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REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped)— May display
when using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK DEACTIVATED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park feature has been turned off. Refer toActive park assistin
theDrivingchapter for more information.
TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the
12 second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT (if equipped)— Displayed when the
tire mobility kit requires service. See your authorized dealer for more
information.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for
the selected
channel.No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.If this message does not clear
within a short period of time,
or with an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have a fault.
See your authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously available
channel is no longer available.
Tune to another channel. If
the channel was one of your
presets, you may choose
another channel for that
preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS
at
1–888–539–7474 to subscribe
to the channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information
not available.Artist information not available
at this time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
NO TEXT Song title
information not
available.Song title information not
available at this time on this
channel. The system is
working properly.
NO TEXT Category
information not
available.Category information not
available at this time on this
channel. The system is
working properly.
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Memory feature (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toFront seating
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
buttons work with speed control:
RESUME:Press to resume a set
speed.
SET +:Press to increase the set
speed.
SET –:Press to decrease the set
speed.
OFF/ON:Press to turn speed
control off or on.
Setting speed control
To set speed control:
1. Press and release ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET + or SET -.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the instrument cluster will turn on.
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KEYS
Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters
(IKTs). The key blade starts the
vehicle and unlocks/locks all the
doors. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote entry
transmitter.
Your IKTs are programmed to your
vehicle; using a non-programmed
key will not permit your vehicle to
start. If you lose one or both of your
IKTs, replacements are available
through your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLock
keys without
remote entry transmitter
functionality can also be purchased
from your authorized dealer if desired.
Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.
For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to
theSecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection later in this chapter.
Note:Your vehicle’s IKTs were
issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you keep the tag in a safe place for
future reference.
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Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the
remote entry system. You have to
have the IA key in the vehicle to
activate the push button start
system.
The IA key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade
that can be used to unlock the
driver door. To release the
mechanical key blade, press the
release button on the back of the
transmitter and slide the blade out.
Your IA keys are programmed to
your vehicle.You cannot enter or
start your vehicle with an
unprogrammed key. If you lose one
or both of your IA keys,
replacements are available from
your authorized dealer. For more
information on programming
replacement IA keys, refer to the
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection in this chapter.
Note:Your vehicle’s IA back-up
keys were issued with a security tag
that provides important vehicle key
cut information. It is recommended
that you keep the tag in a safe place
for future reference.
MYKEY™
The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted
until MyKey™ is disabled. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
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“administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a
MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™
feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use system
check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle has
been driven with the MyKey™ active.
MyKey™ restricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
•Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted
whenever Belt-Minder
is activated until the safety belts are buckled.
Refer to theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for a detailed
description of Belt-Minder
operation.
•Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).
•The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: reverse
sensing system, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS
) with cross
traffic alert and collision warning system.
Optional settings – these settings can be changed
•Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected
vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded.
•The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY
VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when
attempting to exceed the limited volume.
•The AdvanceTrac
system cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKey™ user will not be able to deactivate the
system.Note:It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac

system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand.
Create a MyKey™
To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition. For
vehicles equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access key
in the backup slot; see theDrivingchapter for the location of the
backup slot. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do
the following:
1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
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2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
MYKEY will be displayed.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS
AS RESTRICTED is displayed.
4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed.
MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.Note:To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in theProgramming MyKey™ Optional Settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see theUsing
MyKey™ with Remote Start Systemssection.
Note:The MyKey™ can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was
created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to
clear the MyKey™ programming. To clear all MyKeys™ go to Step 2 in
theClear MyKey™section.
Programming MyKey™ Optional Settings
Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional
settings, use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey setup menus.
The first menu shown is:
MYKEY MAX MPH <80 MPH> OFF
3. If you don’t want to change the maximum speed setting, press the
SETUP button to display the next menu. The remaining menus appear as
follows with the default settings shown:
MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65
MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF
MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON .
4. On any of the menus press RESET to highlight your choice with the
<…>.
5. Press SETUP to enter your choice. The next optional setting will be
displayed.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional
settings.
Clear MyKey™
To reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys, do the following:
1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key.
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2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed.
3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
CLEAR is displayed.
4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS
CLEARED is displayed.
Check MyKey™ system status
The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following
MyKey™ parameters:
•MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey™
is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the
MyKey™ is not being used by the intended user. The only way to
reset this odometer to zero is by disabling MyKey™. If this odometer
is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey™ system has
been recently cleared.
•# MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys™ are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a
MyKey™.
•# ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional
spare key has been programmed to the vehicle
Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for MyKey™
system warnings displays.
Using MyKey™ with remote start systems
MyKey™ is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys:
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional
keys should program the remote start system as a MyKey™ in addition
to the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey™. To
program the remote start system as MyKey™, do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theCreate a MyKey™section.
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