Ford F 450 Owners Manual

							GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. The termICbefore the radio certification number only
signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater
range. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around your vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by
other short distance radio transmissions (e.g. amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems). If
the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote
control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press
any button unintentionally.
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							REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters.
The key blade is used to start the
vehicle and unlock or lock the
driver’s door from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys were
issued with a security label that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the
back surface of the circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the
vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot near the key
ring to remove the battery cover (1).
2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasket (2)
from the transmitter if it does not come off
with the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery (3).
CAUTIONTO BE REMOVED
BY CUSTOMER ONLY
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							4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the integrated
keyhead transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the
battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery
housing cavity.
5. Reinstall the rubber gasket.
6. Snap the battery cover back onto the key.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
The feature allows the remote control to recall the driver seat, power
mirrors, steering column (if equipped) and power adjustable foot pedals
(if equipped) memory positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control to recall the memory
positions. If the easy entry and exit feature is enabled, the seat will move
to the easy entry position. The seat will move to the driver memory
position when the key is put in the ignition.
Programming Memory to the Transmitter
1. Move the memory features to the desired positions using the
associated controls.
2. Press and hold memory button1(onthesideofthe
driver’s seat) for five seconds. A tone will sound after about
two seconds. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard.
3. Within three seconds press the lock button on the remote
control.
4. Wait 10 seconds, then press the unlock button on the
remote control.
Repeat this procedure for memory button2and a second
remote control if desired.
Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter
1. Press and hold the desired memory button for five seconds. A tone
will sound after about two seconds. Continue to hold until a second tone
is heard.
2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control.
Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired.
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							Car Finder
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will
chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that
this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button.
The remote start feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. See theClimate Controlchapter for
more information. A manual climate control system will run at the setting
it was set to when your vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is not closed
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							•you have already attempted two remote vehicle starts within the last
hour
•your vehicle is not inP
•your vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button within three seconds of each other.
Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not chirp if you do
not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter
details the starting procedure. To
remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
The horn will chirp if the system fails to start.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle.
If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter,
you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle
and press theSTART/STOPbutton on the instrument panel once while
applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will be inhibited during the remote start and the
radio will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and your vehicle will run for 5, 10, or
15 minutes, depending on the setting. See theInformation Displays
chapter to select the duration of the remote start system.
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							Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the run
time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last
10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginning
after what is left of the first activation time. For example, if your vehicle
had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, your
vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes. You can only
extend the remote start up to a total of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle
shutdown. Only two remote starts are allowed.
The ignition must be turned on and then back off or allow one hour to
pass before using remote start again if additional remote starts are
desired.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
Press the button once. The parking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehicle than when starting due to
ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start system through the
information display. See theInformation Displaychapter.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement or additional keys or remote controls can be purchased
from your authorized dealer. Your dealer can program the transmitters to
your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself. See the
Securitychapter for information on programming your transmitters.
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							PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
MyKey® allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have
not been programmed are referred to as an administrator key or admin
key which can be used to:
•create a restricted key
•program optional MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features altogether.
Once a key has been programmed, you can access the following
information using the information display control:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle.
•The total distance the vehicle has been driven with a MyKey.
For vehicles equipped with intelligent access (push button start), when
both a MyKey and an admin intelligent access key (fob) are present, the
admin fob will be recognized by the vehicle to start the engine.
Standard Settings
These settings cannot be changed.
•
Belt-Minder. This cannot be disabled and the five–minute timer does not
expire. The audio system is muted when MyKey Belt-Minder is activated.
(Not available in vehicles equipped with AM/FM only audio systems.)
•Early low fuel. Warnings are displayed in the information display control
followed by an audible tone when the fuel tank is at 1/8 tank or less.
•Driver assist features, if equipped on your vehicle, are forced on:
Parking aid, blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross traffic
alert and the collision warning system.
Optional Settings
These settings can be configured right after a MyKey is first created or
changed afterword with an Admin key.
•Vehicle speed limit of 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by an audible tone when vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Vehicle speed warning of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h).
Visual warnings are displayed followed by an audible tone when the
preselected vehicle speed is exceeded.
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							•Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message in the audio
system is displayed when attempting to exceed the limited volume.
(Not available in vehicles equipped with AM/FM only audio systems.)
•AdvanceTrac. The system cannot be turned off when Always-on has
been set.
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display controls to create a MyKey.
For Type 1 information display controls:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition or, if the vehicle
is equipped with push button start, put the Intelligent Access key in
the backup slot; see theStarting and Stopping the Enginechapter
for the backup slot location.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Press SETUP using the information display buttons until PRESS
RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
4. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
MYKEY will be displayed.
5. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS
AS RESTRICTED is displayed Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT
NEXT START is displayed.
The key is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.
For Type 2 information display controls:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition or, if the vehicle
is equipped with push button start, put the Intelligent Access key in
the backup slot; see theStarting and Stopping the Enginechapter
for the backup slot location.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressing
OK or the right arrow key.
4. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY.
5.
Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY AS RESTRICTED.
The key is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.
To program optional settings for the key(s), see the
Programming/Changing Optional Settingschapter.
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							Programming/Changing Optional Settings
Note:All programmed keys can be cleared within the same key cycle in
which a key was programmed, otherwise an admin key is required to
clear the keys. To clear all keys, seeClearing all MyKeys.
You can access the optional settings through the information display control.
1. Turn the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to an optional feature.
4. Press OK or > to scroll through settings.
5. Press OK or > to make a selection.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
Note:All programmed MyKeys can be cleared within the same key cycle
in which a MyKey was created, otherwise an admin key is required to
clear the keys.
To clear all MyKeys (which removes all restrictions and returns them to
admin key status), use the information display controls to do the following:
For Type 1 information display settings
1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
CLEAR is displayed.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL
MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed.
For Type 2 information display settings
1. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
2. Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button.
3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
The information display controls provide information about keys
programmed to the vehicle:
•MYKEY MILES:Tracks mileage when a MyKey is used. If mileage
does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey is not being used
by the intended user. The only way to reset this to zero is by clearing
MyKeys. If the mileage is lower than the last time you checked, then
the key system has been recently reset.
•# MYKEY(S):Indicates how many MyKeys are programmed to the
vehicle. Can also be used to detect deletion of a MyKey.
•# ADMIN KEY(S):Indicates how many admin keys are programmed
to the vehicle. Can also be used to detect if an additional key has
been programmed to the vehicle.
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							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 Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition Potential Causes
I cannot program a
key.•The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
•The key in the ignition is the only admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin
key).
•The intelligent access key is not in the
backup slot (vehicles with push button start).
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
I cannot program the
optional settings.•The key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
•No keys are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreating a MyKey.
I cannot clear the
MyKey programmed
keys.•Key in the ignition does not have admin
privileges.
•No restricted keys are programmed to the
vehicle. Refer toCreating a MyKey.
I lost the only admin
key.•Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost a key.•Program spare keys as outlined under
SecuriLock®in theSecuritychapter.
No restricted key
functions with
intelligent access key
(push button start).•An admin fob is present at engine start-up.
•No MyKey programmed keys are
programmed to the vehicle. Refer toCreating
a MyKey
MyKey miles do not
accumulate.•The MyKey programmed key is not being
used by the intended user.
•The key system has been reset.
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