System Operation: MyKey®

The MyKey® feature allows the customer to program a restricted driving mode that is tied to one or more keys known as a MyKey® key. When a MyKey® programmed key is in use, the IPC  provides the following functions:

• At the beginning of vehicle start up, as part of the welcome strategy, the message center greets the MyKey® driver with MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY displayed in the message center. If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on, the message center also displays SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (XX MPH). The MyKey® top speed selections are: 105, 110, 120 or 130 kmh (65, 70, 75, or 80 mph).
• The IPC  continuously provides a periodic Belt-Minder® warning chime until the driver and passenger safety belts are buckled. When the Belt-Minder® is issued, the ACM  is muted and the message center displays BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO.
• If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed approaches the selected top speed (105, 110, 120 or 130 kmh [65, 70, 75, or 80 mph]), the message center displays VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED, along with a chime.
• If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed reaches the selected top speed (105, 110, 120 or 130 kmh [65, 70, 75, or 80 mph]), the message center displays TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING, along with a chime.
• If the speed warning is selected at one of the preset values (75, 90, 105 km/h [45, 55, 65 mph]) and the vehicle approaches the preset speed, the message center displays CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY along with a chime.
• If the traction control always on feature is turned on and the MyKey® driver attempts to disable the traction control, the message center displays TRACTION CONTROL SET TO ALWAYS ON.
• At approximatley 3/16 tank of remaining fuel, the IPC  illuminates the low fuel indicator (if equipped) and the message center displays the appropriate DTE  , along with a chime.
• MyKey® Emergency 911 Assist® feature and the Do Not Disturb feature can both be found in the MyKey® menu.
• MyKey® miles driven by the MyKey® user can be found in the information display.
• The number of MyKey® programmed and administrator keys can be found in the information display.
• The parking aid, BLIS®/CTA  and collision avoidance warning menus are disabled in the message center to force these features always on.

When an administrator key is in use, the IPC  provides the following functions:

• The message center provides a menu guiding the user to create a MyKey®. When the maximum MyKey® limit is reached, the MyKey® creation menu is no longer available.
• The message center provides menus for setting 4 optional MyKey® features:
  • MyKey® speed limiter
  • MyKey® pre-selected speed warning
  • MyKey® radio volume limiter
  • Traction control on/off
  • MyKey® emergency 911 assist feature
  • MyKey® do not disturb feature
• The message center provides a menu to clear all MyKey® programmed keys at once.
• MyKey® mileage driven by the MyKey® user can be found in system check function of the message center.
• The number of MyKey® programmed keys and administrator keys can be found in the system check function of the message center.

For additional information on the MyKey® features, refer to the Owner's Literature.