Autolock and Auto-Unlock Programming

2010 Lincoln MKZ FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Autolock and Auto-Unlock Programming



Autolock and Auto-Unlock Programming

Programming the Autolock Feature Using the Door Lock Control Switch

NOTE: The autolock feature is not available on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle.

NOTE: The autolock feature can be enabled or disabled independently of the auto-unlock feature.

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle's perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.

NOTE: The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key from the OFF to the RUN position.

2. Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.

3. Turn the ignition key from the RUN to the OFF position.

4. Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.

5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. The horn chirps one time to indicate that programming mode is entered.

6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock button on the door lock control switch then the lock button. The horn chirps once if the autolocks are disabled or twice (one short chirp followed by a long chirp) if the autolocks are enabled.

7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The horn chirps once to signal that the programming is complete.

Programming the Autolock Feature Using the Keyless Entry Keypad

NOTE: The autolock feature is not available on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle.

NOTE: The autolock feature can be enabled or disabled independently of the auto-unlock feature.

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle's perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.

NOTE: The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

2. Close all of the doors.

3. Enter the factory set 5 digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 3/4 button. While holding the 3/4 button, press the 7/8 button.

5. Release the 7/8 button.

6. Release the 3/4 button. The horn chirps once if the autolocks are disabled, or chirps once followed by a honk if the autolocks are enabled.

Programming the Auto-Unlock Feature Using the Door Lock Control Switch

NOTE: The auto-unlock feature is disabled from the factory on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, but can be enabled.

NOTE: The auto-unlock feature can be enabled or disabled independently of the autolock feature.

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle's perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.

NOTE: The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key from the OFF to the RUN position.

2. Press the unlock button on the door unlock control switch 3 times.

3. Turn the ignition key from the RUN to the OFF position.

4. Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.

5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. The horn chirps one time to indicate that programming mode is entered.

6. To enable/disable the auto-unlock feature, press the lock button on the door lock control switch then the unlock button. The horn chirps once if auto-unlock is disabled or twice (one short chirp followed by a long chirp) if auto-unlock is enabled.

7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The horn chirps once to signal that the programming is complete.

Programming the Auto-Unlock Feature Using the Keyless Entry Keypad

NOTE: The auto-unlock feature is disabled from the factory on vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, but can be enabled.

NOTE: The auto-unlock feature can be enabled or disabled independently of the autolock feature.

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle's perimeter alarm is not armed, the key is in the OFF position and the doors are closed.

NOTE: The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure will need to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

2. Close all of the doors.

3. Enter the factory set 5 digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 3/4 button. While holding the 3/4 button, press and release the 7/8 button. While still holding the 3/4 button, press and release the 7/8 button a second time.

5. Release the 3/4 button. The horn chirps once if auto-unlock is disabled, or chirps once followed by a honk if auto-unlock is enabled.

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