LINCOLN MKZ 2008 Manual Online

POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Smart locks
This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding
you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls and interior trunk
release control can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has been
turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and the vehicle is locked using any of
the following:
•Remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter,
•Keyless entry keypad, or
•Driver power door lock control (Note:The driver’s door must be
open, then closed).
The door lock controls are reenabled when any of the following occurs:
•Unlock using the keyless entry keypad,
•Unlock using the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT,
•Opening any door from the interior of the vehicle, or
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•Turning the key in the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position.
Note:This feature is configured off by default. This feature can be
turned on or off using the following procedure:
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within
five seconds. The horn will chirp one time to confirm the feature is off;
the horn will chirp one time and honk one time to confirm the feature is
on.
7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has been
exited.
Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off.
Autolock feature
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (RUN)
position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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Autounlock feature
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, all the doors are closed, and
the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20
km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are three
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
•using a keypad procedure.
Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3
(RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
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6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once
to confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry key pad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are
three methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
•using a keypad procedure.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
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1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3
(RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once
to confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry key pad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)
position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry
code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key at an angle) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key horizontal) to
disengage the childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The IKT allows you to:
•remotely unlock the vehicle
doors.
•remotely lock all the vehicle
doors.
•remotely open the trunk.
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter
anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry
feature.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the key is held in the 4 (START) position. The panic
feature operates with the key in the 1 (LOCK) position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitterswith you to the authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the IKT for four seconds (disabling
two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.
Opening front windows and moonroof (if equipped)
Pressand hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening
the two front windows and moonroof (if equipped).
•The
control can then be released and the windows and moonroof
will complete the opening operation.Note:If the moonroof is in the
vent range, the moonroof will move to full vent.
•If any other remote entry transmitter control is pressed during the
opening operation, both windows and moonroof movement will stop.
Note:The ignition must be in the 1 (LOCK) position and the accessory
delay feature must be not activated in order for this feature to operate.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed.
Note:If any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed
in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will
chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
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Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to
the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) position.
Opening the trunk
Presstwice within 3 seconds to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
Memory seat feature
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you to recall the memory
seat/mirror feature.
Press
to automatically move the seat/mirror to the desired memory
position.Note:The seat will not travel to their final position if the key is
not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the memory feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat and mirrors to the desired position.
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