MyKey™ Feature: Notes

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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). The MyKey™ is a restricted key for all consecutive key cycles until the MyKey™ restricted key is cleared. The remaining key(s) is referred to as an "administrator key" or admin key. There must always be at least one admin key. The BCM 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 admin keys and MyKey™ restricted 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 including:

Standard Restricted Features

Belt-Minder® chimes periodically with the audio system muted (excluding vehicles equipped with base AM/FM radio) until the driver safety belt is buckled. If Belt-Minder® has been disabled when the admin key is in the vehicle, Belt-Minder® still functions for the MyKey™ driver. Belt-Minder® cannot be disabled by the MyKey™ driver.
NOTE: The standard restricted features below cannot be configured in any way.
- The audio system does not mute or limit the volume when a MyKey™ restricted key is used when equipped with the base AM/FM radio.
Audible and visual low fuel warnings are issued when the programmed Distance To Empty (DTE) value is reached (typically 75 miles).
The parking aid system (if equipped) cannot be turned off.

Optional Restricted Features

The volume of the audio system (excluding vehicles equipped with base AM/FM radio) can be programmed to limit the volume to 45% of the maximum volume.
NOTE: The optional restricted features below can be configured to the customer preferences.
- The audio system does not mute or limit the volume when a MyKey™ restricted key is used when equipped with the base AM/FM radio.
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, the traction control cannot be disabled by the MyKey™ driver.

Refer to Information and Message Center in the Description and Operation portion of INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM, MESSAGE CENTER & WARNING CHIMES for all of the MyKey™ system checks and system warning displays.

Refer to MYKEY® PROGRAMMING . or to the Owner's Literature for MyKey™ programming information.