2018 LINCOLN MKX key battery

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles equipped with the remote startfeature have a greater range.
One of the following could cause a decreasein operating range:
•Weather conditions.
•Nearby radio towers.
•Structures around your vehicle.
•Other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other radiotransmitters, for example amateur radios,medical equipment, wireless headphones,wireless remote controls, cell phones, batterychargers and alarm systems. If thefrequencies are jammed, you will not be ableto use your remote control. You can lock andunlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Note:The remote control contains sensitiveelectrical components. Exposure to moistureor impact may cause permanent damage.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal tocommunicate with your vehicle and authorizeyour vehicle to unlock when one of thefollowing conditions are met:
•You activate the front exterior doorhandle switch.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference ispresent in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need to mechanicallyunlock your door. You can use themechanical key blade in your intelligentaccess key to open the driver door in thissituation. See Remote Control (page 58).
REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
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Keys and Remote Controls

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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2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist toseparate the housing.
3. Remove the batteries.
4. Install the new batteries with the + sidefacing each other.
Note:Make sure to replace the labelbetween the two batteries.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover ontothe transmitter.
Type 2
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
1.Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install new battery with the + facingupward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover ontothe transmitter and install the key blade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. The horn sounds and thedirection indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on todeactivate.
Remote Start
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
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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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Left-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock.
Unlocking the Doors
If the central locking function does notoperate, unlock the driver door and thenunlock all other doors individually by pullingthe interior door handles.
Note:When the doors have been unlockedusing this method, the doors must be lockedindividually until the central locking functionhas been repaired.
Activating Intelligent Access
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle withouttaking the keys out of your pocket or pursewhen your intelligent access key is within3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. Intelligent accessuses a sensor on the back of the door handlefor unlocking and a separate sensor on theface of each door handle for locking.
The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies are jammed.
Note:The system may not function if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or acell phone.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 58).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensoron the back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful to not touch the locksensor at the same time or pulling the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay to authenticateyour intelligent access key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer doorhandle lock sensor for approximately onesecond to lock, being careful to not touchthe unlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handle toconfirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
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Autolock repeats when:
•You open then close any door while theignition is on and your vehicle's speed isless than 9 mph (15 km/h).
•Your vehicle's speed is greater than12 mph (20 km/h).
Enabling or Disabling
To enable or disable the autolock feature,contact an authorized dealer.
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all ofthe following occur:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h).
•You stop your vehicle and switch theignition off or to accessory.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off or toaccessory.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable the autounlockfeature in the information display or anauthorized dealer can do it for you. SeeGeneral Information (page 118).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lampsilluminate when you unlock the doors withthe remote control.
The lamps turn off if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lock button.
•25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps 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 lampsilluminate when all doors are closed and youswitch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•25 seconds have elapsed.
•You press the push button ignitionswitch.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shutsoff when it detects a certain amount ofbattery drain, or after 45 minutes.
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Doors and Locks

Three warning tones sound as the liftgatebegins to power close. If there is a problemwith the open or close request, one of thefollowing may occur:
•A tone sounds if the ignition is on andthe transmission is not in park (P).
•A tone sounds if the battery voltage isbelow the minimum operating voltage.
•A tone sounds if the liftgate is not fullyclosed and your vehicle is moving at aspeed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate starts to close after it has fullyopened, this indicates there may beexcessive weight on the liftgate or a possiblestrut failure. A repetitive tone sounds andthe liftgate closes under control. Removeany excessive weight from the liftgate. If theliftgate continues to close after opening,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of thepower liftgate area before using thepower liftgate control.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
From the Instrument Panel
With the transmission in park (P),press the button on the instrumentpanel.
Remote Control
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
Outside Control Button
Opening the Liftgate
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control. Ifa passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of theliftgate, the liftgate unlocks when youpress the liftgate release button.
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