Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual - part 12

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 administrator keys or
admin keys. These can be used to:

•

Create a MyKey.

•

Program configurable MyKey settings.

•

Clear all MyKey features.

When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:

•

How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.

•

The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.

Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.

Note: For vehicles with push-button start,
when both a MyKey and an admin remote
transmitter are present, the admin remote
transmitter will be recognized by the vehicle
while switching the ignition on to start the
vehicle.

Non-configurable Settings

The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:

•

Seat belt reminder or Belt Minder. 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.

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 vehicle. 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.

•

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 Advance Trac or traction control (if
your vehicle is equipped with this
feature).

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, hold the intelligent
access key next to the steering column.
Details on the correct fob placement and
position is in another chapter.  See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page
129).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls, and select
Settings and then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.

4. Press OK or the > button to select
Create MyKey.

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 your vehicle's 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). Refer to
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 fob.

2. Access the main menu on the

information display controls, and select
Settings, then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.

3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a

configurable feature.

4. Press OK or > to make a selection.

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 engine 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 93).

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.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.  See Information
Displays (page 93).

MyKey Distance

Tracks the distance when drivers use a
MyKey. The only way to delete the
accumulated distance is by using an admin
key to clear all 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.

Number of MyKeys

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
all MyKeys have been deleted.

Number of Admin Keys

Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to your vehicle. Use this
feature to determine how many admin
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect
if an additional MyKey has been
programmed.

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

I cannot create a MyKey.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).