FORD TRANSIT 2021 Manual PDF

2. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
gently push the clip.
3. Press the clip down to release the battery cover. 4. Carefully remove the cover. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the position
shown to release the battery.
Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver. 6. Remove the battery.
7. Insert a new battery with the + facing
upward.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
8. Reinstall the battery cover.
Locating Your Vehicle Press the lock button on the key
twice within three seconds. The
direction indicators flash.
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Remote Control Information Messages
Action
Message
Displays when the remote control battery requires replacing.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See Remote
Control (page 67).
To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The system is designed to promote good
driving behaviors using keys that you have
programmed with some restricted settings.
MYKEY SETTINGS
Non-Configurable Settings
Seatbelt Reminder
The audio system mutes when the seatbelt
reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder
cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
Early Low Fuel
The low fuel level indicator turns on earlier.
Driving and Parking Aids
Parking aids, blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert turn on when you
start the engine and cannot be switched
off with a MyKey.
Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert
turn on when you start the engine, but can
be switched off with a MyKey.
Satellite Radio
Adult content is restricted when using a
MyKey.
Configurable Settings
You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 71). Speed Limit WARNING:
Do not set MyKey
maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury.
You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed when using
a MyKey.
Speed Reminder
You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle exceeds the set speed.
Audio System Volume Limit
The audio system maximum volume is
reduced. A message appears in the
information display if you attempt to
exceed the volume limit. Automatic
volume control turns off.
Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to be
always on, it cannot be switched off with
a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
Traction Control
If you set traction control to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
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CREATING A MYKEY
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To create a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to
select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
MyKey
Press and hold the
OK button until a confirmation message
appears in the information display.
Create MyKey
Switch the ignition off.
Note: We recommend that you label this
key.
MyKey Information Messages 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
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can only program MyKeys to the same
settings. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
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To program a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel
to select the following:
Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
MyKey
Select a setting and press the
OK button.
Configure the setting.
Switch the ignition off.
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CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status.
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To clear all MyKeys, use the information display controls on the steering wheel
to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
MyKey
Press and hold the
OK button until a confirmation message
appears in the information display.
Clear MyKeys
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
Switch the ignition on.
To find information about the distance traveled using a MyKey and also the number
of admin keys and MyKeys created for your vehicle, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
MyKey
Press the
OK button.
MyKey Info
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
The system is not compatible with
non-Ford remote start systems.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
What is an admin key?
•
An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 71).
Why can I not 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 always has
to be at least one admin key.
Why can I not program a MyKey?
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 71).
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 71).
Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?
• The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 71).
• The MyKeys have been cleared.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Locking
Locking With the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.
Locking With the Remote Control
Press the button once. The
direction indicators will flash.
Press the button again within
three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The horn sounds and the
direction indicators flash.
Note: You can lock the driver door with the
key. Use the key when the remote control
is not functioning.
Note: Make sure you have locked your
vehicle before leaving it unattended.
Note: Do not leave the keys in your vehicle.
Note: Do not use the door latch assembly
to attach any accessory, such as handles or
steps, as this can cause damage to your
vehicle.
Unlocking
Unlocking With the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.
Unlocking With the Remote Control Press the button once. The
direction indicators will flash.
Note: You can unlock the driver door with
the key. Use the key when the remote
control is not functioning.
Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off. Note:
Unlock your vehicle and start the
engine using the key. Unlocking and starting
your vehicle once enables the remote
control.
Unlocking the Cargo Doors Press the button.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can program the unlocking function
so that all doors unlock or only the driver
door unlocks. See Reprogramming the
Unlocking Function (page 87).
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
From Inside Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
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B

Opening the Double Rear Doors Fully Opening the Double Rear Doors
1. Slide the lever to release the catch.
2. Fully open the cargo door.
Unlocking and Opening the Double
Rear Doors From Inside
1. Lift the locking button up.
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