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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 92).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear all MyKeys. If the distance doesnot accumulate as expected, then theintended user is not using the MyKey, or anadmin key user recently cleared and thenrecreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whenall MyKeys have been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how many adminkeys you have for your vehicle, and detectif an additional MyKey has beenprogrammed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
All Vehicles
Potential CausesCondition
The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot create a MyKey.The key used to start the vehicle is the only key. Therealways has to be at least one admin key.The passive anti-theft system is not programmed to yourvehicle. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 68).
The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot program theconfigurable settings.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 56).
The key used to start your vehicle is not an admin key.I cannot clear the MyKeys.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 56).
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Potential CausesCondition
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 68).I lost a key.
The MyKey is not being used by the intended user.The MyKey distance doesnot accumulate.The MyKeys have been cleared and the MyKey system hasbeen reset.
Vehicles With Push-Button Start
Potential CausesCondition
The transmitter is not in the backup position. See KeylessStarting (page 119).I cannot create a MyKey.
An admin key is present when you switch the ignition on.There are no MyKey drivingmodes.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 56).
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Note:Always take your keys and lock alldoors when leaving your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on the power door lock controlilluminates when you lock the door.
They will remain illuminated for up to fiveminutes after you switch the ignition off.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch will no longeroperate after approximately 11 seconds.
You must unlock your vehicle with theremote control or keyless keypad, or switchthe ignition on, to restore function to theseswitches.
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at anytime.
The liftgate or luggage compartmentrelease button will only work when thevehicle speed is less than 4 mph (7 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators will flash twice to indicate achange to the unlocking mode. Driver doormode only unlocks the driver door whenyou press the unlock button once. All doormode unlocks all doors when you pressthe unlock button once. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control,keyless entry keypad and intelligentaccess.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorswill flash. Press the button againwithin three seconds to confirm that allthe doors are closed. The doors will lockagain, the horn will sound and the directionindicators will flash if all the doors and theliftgate or luggage compartment areclosed.
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Mislock
If any door or the liftgate or luggagecompartment is open, or if the hood isopen on vehicles with an anti-theft alarmor remote start, the horn will sound twiceand the direction indicators will not flash.
Opening the Liftgate or LuggageCompartment
Press twice within three secondsto unlatch the liftgate or luggagecompartment.
Make sure to close and latch the liftgateor luggage compartment before drivingyour vehicle. An unlatched liftgate orluggage compartment may cause objectsto fall out or block your view.
Closing the Liftgate or LuggageCompartment
The liftgate or luggage compartment willnot fully close if an intelligent access keyis located inside the luggage compartmentwith the doors locked.
Note:If a second intelligent access key islocated within the liftgate or luggagecompartment detection range, the liftgateor luggage compartment can be fully closed.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The intelligent access key battery hasno charge.
•The intelligent access key frequenciesare jammed.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Keys and Remote Controls(page 47).
The system allows you to unlock, operateand lock your vehicle without using a keyor remote control.
You must have the intelligent access keywithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of your vehicle.
Note:The system may not function if theintelligent access key is close to metalobjects or electronic devices, for examplekeys or a cell phone.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock andopen the door. Do not touch the locksensor on the front of the handle.
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The locking sensors are on the front doorhandles.
Touch a locking sensor once to lock yourvehicle and arm the alarm. There is a briefdelay before you can unlock your vehicleagain.
Note:Keep the door handle clean to makesure the system operates correctly.
Note: Your vehicle does not automaticallylock. If you do not touch a locking sensoryour vehicle will remain unlocked.
At the Liftgate or LuggageCompartment
Press the release button above the licenseplate to unlatch the liftgate or luggagecompartment.
Smart Unlocks for IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from lockingyourself out of your vehicle if the key is stillin the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle with the power door lockcontrol, all the doors will lock then unlockand the horn will sound twice if the key isstill in the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the keyin the ignition. To do this, use the keylessentry keypad with the driver door closed,or press the lock button on the transmittereven if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, you can lockyour vehicle by any method, regardless ofwhether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart Unlocks for IntelligentAccess Keys (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking yourkey inside the passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
When you electronically lock your vehiclewith any door open, transmission in park(P) and the ignition off, the system willsearch for an intelligent access key in thepassenger compartment after you closethe last door. If the system finds a key, allof the doors will immediately unlock andthe horn sounds twice, indicating that akey is inside.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock ifthe ignition is on.
Disabled Intelligent Access Keys
Intelligent access keys left inside yourvehicle when locked are disabled.
