2013 LINCOLN MKZ trunk release

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock
control or the remote control to lock
and unlock your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the
driver and front passenger door
panels.
Unlock
A
LockB
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim will
light when you lock the door. It will
remain lit for up to 10 minutes after
you switch off the ignition. Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your
vehicle, the power door lock switch
and interior trunk release switch will
no longer operate after 20 seconds.
You must unlock your vehicle with the
remote control or keyless keypad, or
switch the ignition on, to restore
function to these switches. You can
switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 100).
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door release handle
twice to unlock and open the rear
door. The first pull unlocks the door
and the second pull will unlatch the
door.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time. The luggage compartment
release button only works when your
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8
km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock
the driver door.
Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The
turn signals will flash.
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Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys
If you switch off the engine and leave
the ignition in the on or accessory
mode, the ignition will shut off after
30 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the
instrument panel to unlatch
the trunk.
With the Remote Control Press twice within three
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
From Outside Your Vehicle Press the release button above the
license plate to unlatch the trunk.
Your vehicle must be unlocked or have
an intelligent access transmitter
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk. Power Decklid (If Equipped) WARNINGS
Make sure all persons are clear
of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control. Keep keys out of the reach of
children. Do not allow children
to operate the power decklid, or to
play near to an open or moving power
decklid. Note:
Do not drive with the decklid
open unless you disable the power
feature. Make sure you secure the
decklid to you vehicle.
The power decklid can be enabled or
disabled using the information display.
The remote control and instrument
panel button will still operate the
decklid regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid
Note: The decklid movement can be
reversed. Press of the instrument panel
or decklid button again, or press the
remote control button twice.
The decklid will only operate with your
vehicle in P.
If the decklid reverses or starts to
close after an open request, you will
hear a fast continuous chime. This
indicates excessive load on the
decklid or a possible torsion bar
failure. See your authorized dealer if
you still have a fast chime after you
remove the load.
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KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
’s
window. It is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see
and touch the appropriate buttons.
Note: If you enter your entry code too
fast on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Re-enter your entry code
more slowly. You can use the keypad to:
•
lock or unlock the doors
• release the trunk
• recall memory seat and mirror
positions
• program and erase user codes
• arm and disarm the anti-theft
alarm. The keypad can be operated with the
factory set 5-digit entry code. The
code is located on the owner
’s wallet
card in the glove box and is available
from your authorized dealer. You can
also create up to five of your own
5-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry
Code
To create your own personal entry
code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors will lock then unlock to
confirm that your personal entry code
has been programmed.
To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step
4:
• press
3·4 to save personal code 2
• press
5·6 to save personal code 3
• press
7·8 to save personal code 4
• press
9·0 to save personal code 5.
You may also program a personal
entry code through the MyLincoln
Touch system. See
Settings (page
351).
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To Release the Trunk
Enter the factory set code or your
personal code, then press 5·6 within
five seconds.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note: You will need to have two
programmed intelligent access keys
for this procedure.
To display the factory set code in the
information display:
1. Place the first programmed key in the backup slot at the bottom of
the cupholder (after removing the
rubber cover).
2. Press the
START/STOP button
once and wait a few seconds.
3. Press the
START/STOP button
again and remove the key.
4. Insert the second programmed key
into the backup slot, then press the
START/STOP
button.
The factory set code will appear in the
information display for a few seconds.
Note: The code may not display until
after any other warning messages first
display. INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE WARNINGS
Keep vehicle doors and luggage
compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out of
a child ’s reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in the trunk and
risk injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles. Do not leave children, unreliable
adults, or animals unattended in
the vehicle. On hot days, the
temperature in the trunk or vehicle
interior can rise very quickly. Exposure
of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain
damage. Small children are
particularly at risk. Your vehicle is equipped with a
release handle that provides a means
of escape for children and adults if
they become locked inside the
luggage compartment.
Adults should familiarize themselves
with the operation and location of the
release handle.
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Stability Control
It will flash when the system
is active. If it remains
illuminated or does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately. See Using
Stability Control (page 183).
Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you
switch the system off. It will
go out when you switch the
system back on or when you switch
the ignition off. See
Using Stability
Control (page 183).
Trunk Ajar Displays when the ignition is
on and the trunk is not
completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's
door and you have left the key in the
ignition with it in the off or accessory
position. Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Chirps the horn twice when you exit
the vehicle and the keyless vehicle is
in RUN, indicating the vehicle is still
on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key
from the ignition and open the driver's
door and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have left the
parking brake on and drive your
vehicle. If the warning chime remains
on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
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