Get MyKey Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

MyKey™

Standard Settings

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Not every vehicle includes the features

listed below. If your vehicle has this

equipment, then you cannot change the

following settings when using a MyKey:

MyKey allows you to program keys with

restricted driving modes to promote good

driving habits. You can program the

restrictions to all keys except one. Any keys

that you did not program are administrator

keys or admin keys.

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Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™.

MyKey mutes the audio system until

drivers, and in some instances,

You can use admin keys to:

passengers, fasten their seatbelts.

Note: If your vehicle includes an

AM/FM radio or a very basic audio

system, then the radio may not mute.

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Create a MyKey with certain vehicle

restrictions.

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Program certain MyKey settings.

Clear all MyKey restrictions.

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Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuel

warning activates earlier for MyKey

drivers, giving them more time to refuel.

After you program a MyKey, you can view

the following information through the

information display:

Certain driver alerts, stability systems

or parking aids turn on automatically

when you use the MyKey system. For

example, Blind Spot Information

System (BLIS), cross traffic alert, lane

departure warning or forward collision

warning. Note: MyKey drivers may be

able to turn the lane departure warning

feature off, but this feature turns back

on automatically with every new key

cycle.

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The total number of admin keys and

MyKeys for your vehicle.

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The total distance a MyKey driver

traveled with your vehicle.

Note: Every MyKey receives the same

restrictions and settings. You cannot

program them individually.

Note: For vehicles equipped with a

push-button start switch: When both a

MyKey and an admin key are present when

you start your vehicle, the system recognizes

the admin key only.

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Restricted touchscreen operation in

some markets. For example, MyKey

may prevent manual navigation

destination input while the vehicle is in

any gear other than park (P) or when

the vehicle reaches a certain rate of

speed.

Satellite radio adult content

restrictions, if this feature is available

in your market.

Optional Settings

You can configure certain vehicle feature

settings when you first create a MyKey. You

can also change the settings afterward

with an admin key.

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Note: Not every feature applies to every

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Various vehicle speed reminders so

vehicle in every market. When they are

available for your vehicle, then they appear

in your information display, providing

choices to switch them on or off, or to select

a more specific setting.

MyKey drivers know when their vehicle

speed approaches the limits. Warnings

appear in your information display and

a tone sounds when the MyKey drivers

exceed the set vehicle speed.

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The audio system's maximum volume

limits to 45% so MyKey drivers can

concentrate on the road. A message

appears in the information display

when MyKey drivers attempt to exceed

the limited volume. MyKey also

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Various vehicle speed limits so the

MyKey driver cannot exceed certain

speeds. The information display shows

warnings followed by an audible tone

when the MyKey driver reaches the set

speed. You cannot override the set

speed by fully depressing the

disables the automatic volume control.

Note: If your vehicle includes an

AM/FM radio or a very basic audio

system, then the radio may not limit.

accelerator pedal.

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

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Always on setting. This setting forces

certain features to remain on and

active for MyKey drivers. For example,

E911 or emergency assistance and the

do not disturb features stay on even if

a MyKey driver uses the feature's

control to switch it off. When selected,

you will not be able to turn off Advance

Trac or traction control (if your vehicle

has this feature).

prevailing conditions. Failure to do so

could result in accident or injury.

MYKEY SETTINGS

Non-Configurable Settings

Seatbelt Reminder

The audio system mutes when the seatbelt

reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder

cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

Early Low Fuel

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.

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Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert

Audio System Volume Limit

turn on when you start the engine, but can

be switched off with a MyKey.

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.

A new destination in the navigation system

can only be set using voice commands,

when using a MyKey and your vehicle is

moving.

Emergency Assistance

If you set emergency assistance to be

always on, it cannot be switched off with

a MyKey.

Configurable Settings

You can configure the following settings

after creating a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 49).

Do Not Disturb

Speed Limit

If you set do not disturb to be always on,

it 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

Note: : If a phone is connected using Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with

a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls

and text messages even if the do not disturb

restriction is on.

Traction Control

prevailing conditions. Failure to do so

could result in accident or injury.

If you set traction control to be always on,

it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.

You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.

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.

CREATING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

Speed Reminder

1. Place an admin key in the backup

position.

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.

2. Switch the ignition on.

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MyKey™

To create a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to

select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Settings

Press the menu button.

