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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys can
be activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that remain unprogrammed are
referred to as administrator keys or admin
keys. They can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you can
access the following information by using
the information display to determine:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle traveled
with 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 a
push-button start, when both a MyKey and
an admin key are present, the admin key will
be recognized by the vehicle when you start
the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Safety belt reminder. You cannot
disable this feature. The audio system
will mute when the front seat
passengers’ safety belts are not
fastened.
• Early low fuel warning. The low-fuel
warning activates earlier, giving MyKey
users more time to refuel. •
Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid
and Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with cross traffic alert.
• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions, if equipped on your vehicle.
• Pre-collision assist and Lane Departure
warning switches on every ignition
cycle, but can be switched off by the
MyKey user.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the engine. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key.
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
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 or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
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Action and Description
Message
Choose your applicable setting.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey settings at any time during the same key cycle
as you created the MyKey. Once you switch the ignition off you will need an admin key to
change or clear your MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey
settings using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 84). Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access
the main menu and scroll to: Action and Description
Message
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 cluster
displays the following message.
Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to
their original admin key status.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.
Unlocking the Doors
The position lamps illuminate when you
unlock the doors. When you switch the
ignition on, they automatically turn off.
Note:
You can unlock the driver door with
the key. Use the key when the remote
control is not functioning.
Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off. Your vehicle must be
unlocked and the engine started using the
key. Unlocking and starting your vehicle
once enables the remote control.
One-Stage Unlocking Press the button to unlock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Two-Stage Unlocking Press the button to unlock the
front doors. Press the button
again within three seconds to
unlock all doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
When you press the unlock button only the
driver and passenger doors unlock.
Pressing the unlock button again unlocks
all doors.
You can reprogram the unlocking function
so that all doors unlock when you press
the unlock button once.
1. Switch the ignition off. 2. Press and hold both the lock and
unlock buttons on the remote control
until the direction indicators flash twice
to confirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn
will sound and the direction indicators will
flash if all the doors and the liftgate are
closed.
Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or
if the hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
does not sound.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
From Inside
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Press the button to lock or
unlock all the doors. The lamp
illuminates with the doors
locked.
Opening the Double Rear Doors
Note: If there is a ladder fitted to the rear
cargo door, do not open the door fully if the
side-loading door is open.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. LIGHTING CONTROL Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
Parking Lamps
Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
will cause the battery to run out of charge.
Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically. This prevents the vehicle
battery from running out of charge.
Switch the ignition off.
Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.
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Headlamp beam.
A
Cornering lamp beam.
B
The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you turn the steering
wheel or when you switch the direction
indicators on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change. INTERIOR LAMPS - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PANORAMIC ROOF
PANEL
Courtesy Lamp OffA
Door contact
B
OnC
If you set the switch to position B, the
courtesy lamp will switch on when you
unlock your vehicle, open a door or the
liftgate. If you leave a door open with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will switch off automatically after a short
period of time to prevent your vehicle
battery from losing charge. To switch it
back on, switch the ignition on for a short
period of time.
The courtesy lamp will also switch on
when you switch the ignition off. It will
switch off automatically after a short
period of time or when you start the engine.
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Settings
Warning Display
Compass
Convenience
Calibrate
Set Zone
Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On
Traction Ctrl
User selectable
Always On
911 Assist
User selectable
Choose your applicable setting.
Max Speed
Choose your applicable setting.
Speed Warning
Volume Limiter
Always On
Do Not Disturb
User selectable
Clear MyKey
Clear MyKeys
CLOCK
Type 1
To adjust the clock, switch the ignition on
and press buttons H or M on the
information and entertainment display as
necessary.
Type 2
Note: Use the information display to adjust
the clock. See General Information (page
84). TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold
OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel information.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
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For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 162).
Do not use any fuel other than those
recommended because they could lead to
engine damage that will not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Use of any fuel other than those
recommended can impair the emission
control system and cause a loss of vehicle
performance.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage. Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km)
to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION - KOMBI/TOURNEO
The fuel filler funnel is located in the
left-hand side rear storage compartment.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION - VAN
The fuel filler funnel is in the glove
compartment.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
• Add a minimum of
1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel
to restart the engine.
• You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.
Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,
more fuel may be required.
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