FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

KEYS
Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters
(IKTs). The key blade starts the
vehicle and unlocks/locks all the
doors. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote entry
transmitter.
Your IKTs are programmed to your
vehicle; using a non-programmed
key will not permit your vehicle to
start. If you lose one or both of your
IKTs, replacements are available
through your authorized dealer.
Standard SecuriLockkeys without
remote entry transmitter
functionality can also be purchased
from your authorized dealer if desired.
Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.
For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to
theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemsection later in this chapter.
Note:Your vehicle’s IKTs were
issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you keep the tag in a safe place for
future reference.
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Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the
remote entry system. You have to
have the IA key in the vehicle to
activate the push button start
system.
The IA key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade
that can be used to unlock the
driver door. To release the
mechanical key blade, press the
release buttons on the edge of the
transmitter and remove the key
blade.
Your IA keys are programmed to
your vehicle. You cannot enter or
start your vehicle with an unprogrammed key. If you lose one or both of
your IA keys, replacements are available from your authorized dealer.
For more information on programming replacement IA keys, refer to the
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemsection in this chapter.
Note:Your vehicle’s IA backup keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you keep the tag in a safe place for
future reference.
MYKEY(IF EQUIPPED)
The MyKeyfeature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated as a MyKey. The key will remain restricted
until MyKeyis cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
“administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a
MyKey, program optional MyKeysettings, and clear the MyKey
feature. When the MyKeyfeature is enabled the user can use the
information menu in the message center to see how many MyKeysand
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admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance
the vehicle has been driven with the MyKeyactive.
MyKeyrestricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
•Belt-Mindercannot be cleared and will not expire. The audio system
will be muted whenever Belt-Minderis activated until the safety belts
are buckled. Refer to theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for a
detailed description of Belt-Minderoperation.
•Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).
•The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert and
collision warning system.
Optional settings – these settings can be changed
•Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected
vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded.
•The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MAX
VOLUME MY KEY LIMIT will be displayed in the audio system display
when attempting to exceed the limited volume.
•The AdvanceTracsystem cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKeyuser will not be able to deactivate the
system.Note:It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac
system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand.
Create a MyKey
To program MyKeyon one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKeyinto the ignition. For
vehicles equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access key
in the backup slot; see theDrivingchapter for the location of the
backup slot. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do
the following:
1. Get into the main menu, select Settings then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.
2. Press OK to select CREATE.
3. Hold the OK button as prompted until you see LABEL KEY AS
MYKEY.
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MyKeyis successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.Note:To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in theProgramming MyKeyoptional settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see theUsing
MyKeywith remote start systemssection.
Note:All MyKeyscan be cleared within the same key cycle that a
MyKeywas created, otherwise an admin key is required to clear all
MyKeys. To clear all MyKeysgo to Step 2 in theClear MyKey
section.
Programming MyKeyoptional settings
Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional
settings, use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Get into the main menu, select Settings then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.
2. Use the up or down arrow to get to any optional feature.
3. Press OK or the > button to bring up settings for the selected feature.
4. Press OK or the > button to make your choice.
Clear MyKey
To reset all MyKeysas admin keys, do the following:
1. Get into the main menu, select Settings then MyKey by pressing OK
or the > button.
2. Press the down arrow to get to Clear All and press the OK button.
3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed.
Check MyKeysystem status
The vehicle information will provide the status of the following MyKey
parameters:
•MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey
is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey
is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this
odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey. If this odometer is lower than
the last time you checked, then the MyKeysystem has been recently
cleared.
•# MYKEY(S) — Indicates how many MyKeysare programmed to the
vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey.
•# ADMIN KEY(S) — 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.
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Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for vehicle
information displays.
Using MyKeywith remote start systems
MyKeyis 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.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys:
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional
keys should program the remote start system as a MyKeyin addition to
the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey. To program
the remote start system as a MyKey, do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-3 in theCreate a MyKeysection.
Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button
start)
•It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKeyon
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 MyKeydriver depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) or ADMIN KEY(S) that
is displayed in the MyKeyvehicle information menus will include the
remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the
Check MyKeysystem statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with 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 MyKeysas admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-3 in theClear MyKeysection.
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Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a MyKey•Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey.
•Key in the ignition is the last
remaining admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
•Intelligent access key (if equipped)
not in the backup slot (for vehicles
with push button start).
•SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
system is disabled or in unlimited
mode.
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as a MyKey. Refer to
Using MyKeywith remote start
systemssection.
Cannot program the MyKey
optional settings•Key in the ignition is a MyKey
•No MyKeysare programmed to the
vehicle. Refer toCreate a MyKey
section.
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as a MyKey. Refer to
Using MyKeywith remote start
systemssection.
Cannot clear MyKey•Key in the ignition is a MyKey
•No MyKeysare programmed to the
vehicle. Refer toCreate a MyKey
section.
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as a MyKey. Refer to
MyKeywith remote start systems
section.
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Condition Potential Causes
Lost the only admin key•Purchase a new key from your
authorized dealer.
Lost any key•For programming spare keys, refer
to theSecuriLocksection in this
chapter.
I accidentally programmed all
keys as MyKeys•Vehicle has a remote start system
that is recognized as an admin key.
Refer to theUsing MyKeywith
remote start systemssection to clear
all MyKeysusing remote start.
No MyKeyfunction with
intelligent access key (push
button start) (if equipped)•An admin key is present at vehicle
start
•No MyKeysare programmed to the
vehicle. Refer toCreate a MyKey
section
MyKeyprogrammed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as a MyKey.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toUsing MyKey
with remote start systemssection.
Admin keys programmed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as admin key.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toUsing MyKey
with remote start systemssection.
MyKeymiles do not
accumulate•MyKeyis not being used by the
intended user.
•MyKeysystem has been recently
cleared.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock control is
located on the instrument panel
near the radio.
Press the control to lock/unlock the
doors. When the light on the button
is on it indicates that all doors and
the luggage compartment are
locked. When the light is off it
indicates one or more doors are unlocked.
Rear door unlocking/opening
Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock/open the rear door.
The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the door.
Central locking/unlocking
To centrally lock/unlock all doors (from the driver’s side only) using the
key from the outside when they are closed:
•Turn the key counterclockwise to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps
will flash once.
•Turn the key clockwise to unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will
flash once.
If the central locking function fails
to operate, the doors can be
individually locked using the key in
the position shown.
On the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise to lock, and on the
passenger’s side turn the key
counterclockwise to lock.
Autolock (if equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is on,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
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If a door is unlocked, the autolock feature will repeat when the vehicle
slows below 4 mph (7 km/h) and then attains a speed greater than
4 mph (7 km/h).
Autounlock feature
When autounlock is activated, all doors will unlock when the driver door
is opened.
Deactivating/activating autolock/autounlock
There are two methods to enable/disable these features:
•Through your authorized dealer
•By using a power door lock procedure
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door lock procedure
To enable/disable these features, do the following:
You will have 30 seconds to complete the procedure.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the power door lock button three times.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Press the power door lock button three times.
5. Turn the ignition on (you will hear a chime indicating the
programming mode has been entered).
Autolock:Once in programming mode, each subsequent short press
(less than 1 second) of the power door lock button will toggle autolock
between on and off.
Autounlock:Each subsequent long press (more than 2 seconds) of the
power door lock button will toggle autounlock between on and off.
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the
childproof door locks are set, but
the doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
the rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for
both doors.
•On the driver side, turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to
unlock.
•On the passenger side, turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to
unlock.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (4–DOOR ONLY)
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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