•
by using a power door unlock/lock procedure, or
•
by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to
Message
center
in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter.
Note:
The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is off 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. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm
programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
Autounlock feature (if enabled)
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•
the ignition is on, 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 off or to
accessory; and
•
the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
turned off or to accessory.
Note:
The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked after the ignition is turned off and before the driver
door is opened.
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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
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