Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Instruction — part 5

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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

Power Door Locks

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

E138628

Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Door Lock Indicator

An LED on each door window trim illuminates
when you lock the door. It remains on for
up to 10 minutes after you switch the ignition
off.

Door Lock Switch Inhibitor

When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch no longer
operates 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 118).

Rear Door Unlocking and Opening

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

Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any time.
The liftgate release button only operates
when your vehicle's speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)

E138629

Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within three

seconds to unlock all doors. The direction
indicators will flash.

Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.

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 indicate a change
to the unlocking mode. Driver door unlock
mode only unlocks the driver door when you
press the unlock button once. All door unlock
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 118).

71

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

Reprogramming the Unlocking Function

Note: When you press the unlock button,
either all the doors are unlocked or only the
driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock
button again unlocks all the doors.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for at
least four seconds with the ignition off. The
direction indicators flash twice to confirm the
change.

To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.

Locking the Doors

E138623

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

Press the button again within three

seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, a tone
sounds and the direction indicators will flash
if all the doors and the liftgate are closed.

Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.

Mislock

If any door or the liftgate 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 do not flash. You can
switch this feature on or off in the information
display. See General Information (page 118).

Opening the Liftgate

E138630

Press twice within three seconds
to open the liftgate.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors with
the Key Blade

Locking the Doors

E112203

If the central locking function does not
operate, lock the doors individually using the
key in the position shown.

72

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock.

Unlocking the Doors

If the central locking function does not
operate, unlock the driver door and then
unlock all other doors individually by pulling
the interior door handles.

Note: When the doors have been unlocked
using this method, the doors must be locked
individually until the central locking function
has been repaired.

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 passive 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 58).

Unlocking Using Intelligent Access

E248553

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

E248554

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.

73

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

Opening the Liftgate

E201200

1

2

1. Press the button to unlatch the liftgate.

2. Pull the liftgate upward.

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access
Keys

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

When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, transmission in park (P)
and the ignition off, the system searches for
an intelligent access key inside your vehicle
after you close the last door. If the system
finds a key, all of the doors immediately
unlock and a tone sounds, indicating that a
key is inside.

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 and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).

Auto Relock

If you press the unlock button on the remote
control and do not open a door within 45
seconds, your vehicle locks and the alarm
arms. You can switch this feature on or off
in the information display. See General
Information (page 118).

Autolock

Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
•

All doors are closed.

•

The ignition is on.

•

You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.

•

Your vehicle's speed is greater than
12 mph (20 km/h).

74

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

Autolock repeats when:
•

You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle's speed is
less than 9 mph (15 km/h).

•

Your vehicle's speed is greater than
12 mph (20 km/h).

Enabling or Disabling

To enable or disable the autolock feature,
contact an authorized dealer.

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all of
the following occur:
•

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).

•

You stop your vehicle and switch the
ignition off or to accessory.

•

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 and before you open
the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling

You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you. See
General Information (page 118).

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when you unlock the doors with
the remote control.

The lamps turn off if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

You press the remote control lock button.

•

25 seconds have elapsed.

The lamps do not turn off if:
•

You turn them on with the lamp control.

•

Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps
illuminate when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.

The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
•

25 seconds have elapsed.

•

You press the push button ignition
switch.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.

Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys

If you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts
off when it detects a certain amount of
battery drain, or after 45 minutes.

75

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

KEYLESS ENTRY

SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad

The keypad is near the driver window. It
illuminates when touched.

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

E138637

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 on the owner's instruction wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an authorized
dealer. You can also program up to five of
your own five-digit personal entry codes.

Programming a Personal Entry Code

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

2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You

must do this within five seconds of
completing step 2.

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

code 1.

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

To program additional personal entry codes,
repeat steps 1 through 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.

For vehicles with SYNC 3, you can also
program the system with a personal entry
code. See Settings (page 474).

Hints:
•

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.

76

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

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. This
mode turns off the keypad for one minute
and the keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

•

You press the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

You switch the ignition on.

•

You unlock your vehicle using intelligent
access.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Locking All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 simultaneously
with the driver door closed. You do not need
to enter the keypad code first.

Unlocking the Driver Door

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

Note: All doors unlock if you switch on the
all-door unlocking mode. See Locking and
Unlocking (page 71).

Unlocking All Doors

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

Displaying the Factory-Set Code

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

E203693

1

1. Open the floor console storage

compartment lid.

77

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

E203694

2

2. With the buttons facing up and the unlock

button facing the front of your vehicle,
place the first intelligent access key onto
the back up slot inside the center
console.

3. Press the push button ignition switch

once and wait a few seconds.

4. Press the push button ignition switch

again and remove the key.

5. Place the second programmed key onto

the backup slot, then press the push
button ignition switch.

The factory-set code appears in the
information display for a few seconds.

Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.

78

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Doors and Locks

MANUAL LIFTGATE

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a

vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and properly using
a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death..

Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust

fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate open, keep the
vents or windows open so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Opening the Liftgate

Instructionly

E201200

1

2

1. Press the button to unlatch the liftgate.

79

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

2. Pull the liftgate upward.

With the Remote Control

E138630

Press the button twice within three
seconds, and then pull on the
outside handle.

