Security for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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  
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.  
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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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.  
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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