2015 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 107).
To find information on a programed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll \
to: Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
MyKey
Select one of the following:
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete the accumulated distance
is by using an admin key to clear your MyKey. If the distance does not accumulate as expected,
then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then
recreated a MyKey.
MyKey Dist.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many
MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.
{0} MyKeys
Indicates how many admin keys are programed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine
how many unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey has
been programed.
{0} Admin Keys
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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, see an authorized dealer for a
Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Potential Causes
Condition
· The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileg\
es.
I cannot create a MyKey.
· The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).
·
Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless start transmitter is not placed in the backup slot, located
in the center console. See Keyless Entry (page 70).
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
·
The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privile\
ges.
I cannot program the configurable
settings. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 60).
·
The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privile\
ges.
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 60).
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.
I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key.
See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 75).
I lost a key.
·
The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.
· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
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Potential Causes
Condition
· The key system has been reset.
·
An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.
No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 60).
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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
(page 107).
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.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The turn signals will
flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. Driver door unlock mode
will only unlock the driver door when the
unlock button is pressed once. All door
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unlock mode unlocks all doors with one
press of the unlock button. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control, keyless
entry keypad and intelligent access. You can
also change the mode in the information
display. See (page 107).
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all the
doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors will lock again, the horn will sound and
the turn signals will illuminate if all the doors
and the luggage compartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with
an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.
You can enable or disable this feature in the
information display.
See (page 107). Opening the Luggage Compartment Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched luggage compartment may cause
objects to fall out or block your view.
Activating Intelligent Access
You must have the intelligent access key
within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor on top of the handle. Touch the top of the door handle to lock your
vehicle. There will be a brief delay before
you can unlock your vehicle again.
Note:
Keep the door handle surface clean
to avoid issues with operation.
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At the Luggage Compartment
Press the exterior release button hidden
above the license plate.
Smart Unlocks
This feature helps to prevent you from
unintentionally locking your intelligent access
key inside your vehicle
’s passenger
compartment or rear cargo area. When you electronically lock your vehicle
(with any door open, vehicle in park and
ignition off ), your vehicle will search for an
intelligent access key in the passenger
compartment after you close the last door.
If your vehicle finds a key, all of the doors
will immediately unlock and the horn will
sound twice, indicating that a key is inside.
You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your
vehicle after you have closed all the doors
by:
•
using the keyless entry keypad
• pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key
• touching the locking area on the handle
with another intelligent access key in
your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
• the ignition is on, or
• the ignition is off and your vehicle is not
in P. Auto Relock
If you press the unlock button on the remote
control and do not open a door within 45
seconds, your vehicle will lock and the alarm
will arm. You can enable or disable this
feature in the information display.
See (page
107).
Autolock Feature
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
• all doors are closed,
• the ignition is on,
• you shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion, and
• your vehicle attains a speed greater than
12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
• you open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
• your vehicle then attains a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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Autounlock Feature
The autounlock feature will unlock all the
doors when:
•
the ignition is on, all the doors are closed,
and your vehicle has been in motion at
a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
• your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to accessory;
and
• you open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
Note: You can enable or disable the
autolock and autounlock features
independently of each other.
You can enable or disable these features in
the information display or your authorized
dealer can do it for you. See (page 107). Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will illuminate when you unlock the doors
with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the
lights if:
•
the ignition is on,
• you press the remote control lock button,
or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• you turn them on with the lamp control,
or
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will illuminate when all doors are closed and
you switch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• you press the START/STOP button. Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps
or headlamps on, the battery saver will shut
them off 10 minutes after you switch the
ignition off.
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
Press the button on the
instrument panel to unlatch the
trunk.
With the Remote Control Press twice within three seconds
to unlatch the trunk.
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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. WARNINGS
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.
From Inside Your Vehicle Press the button on the
instrument panel.
With the Remote Control Press twice within three seconds.
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