2019 LINCOLN MKT ignition

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you removeall restrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status at once. To clearall MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use theinformation display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to begin clearing your MyKeyprogramming. See Information Displays(page 105).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4. A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish clearing yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status. You cannotremove the MyKey restrictions individually.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 105).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear all MyKeys. If the distance doesnot accumulate as expected, then theintended user is not using the MyKey, or anadmin key user recently cleared and thenrecreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use this featureto detect how many MyKeys you have foryour vehicle and determine when all MyKeyshave been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use this featureto determine how many admin keys you havefor your vehicle, and detect if an additionalMyKey has been programmed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonLincoln-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer for aLincoln-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
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MyKey™

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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Doors and Locks

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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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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Liftgate

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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Security

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 floor console storagecompartment lid.
2. Insert the passive key into the backupslot.
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.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 130).
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next timeyou tilt or telescope the steering column, itstops just short of the end of the columnposition.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering columnposition with the memory function. SeeMemory Function (page 135).
Pressing the adjustment control during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch theignition off. Switch the ignition on to returnthe system to its previous settings. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page105).
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever away from you again or pullthe lever toward you to switch the high beamoff.
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You may needto override the system if it does not turnthe headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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