Locking the doors, Car finder, Sounding a panic alarm – FORD 2008 Taurus X User Manual

Page 139: Locks and security

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2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

doors.

The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.

The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
• any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.

Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the

and

controls on the IKT for four seconds (disabling

two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all

the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and liftgate are closed.

Note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, the horn will chirp twice
and the lamps will not flash.

Car finder

Press

twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps

will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your
vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press and hold

for 1.5 seconds to activate the alarm. The horn will

sound and the turn lamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. The
alarm can be deactivated with a short press and release of

, by

turning the ignition to RUN, or by allowing the alarm to time out after 3
minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) position.

2008 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Locks and Security

139

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