¿Cómo uso MyKey en mi Lincoln?

MyKey®* allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. You can program the restrictions for all keys except one. Any keys that you did not program are administrator (admin) keys.

You can use admin keys to create, program, and remove a MyKey.

Using MyKey

Select the option you want from the dropdowns below for instructions. If you would like to learn more about MyKey settings, select the first drop-down option.

Learning MyKey Settings

MyKey Standard Settings

Not every vehicle includes the features listed below**. Si tu vehículo tiene este equipamiento, no podrás modificar las siguientes configuraciones cuando utilices una MyKey:

  • Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™: MyKey mutes the audio system until drivers, and in some instances, passengers, fasten their seatbelts.
  • Earlier low-fuel warning: The low-fuel warning activates earlier, giving you more time to refuel.
  • Certain driver alerts, stability systems, or parking aids: MyKey turns them on automatically. For example, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert*, Lane Keeping System*, or forward collision warning*.

    Note: You may be able to turn the Lane Keeping System feature off, but this feature turns back on automatically with every new key cycle.
     
  • Restricted touchscreen operation: For example, MyKey may prevent manual navigation destination input while the vehicle is in any gear other than park (P) or when the vehicle reaches a certain rate of speed.
  • Screened radio content: Satellite radio adult content restrictions, if this feature is available in your market.

MyKey Optional Settings

You can configure certain vehicle feature settings when you first create a MyKey and then change them with an admin key.

Note: Not every feature applies to every vehicle in every market. When they are available for your vehicle, they will appear on your information display, allowing you to switch them on or off or select a more specific setting.

  • Various vehicle speed limits so that you cannot exceed certain speeds: The information display shows warnings followed by an audible tone when the MyKey driver reaches the set speed. You cannot override the set speed by fully depressing the accelerator pedal.
  • Various vehicle speed reminders, so you know when your vehicle speed approaches the limits: Warnings appear in your information display and a tone sounds when you exceed the set vehicle speed.
  • Audio system's maximum volume limits to 45%: MyKey drivers can concentrate on the road. A message appears in the information display when you attempt to exceed the limited volume. MyKey also disables the automatic volume control.
  • Always On setting: This setting forces certain features to remain on and active. For example, E911 or emergency assistance and the do not disturb features stay on even if you use the feature's control to switch it off. When selected, you will not be able to turn off Advance Trac or traction control, if equipped.

Crear MyKey

To make a MyKey:

  1. Choose which of your keys will become your MyKey. The other will become an admin key.
  2. Inserta la llave que quieres programar en el encendido. If your vehicle is equipped with a push-button start, place the intelligent access key fob into the backup slot.
  3. Enciende el vehículo.
  4. Crear una MyKey con:
    • The information display.
      1. Selecciona Configuración.
      2. Select MyKey.
      3. Select Create MyKey.
      4. Hold the OK button until you see a message prompting you to label the key as a MyKey.
    • Your vehicle's SYNC®† screen (if equipped).
      1. Presiona Settings (Configuración).
      2. Toca Vehículo.
      3. Touch MyKey.
      4. Select Create MyKey.
  5. Apaga tu vehículo. La llave se restringirá la próxima vez que se utilice para encender el vehículo.

Note: Make sure to label the MyKey, so you can distinguish it from the admin keys.

Programming a MyKey

You can configure some vehicle feature settings when you first create a MyKey. You can change the settings afterward with an admin key.

To program a MyKey:

  1. Conecta el encendido con la llave de administrador.
  2. Tab through the information display using the OK or the > button on the steering wheel:
    1. Selecciona Configuración.
    2. Selecciona MyKey.
    3. Selecciona las opciones que quieras.
  3. Apaga el motor y quita el control remoto. Las restricciones programadas se aplican cuando apagas el vehículo, abres y cierras la puerta del conductor, y vuelves a arrancar el vehículo con la llave programada.

Notas:

  • Todas las MyKey se programan con las mismas configuraciones. No se pueden programar de forma individual.
  • La funcionalidad MyKey puede variar con algunos modelos. Refer to your Owner's Manual for information specific to your vehicle.
  • For vehicles equipped with a push-button start, when both a MyKey and an admin key are present, the vehicle will defer to the admin key's settings when switching on the vehicle.

Clearing MyKey Settings

You can use the information display or your vehicle's SYNC† screen (if equipped) to clear your MyKey settings.

Importante: 

  • You can clear or change your MyKey settings as long as you do not turn off the vehicle after you create the MyKey.
  • Once you turn the vehicle off, you will need an admin key to change or clear your MyKey settings. If you do not have an admin key, you will need to purchase a new key from your Lincoln Retailer.

Delete a MyKey Using the Information Display

To remove your MyKey settings using the information display:

  1. Enciende tu vehículo con una llave admin.
  2. Tab through the message center using the OK or the > button on the steering wheel:
    1. Presiona Settings (Configuración).
    2. Selecciona MyKey.
    3. Tap Clear MyKey.
    4. Hold the OK button until you see a message indicating that all MyKeys have been cleared.

Delete a MyKey Using the SYNC Screen

To remove your MyKey settings using the SYNC screen:

  1. Enciende tu vehículo con una llave admin.
  2. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  3. Selecciona Vehículo.
  4. Press MyKey and follow the instructions to clear MyKey. A confirmation message will appear in the display after you finish clearing your MyKeys.

When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status. No puedes eliminar las restricciones de MyKey de forma individual.

Información adicional

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*Las características de asistencia al conductor son suplementarias y no reemplazan la atención, el criterio y la necesidad de controlar el vehículo del conductor. See your Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

**Feature is available on select vehicles. Features may vary based on model year, trim, options, packages, and supply availability. Use the Build and Price tool to view feature availability on current models. If you have questions or need more information, reference your Owner’s Manual or contact your Lincoln Retailer.

†Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible.  Algunas funciones pueden estar bloqueadas mientras el vehículo esté en cambio.  No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.