LINCOLN MKS 2015 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: MKS, Model: LINCOLN MKS 2015Pages: 424, PDF Size: 3.96 MB
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Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:
You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle will
not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence. The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1.
Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start will
run the blower fan at a slower speed to
reduce noise. It can be switched on or off in
the information display. See General
Information (page 88). Note:
If the vehicle has been remote started
with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you
must switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. With an intelligent access transmitter,
you must press the
START/STOP button on
the instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work during the
remote start and the radio will not turn on
automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will begin after what is left of the
first activation time. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle will
continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes.
You can extend the remote start up to a
maximum of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown. Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting Press the button once. The parking
lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the running
vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display. See
General Information
(page 88).
Memory Feature
You can recall the positions of the memory
seat, outside mirrors, steering column and
power pedal positions (if equipped) with your
intelligent access key if it is linked to a pre-set
position.
See Memory Function (page 114).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can be
purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 63).
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To re-program the passive anti-theft system
see an authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be activated
with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or admin
keys. These can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually. Note:
For vehicles with push-button start,
when both a MyKey and an admin remote
transmitter are present, the admin remote
transmitter will be recognized by the vehicle
while switching the ignition on to start the
vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed by
an admin key user:
• Seat belt reminder or Belt Minder. You
cannot disable this feature. The audio
system will mute when the front seat
passengers' safety belts are not fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning
activates earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on your
vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, blind
spot information system (BLIS) with
cross traffic alert, lane departure warning
and forward collision warning system or
active city-stop. Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure certain
MyKey settings when you first create a MyKey
and before you recycle the key or restart the
vehicle. You can also change the settings
afterward with an admin key.
•
A vehicle speed limit can be set. Warnings
will be shown in the display followed by
an audible tone when your vehicle
reaches the set speed. You cannot
override the set speed by fully depressing
the accelerator pedal or by setting cruise
control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed limit
to a limit that will prevent the driver
from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
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Various vehicle speed minders can be set.
Once you select a speed, it will be shown
in the display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of 45%.
A message will be shown in the display
when you attempt to exceed the limited
volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or
compensated automatic volume control
will be disabled.
• Always on setting. When this is selected,
you will not be able to turn off Advance
Trac or traction control (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the
ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with a
push-button start, place the intelligent
access key fob into the backup slot. The
location of your backup slot is in another
chapter. See Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 126). 2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings then
MyKey by pressing OK or the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to select Create
MyKey
.
5. When prompted, hold the OK button until
you see a message informing you to label this
key as a MyKey. The key will be restricted at
the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure you
label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.
You can also program configurable settings
for the key(s). See
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
.
Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or fob. 2.
Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings,
then MyKey by pressing OK or > button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a feature.
4. Press
OK or > to make a selection.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key cycle
as you created the MyKey. Once you have
switched the vehicle off, however, you will
need an admin key to change or clear your
MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey settings
using the information display control on the
steering wheel. See
Information Displays
(page 88).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key or
fob.
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To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
MyKey
Press and hold the
OK button until the following message displays.
Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information on programmed
MyKey(s) using the information display
control on the steering wheel. See
Information Displays (page 88).
To find information on a programed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to: Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
MyKey
Select one of the following:
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete the accumulated distance
is by using an admin key to clear your MyKey. If the distance does not accumulate as expected,
then the intended user is not using the MyKey, or an admin key user recently cleared and then
recreated a MyKey.
MyKey Dist.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programed to your vehicle. Use this feature to detect how many
MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.
{0} MyKeys
Indicates how many admin keys are programed to your vehicle. Use this feature to determine how
many unrestricted keys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additional MyKey has been
programed.
{0} Admin Keys
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for a
Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Potential Causes
Condition
· The key or fob used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot create a MyKey.
· The key or fob used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one
admin key).
·
Vehicles with push-button start: The intelligent access key fob is not positioned correctly next to
the steering column. See Keyless Starting (page 126).
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 54).
·
The key or fob used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot program the configurable
settings. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 54).
·
The key or fob used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
· The vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is not programmed with admin
privileges. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 54).
Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer.
I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key. See
Passive Anti-Theft System (page 63).
I lost a key
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Potential Causes
Condition
· The vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Clear all MyKeys by using
the remote start. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page 54).
I accidentally programmed all keys as
MyKeys.
· The vehicle's system does not recognize any programmed MyKeys. See Creating a MyKey (page
51).
·
An unknown key or fob has been created as a MyKey.
MyKey total includes one additional key.
· The vehicle has a remote start system. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page
54).
·
An unknown key or fob has been programmed to the vehicle as an admin key.
Admin key total includes one additional
key. · The vehicle has a remote start system. See Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems (page
54).
·
The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.
· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
· The key system has been reset.
·
An admin fob is present at vehicle start.
No MyKey functions with the Intelligent
Access key. · No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 51).
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control or
the remote control to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock
A
Lock
B
Remote Control
You can use the remote control anytime your
vehicle is not running. Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door.
Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signals
will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one
press of the button. The turn signals will flash
twice to indicate the unlocking mode was
changed. The unlocking mode will be applied
to the remote control, keyless entry keypad
and intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock all doors when two-stage unlocking
is disabled.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all the
doors. The turn signals will
illuminate.Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors will lock again, the horn will sound and
the turn signals will illuminate if all the doors
and the luggage compartment are closed.
Note:
If any door or the luggage compartment
is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with
an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the lamps will not flash.
Opening the Luggage Compartment Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched luggage compartment may cause
objects to fall out or block your view.
Activating Intelligent Access
You must have the intelligent access key
within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door.
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Press and hold the door handle lock sensor
to lock your vehicle. To avoid unlocking the
door inadvertently, make sure to only touch
the lock sensor and not other areas of the
door handle.
Note:
Keep the door handle surface clean to
avoid issues with operation.
At the Luggage Compartment
Press the exterior release button hidden near
the license plate.
Smart Unlocks
This feature helps to prevent you from
unintentionally locking your intelligent access
key inside your vehicle ’s passenger
compartment or rear cargo area. When you lock your vehicle using the driver
or passenger power door lock control (with
the door open, vehicle park (P) and ignition
off), after you close the door your vehicle will
search for an intelligent access key in the
passenger compartment. If an intelligent
access key is found inside your vehicle, all of
the doors will immediately unlock and the
horn will sound, indicating that the intelligent
access key is inside.
In order to override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle, you can lock your
vehicle after all doors are closed by using the
keyless entry keypad, pressing the lock
button on another intelligent access key or
touching the locking area on the handle with
another intelligent access key in your hand.
See Keyless Entry (page 59).
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
• The ignition is on.
• The ignition is off and the transmission is
not in park (P). Autolock Feature (If Enabled)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle attains a speed greater than
12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is 9
mph (15 km/h) or lower.
• Your vehicle then attains a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)
The autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are closed,
and your vehicle has been in motion at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle has then come to a stop and
you switch the ignition off or to accessory.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.
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