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•# ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — 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.
Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for MyKey
system warnings 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.
The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non
Ford-approved remote start system. The actions proved below do NOT
make MyKeycompatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKeyfunctions.
Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button
start)
•It is not possible to program any remote start system as 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 MyKeydrive depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKeysystem
status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system as
an additional key in the total count. See theCheck MyKeysystem
statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved 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 non Ford-approved remote start
fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theClear MyKeysection.
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Condition Potential Causes
No MyKey
function•An admin intelligent access key is present.
•No MyKeysare programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKeysection.
•Vehicle has been started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system (as an admin
key) then a MyKeyis inserted without restarting
the engine.
MyKey
programmed
total includes
one additional
key•Unknown key has been programmed to the
vehicle as a MyKey.
•Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-approved
remote start system. Refer toUsing MyKeywith
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 non Ford-approved
remote start system. Refer toUsing MyKeywith
remote start systemssection.
MyKeydistance
does not
accumulate•MyKeyis not being used by the intended user.
•MyKeysystem has been recently cleared.
•Vehicles has been remote started using a non
Ford-approved remote start system (as if an admin
key) then a MyKeyis inserted without recycling
the MyKeyin ignition.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
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Smart unlocks
The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally
locking your IA 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, vehicle in park and ignition off), after
you close the door the vehicle will search for an IA key in the passenger
compartment. If an IA key is found inside the vehicle, all of the doors
will immediately unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating that the IA
key is inside.
In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
IA key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle after all doors are
closed by using your keyless entry keypad, pressing the
control on
another IA key or touching the locking area on the handle with another
IA key in your hand. Refer toKeyless entry systemin this chapter for
more information on keyless entry keypad operation.
When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle using the
driver or passenger power door lock control (with the vehicle not in P
(Park) and the ignition off, or the ignition on), all doors will lock, then
all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that the vehicle is not
in P (Park) or the ignition is on.
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 the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehicle
speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated; there are three
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•using a keypad procedure, or
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•by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage
centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4 press the 7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Autounlock feature (if enabled)
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to
accessory; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
turned off or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked after the ignition is turned off and before the driver
door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated; there are three
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•using a keypad procedure, or
•or by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage
centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
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Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
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.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key horizontal) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The intelligent access keys (IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters) unless equipped with remote start, which allows for greater
range performance. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The transmitter allows you to:
•remotely unlock the vehicle doors
.
•remotely lock all the vehicle doors
.
•remotely open the power liftgate
.
•remotely start/stop the vehicle
. Refer toRemote startlater in this
section.
•activate the personal alarm
.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry feature.
•activate the global opening windows feature (if equipped).
Refer toIntelligent accessin this section for more features.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the vehicle is in the start position. The panic feature
operates with the ignition off.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL intelligent access keyswith you to the authorized dealer in order
to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Intelligent access
Your intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to
communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock
when commanded (either by touching the inside of the driver or front
passenger exterior door handle, by activating the exterior power liftgate
button, or a button on the transmitter itself). If excessive RF
interference is present in the area, or if your transmitter battery is low, it
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may be necessary to mechanically unlock your door. The mechanical key
blade in your IA key can be used to open the driver’s door in this
situation (refer toIntelligent access keyin this chapter for more
information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade).
Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without
actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access
feature at the front doors or at the liftgate. You can activate the
intelligent access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within
range of the front doors or the liftgate.
Activating intelligent access at the front doors:If your IA key is
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the front doors you can activate your
intelligent access system by pulling a front exterior door handle. The
door(s) will automatically unlock and the door can be opened.
To lock the doors, press and hold for half a second the lock area on
either front door handle (black button on chrome handled doors or the
small bump on painted door handles).
Activating intelligent access at the liftgate:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate your intelligent access
system by pressing the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the
liftgate pull-cup handle. The liftgate will release and open.
Push button start:The push button start system allows you to start
your vehicle without using a key. Refer toPush button start systemin
theDrivingchapter.
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock
Pressand release to unlock all the doors.
Note:The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned off.
If two-stage unlocking is enabled:
1. Press
and release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note:The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
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Two-stage unlocking may be disabled or enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the transmitter for four seconds
(disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock
simultaneously). The parking lamps will illuminate twice to indicate that
two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled. The unlocking mode will be
applied to remote entry, keyless entry and intelligent access.
Two-stage unlocking may also be disabled or enabled through the
message center if this is an available message center option or by your
authorized dealer. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
When two-stage unlocking is disabled, intelligent access at the driver’s
door results in an unlock of all doors (not just the driver door).
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn signal lamps will
illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will illuminate if all the doors and liftgate are closed.
Note:If any door or the liftgate is not closed, or if the hood is not
closed on vehicles equipped with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the
horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to on to
deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Opening the power liftgate
Presstwice within three seconds to fully unlatch and open the
liftgate.
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2. Remove the old battery.
Note:Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the instructions inside the IA key
for the correct orientation of the
battery. Press the battery down to
ensure that the battery is fully
seated in the battery housing cavity.
4. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the IKT or IA key to
become de-programmed from your vehicle. They should operate normally
after battery replacement.
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)
If you would like to have your IA keys reprogrammed because you lost
one, or would like to buy additional transmitters you can either
reprogram them yourself, or takeall transmittersto your authorized
dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)
To program new IA keys yourself, refer toSecuriLockpassive
anti-theft systemin this chapter.Note:At least two already
programmed transmitters are required to perform this procedure
yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)
illuminate when the IA key or the keyless entry keypad is used to unlock
the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is turned on, or
•the
control on the transmitter is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
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The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated exit
When all vehicle doors are closed and the ignition is turned off, the
interior dome lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) will
illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the start button is pressed.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition
has been turned off.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys
If you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in the on or accessory
mode, the ignition will shut off after 30 minutes.
Remote start
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. If your transmitter has a
icon, you have remote start. The
remote start feature has an extended operating range which allows you
to remote start your vehicle from a farther distance from your vehicle.
All the buttons have this increased range performance capability when
equipped with remote start.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is started. Refer toRemote start climate operationin
theClimate Controlschapter for more information and also refer to
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