FORD 2012 Flex v.1 - Manual (Page 120)

MYKEY ா
The MyKey
௡ feature 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 MyKey
௡ is 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 MyKey௡ settings, and clear the MyKey௡
feature. When the MyKey
௡ feature is enabled the user can use system
check in the message center to see how many MyKeys
௡ and admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles have been
driven with the MyKey
௡ active.
MyKey
௡ restricted features
Standard settings – These settings cannot be changed
• The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder௡ is activated
until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety
Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder
௡
operation.
• 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 reverse sensing system cannot be turned off.
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%. MYKEY
VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the radio or (if equipped)
navigation screen when attempting to exceed the limited volume.
• The AdvanceTrac௡ system cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKey
௡ user 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 MyKey
௡ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKey
௡ into the ignition. Turn
the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
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