Locks and Security
admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance
the vehicle has been driven with the MyKey active.
MyKey restricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
• Belt-Minder cannot be cleared and will not expire. 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 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 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. For vehicles
equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access key in the
backup slot; see the Driving chapter 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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2012 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 5th Printing
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