2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 128
2012 Ford Explorer Manual
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Locks and Security Optional settings - these settings can be changed • Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached 80 mph (130 km/h). • Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded. • The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when attempting to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac system cannot be turned off. When this optional setting is on, the MyKey user will not be able to deactivate the system. Note: It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand. Create a MyKey To program MyKey on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that you want to make a MyKey into the ignition. For vehicles equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access key in the backup slot with brand logo facing up; refer to Starting in the Driving chapter for the location of the backup slot. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Get into main menu, select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing OK button or the right arrow button. 2. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY. 3. Hold the OK button as prompted until you see a message that the key is restricted. MyKey is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey Optional Settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey with remote start systems section. Note: All MyKeys can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise an admin key is required to clear the MyKey programming. To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. Programming MyKey optional settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Get into main menu, select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing the OK button or the right arrow button. 128 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)