2017 FORD TAURUS key

Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and thevehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehicleto remotely switch off your vehicle afterremote starting. This is due to the addednoise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 89).
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to recallmemory settings for the driver seat, powermirrors, power steering column and poweradjustable foot pedals. Press the unlockbutton on the remote control or unlockyour vehicle with the intelligent access keyto recall the memory positions. You canprogram the remote control or intelligentaccess key to recall memory positions. SeeMemory Function (page 125).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 64).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. They can be used to:
•Create a MyKey.
•Program configurable MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with apush-button start switch: When both aMyKey and an admin key are present whenyou start your vehicle, the system recognizesthe admin key only.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Belt-Minder or safety belt reminder.You cannot disable this feature. Theaudio system will mute when the frontseat occupants’ safety belts are notfastened.
•Early low fuel. The low fuel warning isactivated earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS),cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
•Satellite radio adult contentrestrictions (available only in somemarkets).
Note:When you switch lane departurewarning off temporarily, it turns on at thenext ignition cycle.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key:
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the display,followed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
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•Various vehicle speed reminders so youknow when your vehicle approachesthe limits. Warnings appear in theinformation display and an audiblewarning sounds when you exceed thelimit.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff Advance Trac or traction control,911 Assist or Emergency Assistance, orDo Not Disturb (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equipped witha push-button start, place the key fob intothe backup slot. The location of yourbackup slot is in another chapter. SeeKeyless Starting (page 137).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls. Use the arrowkeys to get to the following menuselections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). SeeProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey or fob.
2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls. Use thearrow keys to get to the following menuselections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
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Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKeysettings using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 89).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to accessthe main menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.MyKey
Press and hold the OK button until the instrument clusterdisplays the following message.Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys totheir original admin key status.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information on programmedMyKey(s) using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 89).
To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button toaccess the main menu and scroll to:
DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Select one of the following:
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only wayto delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin keyto clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate asexpected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, oran admin key user recently cleared and then recreated aMyKey.
MyKey Dist.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have foryour vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.
{0} MyKeys
Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to yourvehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestrictedkeys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additionalMyKey has been programmed.
{0} Admin Keys
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential CausesCondition
I cannot create a MyKey.•The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.
•The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle is the only admin key (there alwayshas to be at least one admin key).
•Vehicles with keyless start: The keylessstart transmitter is not placed in the backupposition. See Starting a Gasoline Engine(page 138).
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system isdisabled or in unlimited mode.
•The key or transmitter used to start yourvehicle does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 52).
I cannot program the configurablesettings.
•The key or transmitter used to start yourvehicle does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 52).
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
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Potential CausesCondition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-TheftSystem (page 64).I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeysand created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
•An admin transmitter is present at vehiclestart.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 52).
No MyKey functions with the keylessentry transmitter.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at anytime.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators will flash twice to indicate achange to the unlocking mode. Driver doormode only unlocks the driver door when
you press the unlock button once. All doormode unlocks all doors when you pressthe unlock button once. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control,keyless entry keypad and intelligentaccess.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors will lock again, the hornwill sound and the direction indicators willflash if all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.
Note:If any door or the luggagecompartment is open, or if the hood is openon vehicles with an anti-theft alarm orremote start, the horn will sound twice andthe direction indicators will not flash.
Locking and Unlocking the Doorswith the Key Blade
Locking the Doors
Turn the top of the key toward the front ofyour vehicle.
Unlocking the Doors
Turn the top of the key toward the rear ofyour vehicle.
Note: If the child safety locks are on andyou pull the interior handle, you only switchoff the emergency locking, not the childsafety lock. You can only open the doorsusing the external door handle.
Opening a Rear Door From theInside
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
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