2016 LINCOLN MKZ page 93

Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock
Note:You can switch autounlock and
autolock on or off independently of each
other.
You can switch these features on or off in
the information display or an authorized
dealer can do it for you. See (page 109).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when you unlock the doors with
the remote control.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the
lights if:
• The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
• You turn them on with the lamp control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
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 have elapsed.
• You press the push button ignition switch.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts
off when 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 open the
luggage compartment.
With the Remote Control
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Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.
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From Outside Your Vehicle
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Press the exterior release button to open the
luggage compartment. Your vehicle must be
unlocked or have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggage
compartment.
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 an open or
moving power decklid.
Note: Do not drive with the decklid open
unless you switch off the power feature.
Make sure the decklid is fully closed before
you drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature on
or off in the information display. See (page
109). 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 the
transmission in park (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 gas strut
failure. If the decklid continues to close after
opening, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
From Inside Your Vehicle
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Press the button on the
instrument panel.
With the Remote Control
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Press the button twice within three
seconds.
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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.
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You can use the keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors
• recall memory seat and mirror positions
• program and erase personal entry codes
• arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm
• release the trunk. Note:
The keypad will not operate a power
decklid.
You can operate the keypad 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 an 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. You must enter each number 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 programming was successful.
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 384).
Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory-set code will work even if you have set your own personal code.
Recalling Memory Positions
The programmed entry codes will recall
driver memory positions as follows:
• Entry code 1 will recall driver 1 memory positions.
• Entry code 2 will recall driver 2 memory positions.
• Entry code 3 will recall driver 3 memory positions.
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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 67).
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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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder. Place the first programmed
key in the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when
your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 140).
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1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
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3. Lock the steering column.
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when
your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 140).
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Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.
To adjust:
• tilt: press the top or bottom of the control
• telescope: press the front or rear of the control.
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The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column.
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Press the steering column control againafter encountering the new stopping
position.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position.
A new stopping position is set. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
will stop just short of the end of the column
position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function. See
Memory Function (page 145).
Note: Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation. The
column responds to the adjustment control. Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the steering
column will move to the full up position to
allow extra room to exit your vehicle. The
column will return to the previous setting
when you switch the ignition on. You can
enable or disable this feature in the
information display. See Information
Displays (page 109).
AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)
You can operate the following functions with
the control:
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Volume up.
A
Volume down.
B
Seek up or next.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Mute.E
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
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Steering Wheel

Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up ordown the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)
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Voice recognition.
A
End call.
B
Answer call.
C
See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 373).
CRUISE CONTROL
Type 1
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Type 2
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See Cruise Control (page 206).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
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See Information Displays (page 109).
Cluster Display Control Features
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Use this control to access some of the
MyLincoln Touch features in the information
display. Navigate through the screen and
press OK to select. See MyLincoln Touch™
(page 373).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 373).83
Steering Wheel