•# 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 MyKeywith remote start systems
MyKeyis 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 MyKeycompatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKeyfunctions.
Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button
start)
•It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKeyon
vehicles equipped with 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 MyKeydrive depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKeysystem
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See theCheck MyKeysystem
statussection.
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 MyKeysas admin keys
by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theClear MyKeysection.
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