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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see
your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition Potential causes
I cannot create a
MyKey.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•The key or fob used to start the vehicle is
the only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).
•Vehicles with push-button start: The
intelligent access key is not in the backup slot.
The backup slot location information is in
another chapter. SeeStarting and Stopping
the Vehicle.
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
I cannot program the
configurable settings.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
I cannot clear the
MyKeys.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. Refer toCreating a
MyKey.
I lost the only admin
key.•Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost a key.•Program a spare key. SeeSecuriLockin the
Security.
No MyKey functions
with intelligent access
key (push- button
start).•An admin fob is present at engine start.
•No MyKey has been created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
MyKey distances do
not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock
and unlock your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passenger
door panels.
A. Unlock
B. Lock
Remote Control
You can use the remote control anytime your vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock the driver door.
Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signals will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control
for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling
two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of
the button. The turn signals will flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. The unlocking mode applies to the remote control,
keyless entry keypad and intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door unlocks all doors when you have
disabled two-stage unlocking.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the luggage compartment are
closed.
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Note:If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is
open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the lamps will not flash.
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area
before using power liftgate control.
WARNING:Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent
drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Note:Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or
other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Press twice within three seconds to open or close the liftgate,
or to reverse the movement.
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
You must have the intelligent access key within 3 feet (1 meter) of your
vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door.
Press and hold the door handle lock
sensor to lock your vehicle. To avoid
unlocking the door inadvertently,
make sure to only touch the lock
sensor and not other areas of the
door handle.
Note:Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation.
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At the Liftgate
Press the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the liftgate
pull-cup handle.
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your
vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key is
still in the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key in the ignition. To do this,
use the keyless entry keypad with the driver door closed, or press the
lock button on the transmitter even if the doors are not closed.
If both front doors are closed, you can lock your vehicle by any method,
regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from unintentionally locking your
intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door
lock control (with the door open, transmission inPand ignition off),
after you close the door your vehicle will search for an intelligent access
key in the passenger compartment. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the
doors will immediately unlock and the horn will sound, indicating that a
key is inside.
You can override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your vehicle
after you have closed all the doors by:
•using the keyless entry keypad
•pressing the lock button on another intelligent access key
•touching the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access
key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the
power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•the ignition is on, or
•the ignition is off and the transmission is not inP.
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Autolock Feature (If Enabled)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is on,
•you shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and
•your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•you open then close any door while the ignition is on and the vehicle
speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•your vehicle then reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)
The autounlock feature unlocks all the doors when:
•the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and your vehicle has been
in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•your vehicle has then come to a stop and you switch the off ignition
or to accessory; and
•you open the driver door within 10 minutes of switching the ignition
off or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if you electronically lock your
vehicle after you switch the ignition off and before you open the driver
door.
Enabling or Disabling
Note:You can enable or disable the autolock and autounlock features
independently of each other.
You can enable or disable these features:
•through an authorized dealer
•using the information display.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when you use the
integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key or the keyless
entry keypad to unlock the vehicle.
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The system will turn off the lights if:
•you switch the ignition on
•you press the lock button on the remote control
•you lock your vehicle using the keyless entry keypad
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the dimmer control
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors
are closed and you switch the ignition off and remove the key from the
ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•you insert the key in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter
only)
•you press theSTART/STOPbutton (intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps on, the
battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave your vehicle in the run ignition state, it will shut off once it
detects a certain amount of battery drain or after 45 minutes.
LIFTGATE
WARNING:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
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Manual Liftgate
WARNING:Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent
drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Note:Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or
other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the spoiler,
glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage
the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers.
To open the liftgate:Press the
button located in the top of the
liftgate pull-cup handle to unlatch the
liftgate, and then pull on the outside
handle.
If your vehicle has lost power, you can release the latch from inside your
vehicle. Use the access panel on the liftgate trim.
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
WARNING:Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow
children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.
Note:Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is near
the latch may cause the liftgate to reverse to full open position. Make
sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure like a garage or a parking structure. You could
damage the liftgate or its components.
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Note:Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the
power function and securing the liftgate to the vehicle.
Note:In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme
inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.
You can enable or disable the power liftgate using the information
display. The remote control and instrument panel button will still operate
the liftgate regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
Note:You can reverse the liftgate movement direction with a second
press of the instrument panel button, or the control button on the
liftgate, or a second double press of the transmitter button.
The liftgate will only operate with the transmission inP.
A chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to power close.
A single chime indicates a problem with the close request, caused by:
•the ignition is on and the transmission is not inP;or
•the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage; or
•the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fast
continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut
failure. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer if you still
have a fast chime after you remove the load.
To open or close from the instrument panel:Press the
instrument panel button.
To open or close with the remote control:Press the remote
control button twice within three seconds.
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To open with the outside liftgate
control button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If the intelligent access transmitter is
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate,
the liftgate will unlock when you
press the liftgate release button.
2. Press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup
handle.
Note:Allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the
control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the
system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation.
To close with the rear cargo
area control:Press and release the
button.
WARNING:Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear
switch.
Setting Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating the new height is set.Note:You cannot set an open height if
the liftgate position is too low.
The new open liftgate height will now be recalled when the power
liftgate is opened. To change the programmed height, repeat the above
procedure. Once you open the power liftgate you can manually move it
to a different height.
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When operating the power liftgate after a set height lower than full-open
is set, you can fully open the liftgate by manually pushing it upward to
the maximum open position.
Obstacle Detection
When closing:The system will reverse to full open when it detects an
obstacle. A tone will sound three times as the liftgate begins to reopen.
Remove the obstacle to close the liftgate.
Note:Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause the
vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, allow
the power liftgate to fully close before entering the vehicle. Before
driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar
message or warning indicator. Driving off without first checking for the
liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator could result in
unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while you are driving.
When opening:The system will stop and a tone will sound three times
when it detects an obstacle. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate.
Resetting the Power Liftgate
The liftgate may not operate properly and you may need to reset it if any
of these conditions occur:
•A low voltage or dead battery
•A disconnected battery
•You manually close the liftgate and leave it ajar (unlatched)
To reset the power liftgate:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
3. Power open the liftgate by using the transmitter or the instrument
panel control button.
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