Engine Immobilizer; Principle Of Operation; Coded Keys; Arming The Engine Immobilizer - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The engine immobilizer is a theft protection
system that prevents someone from
starting the engine with an incorrectly
coded key.

CODED KEYS

Note: Do not shield your keys with metal
objects. This may prevent the receiver from
recognizing your key as a valid one.
Note: Have all of your remaining keys
erased and recoded if you lose a key. Ask
your dealer for further information. Have
replacement keys recoded together with
your existing keys.
If you lose a key, you can obtain a
replacement from your Ford Dealer. If
possible, provide them with the key
number from the tag provided with the
original keys. You can also obtain
additional keys from your Ford Dealer.
ARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILIZER
The engine immobilizer is armed
automatically a short time after you have
switched the ignition off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster will
flash to confirm that the system is
operating.
DISARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILIZER
The engine immobilizer is disarmed
automatically when you switch the ignition
on with a correctly coded key.
Ranger (TKD, TKE) Vehicles Built From: 01-10-2014, enAUS, Edition date: 10/2014

Engine immobilizer

The indicator in the instrument cluster will
come on for approximately three seconds
and then go out. If the indicator stays on
for one minute or flashes for approximately
one minute and then repeatedly at irregular
intervals, your key has not been recognized.
Remove the key and try again.
If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the immobilizer checked
immediately.
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