You cannot use a disabled intelligentaccess key to switch the ignition on.
You will reactivate disabled intelligentaccess keys when you switch the ignitionon using a valid key.
Autolock
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
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Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when allof the following occur:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed and your vehicle has been inmotion at a speed greater than 4 mph(7 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to accessory.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto accessory.
Note:If you electronically lock your vehicleafter you switch the ignition off with thedriver door closed, the doors will notautounlock.
To enable or disable autounlock, do thefollowing:
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
5.Switch the ignition on. The hornsounds indicating your vehicle is inprogramming mode.
6.Press the power door lock control andwithin five seconds, press the powerdoor unlock control. The horn soundsonce if disabled or twice if enabled.
7.Switch the ignition off. The horn soundsindicating programming is complete.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The lamps turn off if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps will not turn off if:
•You switch them on with the lightingcontrol.
•Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
For vehicles with an integrated keyheadtransmitter, the interior lamps and selectexterior lamps illuminate when you closeall the doors, you switch the ignition offand you remove the key from the ignition.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•25 seconds have elapsed.
•You insert the key in the ignition(integrated keyhead transmitter only).
•You press the START/STOP button(intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, domelamps or headlamps on, the battery saverwill turn them off 10 minutes after youswitch the ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition switched on andthe engine is not running, the battery saverwill turn the ignition off when it detects acertain amount of battery drain, or after45 minutes have elapsed.
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Opening the Liftgate or LuggageCompartment
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three secondsto unlatch the liftgate or luggagecompartment.
From Inside Your Vehicle
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Press the button on the lightingcontrol panel twice within threeseconds.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Shift into park (P) and thenpress the button on the lightingcontrol panel.
From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the release button above the licenseplate to unlatch the liftgate or luggagecompartment. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have an intelligent accesstransmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgateor luggage compartment.
MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a crash, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. Makesure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand properly using a seatbelt. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury or death.
Make sure to close and latch theliftgate to prevent drawing exhaustfumes into your vehicle. This will alsoprevent passengers and cargo from fallingout. If you must drive with the liftgate open,keep the vents or windows open so outsideair comes into your vehicle. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
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Opening the Liftgate
Manually
Press the release button above the licenseplate to unlatch the liftgate.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Closing the Liftgate
A handle is located inside the liftgate tohelp with closing.
KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until touched andthen it lights up so you can see and touchthe appropriate buttons.
Note: If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Enter your entry code again moreslowly.
You can use the keypad to do thefollowing:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Program and erase user codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The codeis on the owner’s wallet card in the glovebox and is available from an authorizeddealer. You can also program up to five ofyour own five-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
1.Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
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2.Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3.Enter your personal five-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
4.Press 1·2 on the keypad to savepersonal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm thatprogramming was successful.
To program additional personal entrycodes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.
•Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.
•Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.
•Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.
Hints:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code works even if youhave set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1.Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2.Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3.Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.You must do this within five secondsof completing step 2.
All personal codes erase and only thefactory-set five-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan modeif you enter the wrong code seven times.This mode turns off the keypad for oneminute and the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after anyof the following occur:
•One minute of keypad inactivity.
•You press the unlock button on theremote control.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•You unlock the vehicle using intelligentaccess.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypadsimultaneously with the driver door closed.You do not need to enter a code first.
Unlocking All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 on the keypad withinfive seconds.
Unlocking Only the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set or your personalfive-digit code. You must press eachnumber within five seconds of each other.The interior lamps illuminate.
Note:All doors unlock if the two-stageunlocking feature is turned off. See Lockingand Unlocking (page 60).
INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE - 4-
DOOR
WARNINGS
Keep vehicle doors and luggagecompartment locked and keep keysand remote transmitters out of achild’s reach. Unsupervised children couldlock themselves in the trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not to play invehicles.
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WARNINGS
Do not leave children or animalsunattended in the vehicle. On hotdays, the temperature in the trunk orvehicle interior can rise very quickly.Exposure of people or animals to thesehigh temperatures for even a short timecan cause death or serious heat-relatedinjuries, including brain damage. Smallchildren are particularly at risk.
Your vehicle is equipped with a releasehandle that provides a means of escapefor children and adults if they becomelocked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults should familiarize themselves withthe operation and location of the releasehandle.
The handle is located inside the luggagecompartment either on the luggagecompartment door (lid) or near the taillamps. It is composed of a material thatwill glow for hours in darkness followingbrief exposure to ambient light.
Pull the handle and push up on the luggagecompartment door (lid) to open fromwithin the luggage compartment.
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