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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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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