key FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 User Guide

Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. A tone soundsand the direction indicators willflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The transmitterhas an extended operating range.
You can configure vehicles with automaticclimate control to turn on the automaticclimate control when you remote start yourvehicle. See Automatic Climate Control(page 146). A manual climate controlsystem runs at the setting you set it towhen you switched your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces restrict the useof remote start. Check your local and stateor provincial laws for specific requirementsregarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work ifany of the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch off the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextensionsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful; vehicleoff
Solid red
Remote start orstop failedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdateBlinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other.
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The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch it on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
Note:If you do not follow this sequence,your vehicle does not start remotely, thedirection indicators do not flash twice andthe horn does not sound.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch on the ignition before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutesdepending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can turn the remote start system onor off using the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 111).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 74).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. You can program therestrictions to all keys but one. Any keysthat you did not program are administratorkeys or admin keys.
You can use admin keys to:
•Create a MyKey with certain vehiclerestrictions.
•Program certain MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey restrictions.
After you program a MyKey, you can viewthe following information through theinformation display:
•The total number of admin keys andMyKeys for your vehicle.
•The total distance a MyKey drivertraveled with your vehicle.
Note: Every MyKey receives the samerestrictions and settings. You cannotprogram them individually.
Note: For vehicles equipped with apush-button start switch: When both aMyKey and an admin key are present whenyou start your vehicle, the system recognizesthe admin key only.
Standard Settings
Not every vehicle includes the featureslisted below. If your vehicle has thisequipment, then you cannot change thefollowing settings when using a MyKey:
•Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™.MyKey mutes the audio system untildrivers, and in some instances,passengers, fasten their seatbelts.
•Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuelwarning activates earlier for MyKeydrivers, giving them more time to refuel.
•Certain driver alerts, stability systemsor parking aids turn on automaticallywhen you use the MyKey system. Forexample, Blind Spot InformationSystem (BLIS), cross traffic alert, lanedeparture warning or forward collisionwarning.
•Restricted touchscreen operation insome markets. For example, MyKeymay prevent manual navigationdestination input while the vehicle is inany gear other than park (P) or whenthe vehicle reaches a certain rate ofspeed.
•Satellite radio adult contentrestrictions, if this feature is availablein your market.
Note:MyKey drivers may be able to switchthe lane departure warning feature off, butthis feature turns back on automaticallywith every new key cycle.
Note:MyKey drivers can turn on the forwardcollision warning when it is turned off by anadmin key.
Note:If your vehicle includes an AM/FMradio or a very basic audio system, then theradio may not mute.
Optional Settings
You can configure certain vehicle featuresettings when you first create a MyKey. Youcan also change the settings afterwardwith an admin key.
Note:Not every feature applies to everyvehicle in every market. When they areavailable for your vehicle, then they appearin your information display, providingchoices to switch them on or off, or to selecta more specific setting.
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•Various vehicle speed limits so theMyKey driver cannot exceed certainspeeds. The information display showswarnings followed by an audible tonewhen the MyKey driver reaches the setspeed. You cannot override the setspeed by fully depressing theaccelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
•Various vehicle speed reminders soMyKey drivers know when their vehiclespeed approaches the limits. Warningsappear in your information display anda tone sounds when the MyKey driversexceed the set vehicle speed.
•The audio system's maximum volumelimits to 45% so MyKey drivers canconcentrate on the road. A messageappears in the information displaywhen MyKey drivers attempt to exceedthe limited volume. MyKey alsodisables the automatic volume control.
•Always on setting. This setting forcescertain features to remain on andactive for MyKey drivers. For example,E911 or emergency assistance and thedo not disturb features stay on even ifa MyKey driver uses the feature'scontrol to switch it off.
Note:If your vehicle includes an AM/FMradio or a very basic audio system, then theradio may not mute.
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key orthe transmitter you want to program.
2. Access the main menu in theinformation display and then scrollthrough the menus to beginprogramming your MyKey. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4.A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish programmingyour MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you key off,open and close driver door and restartyour vehicle with the programmed keyor transmitter.
Note:Make sure you label the programmedMyKey so you can distinguish it from theadmin keys.
You can also program the optional MyKeysettings.
Programming or ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to program orchange your optional MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key orthe transmitter you want to program.
2. Access the main menu in theinformation display and then scrollthrough the menus to change thesettings of your MyKey. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4.A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish programmingyour MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you restart yourvehicle with the programmed key ortransmitter.
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Note: You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch the engine off, you must use anadmin key to change or clear your optionalMyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you removeall restrictions and return all MyKeys totheir original admin key status at once. Toclear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, usethe information display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2. Access the main menu in theinformation display and then scrollthrough the menus to begin clearingyour MyKey programming. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4.A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish clearing yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status. Youcannot remove the MyKey restrictionsindividually.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 111).
