2013 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 66

MyKey 65 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. Program all but one of the keys to activate the restricted modes. The remaining unprogrammed key is referred to as an administrator key or an admin key which can be used to: • create a restricted key • program optional MyKey settings • clear all MyKey features altogether. Once you program a key, you can access the following information through the information display to learn: • The number of admin keys and MyKeys that are programmed to the vehicle. • The total distance driven with a MyKey. In vehicles equipped with intelligent access keys (push-button start): when more than one passenger has a MyKey-equipped key fob while riding inside of the vehicle, the vehicle recognizes the admin fob to start the engine. If you start your vehicle while using a MyKey, your key's programmed restrictions will remain active until you turn the engine off. This remains true, even if a passenger with an admin key enters your vehicle after you started the engine with a MyKey. Standard Settings These settings activate automatically with a programmed MyKey: • Belt-Minder. The audible safety belt warning tones continue and do not time out after approximately five minutes. The audio system also mutes until drivers and front passengers fasten their safety belts. • Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning activates earlier, giving MyKey drivers more time to refuel. • Driver assist features, if equipped, remain on and active: Parking aid, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert and the Collision Warning System. 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)