2012 Lincoln MKX Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213

Driving • Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). Push button start system Your vehicle is equipped with the push button start system. You can ENGINE start your vehicle by pressing the start button in combination with the START brake pedal rather than using a key. STOP The start button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. In order to operate the push button start system and start the vehicle, your Intelligent Access key (IA key) must be present inside the vehicle. 1. Press the START/STOP button (for any length of time) while applying the brake pedal. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting the engine. After releasing the button, the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Note: You can start the engine from any ignition mode. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illuminate when the vehicle is in on mode and when the engine is started. 2. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. There may be areas inside your vehicle where the IA key is not detected. If the message NO KEY DETECTED appears on your message center when you press the START/STOP button, it may be necessary to move your IA key to another area within the vehicle. The IA key may not be detected near the roof (between the driver or passenger sunvisor and the roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners of the rear package tray, near your audio speakers. It is not recommended that you stow the IA key in these locations. If you move the IA key to a location where it has been detected before and you still see the NO KEY 213 2012 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) P