Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / General Procedures - Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if 2 or more programmed keys are available.
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the customer spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
When programming keys, the RKE transmitter and the PATS portion of the key are programmed at the same time.
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Insert the first programmed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the first key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the first key to OFF, insert a second
programmed PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to
RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the second key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the second key to OFF, insert the new, unprogrammed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 6 seconds).
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NOTE:
See the Owner's Literature for maximum number of keys that can be programmed to the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1-5 to program additional keys.
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced...
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING:
Never inflate a tire that has been run flat without first
removing the tire from the wheel to inspect for damage. A damaged tire
can fail during inflation. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury...
Use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade, it could
result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
Longer engine cranking periods...