2013 FORD ESCAPE ignition

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes. Any
keys that have not been programmed are
referred to as an "administrator key" or
"admin key" which can be used to:
•create a restricted key
• program optional MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features altogether.
Once a key has been programmed you can
access the following information using the
information display control:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to the vehicle.
• The total distance the vehicle has been
driven with a MyKey.
For vehicles equipped with intelligent
access key (push button start), when both
a MyKey and an admin intelligent access
key (fob) are present, the admin fob will
be recognized by the vehicle to start the
engine.
Standard Settings
These settings cannot be changed.
• Belt-Minder®. This cannot be disabled
and the five-minute timer does not
expire. The audio system is muted
when MyKey Belt-Minder® is activated.
• Early low fuel. Warnings are displayed
in the information display control
followed by an audible tone when the
fuel tank is at one-eighth tank or less.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: Parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS®)
with cross traffic alert and the collision
warning system. Optional Settings
These settings can be configured right after
a MyKey is first created or changed
afterword with an Admin key.
•
Vehicle speed limit of 80 mph (130
km/h). Visual warnings are displayed
followed by an audible tone when
vehicle speed has reached 80 mph
(130 km/h).
• Vehicle speed warning of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h). Visual
warnings are displayed followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message in the audio system
is displayed when attempting to
exceed the limited volume.
• AdvanceTrac®. The system cannot be
turned off when Always-on has been
set.
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display control to
create a MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition or, if the vehicle is equipped
with push button start, put the
intelligent access key in the backup
slot. Backup slot information is located
in a different chapter. See Starting
and Stopping the Engine (page 135).
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the information display controls and select
Settings, then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.
4. Press OK to select Create.
5. When prompted, hold the OK button until you see a message informing you
to label this key as a MyKey. The key
will be restricted at the next start.
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The key is successfully programmed. Make
sure you label it so you can distinguish it
from the admin keys.
You can program optional settings for the
key(s). Refer to Programming/Changing
optional settings.
Vehicles equipped with remote start need
to follow a separate procedure. See Using
MyKey With Remote Start Systems
(page 50).
Programming/Changing Optional
Settings
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. See Clearing
All MyKeys (page 50).
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. Press OK or > to scroll through settings.
5. Press OK or > to make a selection.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
All programmed MyKeys can be cleared
within the same key cycle in which a MyKey
was created, otherwise an admin key is
required to clear the keys.
To clear all MyKeys (which removes all
restrictions and returns them to admin key
status), use the information display control
to do the following:
1. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
2. Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button. 3.
Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS
CLEARED is displayed.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
The information display control displays
information about keys programmed to
the vehicle:
• MYKEY MILES: Tracks mileage when
a restricted key is used. If mileage does
not accumulate as expected, then the
key is not being used by the intended
user. The only way to reset this to zero
is by resetting the keys. If the mileage
is lower than the last time you checked,
then the key system has been recently
reset.
• #MYKEY(S): Indicates how many
restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. Can also be used to detect
deletion of a restricted key.
• #ADMIN KEY(S): Indicates how
many admin keys are programmed to
the vehicle. Can also be used to detect
if an additional key has been
programmed to the vehicle.
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 Ford
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 provided below do NOT make
MyKey compatible with
non-Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey
functions.
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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. Restart the engine when you
insert a key into the ignition cylinder it may
help you to retain some MyKey functions.
In addition to the key that has been
programmed as a MyKey, owners of
vehicles equipped with traditional keys
have the option 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 a MyKey, do the following:
•Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
• Remote start the vehicle using your
non-Ford-approved remote start fob.
• See Creating a MyKey (page 49).
Follow Steps 1-5. Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent
Access Key (Push Button Start)
Note:
It is not possible to program the
remote start system as a MyKey on 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
MyKey driver 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
MyKey system status menus, may include
the non-Ford-approved remote start system
as an additional key in the total count. See
Checking MyKey System Status (page
50).
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 clear all MyKeys (which removes
all restrictions and returns them to admin
key status) by doing the following:
• Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
• Remote start the vehicle using your
non-Ford-approved remote start fob.
