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2016 MKX
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Convenience
SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window.
It lights when touched, and allows
you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, recall memory features and arm
or disarm the anti-theft alarm. To get
started, locate your 5-digit factory code
found on your owner’s wallet card (in the glove box). Entering this code unlocks
the driver door.
To lock all doors: Press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time with the driver
door closed.
To unlock all doors: Enter your 5-digit code (either the factory code or your
personal code), and then press 3•4 within five seconds.
To release the liftgate: Enter your 5-digit code (either the factory code or your
personal code), and then press 5•6 within five seconds.
For complete information, refer to the SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad section
in the Locks chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Intelligent Access
Note:
The transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the vehicle for in\
telligent
access to function properly.
To unlock and open a door, pull an exterior door handle. Make sure not to touch
the lock sensor area on the front of the handle.
To lock the doors, touch the top of the door handle.
To unlock and open a front door, pull the front ex terior door handle.
The unlock sensor is on the back of the handle.
To lock the doors, touch the sensor on the top of the door handle.
Intelligent Access Remote Entry Icons
Press once to lock all doors.
Press again within three seconds to
confirm that you locked all doors.
Press
once to unlock the driver door.
Press again within three seconds to
unlock all doors.
Press
to activate the panic alarm.
Press again or switch the ignition
on to deactivate.
Press
twice within three seconds to open the liftgate.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds to locate your vehicle.
The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash.
Note: The intelligent access transmitter also contains a mechanical key blade
that you can use to unlock the driver door, if necessary.
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission with Paddle Activation
Gives you the ability to manually change gears if you like. To use, move the
gearshift lever from drive (D) to sport (S).
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift, pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
Remote Start
Remote start allows you to start your vehicle using your transmitter. To start, press
and then press twice within three seconds.
Once inside, apply the brake while pressing the START STOP button. Shift into
drive (D) and go.
To switch the engine off from outside the vehicle after using your remote start,
press
once.
An LED on the remote control provides status feedback of remote start or\
stop commands:
Solid green: The remote start was successful.
Solid red: The remote stop was successful and the engine is off.
Blinking red: The remote start or stop failed.
Blinking green: The system is waiting for a status update.
Power Liftgate
Your liftgate has an automatic open and closing feature.
To open remotely, press
twice on your remote control within three seconds.
To close or reverse the movement, press
twice again.
You can also operate the liftgate by pressing the
button on the instrument
panel. The rear cargo area control lets you close the liftgate by pressi\
ng the
button.
To Set the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height. 3.
Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a tone,
indicating programming is complete.
The system recalls the new open liftgate height when you use the power l\
iftgate
feature. To change the programmed height, repeat the procedure.
Note: You cannot program the height if the liftgate position is too low. Once you
open the power liftgate, you can manually move it to a different height. When
operating the power liftgate after you have programmed a lower height th\
an
full-open, you can fully open the liftgate by manually pushing it upward\
to the
maximum open position.
Hands-free Liftgate Operation*
1. Make sure you have your intelligent access transmitter within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under and back from the rear bumper, similar to a kicking
(front-to-back) motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors \
may not
detect the motion.
Note: In vehicles equipped with the towing package, you must kick your
foot between the trailer hitch and the exhaust system. Do not kick under
the hitch.
*if equipped
