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Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:Each button press must be done within three seconds of each
other. The vehicle will not remote start if this sequence is not followed
and the horn will not chirp.
The label on your transmitter
details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
The horn will chirp if the system fails to start (unless quiet start is on).
Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise.
It can be switched on or off. Refer to theInformation Displayschapter.
Note:If the vehicle has been remote started and is equipped with an
integrated keyhead transmitter, you must turn the ignition on before
driving the vehicle. If equipped with an intelligent access transmitter, you
must press theSTART/STOPbutton on the instrument panel once while
applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
The power windows will be inhibited during the remote start and the
radio will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the vehicle will run for 5, 10,
or 15 minutes, depending on the setting. Refer to theInformation
Displayschapter to select the duration of the remote start system.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to
promote good driving habits. You can use all but one of the keys
programmed to your vehicle with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to as
administrator keys or admin keys. These can be used to:
•create a restricted key
•program optional MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you can access the following
information using the information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys are programmed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle has traveled using a MyKey.
Note:Switch the ignition on to use the system.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to the same settings. You cannot
program them individually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with intelligent access keys (push-button
start): When both a MyKey and an admin intelligent access key (fob) are
present, your vehicle will recognize the admin fob to start the engine.
Note:If you start your vehicle while using a MyKey, your key’s
programmed restrictions will remain active until you turn the engine off.
This remains true, even if a passenger with an admin key enters your
vehicle after you started the engine with a MyKey.
Standard Settings
These settings activate automatically with a programmed MyKey:
•Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this feature. The audio system will
mute when this feature is activated.
•Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning activates earlier, giving MyKey
drivers more time to refuel.
•Driver assist features remain on and active: the collision warning
system, navigation, parking aids and BLIS (Blind Spot Information
System) with cross traffic alert.
•Satellite radio adult content restrictions.
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Optional Settings
You can configure MyKey settings when you first create a MyKey.
You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key.
The following settings can be configured using an admin key:
•Set various vehicle speed limits. Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your vehicle reaches the set speed.
You cannot override the set speed by fully depressing the accelerator
pedal.
•Set various vehicle speed reminders. Warnings will be shown in the
display followed by an audible tone when the set vehicle speed is
exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message will be shown
in the display when you attempt to exceed the limited volume.
Automatic volume control will be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this is selected, you will not be able to
disable Advance Trac, 911 Assist or the do not disturb feature
(if your vehicle is equipped).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. If your vehicle
is equipped with a push-button start and you have a backup slot, put
the intelligent access key in the backup slot. If your vehicle does not
have a backup slot, hold your intelligent access key fob next to the
steering column. See theStarting and Stopping the Enginechapter
for the proper key fob placement.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. From the main menu within the information display, pressOKor the
>button to navigate through the various screens. SelectSettings
and thenMyKey.
4. PressOKor the>button to selectCreate.
5. When prompted, hold theOKbutton until you see a message
informing you to label this key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted
at your vehicle’s next start.
After the key is successfully programmed, make sure you label it so you
can distinguish it from the admin keys.
You can also program optional settings for the key(s). Refer to
Programming/Changing Optional Settings.
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Programming/Changing Optional Settings
Note:All programmed keys can be cleared within the same key cycle in
which a key was programmed, otherwise an admin key is required to
clear the keys. To clear all keys, seeClearing all MyKeys.
You can access the optional settings through the information display
control.
1. Turn the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to an optional feature.
4. PressOKor>to scroll through settings.
5. PressOKor>to make a selection.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear the programming while you create a MyKey or use an
admin key to clear the restrictions. When you clear the restrictions, you
return the key to its original admin key status.
