2011 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID ECU

MYKEY™
The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted
until MyKey™ is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
“administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a
MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™
feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use system
check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keys
are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle has
been driven with the MyKey™ active.
MyKey™ restricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
•Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted
whenever Belt-Minderis activated until the safety belts are buckled.
Refer to theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for a detailed
description of Belt-Minderoperation.
•Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).
•The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: reverse
sensing system, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross
traffic alert and collision warning system.
Optional settings – these settings can be changed
•Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected
vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded.
•The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY
VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when
attempting to exceed the limited volume.
•The AdvanceTracsystem cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKey™ user will not be able to deactivate the
system.Note:It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac
system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand.
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Create a MyKey™
To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition and
turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until Create MyKey is displayed.
2. Press RESET to show Confirm and then follow the on-screen
directions.
MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the admin keys.Note:To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in theProgramming MyKey™ Optional Settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see theUsing
MyKey™ with Remote Start Systemssection.
Note:The MyKey™ can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was
created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to
clear the MyKey™ programming. To clear all MyKeys™ go to Step 2 in
theClear MyKey™section.
Programming MyKey™ optional settings
Turn the ignition on using an admin key and do the following:
1. Press SETUP until the feature you want to change is highlighted.
2. Press RESET to select the item.
3. Press SETUP to scroll through the list of options and then reset to
select it.
Clear MyKey™
To reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys, start the vehicle using an admin
key and then press SETUP to choose the Clear MyKey option in the
settings menu. Press RESET to select Clear MyKey and then press and
hold RESET to confirm clear.
Check MyKey™ system status
The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following
MyKey™ parameters. Press SETUP to reach System Check. Then press
RESET and the message center will cycle through the vehicle systems.
The following items will display for MyKey:
•MyKey Used — This is shown when at least one MyKey is
programmed.
MyKey Miles —This will be displayed on the right side of the cluster
when MyKey Used is displayed on the left side of the cluster. This
odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey™ is used. If mileage does
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not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey™ is not being used by
the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by
clearing MyKey™. If this odometer is lower than the last time you
checked, then the MyKey™ system has been recently cleared.
•# MyKey(S) Programmed — Indicates how many MyKeys™ are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a
MyKey™.
•# Admi Key(s) programmed — Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional
spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for MyKey™
system warnings displays.
Using MyKey™ with remote start systems
MyKey™ is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote
start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see
your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.
When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings
will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with
its associated privileges. Program the remote start system as a MyKey™
in addition to the key that has already been programmed as a MyKey™.
To program the remote start system as MyKey™, do the following:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.
3. Follow the steps in theCreate a MyKey™section.
Note:For all vehicles, the number of MyKeys programmed or keys
programmed that are displayed in the MyKey™ system status will
include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count.
See theCheck MyKey™ system statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you will need to use
your remote start system to reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys by doing
the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow the steps in theClear MyKey™section.
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Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a
MyKey™•Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™.
•Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key
(there always has to be at least one admin key).
•SecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft System is disabled
or in unlimited mode
•Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start systemssection.
Cannot program
the MyKey™
optional settings•Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
•No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKey™section
•Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as a MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start systemssection.
Cannot clear
MyKey™•Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
•No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle.
Refer toCreate a MyKey™section
•Vehicle has been started using a remote start
system that is programmed as a MyKey™. Refer to
MyKey™ with remote start systemssection.
Lost the only
admin key•Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer
Lost any key•For programming spare keys, refer to the
Programming spare keyssection in this chapter.
I accidentally
programmed all
keys as
MyKeys™•Vehicle has a remote start system that is
recognized as an admin key. Refer to theUsing
MyKey™ with remote start systemssection to
reset all MyKeys™ as admin keys.
MyKey™
programmed
total includes
one additional
key•Unknown key has been programmed to the
vehicle as a MyKey™.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system.
Refer toUsing MyKey™ with remote start systems
section.
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Condition Potential Causes
Admin keys
programmed
total includes
one additional
key•Unknown key has been programmed to the
vehicle as admin key.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system.
Refer toUsing MyKey™ with remote start systems
section.
MyKey™ miles
do not
accumulate•MyKey™ is not being used by the intended user.
•MyKey™ system has been recently cleared.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Smart locks
This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding
you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Autolock feature
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
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•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
•using a keypad procedure.
•by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage
centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
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7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Autounlock feature
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off or accessory position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Note:The autounlock feature is disabled on vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
•using a keypad procedure, or
•by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer toMessage
centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
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