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Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - MyKey® Programming - General Procedures • 2012 Ford F-150 • MotoLogic
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419-01B Anti-Theft — Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
2012 F-150
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 10/31/2011
MyKey® Programming
Program a MyKey®
With Base Message Center
NOTE: After a MyKey® has been programmed, the remaining standard key(s) (the key[s] that is not programmed with the
MyKey® feature) is referred to as an "administrator key(s)" or "admin" key(s). There must always be at least one admin key.
NOTE: The MyKey® feature can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was programmed. Follow the Disable MyKey®
procedure in this section to clear the key of any restricted MyKey® status. If the key has been cycled, an admin key is required
to clear the MyKey® programming.
1. Insert a programmed Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key into the ignition and turn the key from the OFF to the
RUN position. This key must be the one that is being programmed to the MyKey® restricted status.
2. Press the SETUP button until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY is displayed.
4. Press and hold the RESET button (for approximately 2 seconds) until MARK THIS KEY AS RESTRICTED is
displayed.
5. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed, then release the RESET button.
6. The MyKey® feature (standard restricted features) is successfully programmed into this particular key. Make sure it
is labeled for easy identification. If you would like to customize the MyKey® with the audio volume limited, maximum
speed limit, speed alert chimes, and AdvanceTrac® on/off restrictions, refer to Configuring MyKey® Optional
Restricted Features in this section.
If the vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket remote start, also refer to Using MyKey® with Aftermarket
Remote Start Systems in this section.
With Optional Message Center
NOTE: After a MyKey® has been programmed, the remaining standard key(s) (the key[s] that is not programmed with the
MyKey® feature) is referred to as an "administrator key(s)" or "admin" key(s). There must always be at least one admin key.
NOTE: The MyKey® feature can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was programmed. Follow the Disable MyKey®
procedure in this section to clear the key of any restricted MyKey® status. If the key has been cycled, an admin key is required
to clear the MyKey® programming.
