Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual - part 15

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

I cannot create a MyKey.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).

•

Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless
start transmitter is not placed in the backup
position.  See Starting a Gasoline Engine
(page 122).

•

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.

•

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

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 60).

I cannot program the configurable
settings.

•

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

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 60).

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

 (If Equipped)

Potential Causes

Condition

Program a spare key.  See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 70).

I lost a key.

MyKey distances do not accumulate.

•

The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.

•

An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.

•

The key system has been reset.

•

An admin transmitter is present at vehicle
start.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 60).

No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.

 (If Equipped)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Locking

Locking With the Key

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

Locking With the Remote Control

Press the button once.  The
direction indicators will flash.
Press the button again within

three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed.  The horn sounds and the
direction indicators flash.

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

Note: Make sure you have locked your
vehicle before leaving it unattended.

Note: Do not leave the keys in your vehicle.

Unlocking

Unlocking With the Key

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

Unlocking With the Remote Control

Press the button once.  The
direction indicators will flash.

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

Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off.

Note:  Unlock your vehicle and start the
engine using the key.  Unlocking and starting
your vehicle once enables the remote
control.

Unlocking the Rear Cargo Doors

Press the button.

Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function

Note: When you press the unlock button,
either all the doors are unlocked or only the
driver and passenger doors are unlocked.

You can reprogram the unlocking function
so that all doors are unlocked.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.

You can also change between the
unlocking modes using the information
display.  See General Information (page
94).

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
From Inside

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A

B

Lock.

A

Unlock.

B

Opening and Closing the Sliding
Door

Opening the Sliding Door

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Pull the interior door handle to open the
door.

Closing the Sliding Door

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1

2

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1

2

1.

Pull the door handle to release the door
check feature.

2. Slide the door to close.