Lincoln MKC (2019 year). Manual - part 9

Note: If you select AUTO during cold outside
temperatures, the system directs air flow to
the windshield and side window air vents. In
addition, the blower motor may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.

Note: If you select AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for Heating

1. Press and release AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1. Press and release MAX A/C.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather

1. Press and release defrost.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

HEATED WINDSHIELD

 (If Equipped)

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

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When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.

HEATED REAR WINDOW

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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off after

a short period of time.

Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows.

Note:  Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals from
the inside of the heated rear window.  The
vehicle Warranty may not cover damage
caused to the heated rear window grid lines.

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

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Climate Control

CABIN AIR FILTER

The cabin air filter is under the instrument
panel in the passenger footwell area or
under the center console on the passenger
side.

The system filters airborne particles such as
dust, spores and pollen in the air supplied to
and recirculated in the interior of your
vehicle.

Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed
at all times.  Running the system without a
filter in place could degrade or damage the
system.

Your vehicle cabin air filter gives you and
your passengers the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

Change the air filter element at the proper
intervals.  See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 476).

For additional cabin air filter information, or
to replace the filter, see an authorized dealer.

REMOTE START

The system adjusts the interior temperature
depending on your chosen settings during
remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation.  When you
switch the ignition on, the climate control
system returns to the previous settings.  You
can now make adjustments.

Some features may remain on if they turn on
during remote start:
•

Driver heated seat.

•

Driver ventilated seat.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

•

Windshield wiper de-icer.

Note: If the passenger heated or ventilated
seats are on when you switch the vehicle
off, they default to the driver setting when
you switch the vehicle on.

You can adjust the default remote start
settings using the information display
controls.  See Information Displays (page
108).

Automatic Settings

In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The ventilated seats set to high (if
available, and if you select AUTO in the
information display).

In moderate weather, the system heats or
cools (based on pre-selected settings). The
rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated or
ventilated seats do not turn on.

In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated steering
wheel set to high (if available, and if you
select AUTO in the information display). The
rear defroster and heated mirrors turn on.

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Climate Control

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far can

take weight off the seat cushion and affect
the decision of the passenger sensing
system, resulting in serious injury or death
in the event of a crash. Always sit upright
against your seat back, with your feet on the
floor.

Do not recline the seatback as this can
cause the occupant to slide under the

safety belt, resulting in serious injury in the
event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious

injury in the event of a crash or during heavy
braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat, head
restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide
optimum protection in the event of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base of
your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head and
as far forward as possible. Make sure that
you remain comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)
between your breastbone and the airbag
cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the safety
belt over the center of your shoulder and
position the lap strap tightly across your
hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This

will help minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head
restraint when your vehicle is moving.

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Seats

WARNINGS

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be

installed and properly adjusted when the
seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head
restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest (front seats
only) to an upright driving position before
adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head
restraint so that the top of it is level with the
top of your head and as far forward as
possible. Make sure that you remain
comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust
the head restraint to its highest position.

Front Seat Head Restraints

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Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust (front seat
only) and unlock button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Fold button.

E

Rear Seat Center Head Restraint

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Seats

The rear center head restraint consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

C

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Raising the Front Seat Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Front Seat Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches

its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Folding the Rear Seat Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button E.

2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.

Tilting Head Restraints

The front seat head restraints tilt for extra
comfort.

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1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

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Seats

POWER SEATS

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat or seat
backrest when your vehicle is moving.

This may result in sudden seat movement,
causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

WARNINGS

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seat backrest before

returning it to the original position. Pull on
the seat backrest to make sure that it has
fully latched after returning the seat backrest
to its original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash.

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Seats

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Seats

Power Lumbar

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Four-Way Power Lumbar

 (If Equipped)

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Press to increase upper lumbar
only.

A

Press to decrease upper and lower
lumbar.

B

Press to increase lower lumbar
only.

C

Press to increase upper and lower
lumbar.

D

MEMORY FUNCTION

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Before activating the memory seat,
make sure that the area immediately

surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions
and that all occupants are clear of moving
parts.

Do not use the memory function when
your vehicle is moving.

This feature automatically recalls the position
of the following:

•

Driver seat.

•

Power mirrors.

•

Optional power steering column.

The memory control is on the driver door.

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Seats

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Saving a PreSet Position

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your

desired position.

3. Press and hold the desired preset button

until you hear a single tone.

Note: A confirmation that a memory preset
is saved will appear in the information
display.

You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time.

Recalling a PreSet Position

Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The memory features move to the position
stored for that preset.

Note: You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when the
transmission in park (P) or neutral (N) if the
ignition is on.

Note: Press any seat or mirror adjustment
switch, or any memory button during a
memory recall, to cancel the operation.

You can also recall a preset memory position
by:
•

Pressing the unlock button on your
intelligent access key fob if it is linked to
a preset position.

•

Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked key fob is present.

Note: Using a linked key fob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat and steering column to the
Easy Entry position.

Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key

Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls or
intelligent access (IA) keys.

1. With the ignition on, move the memory

positions to the desired positions.

2. Press and hold the desired preset button

for about five seconds. A tone sounds
after about two seconds. Continue
holding until you hear a second tone.

3. Within three seconds, press the lock

button on the remote control you are
linking.

To unlink a remote control, follow the same
procedure – except in Step 3, press the
unlock button on the remote control.

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Easy Entry and Exit Feature

If you enable the easy entry and exit feature,
it automatically moves the driver seat
position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you
switch the ignition off. The driver seat returns
to the previous position when you switch the
ignition on.

You can enable or disable this feature in the
information display.  See Information
Displays (page 108).

