Ford Fiesta: Keys and Remote Controls

Ford Fiesta 2009-2019 Owners Manual

General Information on Radio Frequencies

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range. One of the following could cause a decrease in operating range:

• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle

The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by other short distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.

Intelligent Access (If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following conditions are met:

• You touch the inside of the front exterior door handle.
• You press the luggage compartment button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the transmitter battery is low, you may need to mechanically unlock your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent access key to open the driver door in this situation. See Remote Control.

Remote Control

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If Equipped)

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.

Note: Your vehicle's keys came with a security label that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.

Intelligent Access Transmitter (If Equipped)

Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push button start system.

The intelligent access key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that you can use to unlock the driver door.

Note: Your vehicle's back-up keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.

Reprogramming the Unlocking Function

Note: When you press the unlock button either all the doors are unlocked or only the driver's door and the liftgate are unlocked.

Pressing the unlock button again unlocks all the doors.

You can reprogram the unlocking function using the remote control so that only the driver's door is unlocked. This will enable two-stage unlocking.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons on the remote control simultaneously for at least four seconds with the ignition off.

The direction indicators will flash twice to confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function, repeat the process.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.

The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.

Vehicles Without Intelligent Access

1. Insert a screwdriver into the recess on the back of the key and remove the key blade.

2. Release the retaining clips with the screwdriver and separate the two halves of the remote control.

Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver.

3. Carefully pry out the battery with the screwdriver.

4. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing upward.

5. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

6. Install the key blade.

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover.

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.

Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.

4. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

Intelligent Access Transmitter

1. Press and hold the buttons on the edges to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover.

2. Remove the key blade.

3. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to start separating the two halves of the remote control.

4. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.

Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver.

5. Carefully remove the battery with the screwdriver.

6. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing downward.

7. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

8. Install the key blade.

Car Finder

Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

Note: If locking was not successful or if any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the horn will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.

Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.

Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or turn the ignition on to deactivate.

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

Replacement or additional keys or remote controls can be purchased from an authorized dealer. Your dealer can program the remote controls for your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself.

See Remote Control.

To re-program the passive anti-theft system see an authorized dealer.