Ford Taurus Owner's Manual page 107

The IA key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade
that can be used to unlock the
driver door. To release the
mechanical key blade, press the
release button on the back of the
transmitter and slide the blade out.
Your IA keys are programmed to
your vehicle. You cannot enter or
start your vehicle with an
unprogrammed key. If you lose one
or both of your IA keys,
replacements are available from
your authorized dealer. For more
information on programming
replacement IA keys, refer to the
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section in this chapter.
Note: Your vehicle's IA back-up
keys were issued with a security tag
that provides important vehicle key
cut information. It is recommended
that you keep the tag in a safe place
for future reference.
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 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 disabled. 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.
2012 Taurus
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Locks and Security
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