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How to activate and deactivate the automatic door locking on the Ford Focus?

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this tutorial, you will see how to activate and deactivate the automatic door locking on the Ford Focus, a very simple operation. First, insert the key and turn on the instrument cluster, do not start the engine. Then, press the button depicting the two padlocks on the central console three times consecutively. Next, turn off the vehicle, press the button again three times, and turn the instrument cluster back on. At this point, a quick press of the button will activate and deactivate the automatic locking, while a continuous press will activate and deactivate the automatic unlocking.

Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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