Lincoln MKS (2016 year). Instruction - part 3

the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,
turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward
or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child
seat. Never place a rear-facing child
seat in front of an active airbag. If you

must use a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat, move the seat upon which the
child seat is installed all the way back.

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Children must always be properly restrained.
Accident statistics suggest that children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM

WARNINGS

Even with Advanced Restraints
Systems, children 12 and under should
be properly restrained in a rear seating

position. Failure to follow this could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death.

Sitting improperly out of position or
with the seat back reclined too far can
take off weight from the seat cushion

and affect the decision of the front passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury or
death in a crash. Always sit upright against
your seat back, with your feet on the floor.

Any alteration or modification to the
front passenger seat may affect the
performance of the front passenger

sensing system which could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death.

This system works with sensors that are part
of the front passenger’s seat and safety belt
to detect the presence of a properly-seated
occupant and determine if the front
passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled
(may inflate) or not.

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The front passenger sensing system uses a
passenger airbag status indicator that will
illuminate indicating that the front passenger
frontal airbag is either ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled).

The indicator lamp is located in the center
stack of the instrument panel.

Note: The passenger airbag status indicator
OFF and ON indicator lamps will illuminate
for a short period of time when the ignition is
first turned on to confirm it is functional.

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The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the front
passenger's frontal airbag when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied, or a rear facing
infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint,
or a booster seat is detected. Even with this
technology, parents are strongly encouraged
to always properly restrain children in the rear
seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger
front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag
when the passenger seat is empty.

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When the front passenger sensing system
disables (will not inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag, the passenger
airbag status indicator will illuminate the
OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that
the front passenger frontal airbag is
disabled.

•

If the child restraint has been installed
and the passenger airbag status indicator
illuminates the ON lamp, then turn the
vehicle off, remove the child restraint
from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions.

The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger's frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size is
sitting properly in the front passenger seat.

•

When the front passenger sensing system
enables the front passenger frontal airbag
(may inflate), the passenger airbag status
indicator will illuminate the ON lamp and
remain illuminated.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger’s seat, but the airbag off indicator
lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is not
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
•

Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seat back in the full upright
position.

•

Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person’s legs comfortably extended.

•

Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger’s frontal airbag.

•

If the indicator OFF lamp remains lit even
after this, the person should be advised
to ride in the rear seat.

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Passenger airbag

Passenger airbag status indicator

Occupant

Disabled

OFF: Lit

Empty

ON: Unlit

Disabled

OFF: Lit

Child

ON: Unlit

Enabled

OFF: Unlit

Adult

ON: Lit

Note: When the passenger airbag status
indicator OFF light is illuminated, the
passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may be
disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment
injuries.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats
and put on safety belts, it is very important
that they continue to sit properly. A properly
seated occupant sits upright, leaning against
the seat back, and centered on the seat
cushion, with their feet comfortably extended
on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase

the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,
turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward
or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly.  See Crash Sensors and

Airbag Indicator (page 44).

Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to an
authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front
airbag system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center.  See Getting the
Services You Need (page 216).

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the airbag cover,
on the side of the seatbacks (of the

front seats), or in front seat areas that may
come into contact with a deploying airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a crash.

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WARNINGS

Do not use accessory seat covers. The
use of accessory seat covers may
prevent the deployment of the side

airbags and increase the risk of injury in an
accident.

Do not lean your head on the door. The
side airbag could injure you as it
deploys from the side of the seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag, its fuses or the seat
cover on a seat containing an airbag as

you could be seriously injured or killed.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

If the side airbag has deployed, the
airbag will not function again. The side
airbag system (including the seat)

must be inspected and serviced by an
authorized dealer. If the airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a crash.

The side airbags are located on the outboard
side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In
certain sideways crashes, the airbag on the
side affected by the crash will be inflated.
The airbag was designed to inflate between
the door panel and occupant to further
enhance the protection provided occupants
in side impact crashes.

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The system consists of the following:
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A label or embossed side panel indicating
that side airbags are fitted to your vehicle.

•

Side airbags located inside the driver and
front passenger seatbacks.

•

Front passenger sensing system.