MyKey

Press the OK button.

Create MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message

appears in the information display.

Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

MyKey Information Messages

Message

Description

Place key in backup loca- Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not

tion

placed in the backup position.

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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1. Remove the rubber mat.

CREATING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

2. Place the admin key in the position

shown, with the buttons facing upward.

3. Switch the ignition on.

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.

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9. Switch the ignition off.

Note: We recommend that you label this

key.

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MyKey Information Messages

Message

Description

Place key in backup loca- Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not

tion

placed in the backup position.

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.

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

You can only program MyKeys to the same

settings.

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MyKey™

To program a MyKey, use the information display controls on the steering wheel

to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

MyKey

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Select a setting and press the OK button.

Configure the setting.

Switch the ignition off.

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4. Select MyKey.

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY -

VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

5. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

6. Configure the setting.

7. Switch the ignition off.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

You can only program MyKeys to the same

settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all

restrictions and return all MyKeys to their

original admin key status.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

3. Select Settings.

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

To clear all MyKeys, use the information display controls on the steering wheel

to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Settings

Press the menu button.

MyKey

Press the OK button.

Clear MyKeys

Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message

appears in the information display.

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MyKey™

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS -

VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

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.

When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all

restrictions and return all MyKeys to their

original admin key status.

MyKey Information Messages

Message

Description

Hold OK to clear MyKeys Displays when clearing all MyKeys.

All MyKeys cleared

Displays to confirm that all MyKeys have been cleared.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM

STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2

INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

Switch the ignition on.

To find information about the distance traveled using a MyKey and also the number

of admin keys and MyKeys created for your vehicle, use the information display

controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Settings

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

MyKey

MyKey info

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The key used to switch the ignition on

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM

STATUS - VEHICLES WITH: 6.5

INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN/12.3 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.

is the only admin key. There always has

to be at least one admin key.

The last MyKey was created without

switching the ignition off.

Why can I not program a MyKey?

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The admin key is not inside your

vehicle.

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 49).

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

Why can I not clear the MyKeys?

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The admin key is not inside your

vehicle.

3. Select Settings.

The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

4. Select MyKey.

5. Select MyKey info.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 49).

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE

START SYSTEMS

Why does the MyKey distance not

accumulate?

MyKey is not compatible with non

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The key used to start the engine is an

Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start

systems. If you choose to install a remote

start system, see an authorized dealer for

a Ford-approved remote start system.

admin key.

An admin key and a MyKey are inside

your vehicle.

No MyKeys are created. See Creating

a MyKey (page 49).

MYKEY–TROUBLESHOOTING

The MyKeys have been cleared.

What is an admin key?

Why can I not start the engine with

a MyKey?

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An admin key is a key that has not been

created as a MyKey. See Creating a

MyKey (page 49).

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An admin key and a MyKey are inside

your vehicle.

Why can I not create a MyKey?

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The admin key is not placed in the

backup position.

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The key used to switch the ignition on

is not an admin key.

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Doors and Locks

With the ignition off, press and hold both

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control

or the remote control to lock and unlock

your vehicle.

the lock and unlock buttons on the remote

control for three seconds to change

between driver door or all door unlock

mode. The direction indicators flash twice

to indicate a change to the unlocking

mode. Driver door mode only unlocks the

driver door when you press the unlock

button once. All door mode unlocks all

doors when you press the unlock button

once. The unlocking mode applies to the

remote control, keyless entry and keypad.

Note: Always take your keys and lock all

doors when leaving your vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is on the driver

and front passenger door panels.

To change these settings use the

touchscreen to select the following:

1. Press Settings.

2. Press Vehicle.

3. Press Locks.

Note: Depending on your vehicle options,

the vehicle settings may be accessed

through the instrument cluster display.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all

doors. The direction indicators

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flash.

A

B

Unlock.

Lock.

Press the button again within three

seconds to confirm that all the doors are

closed. The doors will lock again, the

direction indicators flash if all the doors

and the luggage compartment are closed.

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on the power door lock control

illuminates when you lock the door.

Mislock

Remote Control

If any door or the liftgate is open, or if the

hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft

alarm or remote start, the horn will sound

twice and the direction indicators will not

flash.

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage

Unlock)

Press the button to unlock the

driver door.

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Press the button again within

three seconds to unlock all doors. The

direction indicators flash.

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