Lincoln Nautilus: Phone as a Key / What Is Phone As a Key. Phone as a Key Limitations
What Is Phone As a Key
Phone as a Key allows you to use your phone
in place of a passive key.
You can use your phone for the following
functions:
- Remote locking and unlocking.
- Passive entry and exit.
- Passive start and drive the vehicle.
- Remote start.
- Memory function recall.
Phone as a Key Limitations
Limitations can vary based on the make and
model of your phone, phone location and
physical obstructions.
The following items could impact Phone as
a Key performance or prevent functionality
in some cases:
- The typical operating range for Phone as
a Key is 131 ft (40 m).
- Your Bluetooth connection is not
enabled, is disrupted, or out of range.
- Your Phone as a Key is not active or
enabled on at least one phone.
- Your vehicle battery has depleted.
- Your phone battery has depleted.
- Interference from other devices using
radio frequencies or physical
obstructions.
- Your phone is too close to metal objects
or other electronic devices.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
phone and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle.
To program your smartphone as Phone as a
Key:
Visit your device's app store to download
the Lincoln Way app.
Create or sign-in to the Lincoln Way app
and add the vehicle identification number
to your account...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the IPMB is being replaced.
NOTE:
This procedure can be used for all locations of the component.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPMB following the on-screen instructions...
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory mode,
press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake pedal.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your foot
on the brake pedal...