REAR SEATS

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Folding the Seatback

With the seat empty, pull the lever up to fold
the seatback forward. You may need to fold
the outboard head restraints and lower the
center head restraint first.

Unfolding the Seatback

Pull the seatback upward to unfold the
seatback.

Recline Adjustment

With the seat occupied, pull the lever up to
recline the seatback.

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Seats

HEATED SEATS

 (If Equipped)

Front Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the heated seat to
overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious personal
injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats will only function
when the engine is running.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note: After 90 minutes of operation, the
heated seats switch off. Press the heated
seat symbol to switch the heated seats on.

Note: Depending on your remote start
settings, the heated seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle. The
heated seats may also turn on when you
start your vehicle if they were on when your
vehicle was turned off.

Rear Seats

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat
with pins, needles, or other pointed objects
because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury.

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Seats

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats will only function
when the engine is running.

The rear seat heat controls are located on
the rear of the center console.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS

 (If

Equipped)

Heated Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must use caution when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that may
block the heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This can cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:

•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats only function when
the engine is running.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note: After 90 minutes of operation, the
heated seats switch off. Press the heated
seat symbol to switch the heated seats on.

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Seats

Note: Depending on your remote start
settings, the heated seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle. The
heated seats may also turn on when you
start your vehicle if they were on when your
vehicle was turned off.

Cooled Seats

Note: The cooled seats only function when
the engine is running.

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Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cool settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate cooler settings.

Note: Depending on your remote start
settings, the cooled seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle. The
cooled seats may also turn on when you
start your vehicle if they were on when your
vehicle was turned off.

REAR SEAT ARMREST

 (If Equipped)

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Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholder.

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HomeLink Wireless Control System

WARNINGS

Make sure that the garage door and
security device are free from

obstruction when you are programming. Do
not program the system with the vehicle in
the garage.

Do not use the system with any garage
door opener that does not have the

safety stop and reverse feature as required
by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this
includes any garage door opener
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door opener which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse, does
not meet current federal safety standards.
Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury
or death.

Note: Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future system
programming.

Note: We recommend that upon the sale or
lease termination of your vehicle, you erase
the programmed function buttons for security
reasons. See Erasing the Function Button
Codes.

Note: You can program a maximum of three
devices. To change or replace any of the
three devices after it has been initially
programmed, you must first erase the current
settings. See Erasing the Function Button
Codes.

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The universal garage door opener replaces
the common hand-held garage door opener
with a three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the driver’s sun visor.

The system includes two primary features, a
garage door opener and a platform for
remote activation of devices within the home.
As well as being programmed for garage
doors, the system transmitter can be
programmed to operate entry gate operators,
security systems, entry door locks and home
or office lighting.

Additional system information can be found
online at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or by
calling the toll-free help line on
1-800-355-3515.

In-Vehicle Programming

This process is to program your hand-held
transmitter and your in-vehicle HomeLink
button.

Note: The programming steps below assume
you will be programming HomeLink that was
not previously programmed.

Note: Put a new battery in the hand-held
transmitter. This will ensure quicker training
and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.

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Universal Garage Door Opener

 (If Equipped)

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1. With your vehicle parked outside of the

garage, turn your ignition to the on
position, but do not start your vehicle.

2. Hold your hand-held garage door

transmitter 2–6 in (5–14 cm) away from
the HomeLink button you want to
program.

3. Using both hands, simultaneously, press

and hold the desired HomeLink button
and the hand-held transmitter button. DO
NOT release either one until the
HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly
and then rapidly. When the indicator light
flashes rapidly, both buttons may be
released. The rapid flashing indicates
successful training.

Note: You may need to use a different
method if you live in Canada or have
difficulties programming your gate operator
or garage door opener. See Gate Operator
/ Canadian Programming.

4. Press and hold the HomeLink button you

programmed for two seconds, then
release. You may need to do this twice
to activate the door. If your garage door
does not operate, watch the HomeLink
indicator light.

If the indicator light stays on, the
programming is complete. No further action
is needed.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2
seconds and then turns to a constant light,
the HomeLink button is not programmed yet.
See Programming Your Garage Door
Opener Motor.

To program additional buttons, repeat Steps
1 – 4.

For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or
1-800-355-3515.

Programming Your Garage Door Opener
Motor

Note: You may need a ladder to reach the
unit and you may need to remove the cover
or lamp lens on your garage door opener.

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1. Press the learn button on the garage

door opener motor and then you have
30 seconds to complete the next two
steps.

2. Return to your vehicle.

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Universal Garage Door Opener

 (If Equipped)

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3. Press and hold the function button you

want to program for 2 seconds, then
release. Repeat this step. Depending on
your brand of garage door opener, you
may need to repeat this sequence a third
time.

Gate Operator / Canadian Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission – which may
not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up
the signal during programming. Similar to
this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators
are designed to “time-out” in the same
manner.

Note: If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.

1. Press and hold the HomeLink button

while you press and release, every two
seconds, your hand-held transmitter until
the HomeLink indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapidly blinking light.

2. Release both the HomeLink and

hand-held transmitter buttons.

3. Continue programing HomeLink. See

In-Vehicle Programming.

Erasing the Function Button Codes

Note: You cannot erase individual buttons.

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1. Press and hold the outer two function

buttons simultaneously for approximately
20 seconds until the indicator lights
above the buttons flash rapidly.

2. When the indicator lights flash, release

the buttons. The codes for all buttons are
erased.

Reprogramming a Single Button

To program a device to a previously trained
button, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired button. Do

NOT release the button.

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Universal Garage Door Opener

 (If Equipped)