•

Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator.  See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page
44).

Note: The passenger sensing system will
deactivate the passenger seat-mounted side
airbag if it detects an empty passenger seat.

The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed by
a group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
These recommended testing procedures help
reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side airbags.

SAFETY CANOPY™

WARNINGS

Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the headliner at
the siderail that may come into contact

with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

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WARNINGS

Do not lean your head on the door. The
curtain airbag could injure you as it
deploys from the headliner.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the curtain airbags, its fuses,
the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner

on a vehicle containing curtain airbags as you
could be seriously injured or killed. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

All occupants of your vehicle including
the driver should always wear their
safety belts even when an airbag

supplemental restraint system and curtain
airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear
your safety belt could seriously increase the
risk of injury or death.

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct
or place objects in the deployment path
of the curtain airbag.

If the curtain airbags have deployed,
the curtain airbags will not function
again. The curtain airbags (including

the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must
be inspected and serviced by an authorized
dealer. If the curtain airbag is not replaced,
the unrepaired area will increase the risk of
injury in a crash.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by
the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is
mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover
events, the Safety Canopy will be activated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. The
Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between
the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side
impact crashes and rollover events.

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The system consists of the following:
•

Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front and
rear side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.

•

A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 44).

Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it is
designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening.

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The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a group
of automotive safety experts known as the
Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These
recommended testing procedures help
reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side airbags (including the
Safety Canopy).

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR

WARNING

Modifying or adding equipment to the
front end of the vehicle (including
frame, bumper, front end body

structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system, increasing
the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end
of the vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide information
to the restraints control module. The
restraints control module deploys (activates)
the front seatbelt pretensioners, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, seat mounted side airbags
and the Safety Canopy. Based on the type of
crash, the restraints control module will
deploy the appropriate safety devices.

The restraints control module also monitors
the readiness of the above safety devices
plus the crash and occupant sensors. The
readiness of the safety system is indicated
by a warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning
light is not working. Routine maintenance of
the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.

•

The readiness light will either flash or stay
lit.

•

A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the event
of a crash.

The seatbelt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to deploy
a safety device.

The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners or
front airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather,
it means the restraints control module
determined the accident conditions (crash
severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to
activate these safety devices.
•

The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

•

The design of the seatbelt pretensioners
is to activate in frontal, near-frontal and
side crashes and in rollovers.

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The design of the side airbags is to inflate
in certain side impact crashes. Side
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.

•

The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes or
rollover events. The Safety Canopy may
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation, or a certain
likelihood of rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment. The term IC before
the radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of the
following could cause a decrease in operating
range:
•

weather conditions

•

nearby radio towers

•

structures around the vehicle

•

other vehicles parked next to your vehicle

Other short-distance radio transmitters, such
as amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems may operate on the same
frequency as your remote control. If other
transmitters are operating on those
frequencies, you may not be able to use your
remote control. Using your remote control
near some types of electronic equipment,
such as USB devices, computers or cell
phones can interfere with remote operation.
Operating your remote control near metal or
metallic-finished purses, bags or clothing can
interfere with remote operation. You can lock
and unlock the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Intelligent Access

The system uses a radio frequency signal to
communicate with your vehicle and authorize
your vehicle to unlock when one of the
following conditions are met:
•

You touch the inside of any exterior door
handle within 3 ft (1 m) proximity of an
intelligent access key.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference is
present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to mechanically
unlock your door. You can use the mechanical
key blade in your intelligent access key to
open the driver door in this situation.  See
Remote Control (page 47).

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REMOTE CONTROL

Intelligent Access Key

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Your intelligent access key operates the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to activate
the push-button start system.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door.

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Slide the release on the back of the remote
control to release the mechanical key blade,
and then pull the blade out.

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Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys came with
a security tag that provides important vehicle
key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of the
circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete
the transmitter from the vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

Intelligent Access Transmitter

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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1.

Remove the mechanical key blade from
the transmitter.

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2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to

separate the housing.

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3. Remove the old battery.

4. Install a new batteries with the + facing

downward. Press the battery down to
make sure that it is fully in the housing.

