2014 LINCOLN MKZ keyless

Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there
is not a key in the ignition.
Electronically lock the vehicle to arm
the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the
following actions:
• Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote
control or keyless entry keypad.
• Switch the ignition on or start the vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle, then switch the
ignition on within 12 seconds.
Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and
signal indicators, but will not disarm
the system.
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Security

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 186).
Trunk Ajar
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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 with the intelligent access
key 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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Instrument Cluster

Doors and Locks
Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely
closed and the vehicle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with thechild locks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad hasbeen reset. See Keyless Entry (page 67).
Factory Keypad Code
XXXXX
Driver Alert
Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Suggested
Fuel
Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Information Displays

Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact
your authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page
182).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while
starting the vehicle.
Press Brake to START
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. SeeKeyless Starting (page 151).
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to
shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem
with your vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an
intelligent access key is programmed to the system.
Key Program
Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an
intelligent access key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when the
maximum number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when notenough keys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
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Information Displays

Easy Entry and Exit Function
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the
driver seat position rearward up to five
centimeters when the transmission
selector lever is in position P and you
remove the key or the keyless start
ignition is turned off.
The driver seat will return to the
previous position when you put the
key in the ignition or the keyless start
ignition is activated.
You can turn off the easy entry and
exit feature by using the driver
information display.
REAR SEATS
Note: Your vehicle may have split seat
backs that must be folded individually.
To lower the seat back(s) from inside
the vehicle, do the following:E144634
1. Pull the handle to release the seat back.
2. Push the seat back forward.
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Seats

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of
fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your
vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of
fire.
Do not start the engine in a
closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can
be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle
if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for
approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers)
after you reconnect it. This is because
the engine management system must
realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets
all Canadian interference-causing
equipment standard requirements
regulating the impulse electrical field
or radio noise. When you start the engine, avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal before
and during operation. Only use the
accelerator pedal when you have
difficulty starting the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
Note:
The keyless starting system may
not function if the key is close to metal
objects or electronic devices such as
cellular phones.
Note: A valid key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition
on and start the engine.
Ignition Modes
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once when the ignition
is in the on mode, or when the
engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
• On: All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps
and indicators illuminate.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once.
• Start: Starts the engine.
• Press the brake pedal, and then
press the button for any length
of time. An indicator light on the
button illuminates when then
ignition is on and when the
engine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle
speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed
does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants havefastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in P.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine,
do the following:
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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder. Place the remote in
the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then the START
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds
of switching it off, even if a valid key
is not present.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Within 20 seconds of switching the
engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds
have expired, you can no longer restart
the engine without the key present
inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it
remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not
detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the engine is
running, the system searches for a
valid key. You cannot restart the
engine if the system does not detect
a valid key within 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedaland hold it there.
3. Start the engine. Note:
You can crank the engine for a
total of 60 seconds (without the
engine starting) before the starting
system temporarily disables. The 60
seconds does not have to be all at
once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information
display alerting you that you exceeded
the cranking time. You cannot attempt
to start the engine for at least 15
minutes. After 15 minutes, you are
limited to a 15-second engine cranking
time. You need to wait 60 minutes
before you can crank the engine for 60
seconds again.Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a
keyless ignition, it has a feature that
automatically shuts down the engine
if it has been idling for an extended
period. The ignition also turns off in
order to save battery power. Before
the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display
showing a timer counting down from
30 seconds. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts
down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you
that the engine has shut down in order
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you
normally do.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine