Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 4

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Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly.  See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 56).

SAFETY CANOPY™

WARNING: Do not place objects or

mount equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into contact
with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
crash.

WARNING: Do not lean your head

on the door. The curtain airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the headliner.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service,

repair, or modify the supplementary
restraint system or associated components.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death.

WARNING: All occupants of your

vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system is
provided. Failure to properly wear your
seatbelt could seriously increase the risk
of injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,

do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

WARNING: 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 deploys 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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Supplementary Restraints System

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 a readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 56).

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).

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR

WARNING: Modifying or adding

equipment to the front end of the vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
the front end of the 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 front seatbelt system, the adaptive
collapsible steering column, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat
mounted side airbags, Safety Canopy and
optional rear inflatable seatbelts. Based on
the type of crash, the restraints control
module will deploy 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 a backup tone (if equipped).
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 the
ignition is turned on.

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Supplementary Restraints System

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The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.

•

A series of five beeps will be heard (If
equipped). The tone pattern will repeat
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.

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.
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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 seatbelt pretensioners and rear
inflatable seatbelts are designed to
activate in frontal, near-frontal and side
crashes and 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 vehicle 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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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. You can program the
restrictions to all keys except one. Any keys
that you did not program are administrator
keys or admin keys.

You can use admin keys to:
•

Create a MyKey with certain vehicle
restrictions.

•

Program certain MyKey settings.

•

Clear all MyKey restrictions.

After you program a MyKey, you can view
the following information through the
information display:
•

The total number of admin keys and
MyKeys for your vehicle.

•

The total distance a MyKey driver
traveled with your vehicle.

Note: Every MyKey receives the same
restrictions and settings. You cannot
program them individually.

Note: For vehicles equipped with a
push-button start switch: When both a MyKey
and an admin key are present when you
start your vehicle, the system recognizes the
admin key only.

Standard Settings

Not every vehicle includes the features listed
below. If your vehicle has this equipment,
then you cannot change the following
settings when using a MyKey:
•

Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™. MyKey
mutes the audio system until drivers, and
in some instances, passengers, fasten
their seatbelts. Note: If your vehicle
includes an AM/FM radio or a very basic
audio system, then the radio may not
mute.

•

Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuel
warning activates earlier for MyKey
drivers, giving them more time to refuel.

•

Certain driver alerts, stability systems or
parking aids turn on automatically when
you use the MyKey system. For example,
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS),
cross traffic alert, lane departure warning
or forward collision warning. Note: MyKey
drivers may be able to turn the lane
departure warning feature off, but this
feature turns back on automatically with
every new key cycle.

•

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.

•

Satellite radio adult content restrictions,
if this feature is available in your market.

Optional Settings

You can configure certain vehicle feature
settings when you first create a MyKey. You
can also change the settings afterward with
an admin key.

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MyKey™

Note: Not every feature applies to every
vehicle in every market. When they are
available for your vehicle, then they appear
in your information display, providing choices
to switch them on or off, or to select a more
specific setting.

•

Various vehicle speed limits so the
MyKey driver cannot exceed certain
speeds. The information display shows
warnings followed by an audible tone
when the MyKey driver reaches the set
speed. You cannot override the set
speed by fully depressing the accelerator
pedal.

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.

•

Various vehicle speed reminders so
MyKey drivers know when their vehicle
speed approaches the limits. Warnings
appear in your information display and a
tone sounds when the MyKey drivers
exceed the set vehicle speed.

•

The audio system's maximum volume
limits to 45% so MyKey drivers can
concentrate on the road. A message
appears in the information display when
MyKey drivers attempt to exceed the
limited volume. MyKey also disables the
automatic volume control. Note: If your
vehicle includes an AM/FM radio or a
very basic audio system, then the radio
may not limit.

•

Always on setting. This setting forces
certain features to remain on and active
for MyKey drivers. For example, E911 or
emergency assistance and the do not
disturb features stay on even if a MyKey
driver uses the feature's control to switch
it off. When you select, you will not be
able to turn off Advance Trac or traction
control (if your vehicle has this feature).

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 176). If your vehicle is
equipped with a push-button start, place
the remote control into the backup slot.
See Passive Anti-Theft System (page
83).

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 112).

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.

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MyKey™

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 and
Changing Configurable Settings.

Programming and Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key

or 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
112).

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.

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS

When you clear your MyKeys, you remove
all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status at once. To clear
all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use the
information display.

1. Switch the ignition on using an admin

key.

2. Access the main menu in the information

display and then scroll through the
menus to begin clearing your MyKey
programming.  See Information Displays
(page 112).

3. Follow the instructions in the display.

4. A confirmation message appears in the

display after you finish clearing your
MyKeys.

Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you
remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys
to their original admin key status. You cannot
remove the MyKey restrictions individually.

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS

You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.  See Information
Displays (page 112).

MyKey Distance

Tracks the distance when drivers use a
MyKey. The only way to delete the
accumulated distance is by using an admin
key to clear all 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.

Number of MyKeys

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 all MyKeys
have been deleted.

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MyKey™

Number of Admin Keys

Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature
to determine how many admin keys you have
for your vehicle, and detect if an additional
MyKey has been programmed.

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS

MyKey is not compatible with non
Lincoln-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for a
Lincoln-approved remote start system.

MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING

Potential causes

Condition

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

I cannot create a MyKey.

· Vehicles with keyless start: Make sure you place the transmitter into
the backup slot. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 83).
· The key or transmitter used to start the vehicle is the only admin key.
There always has to be at least one admin key.
· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode.

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

I cannot program the configurable settings.