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.
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MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential causesCondition
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot create a MyKey.
· Vehicles with keyless start: Make sure youplace the transmitter into the backup posi-tion. See Starting a Gasoline Engine(page 174).· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle is the only admin key. There alwayshas to be at least one admin key.· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system isdisabled or in unlimited mode.
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot program the configurable settings.
· There are no MyKeys programmed to thevehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 62).
· An admin transmitter is present when youstarted your vehicle.For vehicles with keyless start: No MyKeyrestrictions are available when starting thevehicle.· There are no MyKeys programmed to thevehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 62).
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 62).
· Purchase a new key or transmitter fromyour authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
· Program a spare key or transmitter. Youmay need to see your authorized dealer.See Passive Anti-Theft System (page74).
I lost a key.
· The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.MyKey distances do not accumulate.· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeysand created new MyKeys.· The key system has been reset.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
See Tailgate Lock (page 70).
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows your entire vehicle to unlock withone press of the button. The directionindicators flash twice to indicate a changeto the unlocking mode. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control andkeyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door willunlock your entire vehicle when you disabletwo-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is openon vehicles with an anti-theft alarm orremote start, the horn will sound twice andthe direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehiclewithout taking the keys out of your pocketor purse when your intelligent access keyis within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.Intelligent access uses a sensor on theback of the door handle for unlocking anda separate sensor on the face of each doorhandle for locking.
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The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
Note:The system may not function if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 54).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlocksensor on the back of the door handle fora brief period and then pull on the doorhandle to unlock, being careful to nottouch the lock sensor at the same time orpulling the door handle too quickly. Theintelligent access system requires a briefdelay to authenticate your intelligentaccess key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer doorhandle lock sensor for approximately onesecond to lock, being careful to not touchthe unlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
At the Electronic Tailgate
Press the exterior tailgate release buttoninside of the tailgate handle. The tailgatewill unlock and open. See Tailgate Lock(page 70).
Smart Unlock (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking your intelligent access key insideyour vehicle’s passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
If you leave your key in the ignition, whenyou open the driver door and lock yourvehicle with the power door lock control,the doors lock then unlock.
You can still lock your vehicle with the keyin the ignition by:
•Using the manual lock on the inside ofthe door.
•Locking the driver door with a key.
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•Using the keyless entry keypad.
•Using the lock button on the remotecontrol.
Smart Unlocks for IntelligentAccess Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking your intelligent access key insideyour vehicle’s passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using thepower door lock control (with the dooropen, vehicle in park and ignition off), yourvehicle will search for an intelligent accesskey in the passenger compartment afteryou close the door. If your vehicle finds akey, all of the doors will immediatelyunlock.
In order to override the smart unlockfeature and intentionally lock theintelligent access key inside your vehicle,you can lock your vehicle after all doorsare closed by using the keyless entrykeypad, pressing the lock button onanother intelligent access key or touchingthe locking area on the handle with anotherintelligent access key in your hand.
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.
Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature locks all the doorswhen your doors are closed, the ignition ison, and your vehicle reaches a speedgreater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
When your doors autolock while driving,stopping the vehicle then switching theignition off or to accessory and openingthe driver door unlocks all your doors. Thisautounlock feature remains active for 10minutes after stopping.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youhave electronically locked them beforeopening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock
You can enable or disable these featuresindependently of each other using theinformation display. An authorized dealercan also help you enable or disable thesefeatures. See General Information (page111).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp does not turn on if thecontrol is set to the off position.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You switch them on with the dimmercontrol.
•Any door is open.
Battery Saver
The battery saver turns off the interiorlamps 30 minutes after you switch off theignition if a door is open and the domelamp switch is on. It turns off the interiorlamps after 10 minutes if the dome lampswitch is off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it turns off 15 minutes afteryou close all of the doors.
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KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window andilluminates when you touch it.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
•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 located on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from anauthorized dealer. You can also create upto five of your own five-digit personal entrycodes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
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 one.
The doors will lock then unlock to confirmthat programming was successful.
To program additional personal entrycodes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•Press 3·4 to save personal code two.
•Press 5·6 to save personal code three.
•Press 7·8 to save personal code four.
•Press 9·0 to save personal code five.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code will work even ifyou 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 keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.This must be done within five secondsof completing Step 2.
All personal codes erase and only thefactory-set five-digit code will work.
Recalling Memory Positions (IfEquipped)
The programmed entry codes will recalldriver memory positions as follows:
•Entry code one will recall driver 1memory positions.
•Entry code two will recall driver 2memory positions.
•Entry code three will recall driver 3memory positions.
Note:Personal entry codes four and fivewill not recall memory positions
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