ignition FORD F-150 2021 User Guide

Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to always
on, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:
If a phone is connected using Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on, and if the vehicle comes
with satellite radio, there is no restriction on
the adult content.
Traction and Stability Control
If you set traction control or stability
control to always on, you cannot switch it
off with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
Vehicles with a center console shifter: 1. Remove the mat from the center
console cup holder.
2. Remove the key blade from the transmitter. 3.
Place the remote control in the backup
slot with the buttons facing toward the
front of the vehicle.
4. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
5. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
6. Press
Vehicle Settings.
7. Press
MyKey.
8. Press
Create MyKey.
9. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
Vehicles with a column shifter. 1. Raise the front center seat storage lid.
2.
Place the remote control in the backup
slot with the buttons facing toward the
front of the vehicle.
3. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
4. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
5. Press
Vehicle Settings.
6. Press
MyKey.
7. Press
Create MyKey.
8. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
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CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
Create MyKey.
6. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control to
become a restricted MyKey, but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
6. Configure the setting
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status. 1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
Clear All MyKeys.
6. Press
Yes.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey, and the
number of admin keys and MyKeys created
for your vehicle.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
MyKey Information.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
(IF EQUIPPED)
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.
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MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
MYKEY – INFORMATION MESSAGES - VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START
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 99).
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 – INFORMATION MESSAGES - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
Description
Message
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 - VEHICLES WITH:
PUSH BUTTON START
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey (page 99).
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 99). 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 99).
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 99).
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 99). You have cleared
the MyKeys. See Clearing All
MyKeys (page 100). 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.
MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:
FLIP KEY
What is an admin key? An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 100).
Why am I not able to create a MyKey? 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.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey? The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 100).
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys? The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key. You have not
created any MyKeys. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 100).
Why is the MyKey distance not
accumulating? The key used to start the engine is an
admin key. You have not created any
MyKeys. See
Creating a MyKey
(page 100). You have cleared the
MyKeys. See Clearing All MyKeys
(page 100).
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OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE - CREW
CAB
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
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
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)
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
(IF EQUIPPED)
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
turn signals do not flash if:
• Any door or the tailgate 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
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. 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.
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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 passive key.
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.
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KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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All personal codes erase and only the
five-digit master 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 keyless
entry.
USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
Unlocking the Doors Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
•
Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors. 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 –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
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 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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