Security for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Security
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
System Work
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft
System
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If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
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If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with
If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle.
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.
If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm.
Arming the Passive Anti-Theft
System
The passive anti-theft system arms your
vehicle after a short period of time when
you switch the power off.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
direction indicators flash for 5 minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above sounds the alarm again.
Disarming the Passive Anti-Theft
System
The passive anti-theft system disarms
when you switch the power on with a
correctly coded key.
Note: You could have difficulty starting the
vehicle if you have metallic objects,
electronic devices or a second coded key on
the same key chain.
What Is the Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
What Are the Interior Sensors
The interior sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm
What Are the Inclination Sensors
System
The inclination sensor is designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
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Security
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
The battery backup alarm is an additional
alarm system that has its own battery and
horn. It is designed to detect if the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm is
disconnected.
What are the Alarm Security Levels
You can select two levels of alarm security,
full guard and reduced guard.
Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
Full Guard
Full guard is the standard setting.
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
In full guard, all equipped sensors are on
not a key in your vehicle.
when you arm the alarm.
Lock your vehicle with your remote control
to arm the alarm.
Note: Do not arm the alarm with full guard
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle.
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
Reduced Guard
Disarm the alarm by performing any of the
In reduced guard, only the perimeter
following actions:
sensors are on when you arm the alarm.
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Unlock the doors or luggage
Note: The alarm security level will switch
back to full guard once the power is turned
on.
compartment with the remote control.
Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.
Setting the Alarm Security Level
To set the alarm security level to full guard or reduced guard, use the information
display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Settings
Action
Press the menu button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle settings
Alarm system
Alarm settings
Full guard
Press the toggle button upward or downward to choose your
required setting. Press the OK button.
Reduced guard
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You can choose which level of security you
require after you switch the ignition off.
What Is Ask on Exit
After you switch the ignition off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Full guard
Reduced guard
Action
Press the toggle button upward or downward to choose your
required setting. Press the OK button.
Note: If you do not choose a setting, the
2. Press Vehicle settings.
3. Press Alarm System.
4. Switch Ask on Exit on or off.
system defaults to full guard.
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Security – Information Messages
Message
Action
No key detected
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.
Starting system
malfunction
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Vehicle alarm Start
vehicle to stop alarm
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
Alarm announcement
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Security – Frequently Asked
Questions
What should I do if there is any
potential alarm problem with my
vehicle?
Take all remote controls to an
authorized dealer if there is any
potential alarm problem with your
vehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unable
to start with a correctly coded key?
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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