Ford Taurus Owner's Manual page 110

Locks and Security
• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a
MyKey .
• # 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 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.
Vehicles equipped with traditional keys:
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional
keys should program the remote start system as a MyKey in addition to
the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey . To program
the 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 an intelligent access key (push button
start)
• It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKey on
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 MyKey driver 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 MyKey system
status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in
the total count. See the Check MyKey system status section.
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