• See Clearing All MyKeys (page 50).
Follow Steps 1-3.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential Causes
Condition
The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
I cannot program a key
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Potential Causes
Condition
The key in the ignition is the only admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin
key).
The intelligent access key is not in the backup
slot (vehicles with push button start).
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
I cannot program the optional settings
No keys are programmed to the vehicle. See
Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Key in the ignition does not have admin priv-
ileges.
I cannot clear the restricted keys
No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. See Using MyKey With
Remote Start Systems (page 50).
Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost the only admin key
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 62).
I lost a key
The vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Restricted keys
can be reset using remote start. See Using
MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page
50).
I accidentally programmed all keys as
restricted keys
An admin key is present at engine start-up.
No restricted key functions with intelli-
gent access key (push button start) No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey.
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Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within
3 feet (1 meter) of the vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle. The door
will unlock and can be opened.
Press and hold the door handle lock sensor
to lock the vehicle. To avoid unlocking the
door inadvertently, be sure to only touch
the lock sensor and not other areas of the
door handle.
At the Liftgate
Press the exterior liftgate release button
on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Smart Unlocks For Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock the vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors will lock then unlock
if your key is still in the ignition.The vehicle can still be locked with the key
in the ignition by using the keyless entry
keypad with the driver door closed, or by
pressing the lock button on the transmitter
even if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle
can be locked 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 driver
or passenger power door lock control (with
the door open, vehicle in park and ignition
off), after you close the door the vehicle
will search for an intelligent access key in
the passenger compartment. If an
intelligent access key is found inside the
vehicle, all of the doors will immediately
unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating
that the intelligent access key is inside.
In order to override the smart unlock
feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside the vehicle,
you can lock your vehicle after all doors
are closed by using the keyless entry
keypad, pressing the lock button on
another intelligent access key or touching
the locking area on the handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock the 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
in P (Park).
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Autolock and Autounlock (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).
When autounlock is enabled, all doors will
unlock when the driver door is opened.
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 lock button three
times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door lock button three
times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming mode
has been entered.
Autolock: Once in programming mode,
each subsequent short press (less than 1
second) of the power door lock button will
toggle autolock between on and off.
Autounlock: Each subsequent long press
(more than 2 seconds) of the power door
lock button will toggle autounlock between
on and off.
Note: The autounlock feature can be
enabled or disabled independently of the
autolock feature. Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when the remote
entry system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:
•
the ignition is on
• the remote transmitter lock control is
pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the
dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when all doors are
closed, the ignition is turned off and the
key is removed from the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• the key is inserted in the ignition
(integrated keyhead transmitter only)
• the START/STOP button is pressed
(intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or
headlamps are left on, the battery saver
will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you shut off the engine and leave the
ignition in the on or accessory mode, the
ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
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MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
To open the liftgate: Press the button
located in the top of the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate, then pull on
the outside handle.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to play near an
open or moving power liftgate.
Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. The liftgate or its
components could be damaged.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate will only operate with the
vehicle in P (Park).
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Three warning chimes will sound once as
the liftgate begins to power close. Five
short chimes indicate a problem with the
open or close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission
is not in P (Park);
• or the battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage;
• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3
mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate falls to the closed direction
after the liftgate has stopped in the open
position, four short warning chimes
indicate excessive weight on the gate or a
possible gas strut failure. See your
authorized dealer if you still have the issue
after the load is removed.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
To open or close from the
instrument panel: Press the
instrument panel button.
To open or close with the
remote control: Press the
remote control button twice
within three seconds.
To open or close using the hands-free
liftgate feature (if equipped):
1. Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1
meter) of the liftgate.
2. Raise and lower your leg, moving yourfoot toward and under, then away
from, the rear bumper (similar to a
kicking motion).The liftgate will power
open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.
To open with the outside liftgate
control button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If the intelligent access transmitter (if
equipped) is within 3 feet (1 meter) of
the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock
when you press the liftgate release
button.
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