Lincoln MKC (2019 year). Manual - part 4

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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Keys and Remote Controls

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 113).

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

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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 housing cover onto

the transmitter and install 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
132).

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 108).

Memory Feature

You can program your intelligent access key
to recall memory positions. See Memory
Function (page 142).

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 76).

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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 but 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. Switch the ignition on using the key or

the transmitter you want to program. If
your vehicle has a push-button start,
place the transmitter into the backup slot.
See Passive Anti-Theft System (page
76).

2. Access the main menu in the information

display and then scroll through the
menus to begin programming your
MyKey.  See Information Displays (page
108).

3. Follow the instructions in the display.

4. A confirmation message appears in the

display after you finish programming your
MyKey. The programmed restrictions
apply when you key off, open and close
driver door and restart your vehicle with
the programmed key or transmitter.

Note: Make sure you label the programmed
MyKey so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.

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MyKey™

You can also program the optional MyKey
settings.

Programming or Changing
Configurable Settings

Use the information display to program or
change your optional 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
108).

3. Follow the instructions in the display.

4. A confirmation message appears in the

display after you finish programming your
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.

Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. If you switch
the engine off, you must use an admin key
to change or clear your optional 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 108).

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 108).

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.

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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.

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
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 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 76).
· 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 60).

· An admin transmitter is present when you started your vehicle.

For vehicles with keyless start: No MyKey restrictions are available
when starting the vehicle.

· There are no MyKeys programmed to the vehicle.  See Creating a
MyKey (page 60).

· 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 60).

· 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 76).

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™

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock or the
remote control to lock and unlock your
vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock is on the driver and
front passenger door panels.

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Unlock

A

Lock

B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each door window trim lights
when you lock the door. It remains on for up
to five minutes after you switch the ignition
off.

Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock and interior luggage
compartment release switch will no longer
operate after 20 seconds. You must unlock
your vehicle with the remote control or
keyless 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 108).

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any time.
The luggage compartment release button
only works when your vehicle speed is less
than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.  Press the button again
within three seconds to unlock all

doors.  The direction indicators 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 direction indicators
will flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode.  The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.

Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock all doors when you disable two-stage
unlocking.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all the
doors.  The direction indicators will
flash.

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Doors and Locks

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

Mislock

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, a tone
sounds and the direction indicators will not
flash. You can switch this feature on or off in
the information display.  See General
Information (page 108).

Audible and Visual Locking Confirmation

If audible and visual locking confirmation is
configurable, you can turn it on or off using
the information display.  See General
Information (page 108).

Mechanical Key

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to lock
and unlock your vehicle.  See Remote
Control (page 55).

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors.

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle once to unlock the driver door
only.

Locking the Doors Individually

If the power locks fail to operate, lock the
doors individually using the key in the
position shown.

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Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock.

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Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock.

Opening a Rear Door from Inside

Pull the interior door handle twice to unlock
and open a rear door.  The first pull unlocks
the door and the second pull will unlatch the
door.

Activating Intelligent Access

General Information

You can unlock and lock the vehicle without
taking the keys out of your pocket or purse
when your intelligent access key is within
3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. Intelligent access
uses a sensor on the back of the door handle
for unlocking and a separate sensor on the
face of each door handle for locking.

The system will not function if:
•

Your vehicle battery has no charge.

•

The key battery has no charge.

•

The key frequencies are jammed.

Note: The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a
cell phone.

Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See Remote Control (page 55).

Unlocking Using Intelligent Access

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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor
on the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful to not touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pulling the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to authenticate
your intelligent access key fob.

Locking Using Intelligent Access

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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle to
confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.

At the Liftgate

Press the exterior liftgate release button
inside the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.

Smart Unlocks

This feature helps to prevent you from
unintentionally locking your intelligent access
key inside the passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.

