key fob FORD EXPLORER 2011 5.G Owners Manual

Check MyKeyâ„¢ system status
The vehicle’s message center information menu will provide the status of
the following MyKeyâ„¢ parameters:
•MYKEY MILES (km) — This odometer only tracks distance when a
MyKeyâ„¢ is used. If distance does not accumulate as expected, then
the MyKeyâ„¢ is not being used by the intended user. The only way to
reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKeyâ„¢. If this odometer is
lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKeyâ„¢ system has
been recently cleared.
•# MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys™ are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a
MyKeyâ„¢.
•# ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional
spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for MyKeyâ„¢
system warnings displays.
Using MyKeyâ„¢ with remote start systems
MyKeyâ„¢ is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non
Ford-approved remote start system. The actions provided below do NOT
make MyKeyâ„¢ compatible with non Ford-approved remote start
systems, but it MAY help you to retain some MyKeyâ„¢ functions.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys:
When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default
settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin
key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with
MyKeyâ„¢. The following action may help you to retain some MyKeyâ„¢
functions:
1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder.
2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a
MyKeyâ„¢, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to
program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKeyâ„¢ if the
remote start fob is used by the MyKey driver.
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To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as MyKeyâ„¢, do
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a non Ford-approved remote start fob.
3. Follow steps 1-4 in theCreate a MyKeyâ„¢section.
Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button
start)
•It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey™ on
vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start).
Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any
other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the
system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift
the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have
administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will
identify the user as an admin or MyKeyâ„¢ drive depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKeyâ„¢ system
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See theCheck MyKeyâ„¢ system
statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it
is possible to program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeysâ„¢ as admin
keys by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theClear MyKeyâ„¢section.
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