MyKey™ Feature
The MyKey™ feature allows a restricted driving mode to be programmed into one (or more) key(s) supplied with the vehicle or into any (PATS ) programmed spare key(s) to promote good driving habits. The MyKey™ is a restricted key for all consecutive key cycles until the MyKey™ restricted key is disabled. The remaining key(s) is referred to as an "administrator key" or admin key. There must always be at least one admin key. The IC does not allow the last admin key to be programmed into a MyKey™ restricted key. Both the admin key and the MyKey™ can be used to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles have been driven with the MyKey™ restricted key active. When the MyKey™ feature is programmed, several features are modified.
Standard Restricted Features
- Belt-Minder® chimes periodically with the audio system muted until the driver safety belt is buckled. If Belt-Minder® has been disabled when the admin key is in the ignition lock cylinder, Belt-Minder® still functions for the MyKey™ driver. Belt-Minder® cannot be disabled by the MyKey™ driver.
- Audible and visual low fuel warnings are issued when the programmed Distance To Empty (DTE) value is reached (typically 75 miles).
Optional Restricted Features
- The volume of the audio system can be programmed to limit the volume to 45% of maximum volume.
- Vehicle speed can be programmed to be limited to 130 km/h (80 mph). Audible and visual warnings are issued when the vehicle speed of 130 km/h (80 mph) is attained.
- Audible and visual warnings are issued when the preselected vehicle speed of 75, 90 or 105 km/h (45, 55 or 65 mph) is attained.
- The AdvanceTrac® always on feature can be configured on or off. If configured to always on, at this time the traction control cannot be disabled by the MyKey™ driver.
If the vehicle is equipped with a Ford approved remote start system and the remote start system was used to start the vehicle, the remote start system causes the vehicle to stall if a door is opened or the vehicle is shifted into gear. At this time, an ignition key must be inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and cycled to the ON position in order for the vehicle to be driven. The vehicle cannot be driven after a remote start has occurred unless a key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and turned to the ON position.
A remote start system (if equipped) must be a Ford approved remote start system or issues with the MyKey™ feature may occur.
The remote start system decreases the number of keys that can be programmed to the vehicle by one keycode.
The MyKey™ feature does not function if the unlimited key mode is turned on.
Refer to Information and Message Center in the Description and Operation portion of MYKEY(TM) for MyKey™ system checks and system warning displays.
Refer to MYKEY™ PROGRAMMING in this article or to the Owner's Literature for MyKey™ programming information.