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Normal Operation

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When the MyKey™ is used to operate the vehicle, the feature restricts several of the vehicle functions in order to promote good driving practices for the MyKey™ driver. Chimes sound and the audio system mutes if the safety belt is unbuckled. If the vehicle is low on fuel, chimes sound. Specific driver assistant functions are not allowed to be turned off, if configured by the MyKey™ feature. The audio volume can be configured to a limited value. Vehicle speed can be limited and chimes can be configured to sound when specific speeds are attained. The control functions for the MyKey™ feature are contained in the Instrument Cluster (IC). The IC  initiates the key interrogation sequence of the MyKey™ when the key is turned to the ON or START position. If a key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and either a MyKey™ menu does not appear in the message center and/or the key cannot be programmed as a MyKey™ with restricted status, it may be due to one of the possible causes listed below.

NOTE: The remote start system may or may not be programmed to a MyKey™ restricted key status. If it is not programmed to a MyKey™ restricted key status, the IC  recognizes it as the last possible remaining admin key. If it is programmed to a MyKey™ restricted key status and the vehicle is remote started, the IC  displays the MyKey™ welcome message. In this case, the key that is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder may be mistaken for a MyKey™. This can only occur if the remote start system is non-Ford approved. If it is Ford approved, the vehicle stalls as soon as a door is opened or the vehicle is shifted into gear, causing the driver to insert their key and cycle it to the ON position.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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