2018 LINCOLN MKX keyless

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65...............................12
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive FinancialServices.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17
Child Safety
General Information........................................19
Installing Child Restraints..............................21
Booster Seats..................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
Child Safety Locks..........................................34
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................36
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................44
Seatbelt Extension.........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................46
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................58
Remote Control...............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................64
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................65
Creating a MyKey...........................................66
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Checking MyKey System Status.................69
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................70
MyKey Troubleshooting................................70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking..................................72
Keyless Entry....................................................77
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Table of Contents

Memory Function...........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................163
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................169
Center Console.............................................169
Overhead Console........................................170
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................171
Keyless Starting..............................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172
Engine Block Heater.....................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................177
Fuel Quality.....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................178
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................184
Catalytic Converter.......................................185
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................188
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Hill Start Assist..............................................203
Auto Hold.......................................................204
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Traction Control................................206
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................208
Using Stability Control................................209
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
360 Degree Camera...................................225
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................229
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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

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer for aFord-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential CausesCondition
I cannot create a MyKey.•The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
•The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be atleast one admin key).
•Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless start transmitter is not placed in the backup position.See Starting a Gasoline Engine (page 172).
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
•The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 66).
I cannot program the configurablesettings.
•The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 66).
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
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MyKey™

Potential CausesCondition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 86).I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
•An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 66).
No MyKey functions with the keylessentry transmitter.
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MyKey™

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control orthe remote control to lock and unlock yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim illuminateswhen you lock the door. It remains on forup to 10 minutes after you switch the ignitionoff.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch no longeroperates after 20 seconds. You must unlockyour vehicle with the remote control orkeyless keypad, or switch the ignition on, torestore function to these switches. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See General Information (page 118).
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to unlockand open a rear door. The first pull unlocksthe door and the second pull opens the door.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.The liftgate release button only operateswhen your vehicle's speed is less than 5 mph(8 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again within threeseconds to unlock all doors. The directionindicators will flash.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators flash twice to indicate a changeto the unlocking mode. Driver door unlockmode only unlocks the driver door when youpress the unlock button once. All door unlockmode unlocks all doors when you press theunlock button once. The unlocking modeapplies to the remote control, keyless entrykeypad and intelligent access. You can alsochange between the unlocking modes usingthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 118).
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Opening the Liftgate
1. Press the button to unlatch the liftgate.
2. Pull the liftgate upward.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys
This helps to prevent you from locking yourkey inside the passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
When you electronically lock your vehiclewith any door open, transmission in park (P)and the ignition off, the system searches foran intelligent access key inside your vehicleafter you close the last door. If the systemfinds a key, all of the doors immediatelyunlock and a tone sounds, indicating that akey is inside.
You can override the smart unlock featureand intentionally lock the intelligent accesskey inside your vehicle. To do this, lock yourvehicle after you have closed all the doorsby:
•Using the keyless entry keypad.
•Pressing the lock button on anotherintelligent access key.
•Touching the locking area on the handlewith another intelligent access key inyour hand.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•The ignition is on.
•The ignition is off and the transmissionis not in park (P).
Auto Relock
If you press the unlock button on the remotecontrol and do not open a door within 45seconds, your vehicle locks and the alarmarms. You can switch this feature on or offin the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 118).
Autolock
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle's speed is greater than12 mph (20 km/h).
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KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. Itilluminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Enter your entry code again moreslowly.
You can use the keypad to do the following:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Recall memory seat and mirror positions.
•Program and erase user codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The code ison the owner’s wallet card in the glove boxand is available from an authorized dealer.You can also program up to five of your ownfive-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3.Enter your personal five-digit code. Youmust do this within five seconds ofcompleting step 2.
4.Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personalcode 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm thatprogramming was successful.
To program additional personal entry codes,repeat steps 1 through 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.
For vehicles with SYNC 3, you can alsoprogram the system with a personal entrycode. See Settings (page 475).
Hints:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code works even if youhave set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. Youmust do this within five seconds ofcompleting Step 2.
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