5. Snap the battery cover back onto the

transmitter and install the mechanical
key blade.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within three
seconds. The horn will sound and
the turn signals will flash. We

recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

Sounding a Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when
the ignition is off.

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Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to deactivate.

Remote Start

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.

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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has
an extended operating range.

Vehicles with automatic climate control can
be configured to operate when the vehicle is
remote started.  See Remote Start (page
108).  A manual climate control system will
run at the setting it was set to when you
switched the vehicle off.

Many states and provinces have restrictions
for the use of remote start. Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start systems.

The remote start system will not work if:
•

the ignition is on

•

the alarm system is triggered

•

you disable the feature

•

the hood is open

•

the transmission is not in P

•

the vehicle battery voltage is too low

•

the service engine soon light is on.

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Remote Starting the Vehicle

Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle will
not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence.

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The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1.

Press the lock button to lock all the doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice. The

exterior lamps will flash twice.

The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start will
run the blower fan at a slower speed to
reduce noise. It can be switched on or off in
the information display.  See General
Information (page 89).

Note: If the vehicle has been remote started
with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you
must switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. With an intelligent access transmitter,
you must press the START/STOP button on
the instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.

The power windows will not work during the
remote start and the radio will not turn on
automatically.

The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.

Extending the Vehicle Run Time

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will begin after what is left of the
first activation time. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle will
continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes.
You can extend the remote start up to a
maximum of 35 minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.

Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once. The parking
lamps will turn off.

You may have to be closer to the

vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the running
vehicle.

You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.  See
General Information (page 89).

Memory Feature

You can recall the positions of the memory
seat, outside mirrors, steering column and
power pedal positions (if equipped) with your
intelligent access key if it is linked to a pre-set
position. See Memory Function (page 114).

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can be
purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.  See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 63).

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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. The low-fuel warning
activates earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.

•

Driver assist features, if equipped on your
vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
forward collision warning, lane departure
warning and Blind Spot Information
System (BLIS) with cross traffic alert.

•

Satellite radio adult content restrictions,
if equipped on your vehicle.

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.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury.

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Various vehicle speed minders can be set.
Once you select a speed, it will be shown
in the display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.

•

Audio system maximum volume of 45%.
A message will be shown in the display
when you attempt to exceed the limited
volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or
compensated automatic volume control
will be disabled.

•

Always on setting. When this is selected,
you will not be able to turn off
AdvanceTrac or traction control, E911 or
Emergency Assist, or the Do Not Disturb
feature (if your vehicle is equipped with
these features).

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey:

1.

Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped
with a push-button start, place the
remote control into the backup position.
The location of your backup position is in
another chapter.  See Starting a
Gasoline Engine (page 128).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the information

display controls. Use the arrow keys to
get to the following menu selections:

Action and Description

Message

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 until
you see a message informing you to label this
key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted at
the next start.

MyKey is successfully created. Make sure you
label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.

You can also program configurable settings
for the key(s). See
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.

Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.

1.

Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or remote control.

2. Access the main menu on the information

display controls. Use the arrow keys to
get to the following menu selections:

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Action and Description

Message

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow key.

MyKey

Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key cycle
as you created the MyKey. Once you have
switched the vehicle off, however, 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 89).

Switch the ignition on using an admin key or
remote control.

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.

Settings

Press the OK button.

MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until the following message displays.

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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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel.  See
Information Displays (page 89).

To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:

Description

Message

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 way to delete the accumulated distance
is by using an admin key to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as expected,
then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then
recreated a MyKey.

MyKey Dist.

Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many
MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.

{0} MyKeys

Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine
how many unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey 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 start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for a
Ford-approved remote start system.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

All Vehicles

Potential Causes

Condition

The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.

I cannot create a MyKey.

The key used to start the vehicle is the only key. There always has to be at least one admin key.
The passive anti-theft system is not programmed to your vehicle.  See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 63).

The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.

I cannot program the
configurable settings.

There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.  See Creating a MyKey (page 51).

The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

Program a spare key.  See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 63).

I lost a key.

The MyKey is not being used by the intended user.

The MyKey distance does
not accumulate.

The MyKeys have been cleared and the MyKey system has been reset.

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