FORD 2012 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 127)

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, slide the
release on the back of the
transmitter and pull 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
• 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).
• If equipped, any of the following: parking aid, blind spot information
system (BLIS
௡) with cross traffic alert and forward collision warning
systems cannot be turned off.
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