Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual page 154

Starting and Stopping the Engine
2. Put the transmission in position P.
3. Press the START button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle,
do the following:
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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in
the cupholder. Place the remote in
the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press
the brake pedal, then the START
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Stopping the Engine When
Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position P.
2. Press the START button once.
Note: This switches off all electrical
circuits warning lamps and indicators.
Note: If the engine is left running
unattended for 30 minutes, the ignition
and engine automatically shut down.
Stopping the Engine When
Your Vehicle is Moving
1. Press and hold the START button
for one second, or press it three
times within two seconds.
2. Move the transmission selector
lever to position N and use the
brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped,
put the transmission in position P
and switch the ignition off.
WARNING
Switching off the engine when
the vehicle is still moving will
result in a loss of brake and steering
assistance. The steering will not lock,
but higher effort will be required.
When you switch the ignition off,
some electrical circuits, warning
lamps and indicators may also be off.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 20 seconds
of switching it off, even if a valid key
is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching your
vehicle off, press the brake pedal and
press the start button. After 20
seconds have expired, you can no
longer start your vehicle without the
key present inside the vehicle.
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