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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, see an authorized dealer for a
Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Potential Causes
Condition
· The key or fob used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot create a MyKey.
· The key or fob used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one
admin key).
·
Vehicles with push-button start: The intelligent access key fob is not positioned correctly next to
the steering column. See Keyless Starting (page 158).
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not pr\
ogrammed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
·
The key or fob used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot program the configurable
settings. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 63).
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not pr\
ogrammed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
·
The key or fob used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 63).
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not pr\
ogrammed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
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Potential Causes
Condition
Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer.
I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 80).
I lost a key
·
The vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Clear all MyKeys by
using the remote start. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
I accidentally programmed all keys as
MyKeys.
· The vehicle's system does not recognize any programmed MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey (page
63).
·
An unknown key or fob has been created as a MyKey.
MyKey total includes one additional
key. · The vehicle has a remote start system. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
·
An unknown key or fob has been programmed to the vehicle as an admin key.
Admin key total includes one additional
key. · The vehicle has a remote start system. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 66).
·
The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.
· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
· The key system has been reset.
·
An admin fob is present at vehicle start.
No MyKey functions with the Intelligent
Access key. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 63).
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock or the
remote control to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock is on the driver and
front passenger door panels.
Unlock
A
LockB Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim lights
when you lock the door. It remains on for up
to five minutes after you switch the ignition
off.
Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock and interior luggage
compartment release switch will no longer
operate after 20 seconds. You must unlock
your vehicle with the remote control or
keyless keypad, or switch the ignition on, to
restore function to these switches. You can
switch this feature on or off in the information
display. See General Information (page 112).
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.
The luggage compartment release button
only works when your vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock the driver door.
Press the button again within three seconds
to unlock all doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one
press of the button. The direction indicators
will flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.
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Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock all doors when you disable two-stage
unlocking.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all the doors. The
direction indicators will flash.
Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors lock again, the horn sounds and the
direction indicators flash if all the doors and
the luggage compartment are closed. Mislock
The horn sounds twice and the lamps will
not flash if:
•
Locking is not successful.
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNINGS
Make sure all persons are clear of the
liftgate area before using the liftgate
control. Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate open, keep the
vents or windows open so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury. Note:
Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Press twice within three seconds
to open, close or stop the
movement of a power liftgate. See
Power Liftgate (page 74).
Mechanical Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors.
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle once to unlock the driver door
only.
See Remote Control (page 58).
Locking the Doors Individually
If the power locks fail to operate, lock the
doors individually using the key in the
position shown.
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Smart Unlocks
This feature helps to prevent you from
unintentionally locking your intelligent access
key inside the passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the power
door lock (with the door open, vehicle in park
and ignition off ), your vehicle will search for
an intelligent access key in the passenger
compartment after you close the door. If your
vehicle finds a key, all of the doors will
immediately unlock.
You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your
vehicle after you have closed all the doors
by:
•
Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key.
• 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 your vehicle using the power door lock,
all doors will lock.
Autolock Feature
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when all of the following occur:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle attains a speed greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when both of
the following occur:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h)
or lower.
• Your vehicle then attains a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h). Autounlock Feature
The autounlock feature unlocks all the doors
when all of the following occur:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than
4 mph
(7 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to accessory.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
Note: You can enable or disable the
autounlock and autolock features
independently of each other.
You can enable or disable these features in
the information display or your authorized
dealer can do it for you.
See General
Information (page 112).
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Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when you unlock the doors with the
remote control.
The system turns off the lights if:
•
You start your vehicle.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• They are on for 25 seconds.
The lights will not turn off if:
• You switch them on with the lamp
control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and either of the following occurs:
• After 25 seconds elapse.
• You lock your vehicle from the outside. Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome
lamps on and switch the ignition off, this
feature turns them off after some time.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave your vehicle with the ignition on,
it will turn off 15 minutes after you close all
of the doors.
Welcome Lighting
This feature lights select exterior lighting as
you approach your vehicle. You must have
an intelligent access key with you. The
feature turns off when you open a door,
liftgate, or unlock your vehicle. Welcome
lighting remains on for 25 seconds or until
you start your vehicle.
The feature is active when:
•
The feature is configured on in the
information display. See General
Information (page 112).
• The ignition is off. •
All doors and the liftgate are closed.
• You lock your vehicle.
The feature is not active when:
• Your vehicle detects the intelligent
access key is inside.
• The intelligent access key is in close
range of the vehicle for more than two
minutes.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You do not start your vehicle for more
than five days.
• The vehicle battery charge is low.
Note: When you disable this feature, you
must switch the ignition on to reset it.
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To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•
Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press
5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press
7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press
9·0 to save personal code 5.
Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code will work even if you
have set your own personal code.
Recalling Memory Positions
The programmed entry codes will recall
driver memory positions as follows:
• Entry code 1 will recall driver 1 memory
positions.
• Entry code 2 will recall driver 2 memory
positions.
• Entry code 3 will recall driver 3 memory
positions. Note:
Personal entry codes 4 and 5 will not
recall memory positions.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds. You
must do this within five seconds of
completing Step 2.
All personal codes will erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code will work.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times (35
consecutive button presses). This mode
disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature turns off after any of
the following occur:
• One minute of keypad inactivity passes.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control. •
You switch the ignition on.
• You unlocking the vehicle using
intelligent access.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other. The
interior lamps will illuminate.
Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is disabled.
See Locking
and Unlocking (page 68).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press
3·4 control within five
seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same time
with the driver door closed. You do not need
to enter the keypad code first.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when
your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 141). 1. Unlock the steering column. 2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column
(If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when
your vehicle is moving. Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.
See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 141). Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•
Tilt: press the top or bottom of the
control.
• Telescope: press the front or rear of the
control.
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