2019 Lincoln MKC User Manual

There is a mix of style, comfort, and speed in the 2019 Lincoln MKC, a small luxury SUV. It shows how committed Lincoln is to giving drivers a premium experience in a small package. The MKC stands out on the road thanks to its unique look, which includes Lincoln’s signature bonnet and smooth lines. Inside the cabin, there are high-end materials and careful attention to detail that make it feel very nice. The 2019 MKC comes with a selection of turbocharged engines that give a good mix of power and fuel efficiency. It also has a great reputation for offering a smooth and refined ride. This luxury SUV is appealing because it has high-tech features like an infotainment system that is easy to use and a set of features that help the driver. The 2019 Lincoln MKC’s interior is made to be comfortable and easy to use, and there are enough seats for up to five people. The infotainment system has a touchscreen display that responds to touch, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and premium audio choices that can be added. Safety is very important, and some trims come with advanced driving assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. Whether you’re driving in the city or going on a long trip, the 2019 MKC provides a high-end driving experience for those seeking elegance and comfort in a small SUV.

Liftgate

Outside Control Button

Opening the Liftgate

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft (1 m)of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button.
2. Press the button to unlatch the liftgate.

Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction. Manually interfering with the liftgate motion may also replicate a strut failure.

Closing the Liftgate
Keep clear of the liftgate when using the rear switch.

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.
   Note: Once the liftgate has stopped moving, you can also manually move it to the desired height.
3. Press and hold the liftgate control button on the liftgate until you hear a chime, 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 manually 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 manually pushing it upward to the maximum open position.

Obstacle Detection

When Closing
The system stops when it detects an obstacle. Three tones sound 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 three-ton sound. 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.

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 is equipped with a hitch.
   2. The liftgate will power open or close.

Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually 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.

Security

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible with non-Lincoln 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 a push button start system, as well as a remote control. If your programmed transmitters are lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer to program new coded keys. 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 Key
Note: You can program a maximum of four 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. 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.

1. Open the center console lid.
2. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot.
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 in 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 in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.

The programming is now complete. Check that the remote control functions operate and your vehicle starts with the new intelligent access key. If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7. If programming remains unsuccessful, contact an authorized dealer.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM
The system will warn you of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will be triggered if any door, the luggage compartment or the hood is opened without using the key, remote control or keyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and the horn will sound if unauthorized entry is attempted while the alarm is armed. Take all remote controls to an authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is not a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock your vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control or keyless entry keypad.
• Switch your vehicle on or start your vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver’s door to unlock your vehicle, then switch your vehicle on within 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on the remote control will stop the horn and signal indicators, but will not disarm the system.

Steering Wheel

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL – VEHICLES WITH: POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Use the control on the side of the steering column to adjust the position.

To adjust:

• Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the control.
• Telescope: Press the front or rear of the control.

End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping position just short of the end of the column position to prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position is set if the steering column encounters an object when tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:

1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops moving.
3. Press the steering column control again.
   Note: The steering column may begin to move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position is set. The next time you tilt or telescope the steering column, it stops just short of the end of the column position.

Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering column position with the memory function. Pressing the adjustment control during a memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch the ignition off. Switch the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You can switch this feature on or off in the information display.

Note: If you press any adjustment or memory button when in easy exit mode, the system cancels the operation.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the column may move up and in.

AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions with the control:

• Volume up.
• Volume down.
• Seek up or next.
• Seek down or previous.
• Mute.

Seek, Next, or Previous

Press the seek button to:

• Tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track. Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.

VOICE CONTROL

• Voice recognition.
• End call.
• Answer call.

CRUISE CONTROL

Type One

Type Two

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
Switch the heated steering wheel on and off using the touchscreen. Touch the button to switch the heated steering wheel on and off.

Note: You can use the heated steering wheel only when the engine is running. The system uses a sensor and is designed to control the temperature of the steering wheel and to prevent it from overheating. In warm temperatures, the steering wheel quickly reaches its maximum temperature and the system reduces the current to the heating element. This could cause you to think that the system has stopped working but it has not. This is normal.

Wipers and Washers

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wiper.

• Single wipe.
• Intermittent wipe.
• Normal wipe.
• High-speed wipe.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on. Make sure that you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash. If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Intermittent Wipe

• Shortest wipe interval.
• Intermittent wipe.
• Longest wipe interval.

Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes decreases.

AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch auto lamps and autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when the windshield wipers continuously operate. Wet or winter driving conditions with ice, snow or salty road mist can cause inconsistent and unexpected wiping or smearing.

• High sensitivity.
• On.
• Low sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the autowipers. When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield. When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.

In these conditions, you can do the following:

• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers to reduce the amount of smearing on the windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.

Autowipers Settings
Autowipers default to on and remain on until you switch it off in the information display. When you switch off the autowipers, the wipers operate in intermittent mode.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washers. When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time. When activated, a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid. Note: You can switch the courtesy wipe on or off in the information display. Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.

Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also turns on the front camera washer.

THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS
Make sure you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.

• Intermittent wipe.
• Low-speed wipe.
• Off.

Depending on your vehicle, when you switch on the front wipers and move the gearshift lever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipe may turn on.

Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer. When you release the lever, wiping continues for a short period of time.

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