Closing the Liftgate

E155976

A handle is located inside the liftgate to help
with closing.

POWER LIFTGATE

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a

vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and properly using
a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust

fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate open, keep the
vents or windows open so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.

WARNINGS

Keep keys out of reach of children. Do
not allow children to operate or play

near an open or moving power liftgate. You
should supervise the operation of the power
liftgate at all times.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).

80

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

Three warning tones sound as the liftgate
begins to power close. If there is a problem
with the open or close request, one of the
following may occur:
•

A tone sounds if the ignition is on and
the transmission is not in park (P).

•

A tone sounds if the battery voltage is
below the minimum operating voltage.

•

A tone sounds if the liftgate is not fully
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has fully
opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a possible
strut failure. A repetitive tone sounds and
the liftgate closes under control. Remove
any excessive weight from the liftgate. If the
liftgate continues to close after opening,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the

power liftgate control.

Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

From the Instrument Panel

E138633

With the transmission in park (P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.

Remote Control

E138630

Press the button twice within three
seconds.

Outside Control Button

Opening the Liftgate

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote

control or power door unlock control. If
a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you
press the liftgate release button.

81

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

E201985

2

2. Press the liftgate release button.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Instructionly pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Keep clear of the liftgate when using
the rear switch.

E138636

Press and release the liftgate control button.

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:
•

Pressing the liftgate control button.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the remote
control twice.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.

•

Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.

*

*

This method only works for vehicles with the

hands-free liftgate feature.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing

the control button on the liftgate when it
reaches the desired height.

82

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

Note: Once the liftgate has stopped moving,
you can also instructionly move it to the desired
height.

3. Press and hold the liftgate control button

on the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.

Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.

The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the power
liftgate, you can instructionly move it to a
different height.

Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height, even if you disconnect
the battery.

When operating the power liftgate after you
have programmed a lower height than fully
open, you can fully open the liftgate by
instructionly pushing it upward to the maximum
open position.

Obstacle Detection

When Closing

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate
is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce
and activate obstacle detection. To prevent
this, let the power liftgate close completely
before you enter your vehicle. Before driving
off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate
or door ajar message or warning indicator.
Failure to do this could result in
unintentionally leaving the liftgate open
while driving.

When Opening

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.

Hands-Free Feature

(If Equipped)

Make sure you have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

E201983

2

1

1. Move your foot under and away from the

rear bumper detection area in a
single-kick motion. Do not move your
foot sideways or the sensors may not
detect the motion. Kick between the
exhaust and hitch if your vehicle has a
hitch.

2. The liftgate will power open or close.

83

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Instructionly pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access key away from the rear
bumper detection area when washing your
vehicle.

84

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Liftgate

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in engine
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may result in vehicle starting problems,
especially if they are too close to the key
when starting your vehicle. Prevent these
objects from touching the coded key when
starting your vehicle. Switch the ignition off,
move all objects on the key chain away from
the coded key and restart your vehicle if a
problem occurs.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

SecuriLock™

The system helps prevent the engine from
starting unless you use a coded key
programmed to your vehicle. Using the
wrong key may prevent your vehicle from
starting. A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start your vehicle with a
coded key, it is not operating correctly. A
message may appear in the information
display.

Automatic Arming

The system arms when you switch the
ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

The system disarms when you switch the
ignition on with a coded key.

Replacement Keys

Note: Your vehicle comes with two keys.

The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and turns on the intelligent access
with push button start system, as well as a
remote control.

If your coded keys are lost or stolen and you
do not have an extra coded key, you need
to erase the key codes from your vehicle and
program new coded keys. Contact an
authorized dealer.

Store a spare intelligent access key away
from your vehicle in a safe place. You can
purchase replacement keys or remote
controls from an authorized dealer.

Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key

Note: You can program a maximum of four
intelligent access keys to your vehicle.

You must have two previously programmed
intelligent access keys inside your vehicle
and the new unprogrammed intelligent
access keys readily accessible. Contact an
authorized dealer to have the spare key
programmed if two previously programmed
keys are not available.

85

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Security

Make sure that the ignition is switched off
before beginning this procedure. Make sure
that you close all the doors before beginning
and that they remain closed throughout the
procedure. Carry out all steps within 30
seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and
wait for at least one minute before starting
again if you carry out any steps out of
sequence.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

E203693

1

1. Open the floor console storage

compartment lid.

E203694

2

2. With the buttons facing up and the unlock

button facing the front of your vehicle,
place the first intelligent access key onto
the back up slot inside the center
console.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

4. Wait five seconds and then press the

push button ignition switch again.

5. Remove the intelligent access key.

6. Within 10 seconds, place a second

programmed intelligent access key onto
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.

7. Wait five seconds and then press the

push button ignition switch again.

8. Remove the intelligent access key.

9. Wait five seconds, then place the

unprogrammed intelligent access key
onto the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.

10.

Once complete, the information cluster
displays a message confirming that you
have programed the key.

If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10
seconds and repeat the procedure. If it still
does not work, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer.

86

MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing

Security