2023 Lincoln Nautilus

Programming an Intelligent Access Key for 2023 Lincoln Nautilus

Important: This guide explains how to manually program a spare Intelligent Access key for a 2023 Nautilus equipped with push-button start. You must have two currently programmed remote controls inside the vehicle and one new, unprogrammed remote readily available. This process will not work with fewer than two programmed remotes. Ensure the vehicle is turned off and all doors are completely closed before starting. Perform all steps within 30 seconds of beginning the sequence. If any step is performed out of order, wait at least one minute before attempting the procedure again. Read through all steps before beginning.

Intelligent Access Key Programming Steps:

  • Step 1: Confirm that the vehicle is turned off and all doors are securely closed.
  • Step 2: Open the center console and locate the backup slot.
  • Step 3: Place the first programmed remote into the backup slot with the buttons facing upward.
  • Step 4: With your foot off the brake pedal, press and release the push-button ignition switch.
  • Step 5: Wait 5 seconds.
  • Step 6: Press and release the ignition button again to power off the system.
  • Step 7: Remove the first remote from the backup slot.
  • Step 8: Within 10 seconds, place the second programmed remote into the backup slot.
  • Step 9: Press and release the ignition button once.
  • Step 10: Wait 5 seconds.
  • Step 11: Press and release the ignition button again to turn the system off.
  • Step 12: Leave the second remote in the slot for at least 3 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
  • Step 13: Remove the second remote from the backup slot.
  • Step 14: Insert the new, unprogrammed remote into the backup slot.
  • Step 15: Press and release the ignition button once. The system will now attempt to program the new remote.
  • Step 16: With your foot on the brake pedal, press the START/STOP button to confirm the new remote starts the vehicle and operates the remote functions.
  • Step 17: If programming fails, wait 10 seconds, then repeat steps 1 through 16 from the beginning.