Lincoln Continental (2020 year). Manual in english — page 4

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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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 selected, 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. If your vehicle is equipped
with a push-button start, place the remote
control into the backup slot. See Starting
a Gasoline Engine (page 181).

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 117).

4. When prompted, hold the OK button until

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

MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.

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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
117).

3. Follow the instructions in the display. The

programmed restrictions apply when you
switch the vehicle 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. Once you
have switched the vehicle off, however, you
will need an admin key to change or clear
your MyKey settings. When you make any
changes to your MyKey settings, you change
the settings for every MyKey. You cannot
make individual changes to apply to certain
MyKeys.

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 117).

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 117).

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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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
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 87).
· 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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Potential causes

Condition

· There are no MyKeys programmed to the vehicle. See Creating a
MyKey (page 68).

· 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 68).

· 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 87).

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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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 two to five 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 using
the information display controls. See
General Information (page 117).

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.

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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 you have unlocked
your vehicle.

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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 you have locked your
vehicle 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 controls. See General Information
(page 117).

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 have closed. If
all the doors and the luggage compartment
have closed, a tone sounds and the direction
indicators flash.

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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 using the information display
controls. See General Information (page
117).

Locking and Unlocking the Doors from
Inside

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Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Locking the Doors

Press the lock switch on the door interior trim
panel. You can no longer release the doors
using the exterior door handle switches and
the luggage compartment locks.

Unlocking the Doors

Press the unlock switch on the door interior
trim panel. You can release the doors using
the exterior door handle switches.

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system that
allows the door to function if your vehicle
has no power. The system has a limited
number of operations before the power
depletes and turns off. When the system
turns off, the door remains open and
unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup
power system turns off, you can close and
secure your vehicle by manually resetting
each door latch using a key in the position
shown.

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Left-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to reset the latch.

Right-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to reset the latch.

When you have reset the latch, you are then
able to fully close and latch the door.

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Note: You cannot open the door again
without a fully charged and operational
vehicle battery.

Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key
Blade

If your vehicle has no power and the backup
power system disables, you can manually
unlock the driver door using a key in the
position shown.

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1. Remove the key blade from the

transmitter.

2. Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder.

3. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the

driver door.

Note: All other doors remain locked.

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access
Keys

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

When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, the transmission is in
park (P) and the ignition is 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 the doors
immediately unlock and the horn sounds
twice, 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 sensor on the door
window trim with another intelligent
access key in your hand.

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When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors lock then unlock if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

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

Autolock

Autolock locks all the doors when:
•

All doors have 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 have
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
the accessory position.

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 Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature using the information display controls
or an authorized dealer can do it for you.
See General Information (page 117).

Illuminated Entry

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

The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

You press the remote control lock button.

•

After 25 seconds of illumination.

The lights 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 the doors have closed
and you switch the ignition off.

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

25 seconds have elapsed.

•

You press the push button ignition
switch.

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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.

Opening the Luggage Compartment

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on the instrument
panel to open the luggage
compartment.

With the Remote Control

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Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.

From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the exterior release button. Make sure
your vehicle is unlocked or have an
intelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m) of the
luggage compartment.

To unlock and release the luggage
compartment using the keypad, enter the
factory-set code or your personal code and
then press 5-6 on the keypad.

OPENING THE DOORS

Note: When your vehicle reaches a speed
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), you will only be
able to release the door by pressing the
unlock button and then door release button
within two seconds.

Front Doors

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Press the door release button on
the arm rest to release the door.
Push the door out to open the

door.

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Rear Doors

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Press the unlock switch on the
door and then press the door
release button on the arm rest to

release the door. The first press unlocks the
door and the second press unlatches the
door. Push the door out to open the door.

EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE

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If you are inside your vehicle and unable to
use the electronic door system, you can
open the driver door using the emergency
door release switch in the map pocket.

POWER DECKLID

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control.

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WARNING: Keep keys out of the

reach of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power decklid. You should supervise the
operation of the power decklid at all times.

Note: Do not drive with the decklid open
unless you switch off the power feature.
Make sure you fully close the decklid before
you drive your vehicle.

You can switch the power decklid feature on
or off in the information display. See General
Information (page 117). The remote control
and instrument panel button still operates
the decklid regardless of the setting.

Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid

WARNING: Make sure all persons

are clear of the power decklid area before
using the power decklid control.

Note: You can reverse the decklid
movement. Press the instrument panel or
decklid button again, or press the remote
control button twice.

Note: Do not push or pull on the power
decklid while it is under operation, as this
may cause damage to your vehicle.

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

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

From Inside Your Vehicle

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Press the button on the instrument
panel.

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within three
seconds.

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From Outside Your Vehicle

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Press the exterior release button. Your
vehicle must be unlocked or have an
intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m)
of the luggage compartment.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
decklid. Manually pushing or pulling the
decklid may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction.

With the Decklid Close Button

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Press the button inside the decklid on the
left-hand side.

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Stopping the Decklid Movement

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

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

Pressing the decklid control button.

•

Pressing the remote control button twice.

•

Pressing the 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 decklid feature.

Resetting the Power Decklid

The decklid may not operate correctly and
you may need to reset it if:
•

The vehicle battery charge is low.

•

You disconnect the battery.

•

You manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched.

1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds

then reconnect the battery.

2. Manually close the decklid making sure

it is fully closed.

3. Power open the decklid using the remote

control or instrument panel button.

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 decklid.

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

Hands-Free Feature

(If Equipped)

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1

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft
(1 m) of the decklid.

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