Starting the engine with remote start

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Starting the engine with remote start - Remote entry system - Locks and Security - Lincoln MKX Owners Manual - Lincoln MKX

The remote start label on your transmitter details the engine starting procedure. To start the engine using remote start:

Note: Each button press must be done within three seconds of each other. If this sequence is not followed, the vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not chirp.

1. Press doors. to lock all the doors.
2. Press lamps will flash twice. two times. The exterior lamps will flash twice.

If for some reason, the system fails to start, the horn will chirp.

If for some reason, the system fails to start, the horn will chirp.

Note: If the vehicle has been remote started, you must press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle.

The power windows will be inhibited during the remote start and the radio will not turn on.

The parking lamps will remain on and the engine will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on how you programmed the system. To select the duration of the remote start system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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