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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1999TRACER LS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1454 (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - (EXCEPT HYBRID))GENERAL PROCEDURESMYKEY™ PROGRAMMINGCONFIGURING MYKEY™ OPTIONAL RESTRICTED FEATURES
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Configuring MyKey™ Optional Restricted Features
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Configuring MyKey™ Optional Restricted Features
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The following features can be restricted on a MyKey™:
- audio volume level set to a pre-determined level (45% of the maximum volume)
- maximum speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph) on or off
- speed alert chimes set for 75, or 90 or 105 km/h (45, or 55 or 65 mph)
- AdvanceTrac® always on feature turned on or off
- To configure the MyKey™ optional restricted features listed directly above, carry out the following:
- Using an admin key that has not been programmed as a MyKey™, turn the key to the ON position.
- Press and hold the SETUP button until RESET FOR MYKEY SETUP is displayed.
- Press and release the RESET button to display the MyKey™ setup menus. The first programmable feature is: MYKEY MAX MPH OFF.
- To change the status of a feature that appears, press SETUP to accept the current setting and the message center displays the next feature.
- 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.
- Repeat the process for the next features:
- MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 (choose the desired speed for the chime to sound)
- MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF (choose the audio volume to be limited to 45%)
- MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON (choose for the AdvanceTrac® to be automatically locked on or able to be turned on or off by the MyKey™ driver)
NOTE:
If programming or configuring a MyKey™, but then decide to clear the key instead, do not turn the key to the OFF position. Follow the Disable MyKey™ Restricted Features procedure in this article to clear the key of any restricted MyKey™ status. If necessary, refer to
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.