2011 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 88
2011 Lincoln Town Car Manual
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Locks and Security Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. • Only use SecuriLock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmed 3 coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) 2 position to the 3 (on) position. Keep 4 the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) 1 position, and remove the coded key from the ignition. 4. After three seconds but within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position, and remove the second key from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least one second. 88 2011 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)