- Make sure that the vehicles perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.
- When programming the auto-unlock feature using the door lock control switch method the following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key from the OFF to the ON position.
2. Press the unlock button on the door unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key from the ON to the OFF position.
4. Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
5. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The horn chirps to indicate that programming mode is entered.
6. To enable/disable the auto-unlock feature, press the lock button on the door lock control switch then the unlock button. The horn chirps once if the auto-unlock is disabled or twice (one short chirp followed by a long chirp) if the auto-unlock is enabled.
7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The horn chirps once to signal that the programming is complete.
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