Programming an Intelligent Access Key for 2022 Lincoln Nautilus

Important: This guide provides the procedure to program a spare Intelligent Access key for a 2022 Nautilus with push-button start. You must have two programmed keys and one unprogrammed key available to complete the process. Manual programming will not work if fewer than two valid keys are present. Ensure the vehicle is turned off and all doors remain closed during the process. Follow each step in order and observe all timing intervals. If the process fails, wait 10 seconds before restarting. Review the full procedure before beginning.

Intelligent Access Key Programming Steps:

• Step 1: Confirm the vehicle is turned off and all doors are securely closed.
• Step 2: Open the center console lid to access the backup key slot.
• Step 3: Place the first programmed key into the backup slot with the buttons facing up and the unlock button pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
• Step 4: Press the ignition button once (do not press the brake pedal).
• Step 5: Wait 5 seconds.
• Step 6: Press the ignition button again to turn the system off.
• Step 7: Remove the first key from the slot.
• Step 8: Within 10 seconds, insert the second programmed key into the same backup slot.
• Step 9: Press the ignition button once.
• Step 10: Wait 5 seconds.
• Step 11: Press the ignition button again to power down the system.
• Step 12: Remove the second key from the slot.
• Step 13: Wait 5 seconds, then insert the new, unprogrammed key into the backup slot.
• Step 14: Press the ignition button once. The vehicle will attempt to program the new key automatically.
• Step 15: Look at the instrument cluster for a confirmation message indicating successful key programming.
• Step 16: Remove the new key and test it by locking/unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
• Step 17: If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10 seconds, then repeat steps 1 through 16.