Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Manual - part 4

WARNINGS

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct
or place objects in the deployment

path of the airbag.

If a supplementary restraint system
component has deployed, it will not

function again. Have the system and
associated components inspected as soon
as possible. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by
the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is
mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover
events, the Safety Canopy will be activated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. The
Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between
the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side
impact crashes and rollover events.

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The system consists of the following:
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Safety canopy curtain airbags above the
trim panels over the front and rear side
windows identified by a label or wording
on the headliner or roof-pillar trim.

•

A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

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· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 56).

Always properly restrain children 12 years
old and under in the rear seats. The Safety
Canopy will not interfere with children
restrained using a properly installed child or
booster seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.

The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a group
of automotive safety experts known as the
Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These
recommended testing procedures help
reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side airbags (including the
Safety Canopy).

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Supplementary Restraints System

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR

WARNING

Modifying or adding equipment to the
front end of your vehicle (including

hood, bumper system, frame, front end body
structure, tow hooks and hood pins) may
affect the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
or add equipment to the front end of your
vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide information
to the restraints control module. The
restraints control module deploys (activates)
the seatbelt pretensioners, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat
mounted side airbags, the Safety Canopy
and optional rear inflatable seatbelts. Based
on the type of crash, the restraints control
module deploys the appropriate safety
devices.

The restraints control module also monitors
the readiness of the above safety devices
plus the crash and occupant sensors. The
readiness of the safety system is indicated
by a warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning
light is not working. Routine maintenance of
the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

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The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the ignition
on.

•

The readiness light either flashes or stays
lit.

•

A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until the
problem, the light or both are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

The seatbelt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to deploy
a safety device.

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Supplementary Restraints System

The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners or
front airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control module
determined the accident conditions (crash
severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to
activate these safety devices.
•

The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

•

The design of the seatbelt pretensioners
and optional rear inflatable seatbelts is
to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side
crashes, and in rollovers.

•

The knee airbag(s) may deploy based on
crash severity and occupant conditions.

•

The design of the side airbags is to inflate
in certain side impact crashes. Side
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicles experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.

•

The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes or
rollover events. The Safety Canopy may
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation, or a certain
likelihood of rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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Supplementary Restraints System

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
•

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles equipped with the remote start
feature have a greater range.

One of the following could cause a decrease
in operating range:
•

Weather conditions.

•

Nearby radio towers.

•

Structures around your vehicle.

•

Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery
chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you cannot use
your remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
operates if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note:  The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components.  Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

Intelligent Access

 (If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal to
communicate with your vehicle and
authorizes your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
•

You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press a button on the remote control.

If excessive radio frequency interference is
present in the area, or if the remote control
battery is low, you may need to mechanically
unlock your door. You can use the
mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this
situation.  See Remote Control (page 58).

REMOTE CONTROL

Intelligent Access Key

Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

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Keys and Remote Controls

Type 1

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Type 2

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The intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system. 
The key must be in your vehicle to use the
push button start.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

Type 1

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Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access the
key blade.

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Type 2

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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Note:  Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information.  Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note:  Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle.  The
transmitter operates normally after you
replace the battery.

A message will appear in the information
display when the remote control battery is
low.  See General Information (page 118).

Type 1

The remote control uses two coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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1. Slide the release on the back of the

remote control and pivot the cover off.

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2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to

separate the housing.

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3. Remove the batteries.

4. Install the new batteries with the + side

facing each other.

Note: Make sure to replace the label
between the two batteries.

5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto

the transmitter.

Type 2

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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1. Push the release button and pull the key

blade out.

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden

behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

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3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a

screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.

4. Install new battery with the + facing

upward.

5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto

the transmitter and install the key blade.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within three
seconds.  The horn sounds and the
direction indicators flash.  We

recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm.  Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

deactivate.

Remote Start

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked

indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated.

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Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.

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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from outside the vehicle.  The transmitter has
an extended operating range.

Vehicles with automatic climate control can
be configured to operate when the vehicle
is remote started.  See Automatic Climate
Control (page 145).

Many states and provinces have restrictions
for the use of remote start.  Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.

The remote start system does not work if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The alarm system is triggered.

•

You switch off the feature in the
information display.  See General
Information (page 118).

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The vehicle battery voltage is too low.

