Configuring MyKey® Optional Restricted Features

1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Configuring MyKey® Optional Restricted Features
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. To configure the MyKey® optional restricted features, carry out the following:
    1. Using an admin key that has not been programmed as a MyKey®, turn the ignition ON.
    2. Press and hold the SETUP button until RESET FOR MYKEY SETUP is displayed.
    3. Press and release the RESET button to display the MyKey® setup menus. The first programmable feature is: MYKEY MAX MPH < 80 MPH > OFF.
      • If you do not want to change the status of a feature that appears, press SETUP to accept the current setting and the message center displays the next feature.
      • If you want to change the status of the feature that is displayed, press RESET to turn a feature on/off (or toggle between choices). After the feature selection has been made, press and release SETUP to accept and the message center displays the next feature.
    4. Repeat the process for the next features of:
      • MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 < OFF > (choose the desired speed for the chime to sound)
      • MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT < ON > OFF (choose the audio volume to be limited to 45%)
      • MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON < OFF > (choose for the AdvanceTrac® to be automatically locked on or able to be turned on or off by the MyKey® driver)
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