Arming the Perimeter Alarm
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The perimeter alarm is ready to arm any time the ignition is off. Any of the following pre-arms the alarm system:
- pressing the LOCK button on an IKT.
- pressing the door lock control switch to the lock position with the door open, then closing the door.
- pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously on the keyless entry keypad.
Once the system is pre-armed, there is a 20-second countdown before the perimeter alarm is armed. Each entry point to the vehicle (hood or door) are armed separately and must be closed before that entry point begins the 20-second countdown to become armed. If all entry points are closed, the turn signals flash indicating that all entry points are entering the 20-second countdown.