2018 LINCOLN MKX remote start

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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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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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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Type 1Type 2
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Type 1
Slide the release on the back of the remotecontrol and pivot the cover off to access thekey blade.
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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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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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MyKey™