Lincoln 2012 MKS User manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 16
Child seats...........................................18
Child seat positioning ...................................18
Booster seats .........................................20
Installing child safety seats ...............................22
Child safety locks ......................................30
Safety Belts 31
Fastening the safety belts ................................33
Safety belt height adjustment .............................36
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................37
Safety belt-minder .....................................38
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................40
Personal Safety System 41
Supplementary Restraints System 42
Driver and passenger airbags .............................44
Front passenger sensing system ...........................45
Side airbags ..........................................49
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................50
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................52
Airbag disposal........................................53
Keys and Remote Control 54
General information on radio frequencies.....................54
Remote control .......................................55
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................60
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MyKey 61
Settings, MyKey .......................................61
Creating.............................................62
Clearing.............................................63
System status.........................................63
Remote start, MyKey ...................................63
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................64
Locks 65
Locking and unlocking ..................................65
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................69
Trunk release .........................................71
Interior luggage compartment release .......................72
Security 73
SecuriLock威passive anti-theft system .......................73
Anti-theft alarm .......................................75
Steering Wheel 76
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................76
Steering wheel controls .................................77
Pedals 80
Adjustable pedals ......................................80
Wipers and Washers 81
Windshield wipers .....................................81
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................81
Windshield washers ....................................82
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Lighting 83
Lighting control .......................................83
Autolamps ...........................................84
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................84
Headlamp exit delay ....................................85
Daytime running lamps ..................................85
Automatic high beam control .............................86
Frontfoglamps.......................................88
Adaptive headlamps ....................................88
Turn signal control .....................................89
Interior lamps ........................................89
Windows and Mirrors 90
Power windows .......................................90
Exteriormirrors.......................................92
Interior mirrors .......................................95
Sun visors ...........................................95
Sunshade............................................96
Moonroof ............................................97
Instrument Cluster 98
Gauges .............................................98
Warning lamps and indicators .............................98
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................103
Information Displays 104
Controls............................................104
Information messages ..................................111
Audio System 120
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................122
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Climate Control 124
Dual automatic temperature control........................124
Rear window defroster .................................126
Cabin air filter .......................................127
Seats 129
Sitting in the correct position ............................129
Head restraints.......................................130
Power seats .........................................133
Memory function .....................................135
Heated and cooled seats ................................136
Universal Garage Door Opener 141
HomeLink威wireless control system ........................142
Auxiliary Power Points 146
Storage Compartments 147
Center console .......................................147
Overhead console .....................................147
Starting and Stopping the Engine 148
Keyless starting ......................................149
Engine block heater ...................................152
Fuel and Refueling 154
Fuel quality .........................................155
Running out of fuel....................................156
Refueling...........................................157
Fuel consumption .....................................159
Transmission 163
Automatic transmission.................................163
All-Wheel Drive 167
All wheel drive .......................................167
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Brakes 174
Brakes .............................................174
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................175
Parking brake........................................175
Traction Control 176
TractionControl™....................................176
Stability Control 177
AdvanceTrac威.......................................178
Parking Aids 179
Sensing system.......................................179
Active park assist .....................................182
Rear-view camera system ...............................187
Cruise Control 191
Using cruise control ...................................191
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................192
Driving Aids 201
Driveralert .........................................201
Lane keeping system...................................203
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA).............................................207
Collision warning system ................................212
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................215
Steering ............................................217
Load Carrying 219
Vehicle loading .......................................219
Towing 226
Trailertowing........................................226
Wrecker towing ......................................230
Recreational towing ...................................231
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Driving Hints 233
Economical driving ....................................233
Floormats..........................................235
Roadside Emergencies 237
Getting roadside assistance ..............................237
Hazard warning flashers ................................238
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................239
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................239
Customer Assistance 243
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................250
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................250
Fuses 251
Changing a fuse ......................................251
Fuse specification chart ................................252
Maintenance 260
General information ...................................260
Opening and closing the hood ............................261
Under hood overview ..................................262
Engine oil dipstick ....................................264
Engine oil check......................................264
Engine coolant check ..................................265
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................271
Brake fluid check .....................................275
Power steering fluid check ..............................275
Fuel filter...........................................275
Washer fluid check ....................................276
Battery ............................................276
Checking the wiper blades ..............................277
Air filter(s) .........................................278
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Adjusting the headlamps ................................280
Changing a bulb ......................................281
Bulb specification chart.................................284
Vehicle Care 285
Cleaning products.....................................285
Cleaning the exterior ..................................285
Waxing.............................................287
Repairing minor paint damage ............................287
Cleaning the engine ...................................287
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................288
Cleaning the interior ...................................288
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......289
Cleaning leather seats ..................................290
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................290
Vehiclestorage.......................................291
Wheels and Tires 294
Tire care ...........................................294
Using snow chains ....................................309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................310
Changing a road wheel .................................314
Technical specifications.................................321
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................321
Capacities and Specifications 322
Engine specifications ..................................322
Part numbers ........................................327
Vehicle identification number ............................327
Vehicle certification label ...............................328
Transmission code designation............................329
Accessories 330
Accessories .........................................330
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Ford Extended Service Plan 332
Scheduled Maintenance 335
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................340
MyLincoln Touch™ 352
Infotainment display ...................................358
Voice recognition .....................................359
Listening to music ....................................365
Phone features .......................................387
Information Menu .....................................395
Menu features .......................................406
Settings............................................409
Climatefeatures......................................417
Navigation system.....................................420
Appendices 432
Index 450
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specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alert See Owner’s
Manual
Anti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparks
Battery Battery acid
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
base
Brake system Cabin air
filter
Check fuel
cap
Child Safety
Door Lock
and Unlock
Child seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchor
Cruise
control
Do not open
when hot
Engine air
filter
Engine
coolant
Engine
coolant
temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning
Fasten safety
belt
Front airbag Front fog
lamps
Fuel pump
reset
Fuse
compartment
Hazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
window
Interior
luggage
compartment
release
Jack
Lighting
control
Low tire
pressure
warning
Maintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarm Parking aid
system
Parking
brake system
Power
steering fluid
Power
windows
front and
rear
Power
window
lockout
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