2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 133
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Manual
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Locks and Security 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 proved below do not make MyKey compatible with non Ford-approved remote start system, 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 key with its associated privileges. This makes it NOT compatible with MyKey. The following action may help you to retain some MyKey functions: 1. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder. 2. In addition to the key that you have already programmed as a MyKey, owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to program the non Ford-approved remote start system as a MyKey if the remote start fob is used by the MyKey driver. To program a non Ford-approved remote start system as MyKey, do the following: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob. 3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Create a MyKey section. Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start) • It is not possible to program any remote start system as MyKey on vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start). Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey drive depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle. 133 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)