Ford Escape: Keys and Remote Controls / Opening and Closing the Flip Key. Removing the Key Blade
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.

Note: Inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush.
Closing Your Flip Key
Press and hold the round button on the
remote control to fold the key blade when
not in use.

Removing the Key Blade

Push the release button on your passive
key and pull the key blade out.
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock all
doors...
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again, or switch the ignition on
to turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Liftgate Release Switch
2
Passive Key
3
RTM (remote start vehicles only)
4
Keyless Entry Keypad
5
GWM
6
RGTM
7
Liftgate Latch
8
Turn Signals
9
Horn
10
IPC
11
IKT Keyfob
12
With Passive Entry
13
Door Latches
14
DDM
15
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the text you enter.
Information icon.
Search.
Keyboard settings.
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copy the detail to the text entry field.
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the destination, such as the Address, POI
Category or Name, Intersection, Cit..