Does the flashing red light of a car and lock on your dashboard scare you? It shouldn’t! It’s actually there to help you. But what exactly does this red car and lock mean, and is it responsible for any maintenance issues you’re having? Take a look below to learn more about the flashing red car and lock on your dashboard!
What does the Red Car and Lock on the Dashboard mean?
So what exactly is the flashing car and lock? This is actually your vehicle’s way of telling you that its engine immobilizer is armed and working properly. In a Ford, the immobilizer feature is know as SecuriLock, and works as a passive anti-theft device that disables your vehicle if someone tries to start it and drive it without your keys.
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It is completely normal to see the car and lock start flashing on your dashboard whenever you park and turn your vehicle off. Some vehicles that are equipped with an alarm system will also use this icon to let you know that an alarm is active on your vehicle.
How do you turn on SecuriLock in a Ford?
The best part about the feature is that it isn’t something you need to worry about flipping on or off — it’s just always active. If you notice that the immobilizer light is no longer flashing on your dashboard, feel free to bring your car into Holiday Ford and get it checked out. We’ll make sure that it’s working as intended or get started on fixing it.
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Looking for a new Ford vehicle with SecuriLock in Fond du Lac? Thankfully, it would be difficult to find a new Ford that didn’t offer this amazing feature at the standard level. Feel free to swing by Holiday Ford to see our new Ford inventory!
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