•

The service engine soon light is on.

Remote Starting Your Vehicle

Note:  You must press each button within
three seconds of each other.  If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

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The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1. Press the lock button.

2. Press the remote start button twice.  The

exterior lamps flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
See General Information (page 118).

The power windows do not work during
remote starting and the radio does not turn
on automatically.

The parking lamps remain on and the vehicle
will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending
on the setting.  See General Information
(page 118).

Extending the Vehicle Run Time

To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.  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 your vehicle had been
running from the first remote start for 5
minutes, your vehicle continues to run now
for a total of 20 minutes.  You can extend
the remote start up to a maximum of 35
minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after the engine stops running.

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Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once.  The
parking lamps will turn off.

You may have to be closer to your

vehicle to remotely switch off your vehicle
after remote starting. This is due to the
added noise of your running vehicle.

You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.  See
General Information (page 118).

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control provides status
feedback of remote start or stop commands.

Status

LED

Remote start or

extension successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful; engine

off

Solid red

Remote start or stop

failed

Blinking red

Waiting for status

update from vehicle

Blinking green

Memory Feature

You can program your intelligent access key
to recall memory positions.  See Memory
Function (page 158).

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 85).

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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 can be
activated with these restricted modes.

Any keys that remain unprogrammed are
referred to as administrator keys or admin
keys. They can be used to:

•

Create a MyKey.

•

Program configurable MyKey settings.

•

Clear all MyKey features.

When you have created a MyKey, you can
access the following information by using
the information display to determine:
•

How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.

•

The total distance your vehicle traveled
with a MyKey.

Note: Switch the vehicle on to use the
system.

Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.

Note: For vehicles equipped 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 vehicle on to start the vehicle.

Non-configurable Settings

The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
•

Safety belt reminder. You cannot disable
this feature. The audio system will mute
when the driver and front seat
passengers’ safety belts are not fastened.

•

Early low fuel or charge. The low-fuel or
low charge warning activates earlier,
giving the MyKey user more time to refuel
or recharge.

•

Driver assist features, if equipped on your
vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, Blind
Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross
traffic alert and forward collision warning.

•

Satellite radio adult content restrictions,
if equipped on your vehicle.

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. Failure to do so could
result in accident or injury.

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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 switch off
AdvanceTrac™ or traction control, 911
Assist or Emergency Assistance, or the
do not disturb feature (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features).

•

Restricted touchscreen operation in some
markets. For example, MyKey may
prevent manual navigation destination
input while the vehicle is in any gear
other than park (P) or when the vehicle
reaches a certain rate of speed.

CREATING A MYKEY

Use the information display to create a
MyKey:

1. Insert the key you want to program into

the ignition.  See Starting a Gasoline
Engine (page 173). If your vehicle is
equipped with a push-button start, place
the remote control into the backup slot.
See Passive Anti-Theft System (page
85).

2. Switch the ignition on.

3. Access the main menu in the information

display and then scroll through the
menus to change the settings of your
MyKey. From the MyKey menu select the
option Create MyKey.  See Information
Displays (page 118).

4. When prompted, hold the OK button until

you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The programmed
restrictions apply when you key off, open
and close the driver door and restart your
vehicle with the programmed key or
transmitter.

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 the key or

the transmitter you want to program.

2. Access the main menu in the information

display and then scroll through the
menus to change the settings of your
MyKey.  See Information Displays (page
118).

3. Follow the instructions in the display.

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.

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CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

You can clear or change your MyKey settings

using the information display control on the
steering wheel.  See Information Displays
(page 118).

Switch the ignition on using an admin key.

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 or the right arrow button.

Settings

Press the OK button or the right arrow button.

MyKey

Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message.

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 118).

To find information on programmed 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 MyKeys. 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 programmed 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 programmed 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 programmed.

{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

I cannot create a MyKey.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).

•

Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless start transmitter is not placed in the backup position.
See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 85).

•

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.

•

The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a MyKey (page 66).

I cannot program the configurable
settings.

•

The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a MyKey (page 66).

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

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MyKey™

Potential Causes

Condition

Program a spare key.  See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 85).

I lost a key.

MyKey distances do not accumulate.

•

The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.

•

An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.

•

The key system has been reset.

•

An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.

•

No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a MyKey (page 66).

No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.

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