To clear your MyKey, use the information display to do the following:
1. Access the main menu and selectSettings, thenMyKey.
2. Scroll toClear Alland press theOKbutton.
3. Hold theOKbutton untilALL MYKEYS CLEAREDdisplays .
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
The information display shows the programmed keys’ status:
•MYKEY DISTANCE:Tracks distance when drivers use a restricted
key. The only way to delete the accumulated distance is by using an
admin key to reset this to zero. If the MyKey distance does not
accumulate as expected, then:
1. The intended user is not using the programmed key.
2. An admin key user recently reset the distance.
•NUMBER OF MYKEY(S):Indicates the number of restricted keys
programmed to the vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many
restricted keys you have for your vehicle, or when a MyKey has
recently been deleted.
•NUMBER OF ADMIN KEY(S):Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to the vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many
unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, or if an additional MyKey
has been programmed.
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non-Ford-approved (unlicensed)
aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start
system, please see your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved
remote start system.
The following information may help customers who choose to install an
unlicensed remote start system. The instructions provided below do not
make the MyKey system or its features compatible with any unlicensed
remote start system, but they may help you retain some MyKey
functions.
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
MyKey programming and restrictions are not compatible with unlicensed
remote start systems, but there are ways you can retain some of the
MyKey functions. To learn if this is possible, use the remote start to start
your vehicle. While the vehicle’s engine is running: .
1. Insert your key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Restart the engine using the key in the ignition.
3. If MyKey recognizes your unlicensed remote start system as an
additional admin key with its associated privileges, then you can
program it as a MyKey just as you would program a traditional key.
To program an unlicensed remote start system as a MyKey, do the
following:
•Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
•Use the remote start to start your vehicle.
•See theCreating a MyKeysection and follow Steps 1–5.
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push-button Start)
It is not possible to program your unlicensed remote start system
as a MyKey if your vehicle is equipped with intelligent access keys
(push-button start), but you can still retain the MyKey programming
with your intelligent access key fob by following this process:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Start your vehicle with the remote start. Do not open a door or shift
the vehicle out of P (Park) as either action will cause the engine to
stall. While the engine is running, your remote start retains its admin
key status.
3. Restart the engine by pressing the Start/Stop button. SeeKeyless
Startingfor more information. The vehicle will identify your
intelligent access fob as an admin key or a MyKey, depending
on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
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Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your
vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key is
still in the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle by pressing the lock button on the
transmitter even if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, you can lock your vehicle by any method,
regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from unintentionally locking your
intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the power door lock control (with the
door open, transmissionPand ignition off), after you close the door
your vehicle will search for an intelligent access key in the passenger
compartment. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the doors will immediately
unlock and the horn will sound, indicating that the intelligent access key is
inside.
You can override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside your vehicle. To do this, either:
•close all the doors and then press the lock button on another
intelligent access key, or
•touch the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access
key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the
power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•the ignition is on, or
•the ignition is off and the vehicle is not inP.
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Autolock and Unlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all doors are closed
•the ignition is on
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•autolock has locked the doors
•you stop the vehicle and switch the ignition off or to accessory mode,
and
•the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if you have electronically locked
them before opening the driver’s door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock
Note:Your authorized dealer can perform this procedure, or you can do
the procedure yourself.
To enable or disable these features, do the following:
Note:You will have 30 seconds to complete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock button three times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock button three times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming
mode has been entered.
Autolock:Press the power door unlock control, then the lock control.
The horn will chirp once if autolock was disabled or twice (one short and
one long chirp) if autolock was enabled.
Autounlock:Press the power door lock control, then the unlock control.
The horn will chirp once if autounlock was disabled or twice (one short
and one long chirp) if autounlock was enabled.
6. Switch the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
Note:The autounlock feature can be enabled or disabled independently
of the autolock feature.
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Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock
the doors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system turns off the lights if:
•the ignition is on,
•you press the remote transmitter lock button, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the lamp control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors
are closed and you switch the ignition off and remove the key from the
ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•
you insert the key in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only)
•you press theSTART/STOPbutton (intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps on and switch
the ignition off, the battery saver shuts them off after some time.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off
15 minutes after you close all of the doors.
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