Ford Explorer: Locking and Unlocking / Illuminated Entry & Illuminated Exit

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote control.

The lamps turn off if:

• The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• 25 seconds have elapsed.

The lamps do not turn off if:

• You switch them on with the lighting control.
• Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when all doors close and you switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:

• 25 seconds have elapsed.
• You lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.

Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)

If you leave the ignition switched on and the engine is not running, the battery saver turns the ignition off when it detects a certain amount of battery drain, or after 45 minutes have elapsed.