2014 LINCOLN MKZ ECU

The lower anchors at the center of the
second row rear seat are spaced 18
inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child
seat with rigid LATCH attachments
cannot be installed at the center
seating position. LATCH compatible
child seats (with attachments on belt
webbing) can only be used at this
seating position provided that the
child seat manufacturer's instructions
permit use with the anchor spacing
stated. Do not attach a child seat to
any lower anchor if an adjacent child
seat is attached to that anchor.
Each time you use the safety seat,
check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and
tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the
child seat from side to side and
forward and back where it is secured
to your vehicle. The seat should move
less than one inch when you do this
for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a crash greatly increases.
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH
Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Safety Seats
When used in combination, either the
safety belt or the LATCH lower
anchors may be attached first,
provided a proper installation is
achieved. Attach the tether strap
afterward, if included with the child
seat.Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child
safety seats include a tether
strap which extends from the
back of the child safety seat and
hooks to an anchoring point called the
top tether anchor. Tether straps are
available as an accessory for many
older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your
child seat for information about
ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a
longer tether strap if the tether strap
on your safety seat does not reach the
appropriate top tether anchor in your
vehicle.
Once the child safety seat has been
installed using either the safety belt,
the lower anchors of the LATCH
system, or both, you can attach the
top tether strap.
The tether strap anchors in your
vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
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Perform the following steps to install
a child safety seat with tether
anchors:
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Child Safety

The safety belt system consists of:
• lap and shoulder safety belts.
• shoulder safety belt withautomatic locking mode, (except
driver safety belt).
• height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions.
• safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions.
• belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating
position.
• Safety belt warning light andchime.
• Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.
The safety belt pretensioners at the
front seating positions are designed
to tighten the safety belts when
activated. In frontal and near-frontal
crashes, the safety belt pretensioners
may be activated alone or, if the crash
is of sufficient severity, together with
the front airbags. The pretensioners
may also activate when a side curtain
airbag is deployed.
FASTENING THE SAFETY
BELTS
Standard belts shown, inflatable
belts similar The front outboard and rear safety
restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts.
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1. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest
to the direction the tongue is
coming from) until you hear a snap
and feel it latch. Make sure you
securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.
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2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tongue
from the buckle.
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Safety Belts

REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
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Your intelligent access keys to operate
the power locks and the remote start
system. The key must be in your
vehicle to activate the push-button
start system.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also
contains a removable mechanical key
blade that you can use to unlock the
driver door.
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Slide the release on the back of the
remote control and pivot the cover off
to access the key blade.
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Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys came
with a security tag that provides
important vehicle key cut information.
Keep the tag in a safe place for future
reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on
the battery terminals or on the back
surface of the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery will not
delete the transmitter from the vehicle.
The transmitter should operate
normally.
A message will appear in the
information display when the remote
control battery is low. See
Information Messages (page 106).
Intelligent Access Transmitter
The remote control uses two
coin-type three-volt lithium batteries
CR2025 or equivalent.
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Keys and Remote Controls

Potential Causes
Condition
· The key or fob used to start the vehicle
is the only admin key (there always has
to be at least one admin key).
· Vehicles with push-button start: The
intelligent access key fob is not positioned
correctly next to the steering column. See
Keyless Starting (page 151).
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
· The vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is not
programmed with admin privileges. See
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems (page 59).
· The key or fob used to start your vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
I cannot program the configurable
settings.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 58).
· The vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is not
programmed with admin privileges. See
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems (page 59).
· The key or fob used to start your vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 58).
· The vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is not
programmed with admin privileges. See
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems (page 59).
Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-
Theft System (page 72).
I lost a key
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MyKey™

Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave your vehicle in the run
ignition state, it will shut off once it
detects a certain amount of battery
drain or after 45 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
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Press the button on the
instrument panel to unlatch
the trunk.
With the Remote Control
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Press twice within three
seconds to unlatch the trunk.
From Outside Your Vehicle
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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.
You can enable or disable the power
decklid 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: You can reverse the decklid
movement. Press 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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Locks

From Inside Your Vehicle
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Press the button on the
instrument panel.
With the Remote Control
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Press twice within three
seconds.
From Outside Your Vehicle
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Press the control button located
above the license plate. Your vehicle
must be unlocked or have the
intelligent access transmitter within
3 feet (1 meter) of the decklid to open
it.
Note: Let the power system operate
the decklid after pressing the control.
Pushing or pulling the decklid may
activate the obstacle detection feature
and stop the power operation.
Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if
it detects an obstacle while closing.
Three chimes will sound as the decklid
begins to reopen. Remove the
obstacle to close the decklid. Note:
Before driving off, check the
instrument cluster for a trunk ajar or
door ajar message or warning indicator.
Failure to do this could result in
unintentionally leaving the decklid
open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes
will sound if it detects an obstacle
while opening. Remove the obstacle
to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate properly
and you may need to reset it if:
• the battery is dead or has low voltage
• you disconnect the battery
• you manually close the decklid and leave it unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then reconnect the
battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the decklid.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote control or instrument panel
button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see
and touch the appropriate buttons.
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Locks

Recalling Memory Positions
The programmed entry codes will
recall driver memory positions as
follows:
• Entry code 1 will recall driver 1memory positions.
• Entry code 2 will recall driver 2 memory positions.
• Entry code 3 will recall driver 3 memory positions.
Note: Personal entry codes 4 and 5
will not recall memory positions.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad within five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. You must do this within
five seconds of completing Step 2.
All personal codes are now erased
and only the factory-set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad will go into an anti-scan
mode if you enter the wrong code
seven times (35 consecutive button
presses). 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 button on the remote control • switching the ignition on
• unlocking your vehicle using
intelligent access.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or
your personal code. You must press
each number within five seconds of
each other. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Note: All doors will unlock if you
enable the all-door unlocking mode.
See Locking and Unlocking (page 62).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your
personal code, then press 3·4 within
five seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the
same time (with the driver door
closed). You do not need to enter the
keypad code first.
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:
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Locks

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note:The system is not compatible
with non-Ford aftermarket remote start
systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and
a loss of security protection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic
devices or a second coded key on the
same key chain may cause vehicle
starting problems if they are too close
to the key when starting your vehicle.
Prevent these objects from touching
the coded key while starting your
vehicle. Switch the ignition off, move
all objects on the key chain away from
the coded key and restart your vehicle
if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded
key in your vehicle. Always take your
keys and lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent your vehicle
from starting unless you use a coded
key programmed to your vehicle.
Using the wrong key may prevent your
vehicle from starting. A message may
appear in the information display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle
with a correctly coded key, a
malfunction has happened. A
message may appear in the
information display. Automatic Arming
Your vehicle arms immediately after
switching the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded
key disarms your vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:
Your vehicle comes equipped
with two intelligent access keys.
The intelligent access key functions
as a programmed key that operates
the driver door lock and activates the
intelligent access with push button
start system, as well as a remote
control.
If your programmed transmitters are
lost or stolen and you do not have an
extra coded key, you will need to have
your vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer. You need to erase the key
codes from your vehicle and program
new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away
from your vehicle in a safe place to
help prevent any inconveniences. See
your authorized dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.
Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key
Note: You can program a maximum
for four intelligent access keys to your
vehicle.
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Security