2012 FORD F450 Owners Manual

KEYS
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters
(IKTs). The key blade functions as a
programmed key which 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 your authorized dealer
supplied IKTs, replacement IKTs 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
the SecuriLock  passive anti-theft system section 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.
MYKEY  (IF EQUIPPED)
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 cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
“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 the
system check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and
admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles
have been driven with the MyKey  active.Locks and Security
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MyKey  restricted features
Standard settings – These settings cannot be changed
• The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder  is activated
until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety
Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder  operation.
• Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the vehicle has only 1/8 tank of fuel.
• If equipped, any of the following: parking aid, Blind Spot Information
System (BLIS  ) with cross traffic alert and forward collision warning
systems cannot be turned off.
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 radio or navigation screen
(if equipped) 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 with the buttons facing out of the slot; see the
Driving chapter for the location of the backup slot.) Turn the ignition
on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:
For standard message center:
1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
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.
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For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY.
3. Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY AS
RESTRICTED.
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 the Programming MyKey  optional settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using
MyKey  with remote start systems section.
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 the
Clear MyKey  section.
Programming MyKey  optional settings
To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do
the following:
For standard message center:
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
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For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Use the up and down arrows to get to any of the optional features.
3. Press the right arrow key to bring up the settings available for each
feature.
4. Press OK or the right arrow key to make your choice.
Clear MyKey 
To reset all MyKeys  as admin keys do the following:
For standard message center:
1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key.
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.
For optional message center:
1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
2. Press the down arrow key to get to CLEAR MYKEYS.
3. Hold OK until you see ALL MYKEYS CLEARED.
Check MyKey  system status
The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey 
parameters:
• MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks distance 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 clearing 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 to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey 
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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.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non
Ford-approved remote start system. The actions proved below do not
make MyKey  compatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey  functions.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys
When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default
settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin
key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with
MyKey  . The following action may help you to retain some MyKey 
functions:
1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder.
2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a
MyKey  , owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to
program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey  if the
remote start fob is used by the MyKey  driver.
To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as MyKey  ,dothe
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 the Create a MyKey  section.
Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start)
• It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey  on
vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start).
Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any
other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the
system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift
the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have
administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will
identify the user as an admin or MyKey  drive depending on the
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Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey  system
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey  system
status section.
Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all “real” keys as MyKeys  , in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys  as admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey  section.
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.
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 the Create a MyKey  section.
Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey  system
status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in
the total count. See the Check MyKey  system status section.
Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all “real” keys as MyKeys  , in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeys  as admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey  section.Locks and Security
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Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a MyKey  • Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey  .
• Key in the ignition is the last
remaining admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
• SecuriLock  passive anti-theft
system is disabled or in unlimited
mode.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Cannot program the MyKey 
optional settings • Key in the ignition is a MyKey  .
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Cannot clear MyKey  • Key in the ignition is a MyKey  .
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system that is programmed as
MyKey  . Refer to Using MyKey  with
remote start systems section.
Lost the only admin key • Purchase a new key from your
authorized dealer.
Lost any key • For programming spare keys, refer
to the Programming spare keys
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Condition Potential Causes
I accidentally programmed all
keys as MyKeys  • Vehicle has a non Ford-approved
remote start system that is recognized
as an admin key. Refer to the Using
MyKey  with remote start systems
section to reset all MyKeys  as admin
keys.
No MyKey  function with (if
equipped) intelligent access
key with push button start • An admin intelligent access key is
present at a push-and-start vehicle.
• No MyKeys  are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey 
section.
• Vehicle has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system (as an admin key) then a
MyKey  is inserted without restarting
the engine.
MyKey  programmed total
includes one additional key • Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as a MyKey  .
• Vehicle is equipped with a non
Ford-approved remote start system.
Refer to Using MyKey  with remote
start systems section.
Admin keys programmed total
includes one additional key • Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as admin key.
• Vehicle is equipped with a non
Ford-approved remote start system.
Refer to Using MyKey  with remote
start systems section.
MyKey  distance does not
accumulate • MyKey  is not being used by the
intended user.
• MyKey  system has been recently
cleared.
• Vehicles has been started using a
non Ford-approved remote start
system (as an admin key) then a
MyKey  is inserted without recycling
the MyKey  in ignition.Locks and Security
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