2003 LINCOLN LS ignition

KEYS
Your vehicle is equipped with two master keys and a valet key lock
system. The master key will access the driver’s door, trunk, glove box,
remote trunk release control and ignition. The valet key will access door
and ignition only.
Refer to theSecurilock Passive Anti-Theft Systemsection for
information on Securilock keys.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle’s security system
is armed, the power door locks and
remote trunk release control are
disabled; these features will not
work until the security system is
disarmed.
Smart locks
With the key in any ignition position:
•The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the
driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.
•All doors will automatically unlock if the passenger’s door is locked by
the passenger’s power lock control while the passenger’s door is open.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter.
•Operating the keyless entry keypad.
•Operating the driver’s door with a key.
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
You can open the vehicle’s windows and moonroof (if equipped) by using
the door key or the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for more than
two seconds to begin to open all the windows and moonroof. Releasing
the key to the center position will stop all motion.
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Note:The ignition must be in the OFF position and the accessory delay
feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
Closing all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
Note:This operation is only available using the door key.
You can close the vehicle’s windows and moonroof (if equipped) by using
the door key.
Turn the key toward the back of the vehicle and hold it for more than
two seconds to begin to close all the windows and moonroof. Releasing
the key to the center position will stop all motion.
Note:The ignition must be in the OFF position and the accessory delay
feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
The rear windows do not have bounce-back protection. If an
obstruction occurs, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
and hold for more than two seconds in order to reopen all the windows
and moonroof.
Before operating power windows and moonroofs, you should
verify that they are free of obstructions and ensure that children
and/or pets are not in the proximity of window openings.
Central locking/Two stage unlocking
When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the
front of the vehicle to unlock that door only, if the two-stage unlocking is
enabled. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. When locking,
turn the key toward the back of the vehicle to lock all doors.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled (and the vehicle may be
programmed for all vehicle doors to unlock by pressing the
control or
by turning the key inside the driver’s door key cylinder once toward the
front of the vehicle) by simultaneously pressing the
andcontrols
on the remote entry transmitter for four seconds.
Note:The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the
feature has occurred.
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•operate the memory seat/mirror/steering column/adjustable pedals
feature (if equipped).
•enable/disable the two-stage unlocking feature.
When the vehicle is armed, the interior power door lock controls and
remote interior trunk release control are disabled. These features will not
work until the vehicle is disarmed. Refer toCentral locking/Two-stage
unlockinginformation in this chapter.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to:
•unlock the driver’s door only, if the two-stage unlocking feature is
enabled.
•unlock all doors, if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled.
•deactivate the perimeter alarm (if activated).Note:The interior lamps
will illuminate and the turn signal lamps will display two short flashes
to indicate the deactivation of the perimeter alarm. Additionally, if the
memory seat/mirror/steering column/adjustable pedals feature (if
equipped) is activated, the corresponding seat/mirror/steering
column/adjustable pedals positions will be recalled.
2. Press
and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the puddle lamps and the interior lamps for 20 seconds
or until the ignition is turned to the START position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 40 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
Pressand hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening
the windows and moonroof (if equipped).
•The
control can then be released and the windows and moonroof
will complete the opening operation.Note:If the moonroof is in the
vent range, the moonroof will move to full vent.
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•If any other remote entry transmitter control is pressed during the
opening operation, all window and moonroof movement will stop.
Note:The ignition must be in the OFF position and the accessory delay
feature must be not activated in order for this feature to operate.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and arm the perimeter alarm
system (also enables the ignition tamper security system).
•Note:With the first press of the
control, the turn signal lamps will
flash once to confirm the doors, trunk and hood are closed. If any
door, the trunk or the hood is open, the turn signal lamps will flash
five times.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
•Note:With the second press of the
control (within 3 seconds of
the first), the horn will chirp once to confirm the doors, trunk and
hood are closed. The horn will chirp twice if any of the doors, the
trunk or the hood are not properly closed (if enabled). The horn chirp
feature may be enabled/disabled by an authorized dealer or by using
the message center (if equipped). Refer toMessage centerin the
Driver controlschapter for more information.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm.
Press
a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also
deactivate the alarm in the following ways:
•Press
on the remote transmitter.
•Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
•Wait 30 seconds for the alarm to time-out.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
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To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (OFF) position to 4 (RUN).
4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (OFF)
position and 4 (RUN).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (RUN)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the START position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 40 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
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Autolock
The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the RUN position,
•you shift into forward or reverse, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•either door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the RUN
position, and
•you shift into forward or reverse, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated; in order to
deactivate the feature, take your vehicle to your an authorized dealer, or
use the message center (if equipped). Refer toMessage centerin the
Driver controlschapter for more information.
Memory seat feature
The remote entry system allows you to recall the memory
seat/mirror/steering column/adjustable pedals feature.
Press
to automatically move the seat/mirror/steering
column/adjustable pedals to the desired memory position.Note:The
seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and
the easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the memory feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, mirrors, steering column to and adjustable pedals
the positions you desire.
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3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be
recalled by the personal code.Note:The lock motors will cycle, locked
then unlocked.
•1•2 recalls driver personality 1.
•3•4 recalls driver personality 2.
•9•0 does not recall a driver personality.
Wait 5 seconds without pressing a keypad button in order to store a
personal entry code.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
•The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
•If you set a personal code and store it over an existing personal code
it will erase that personal code only.
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds and release; this must be
done within five seconds of completing step 1.
3.
Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds to erase the customer
programmed code; this must be done within five seconds of completing step 2.
Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered 35 times, the keypad will go into an
anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the UNLOCK
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned to the ON position.
•a key turned to the UNLOCK
position on the driver’s door.
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engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
•When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3
seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock
system, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If this
occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.
Replacement keys
If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,
you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes
need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be
programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys.
Programming spare keys
You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and
understand the entire procedure before you begin.
Tips:
•A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.
•Only use Securilock
keys.
•You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that
already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed
key(s) readily accessible.
•If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take
your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.
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