WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system prevents someone from starting the vehicle with an incorrectly coded key.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in your vehicle. Always take the keys and lock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on with a correctly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with 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.
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you of unauthorized entry into your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is triggered in any of the following ways:
- If someone opens a door, the liftgate or the hood without a correctly coded key or remote control.
- If you turn the power on without a correctly coded key.
- If the interior sensors detect movement inside your vehicle.
- If the inclination sensors detect an attempt to raise your vehicle.
- If someone disconnects the vehicle battery or the battery backup alarm.
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.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR SENSORS
The interior sensors detect movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overhead console.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
Note: If you set the cabin comfort level for your departure time with the alarm armed, the interior sensors deactivate for the duration of the cabin preconditioning to avoid a false alarm.
WHAT ARE THE INCLINATION SENSORS
The inclination sensor is designed to detect an attempt to raise your vehicle, for example, to remove a wheel or to tow it away.
ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
The alarm is ready to arm when your vehicle is switched off.
Lock your vehicle with your remote control to arm the alarm.
DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
Disarm the alarm by performing any of the following actions:
- Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control.
- Switch your vehicle on or start your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE ALARM SECURITY LEVELS
You can select two levels of alarm security, all sensors and perimeter sensing.
All Sensors
All sensors are the standard-setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are on when you arm the alarm.
Note: Do not arm the alarm with all sensors if passengers, animals or other moving objects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors are off when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activate when you arm the alarm in this mode.
SETTING THE ALARM SECURITY LEVEL
- Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
- Press SETTINGS.
- Press Vehicle.
- Press Alarm System.
- Press Motion sensors.
- Press a setting.
WHAT IS ASK ON EXIT
You can choose which level of security you require after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you do not choose a setting, the system defaults to all sensors.
SWITCHING ASK ON EXIT ON AND OFF
- Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
- Press SETTINGS.
- Press Vehicle.
- Press Alarm System.
- Press Ask on Exit.
- Press a setting.
| Message | Details |
|---|---|
| No Key Detected | The system has not detected a correctly coded key. |
| Starting System Fault | The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
| Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle. Alarm Announcement | Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. |
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.
For more detailed information, please reference the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner’s Manual.