ignition FORD EDGE 2021 User Guide

2.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select
MyKey.
5. Select
Clear MyKeys.
6. Press and hold the
OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey and also
the number of admin keys and MyKeys
created for your vehicle. 1. Switch the ignition on.
2.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select
Settings.
4. Select
MyKey.
5. Select
MyKey Info.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with unapproved,
aftermarket remote start systems. If you
choose to install a remote start system,
see an authorized dealer for an approved
remote start system.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
MyKey – Information Messages Description
Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key is
not placed in the backup position. See
Creating a MyKey
(page 67).
Place Key in Backup
Location
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey
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MyKey – Frequently Asked
Questions
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey (page 67).
Why am I not able to create a MyKey? You have not placed the admin key in
the backup position. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 67). The key used to
switch the ignition on is not an admin
key. The key used to switch the ignition
on is the only admin key. There has to
be at least one admin key. You did not
switch the ignition off after creating
the last MyKey.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey? The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See
Creating a MyKey
(page 67).
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys? The admin key is not inside your
vehicle. The key used to switch the
ignition on is not an admin key. You
have not created any MyKeys. See
Creating a MyKey
(page 67).
Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating? The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. An admin key and a MyKey
are inside your vehicle. You have not
created any MyKeys. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 67). You have cleared
the MyKeys. See Clearing All
MyKeys (page 67). Why am I not able to start the engine
with a MyKey?
An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle. The system recognizes
only the admin key when both are
present.
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Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Individually Unlocking and Locking
the Doors Using the Locking
Button
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
AUTOUNLOCK
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.
Switching Autounlock On and Off
1. Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select
Vehicle.
4. Select
Locks.
5. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
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AUTOLOCK
What Is Autolock
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.
Autolock Requirements
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
What Is Mislock
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
Mislock Limitations
When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open. If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.
Switching Mislock On and Off
1.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select
Settings.
3. Select
Vehicle.
4. Select
Locks.
5. Switch
Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
DOORS AND LOCKS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Doors and Locks – Information Messages Action
Message
Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.
Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off
1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull on the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to
authenticate your intelligent access key.
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With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, press the exterior liftgate
release button inside of the liftgate handle.
The liftgate unlocks and opens. See
Opening the Liftgate From Outside
Your Vehicle
(page 80).
Locking the Doors With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked
Questions
Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?
If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.
Why does the passive key not work? The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key. Why does the keypad not function?
The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the code
first.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
PERSONAL ACCESS CODES
Programming a Personal Entry
Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press
1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must do this within five seconds
of completing step 2.
4. Press
1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful. To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat steps 1 through 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.
If your vehicle is fitted with MyFord Touch,
you can also program the system with a
personal entry code.
Hints:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code works even if you
have 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 keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
• One minute of keypad inactivity.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch the ignition on.
• You unlock your vehicle using
intelligent access.
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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and the steering
column up when you switch the ignition
off. The driver seat and steering column
return to their previous positions when you
switch the ignition on.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it moves the driver seat position
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display. See
Instrument Cluster Display (page 117).
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft
System
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft
System Work
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on
with a correctly coded key.
Note:
The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm
System Work
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
• If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
• If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle. •
If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.
• If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
direction indicators flash for 5 minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above sounds the alarm again.
What Is the Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm
(If Equipped)
The battery backup alarm is an additional
alarm system that has its own battery and
horn. It is designed to detect if the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm is
disconnected.
Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in your vehicle.
Lock your vehicle with your remote control
to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
Disarm the alarm by performing any of the
following actions:
• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control.
• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
What are the Alarm Security Levels
You can select two levels of alarm security,
all sensors and perimeter sensing.
All Sensors
All sensors is the standard setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are on
when you arm the alarm.
Note:
Do not arm the alarm with all sensors
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors
are off when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activate
when you arm the alarm in this mode.
Setting the Alarm Security Level
Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen. 1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Press
Motion sensors.
5. Press a setting.
What Is Ask on Exit
You can choose which level of security you
require after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you do not choose a setting, the
system defaults to all sensors.
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off
Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.
1. Press
SETTINGS.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Press
Ask on Exit.
5. Press a setting.
SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Security – Information Messages Action
Message
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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