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Doors and Locks

When you lock your vehicle with the door
open and the ignition off, your vehicle will
search for an intelligent access key in the
passenger compartment after you close the
door. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the
doors will immediately unlock.

You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your
vehicle after you have closed all the doors
by:
•

Using the keyless entry keypad.

•

Pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key.

•

Touching the locking area on the handle
with another intelligent access key in
your hand.

When you open one of the front doors with
the ignition on, and lock your vehicle using
the power door lock, all doors will lock then
unlock.

Autolock

 (If Equipped)

Autolock locks all the doors when:
•

All doors are closed.

•

The ignition is on.

•

You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autolock 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 reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•

The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the accessory
position.

•

You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or to
accessory.

Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off before you open the
driver door.

Enabling or Disabling

You can enable or disable the feature in the
information display or an authorized dealer
can do it for you.  See General Information
(page 108).

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Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when you unlock the doors with the
remote control.

The system turns off the lights if:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You press the remote control lock button.

•

They are on for 25 seconds.

The lights will not turn off if:
•

You switch them on with the lamp
control.

•

Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and either of the following occurs:
•

After 25 seconds elapse.

•

You lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome
lamps on and switch the ignition off, this
feature turns them off after some time.

Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys

If you leave your vehicle with the ignition on,
it will turn off 15 minutes after you close all
of the doors.

Welcome Lighting

This feature lights select exterior lighting as
you approach your vehicle. You must have
an intelligent access key with you. The
feature turns off when you open a door,
liftgate, or unlock your vehicle. Welcome
lighting remains on for 25 seconds or until
you start your vehicle.

The feature is active when:
•

The feature is configured on in the
information display.  See General
Information (page 108).

•

The ignition is off.

•

All doors and the liftgate are closed.

•

You lock your vehicle.

The feature is not active when:
•

Your vehicle detects the intelligent
access key is inside.

•

The intelligent access key is in close
range of the vehicle for more than two
minutes.

•

The anti-theft alarm triggers.

•

You do not start your vehicle for more
than five days.

•

The vehicle battery charge is low.

Note: When this feature is disabled, you
must switch the ignition on to reset it.

Note: This feature may not correctly operate
if the intelligent access key is stored within
8–15 ft (2.4–4.6 m) of your vehicle while not
in use.

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KEYLESS ENTRY

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD

The keypad is located near the driver
window.  It is invisible until touched and then
it lights up so you can see and touch the
appropriate buttons.

Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.

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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.

You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code. The code is
located on the owner’s wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an authorized
dealer. You can also create up to five of your
own five-digit personal entry codes.

The Keyless Entry Keypad only works if the
driver door is closed and transmission is in
park (P).

Programming a Personal Entry Code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1•2 on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code.  You

must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

4. Press 1•2 on the keypad to save personal

code 1.

The doors lock and then unlock to confirm
that programming was successful.

To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•

Press 3•4 to save personal code 2.

•

Press 5•6 to save personal code 3.

•

Press 7•8 to save personal code 4.

•

Press 9•0 to save personal code 5.

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Tips:
•

Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

•

Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

•

The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release 1•2 on the keypad

within five seconds.

3. Press and hold 1•2 for two seconds. You

must do this within five seconds of
completing Step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode if
you enter the wrong code seven times (35
consecutive button presses). This mode
disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after any of
the following occur:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity passes.

•

You press the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

You switch the ignition on.

•

You unlock the vehicle using intelligent
access.

Unlocking and Locking the Doors

To Unlock the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other. The
interior lamps illuminates.

Note: All doors unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is disabled.  See Locking
and Unlocking (page 64).

To Unlock All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 3•4 control within five
seconds.

To Lock All Doors

Press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time
with the driver door closed. You do not need
to enter the keypad code first.

Displaying the Factory-Set Code

Note:  You need to have two programmed
intelligent access keys for this procedure.

To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

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1. Open the center console lid.

2. Insert the first programmed key in the

backup slot.

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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201802, First Printing

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