2018 LINCOLN MKX display

Liftgate
Manual Liftgate................................................80
Power Liftgate...................................................81
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................86
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................88
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................89
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................90
Audio Control....................................................91
Voice Control....................................................91
Cruise Control.................................................92
Information Display Control.........................92
Heated Steering Wheel................................92
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................93
Autowipers.......................................................94
Windshield Washers......................................94
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............95
Lighting
General Information.......................................96
Lighting Control..............................................96
Autolamps.........................................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................98
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................98
Daytime Running Lamps...............................98
Automatic High Beam Control....................99
Adaptive Headlamps...................................100
Direction Indicators.......................................101
Welcome Lighting..........................................101
Interior Lamps................................................102
Ambient Lighting...........................................103
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................104
Global Opening and Closing......................105
Exterior Mirrors..............................................105
Interior Mirror.................................................108
Sun Visors.......................................................109
Moonroof.........................................................109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................111
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............117
Information Displays
General Information.......................................118
Information Messages.................................125
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................145
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................147
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................148
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148
Remote Start...................................................149
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150
Head Restraints.............................................150
Power Seats....................................................154
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Table of Contents

Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 101).A
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 92).B
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 111). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 113).C
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 92).D
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 93).E
Automatic transmission. See Automatic Transmission (page 188).F
Information and entertainment display. See General Information (page 406).G
Hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Flashers (page 275).H
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 145).I
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 402).J
Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 171).K
Audio control. See Audio Control (page 91). Voice control. See Voice Control (page 91).L
Horn.M
Cruise control. See Using Cruise Control (page 229).N
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 89).O
Liftgate control. See Power Liftgate (page 81).P
Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 200).Q
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 96). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 98).R
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At a Glance

Type 2
Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Thetransmitter operates normally after youreplace the battery.
A message will appear in the informationdisplay when the remote control battery islow. See General Information (page 118).
Type 1
The remote control uses two coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
1. Slide the release on the back of theremote control and pivot the cover off.
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Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom outside the vehicle. The transmitter hasan extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control canbe configured to operate when the vehicleis remote started. See Automatic ClimateControl (page 145).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if:
•The ignition is on.
•The alarm system is triggered.
•You switch off the feature in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 118).
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The tag with your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.See General Information (page 118).
The power windows do not work duringremote starting and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and the vehiclewill run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, dependingon the setting. See General Information(page 118).
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifyou programmed the duration to last 10minutes, the second 10 minutes will beginafter what is left of the first activation time. For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
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Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to yourvehicle to remotely switch off your vehicleafter remote starting. This is due to theadded noise of your running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 118).
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextension successfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessful; engineoff
Solid red
Remote start or stopfailedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdate from vehicleBlinking green
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 157).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 86).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keys can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that remain unprogrammed arereferred to as administrator keys or adminkeys. They can be used to:
•Create a MyKey.
•Program configurable MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you canaccess the following information by usingthe information display to determine:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle traveledwith a MyKey.
Note:Switch the vehicle on to use thesystem.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles equipped withpush-button start, when both a MyKey andan admin remote transmitter are present,the admin remote transmitter will berecognized by the vehicle while switchingthe vehicle on to start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Safety belt reminder. You cannot disablethis feature. The audio system will mutewhen the driver and front seatpassengers’ safety belts are not fastened.
•Early low fuel or charge. The low-fuel orlow charge warning activates earlier,giving the MyKey user more time to refuelor recharge.
•Driver assist features, if equipped on yourvehicle, are forced on: parking aid, BlindSpot Information System (BLIS) with crosstraffic alert and forward collision warning.
•Satellite radio adult content restrictions,if equipped on your vehicle.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure certainMyKey settings when you first create aMyKey and before you recycle the key orrestart the vehicle. You can also change thesettings afterward with an admin key.
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed limitto a limit that will prevent the driverfrom maintaining a safe speed consideringposted speed limits and prevailing roadconditions. The driver is always responsibleto drive in accordance with local laws andprevailing conditions. Failure to do so couldresult in accident or injury.
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•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of 45%.A message will be shown in the displaywhen you attempt to exceed the limitedvolume. Also, the speed-sensitive orcompensated automatic volume controlwill be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this is selected,you will not be able to switch offAdvanceTrac™ or traction control, 911Assist or Emergency Assistance, or thedo not disturb feature (if your vehicle isequipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. See Starting a GasolineEngine (page 172). If your vehicle isequipped with a push-button start, placethe remote control into the backupposition. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 86).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu on the informationdisplay controls. Use the arrow keys toget to the following menu selections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you key off, openand close the driver door and restart yourvehicle with the programmed key ortransmitter.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it from theadmin keys.
You can also program configurable settingsfor the key(s). See Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings.
Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key orthe transmitter you want to program.
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2.Access the main menu on the informationdisplay controls. Use the arrow keys toget to the following menu selections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
The programmed restrictions apply whenyou key off, open and close the driver doorand restart your vehicle with theprogrammed key or transmitter.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey settingsusing the information display control on thesteering wheel. See Information Displays(page 118).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.MyKey
Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message.Clear MyKey
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