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MyKey™

Potential causes

Condition

· There are no MyKeys programmed to the vehicle. See Creating a
MyKey (page 59).

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

I cannot clear the MyKeys.

· No MyKeys are created.  See Creating a MyKey (page 59).

· Purchase a new key or transmitter from your authorized dealer.

I lost the only admin key.

· Program a spare key or transmitter. You may need to see your
authorized dealer. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 83).

I lost a key.

· 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.

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MyKey™

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.

WARNING: 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 with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:
•

weather conditions

•

nearby radio towers

•

structures around the vehicle

•

other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle

Other short-distance radio transmitters, such
as amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems may operate on the same
frequency as your remote control. If other
transmitters are operating on those
frequencies, you may not be able to use your
remote control. Using your remote control
near some types of electronic equipment,
such as USB devices, computers or cell
phones can interfere with remote operation.
Operating your remote control near metal or
metallic-finished purses, bags or clothing can
interfere with remote operation. 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
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Intelligent Access

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

You touch the inside of any exterior door
handle within 3 ft (1 m) proximity of an
intelligent access key.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference is
present in the area or if the transmitter
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 64).

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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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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.

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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.

Removable Key Blade

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

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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.

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Note:  Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle.  The
transmitter should operate normally.

A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery is
low.  See Information Messages (page 120).

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery 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 a new battery with the + facing

upward.

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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the key

blade.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within three
seconds.  A tone sounds and the
direction indicators will 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

turn it off.

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.

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 the outside.  The transmitter has an
extended operating range.

You can configure your automatic climate
control to operate when you remote start
your vehicle.  See Climate Control (page
143).

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 any
of the following occur:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The anti-theft alarm triggers.

•

You switch the feature off in the
information display.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)

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

Status

LED

Remote start

successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful

Solid red

Request failed or

status not received

Blinking red

Status incomplete

Blinking green

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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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1. Press the lock button to lock all the

doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice.  The

exterior lamps flash twice.

A tone sounds if the system fails to start.

Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle.

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

The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.

Extending the Engine Running 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
the duration is set to 15 minutes, the duration
extends by another 15 minutes.  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 30
minutes.  You can extend the engine running
time duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.

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

Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once.  Your
vehicle and the parking lamps turn
off.

You may have to be closer to your vehicle
than when starting due to ground reflection
and the added noise of your running vehicle.

You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.  See General
Information (page 112).

Memory Feature

You can program your intelligent access key
to recall memory positions. See Memory
Function (page 160).

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 83).

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Your vehicle has an intelligent electronically
controlled door system that is in constant
communication with overall vehicle systems.

When you lock your vehicle using the lock
switch on each door interior trim panel, or
by using the keyless entry keypad or the lock
sensor on each door exterior trim panel, the
exterior door handle switches do not release
the doors. This helps to secure your vehicle
and prevent unauthorized entry. Also, when
your vehicle reaches a speed greater than
12 mph (20 km/h) the exterior door handle
switches do not release the doors.

If the airbags deploy or the fuel pump shutoff
switch activates, all interior and exterior
unlock switches do not unlock your door for
six seconds. This helps to secure the doors
in the event of a crash. After six seconds, all
switches reset and you can open the doors
using the interior and exterior unlatch
switches.

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each front door window trim
illuminates when you lock the doors.  It
remains on for 2 to 5 seconds after you
switch the ignition off.

Door Lock Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the door lock switches and the interior
luggage compartment release switch do not
operate after 20 seconds.  You must unlock
your vehicle with the remote control or
keyless entry keypad, or switch the ignition
on, to restore function to these switches. 
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.   See General
Information (page 112).

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft
(1 m) of the door or luggage compartment
you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

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Doors and Locks

Electronic door handles are on each door.
Gently depress the switch inside the exterior
door handle to unlock and open the door.
An unlock symbol illuminates on the door
window trim indicating your vehicle is
unlocked.

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Locking sensors are on both front doors.
When the intelligent access key is within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle you can lock your
vehicle by touching the locking sensor below
the keyless entry keypad. Doing so causes
a lock symbol to illuminate on the door
window trim indicating your vehicle is locked
and you can no longer release the door using
the exterior door handle switches. Touching
the locking sensor when the intelligent
access key is not within 3 ft (1 m) causes the
lock status to display, but does not lock the
doors.

Swipe across the locking sensor to display
the current lock status of your vehicle. The
lock status also displays when you open a
door or when the lock status changes.

Note:  You cannot use the locking sensors
to unlock your vehicle.

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At the Luggage Compartment

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Press the exterior release button.

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any time.
When you press the lock button on the
remote control, all exterior door handle
switches do not release the doors. When you
press the unlock button, all exterior door
handle switches release the doors.

Unlocking the Doors

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Press the button.  The direction
indicators flash.  You can then use
the exterior door handle switch to

unlock the door.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode.  The direction
indicators flash twice to confirm the change. 
Driver door mode only unlocks the driver
door when you press the unlock button
once.  All door mode unlocks all doors when

you press the unlock button once.  The
unlocking mode applies to the remote
control, keyless entry keypad and intelligent
access.  You can also change between the
unlocking modes using the information
display. See General Information (page 112).

Locking the Doors

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Press the button.  The direction
indicators flash. You can no longer
use the exterior door handle switch

to release the door.

Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed.  A
tone sounds and the direction indicators
flash if all the doors and the luggage
compartment are closed.

Mislock

If any door is open, or if the luggage
compartment or hood is open, a tone sounds
and the direction indicators do not flash.  The
exterior lock status display also flashes if any
door does not lock.  You can switch this
feature on or off in the information display. 
See General Information (page 112).

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