Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: Creating a MyKey
Use the information display to create a MyKey.
For Type 1 information displays:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu within the information display, and press
SETUP using the information display button until PRESS RESET
TO CREATE MYKEY displays.
4. Press and release the RESET button. The message HOLD RESET
TO CONFIRM MYKEY will display.
5. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK
THIS AS RESTRICTED displays. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED
AT NEXT START displays, confirming that your key is successfully
created.
Make sure you label your key 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.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. From the main menu within the information display, use the right
arrow key > or OK to select SETTING and then MYKEY.
4. Press > or OK to select CREATE MYKEY.
5. Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY AS
RESTRICTED in the information display screen.
The key is successfully created. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys.
You can also program configurable settings for the key(s). Refer to the Programming/Changing Optional Settings section .
Programming/Changing Optional Settings
Use the information display to access your configurable MyKey settings.
For Type 1 information display settings:
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed.
3. Press and release RESET to display MyKey setup menus.
4. Press SETUP to display the next menu and scroll through your
choices.
5. On any of the menus, press RESET to highlight your choice by using
either of the arrow buttons: < or >.
6. Press SETUP to select your choice. The next configurable setting
will be displayed.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you are done changing your configurable
settings.
For Type 2 information display settings:
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey.
3. Use the arrow buttons < or > to get to a configurable feature.
4. Press OK or > to scroll through settings.
5. Press OK or > to make a selection.
Principles of operation
MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to
promote good driving habits. You can use all but one of the keys
programmed to your vehicle with these restricted modes.
Any keys tha ...
Clearing all MyKeys
You can clear all MyKeys within the same key cycle as you created the
MyKey. If you switch your ignition off, however, you will need to use an
admin key to clear your MyKeys.
Note: When you clear you ...
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Trunk release
The remote trunk release button is
located on the center console. Press
the button to unlatch the trunk.
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Sprockets
1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage
to the vehicle, do
not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been
examined for
possible cracks and separation.
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General information
WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emissio ...