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Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey
system warnings displays.
Using MyKey
with remote start systems
MyKey
is 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 MyKey
compatible with non Ford-approved remote start system,
but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey
functions.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys
When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default
settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin
key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with
MyKey
. The following action may help you to retain some MyKey
functions:
1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder.
2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a
MyKey
, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to
program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey
if the
remote start fob is used by the MyKey
driver.
To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as 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 1-4 in the Create a MyKey
section.
Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start)
• It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey on
vehicles equipped with an 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 MyKey
drive depending on the
settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.
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