2019 LINCOLN MKT Owners Manual

When you electronically lock your vehiclewith any door open, the transmission is inpark (P) and the ignition is off, the systemsearches for an intelligent access key insideyour vehicle after you close the last door. Ifthe system finds a key, all of the doors willimmediately unlock and the horn will soundtwice, indicating that a key is inside.
You can override the smart unlock featureand intentionally lock the intelligent accesskey inside your vehicle.
To override smart unlock, lock your vehicleafter you have closed all doors by:
•Using the keyless entry keypad.
•Pressing the lock button on anotherintelligent access key.
•Touching the locking area on the front ofthe door handle with another intelligentaccess key in your 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).
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 attains a speed greater than4 mph (7 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all ofthe following occur:
•The ignition is on, all the doors are closedand your vehicle has been in motion ata speed greater than 4 mph (7 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:If you electronically lock your vehicleafter you switch the ignition off with thedriver door closed, the doors will notautounlock.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
To enable or disable autounlock, do thefollowing:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
5.Switch the ignition on. The horn soundsindicating your vehicle is in programmingmode.
6. Press the power door lock control andwithin five seconds, press the power doorunlock control. The horn sounds once ifdisabled or twice if enabled.
7.Switch the ignition off. The horn soundsindicating programming is complete.
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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 switch them on with the lightingcontrol.
•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 turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•25 seconds have elapsed.
•You lock your vehicle from the outside.
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 and theengine is not running, the battery saver willturn the ignition off when it detects a certainamount of battery drain, or after 45 minuteshave elapsed.
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.
•Program and erase user codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
•Recall memory seat and mirror positions.
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You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The codeis on 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 enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
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.
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.
Recalling Memory Positions
The programmed entry codes recall drivermemory positions as follows:
•Entry code 1 recalls driver 1 memorypositions.
•Entry code 2 recalls driver 2 memorypositions.
•Entry code 3 recalls driver 3 memorypositions.
Note:Personal entry codes 4 and 5 will notrecall memory positions.
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.
All personal codes erase and only thefactory-set five-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode ifyou enter the wrong code seven times. Thismode turns off the keypad for one minuteand the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after any ofthe following occur:
•One minute of keypad inactivity.
•You press the unlock button on theremote control.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•You unlock the vehicle using intelligentaccess.
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypadsimultaneously with the driver door closed.You do not need to enter a code first.
Unlocking All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 on the keypad withinfive seconds.
Unlocking Only the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set or your personalfive-digit code. You must press each numberwithin five seconds of each other. Theinterior lamps illuminate.
Note:All doors unlock if the two-stageunlocking feature is turned off. See Lockingand Unlocking (page 68).
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POWER LIFTGATE
WARNING: It is extremely dangerousto ride in a cargo area, inside or outside ofa vehicle. In a crash, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. Makesure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand properly using a seatbelt. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure to close andlatch the liftgate to prevent drawingexhaust fumes into your vehicle. This willalso prevent passengers and cargo fromfalling out. If you must drive with the liftgateopen, keep the vents or windows open sooutside air comes into your vehicle. Failureto follow this warning could result inserious personal injury.
WARNING: Keep keys out of reachof children. Do not allow children tooperate or play near an open or movingpower liftgate. You should supervise theoperation of the power liftgate at all times.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
The liftgate only operates with thetransmission in park (P).
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:
•One tone sounds if the ignition is on andthe transmission is not in park (P).
•Three tones sound if the battery voltageis below the minimum operating voltage.
•One tone sounds if the vehicle speed isat or above 3.1 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 possiblegas strut failure. A repetitive tone soundsand the 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 personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
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Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:This could damage the liftgate and itscomponents. Do not leave the liftgate openwhile driving.
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. Ifan intelligent access key is within 3.3 ft(1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlockswhen you press the liftgate releasebutton.
2. Press the liftgate release button hiddenabove the license plate.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
You can stop the liftgate movement by doingany of the following:
•Pressing the liftgate control button.
•Pressing the liftgate button on the remotecontrol twice.
•Pressing the liftgate button on theinstrument panel.
•Activating the obstacle detection feature.
Obstacle Detection
Closing
The system stops when it detects anobstacle. Three tones sound and the systemreverses to open. When you remove theobstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
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Note: Entering your vehicle when the liftgateis closing can activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, allow the power liftgate tofully close before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrumentcluster for a liftgate or door ajar message orwarning indicator. Failure to do this couldresult in unintentionally leaving the liftgateopen while driving.
Opening
The system stops when it detects anobstacle and two short tones sound. Whenyou remove the obstacle, you can continueto operate the liftgate.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in enginestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may result in vehicle starting problems,especially if they are too close to the keywhen starting your vehicle. Prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key whenstarting your vehicle. Switch the ignition off,move all objects on the key chain away fromthe coded key and restart your vehicle if aproblem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle with acoded key, it is not operating correctly. Amessage may appear in the informationdisplay.
Automatic Arming
The system arms when you switch theignition off.
Automatic Disarming
The system disarms when you switch theignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes with two keys.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and turns on the intelligent accesswith push button start system, as well as aremote control.
If your coded keys are lost or stolen and youdo not have an extra coded key, you needto erase the key codes from your vehicle andprogram new coded keys. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Store a spare intelligent access key awayfrom your vehicle in a safe place. You canpurchase replacement keys or remotecontrols from an authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare Intelligent AccessKey
Note:You can program a maximum of fourkeys to your vehicle.
You must have two previously programmedintelligent access keys inside your vehicleand the new unprogrammed intelligentaccess keys readily accessible. Contact anauthorized dealer to have the spare keyprogrammed if two previously programmedkeys are not available.
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