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EnglishMyKey for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
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
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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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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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.
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.
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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
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?
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.
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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
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.
Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The
direction indicators flash.
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