Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys or Intelligent Access Keys Note:Your vehicle comes equipped with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or two Intelligent Access Keys. TheIntegrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight coded keys can be IKTs with...
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•If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmedcoded keyinto the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition off and remove the firstcoded keyfrom the ignition. 4. After three seconds but within...
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You must have two previously programmed Intelligent Access Keys inside the vehicle and the new unprogrammed Intelligent Access Keys readily accessible. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. Note:A maximum of four Intelligent Access Keys can be programmed to your vehicle. If you would like to replace a previously programmed access key with a new access key, or if you already have four access keys...
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Note:To program MyKey™ features, refer toMyKey™in this chapter. MYKEY™ The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted until MyKey™ is disabled. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “Administrator key” or Admin key. The Admin key can be used to create a MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and disable the MyKey™ feature. When the MyKey™...
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Create a MyKey™ To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert it into the ignition. (For vehicles equipped with push button start, put the Intelligent Access Key in the backup slot; see theDriving chapter for the location of the backup slot.) Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed. 2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold...
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional settings. Disable MyKey™ To reset all MyKeys™ as Admin keys do the following: 1. Turn the vehicle on using the Admin key. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey™ System Status The vehicle System Check will provide the status of the...
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Troubleshooting Condition Potential Causes Can’t create a MyKey™•Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™ •Key in the ignition is the last remaining Admin key (there always has to be at least one Admin key) •Intelligent Access Key (if equipped) not in the backup slot (for vehicles with push button start) •SecurilockPassive Anti-Theft System is disabled or in unlimited mode Cannot program the MyKey™ optional settings•Key in the ignition is a MyKey™ •No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Refer toCreate...
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Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: •Press the control on the transmitter. When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors, the hood and the trunk...
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Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: •Unlock the doors by using your transmitter. •Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. •Turn ignition to the on position with a valid programmed SecuriLock™ key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT). •If equipped with Intelligent Access Key, unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms. Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second...
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SEATING WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING:Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it...