Get MyKey Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

MyKey™

Early Low Fuel

WHAT IS MYKEY

MyKey allows you to program keys with

restricted settings to promote good driving

habits.

The low fuel level warning lamp turns on

earlier.

Driving and Parking Aids

Parking aids, blind spot information system

and cross traffic alert turn on when you

start the engine and cannot be switched

off with a MyKey.

Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert

turn on when you start the engine, but can

be switched off with a MyKey.

MYKEY SETTINGS

Non-Configurable MyKey Settings

- Excluding: ST

Seatbelt Reminder

The audio system mutes when the seatbelt

reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder

cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

A new destination in the navigation system

can only be set using voice commands,

when using a MyKey and your vehicle is

moving.

Early Low Fuel

Selectable Drive Modes

The low fuel level warning lamp turns on

earlier.

You cannot select some drive modes when

using a MyKey.

Driving and Parking Aids

Stability Control

Parking aids, blind spot information system

and cross traffic alert turn on when you

start the engine and cannot be switched

off with a MyKey.

You cannot switch stability control off

when using a MyKey.

Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert

turn on when you start the engine, but can

be switched off with a MyKey.

A new destination in the navigation system

can only be set using voice commands,

when using a MyKey and your vehicle is

moving.

Configurable MyKey Settings

You can configure the following settings

after creating a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 69).

Speed Limit

Non-Configurable MyKey Settings

- ST

Seatbelt Reminder

The audio system mutes when the seatbelt

reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder

cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

WARNING: Do not set MyKey

maximum speed limit to a limit that will

prevent the driver from maintaining a

safe speed considering posted speed

limits and prevailing road conditions. The

driver is always responsible to drive in

accordance with local laws and

prevailing conditions. Failure to do so

could result in accident or injury.

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You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.

2. Using the information display controls

Warning messages appear in the

information display and a tone sounds if

your vehicle reaches the set speed. You

cannot override the set speed when using

a MyKey.

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

3. Select MyKey.

4. Select Create MyKey.

5. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

Speed Reminder

6. Switch the ignition off.

You can set a speed reminder for your

vehicle. Warning messages appear in the

information display and a tone sounds if

your vehicle exceeds the set speed.

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

Audio System Volume Limit

CREATING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN, VEHICLES

WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON

START

The audio system maximum volume is

reduced. A message appears in the

information display if you attempt to

exceed the volume limit. Automatic

volume control turns off.

Emergency Assistance

If you set emergency assistance to be

always on, it cannot be switched off with

a MyKey.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select MyKey.

5. Select Create MyKey.

6. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

Do Not Disturb

If you set do not disturb to be always on,

it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

Traction Control

If you set traction control to be always on,

it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

7. Switch the ignition off.

CREATING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN, VEHICLES

WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON

START

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

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CREATING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/KEYLESS

ENTRY/PUSHBUTTONSTART

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/KEYLESS

ENTRY/PUSHBUTTONSTART

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1. Remove the rubber mat.

2. Place the admin key in the position

shown, with the buttons facing upward.

3. Switch the ignition on.

4. Using the information display controls

4. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

5. Select Settings.

6. Select MyKey.

7. Select Create MyKey.

8. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

5. Select MyKey.

6. Select Create MyKey.

7. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

8. Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

9. Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

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PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

You can only program MyKeys to the same

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all

restrictions and return all MyKeys to their

original admin key status.

settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

2. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

2. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

3. Select MyKey.

4. Select Clear MyKeys.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

5. Configure the setting.

6. Switch the ignition off.

5. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all

restrictions and return all MyKeys to their

original admin key status.

You can only program MyKeys to the same

settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select MyKey.

5. Select Clear MyKeys.

6. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select MyKey.

5. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

6. Configure the setting.

7. Switch the ignition off.

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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM

STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3

INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2

INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

You can find information about the

distance traveled using a MyKey and also

the number of admin keys and MyKeys

created for your vehicle.

You can find information about the

distance traveled using a MyKey and also

the number of admin keys and MyKeys

created for your vehicle.

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Using the information display controls

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

3. Select MyKey.

4. Select MyKey info.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select MyKey.

5. Select MyKey info.

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE

START SYSTEMS

The system is not compatible with

non-Ford remote start systems.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start

Message

Description

Key is already a MyKey

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already

designated as a MyKey.

Key restricted at next

start. Label this key

Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch

the ignition off.

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MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry

Message

Description

Place key in backup loca- Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key is

tion

not placed in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey

(page 70).

Key is already a MyKey

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already

designated as a MyKey.

Key restricted at next

start. Label this key

Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch

the ignition off.

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MyKey – Frequently Asked

Questions - Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start

MyKey – Frequently Asked

Questions - Vehicles With: Keyless

Entry/Push Button Start

What is an admin key?

•

An admin key is a key that has not been

created as a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 69).

•

An admin key is a key that has not been

created as a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 70).

Why can I not create a MyKey?

•

The key used to switch the ignition on

•

The admin key is not placed in the

backup position. See Creating a

MyKey (page 70).

is not an admin key.

•

The key used to switch the ignition on

is the only admin key. There always has

to be at least one admin key.

•

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

The key used to switch the ignition on

is the only admin key. There always has

to be at least one admin key.

Why can I not program a MyKey?

•

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

•

The last MyKey was created without

switching the ignition off.

•

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 69).

Why can I not program a MyKey?

Why can I not clear the MyKeys?

•

The admin key is not inside your

vehicle.

•

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

•

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 69).

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 70).

Why does the MyKey distance not

accumulate?

Why can I not clear the MyKeys?

•

The key used to start the engine is an

admin key.

•

The admin key is not inside your

vehicle.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

a MyKey (page 69).

The MyKeys have been cleared.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 70).

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Why does the MyKey distance not

accumulate?

•

The key used to start the engine is an

admin key.

An admin key and a MyKey are inside

your vehicle.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 70).

The MyKeys have been cleared.

Why can I not start the engine with

a MyKey?

•

An admin key and a MyKey are inside

your vehicle.

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MyKey for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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