2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 129
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Locks and Security 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to get to any optional feature. 3. Press the right arrow button to bring up settings of each item. 4. Press OK button or right arrow button to make your choice. Clear MyKey To reset all MyKeys as admin keys do the following: 1. At the main menu screen select SETTINGS then MYKEY by pressing OK or the right arrow key. 2. Press the down arrow key to get to CLEAR MYKEYS. 3. Hold OK until you see ALL MYKEYS CLEARED. Check MyKey system status The vehicle's message center information menu will provide the status of the following MyKey parameters: • MYKEY MILES (km) - This odometer only tracks distance when a MyKey is used. If distance does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey. If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey system has been recently cleared. • # 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. The following information MAY help customers who choose to use a non Ford-approved remote start system. The actions provided below do NOT make MyKey compatible with non Ford-approved remote start systems, but it MAY help you to retain some MyKey functions. Vehicles equipped with traditional keys: When using a non Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings may recognize the remote start system as an additional admin 129 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)