Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 12

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 85).

To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to
access the main menu and scroll to:

Description

Message

Press the OK button.

Settings

Press the OK button.

MyKey

Select one of the following:

Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way
to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key
to clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate as
expected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or
an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a
MyKey.

MyKey Dist.

Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.
Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for
your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.

{0} MyKeys

Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to your
vehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestricted
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional
MyKey has been programmed.

{0} Admin Keys

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, see an authorized dealer for
a Ford-approved remote start system.

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential Causes

Condition

· The key used to start your vehicle does
not have admin privileges.

I cannot program a MyKey.

· The key used to start your vehicle is the
only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.

· The key used to start your vehicle does
not have admin privileges.

I cannot program the configurable settings.

· No keys are programmed to the vehicle.
See Creating a MyKey (page 49).

· The key used to start your vehicle does
not have admin privileges.

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

· No MyKeys are programmed to the
vehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page
49).

Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-
Theft System (page 58).

I lost a key.

· The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.

MyKey distance does not accumulate.

· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.
· The key system has been reset.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any
time.

Unlocking the Doors

The position lamps illuminate when you
unlock the doors. They automatically turn
off when you switch the ignition on.

Note: You can unlock the driver door with
the key. Use the key when the remote
control is not functioning.

Note: When you lock your vehicle for
several weeks, the remote control will be
switched off. Your vehicle must be unlocked
and the engine started using the key.
Unlocking and starting your vehicle once will
enable the remote control.

One-Stage Unlocking

Press the button to unlock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.

Two-Stage Unlocking

Press the button to unlock the
front doors. Press the button
again within three seconds to

unlock all doors. The direction indicators
flash.

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between one-stage
and two-stage unlocking. The direction
indicators flash twice to indicate a change
to the unlocking mode.

Locking the Doors

Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.

Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors and the liftgate are closed.

Note: If any door or the luggage
compartment is not closed, or if the hood is
not closed on vehicles that have an
anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
will not chirp.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
From Inside

The power door lock control is located on
the driver and passenger doors.

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Press the button to lock or
unlock all the doors. The lamp
illuminates with the doors

locked.

Opening the Double Rear Doors

WARNING

If there is a ladder fitted to the rear
cargo door, do not open the door
fully if the side-loading door is open.

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Open the rear cargo door.

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2. Press the button.

3. Open the cargo door fully.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key

Note: Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.

Locking with the Key

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.

Unlocking with the Key

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.

Unlocking the Doors with the
Interior Door Handles

You can unlock individual doors by pulling
the relevant interior door handle. Pulling
the driver door interior door handle will
unlock all the doors, if auto unlock has
been enabled.

Rear Door Unlocking and Opening

Pull the interior door release handle twice
to unlock and open the rear door. The first
pull unlocks the door and the second pull
will unlatch the door.

Smart Unlocks For Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter

This feature helps to prevent you from
locking yourself out of your vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.

When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors will lock then unlock
if your key is still in the ignition.

You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by pressing the lock button
on the transmitter even if the doors are not
closed.

If both front doors are closed you can lock
your vehicle by any method, regardless of
whether the key is in the ignition or not.