2019 LINCOLN MKC keyless entry

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................13
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................14
Special Notices...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment.........16
Export Unique Options..................................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................18
Child Safety
General Information......................................20
Installing Child Restraints............................22
Booster Seats.................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning...........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................38
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..........................................................................41
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................43
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Front Passenger Sensing System..............47
Side Airbags...................................................50
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................51
Safety Canopy™...............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........53
Airbag Disposal..............................................54
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................55
Remote Control..............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................60
Creating a MyKey...........................................61
Clearing All MyKeys......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status................62
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................65
Keyless Entry...................................................70
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Table of Contents

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock or theremote control to lock and unlock yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock is on the driver andfront passenger door panels.
UnlockA
LockB
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim lightswhen you lock the door. It remains on for upto five minutes after you switch the ignitionoff.
Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock and interior luggagecompartment release switch will no longeroperate 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 108).
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.The luggage compartment release buttononly works when your vehicle speed is lessthan 3 mph (5 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the button againwithin three seconds to unlock alldoors. The direction indicators will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows all vehicle doors to unlock with onepress of the button. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate a change to theunlocking mode. The unlocking modeapplies to the remote control, keyless entrykeypad and intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door willunlock all doors when you disable two-stageunlocking.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all thedoors. The direction indicators willflash.
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When you lock your vehicle with the dooropen and the ignition off, your vehicle willsearch for an intelligent access key in thepassenger compartment after you close thedoor. If your vehicle finds a key, all of thedoors will immediately unlock.
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 withthe ignition on, and lock your vehicle usingthe power door lock, all doors will lock thenunlock.
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
•You open then close any door while theignition is on and your vehicle speed is9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to the accessoryposition.
•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 before you open thedriver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable the feature in theinformation display or an authorized dealercan do it for you. See General Information(page 108).
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Doors and Locks

KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until touched and thenit lights up so you can see and touch theappropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to do the following:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•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 islocated on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from an authorizeddealer. You can also create up to five of yourown five-digit personal entry codes.
The Keyless Entry Keypad only works if thedriver door is closed and transmission is inpark (P).
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 fiveseconds.
3.Enter your personal five-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
4.Press 1•2 on the keypad to save personalcode 1.
The doors lock and then unlock to confirmthat 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.
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Make sure that the ignition is switched offbefore beginning this procedure. Make surethat you close all the doors before beginningand that they remain closed throughout theprocedure. Carry out all steps within 30seconds of starting the sequence. Stop andwait for at least one minute before startingagain if you carry out any steps out ofsequence.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1. Open the center console lid.
2. Insert the first programmed key in thebackup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
4. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
5. Remove the intelligent access key.
6. Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key in thebackup slot and press the push buttonignition switch.
7. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
8. Remove the intelligent access key.
9. Wait five seconds, then place theunprogrammed intelligent access key inthe backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Check thatthe remote control functions operate andyour vehicle starts with the new intelligentaccess key.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7. Ifprogramming remains unsuccessful, contactan authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
The system will warn you of an unauthorizedentry to your vehicle. It will be triggered ifany door, the luggage compartment or thehood is opened without using the key,remote control or keyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and thehorn will sound if unauthorized entry isattempted while the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarm problemwith your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is nota key in your vehicle. Electronically lock yourvehicle to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
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•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote control orkeyless entry keypad.
•Switch your vehicle on or start yourvehicle.
•Use a key in the driver door to unlockyour vehicle, then switch your vehicle onwithin 12 seconds.
Note:Pressing the panic button on theremote control will stop the horn and signalindicators, but will not disarm the system.
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Security

Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
The luggage compartment is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.Switches Inhibited Security Mode
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
The factory keypad code displays in the information display after system resets the keypad.See Keyless Entry (page 70).Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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Information Displays

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle or driveyour vehicle on dry grass or other dry groundcover. The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the engine ina closed garage or in other enclosed areas.Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you start the engine.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may resultin entry of harmful and potentially lethalfumes into the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,have your vehicle inspected immediately. Donot drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 mi (8 km)after you reconnect it. This is because theengine management system must realignitself with the engine. You can disregard anyunusual driving characteristics during thisperiod.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator pedal before and duringoperation. Only use the accelerator pedalwhen you have difficulty starting the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
Note:The keyless starting system may notfunction if the key is close to metal objectsor electronic devices such as cellularphones.
Note:A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.
Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has threemodes:
Off: Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal, pressand release the button once when theignition is in the on mode, or when theengine is running but the vehicle is notmoving.
On: All electrical circuits are operational andthe warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal, pressand release the button once.
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