Lincoln 2013 MKT User manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seats ...........................................19
Child seat positioning ...................................19
Booster seats .........................................21
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................23
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................29
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................30
Safety Belts 36
Fastening the safety belts ................................38
Safety belt height adjustment .............................41
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................42
Safety belt-minder .....................................42
Rear inflatable safety belt ................................45
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................47
Personal Safety System 48
Supplementary Restraints System 49
Driver and passenger airbags..............................51
Front passenger sensing system............................52
Side airbags ..........................................56
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................57
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................59
Airbag disposal ........................................60
Keys and Remote Control 61
General information on radio frequencies .....................61
Remote control........................................62
Replacing a lost key or remote control .......................66
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MyKey 67
Settings, MyKey .......................................67
Creating.............................................68
Clearing .............................................69
System status.........................................69
Remote start, MyKey ...................................69
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................71
Locks 73
Locking and unlocking ..................................73
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................80
Security 82
SecuriLock威passive anti-theft system .......................82
Anti-theft alarm .......................................84
Steering Wheel 85
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................85
Steering wheel controls..................................86
Pedals 89
Adjustable pedals ......................................89
Wipers and Washers 90
Windshield wipers......................................90
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................90
Windshield washers.....................................90
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................91
Lighting 92
Lighting control .......................................92
Autolamps ...........................................93
Instrument lighting dimmer ...............................93
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Headlamp exit delay ....................................93
Automatic high beam control..............................94
Front fog lamps .......................................96
Adaptive headlamps ....................................97
Turn signal control .....................................97
Interior lamps.........................................98
Windows and Mirrors 100
Power windows.......................................100
Exteriormirrors......................................102
Interiormirrors.......................................104
Sun visors ..........................................105
Moonroof ...........................................105
Instrument Cluster 108
Gauges .............................................108
Warning lamps and indicators ............................108
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................113
Information Displays 114
Controls ............................................114
Information messages ..................................120
Audio System 130
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................132
Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................134
Climate Control 136
Dual automatic temperature control........................136
Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................138
Rear window defroster .................................140
Cabin air filter .......................................140
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Seats 142
Sitting in the correct position ............................142
Head restraints .......................................143
Power seats .........................................146
Memory function......................................147
Heated seats.........................................149
Heated and cooled seats ................................150
Rear seats ..........................................152
Universal Garage Door Opener 163
HomeLink威wireless control system ........................164
Auxiliary Power Points 168
Storage Compartments 171
Center console .......................................171
Overhead console .....................................173
Starting and Stopping the Engine 174
Keyless starting ......................................174
Engine block heater ...................................177
Fuel and Refueling 179
Fuel quality .........................................180
Running out of fuel ....................................181
Refueling...........................................182
Fuel consumption .....................................184
Transmission 189
Automatic transmission .................................189
All-Wheel Drive 194
All wheel drive .......................................194
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Brakes 200
Brakes .............................................200
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................201
Parking brake ........................................201
Traction Control 202
TractionControl™ ....................................202
Stability Control 203
AdvanceTrac威........................................204
Parking Aids 205
Sensing system .......................................205
Active park assist .....................................207
Rear-view camera system ...............................211
Cruise Control 216
Using cruise control ...................................216
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ............................217
Driving Aids 225
Driveralert..........................................225
Lane keeping system...................................227
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................231
Collision warning system ................................236
Lincoln adaptive drive ..................................239
Steering............................................240
Load Carrying 242
Rear under floor storage ................................242
Cargo net ...........................................242
Luggage cover .......................................243
Vehicle loading .......................................244
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Towing 251
Trailertowing........................................251
Wrecker towing.......................................256
Recreational towing....................................257
Driving Hints 259
Economical driving ....................................259
Floormats..........................................261
Roadside Emergencies 263
Getting roadside assistance ..............................263
Hazard warning flashers ................................264
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................265
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................265
Customer Assistance 268
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................276
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................276
Fuses 277
Changing a fuse ......................................277
Fuse specification chart.................................278
Maintenance 287
General information ...................................287
Opening and closing the hood ............................288
Under hood overview ..................................289
Engine oil dipstick ....................................293
Engine oil check ......................................293
Engine coolant check ..................................294
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................299
Brake fluid check .....................................304
Power steering fluid check ..............................304
Fuel filter ...........................................304
Washer fluid check ....................................305
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Battery.............................................305
Checking the wiper blades...............................307
Air filter(s)..........................................308
Adjusting the headlamps ................................310
Changing a bulb ......................................312
Vehicle Care 316
Cleaning products .....................................316
Cleaning the exterior...................................316
Waxing.............................................318
Repairing minor paint damage ............................318
Cleaning the engine ...................................318
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................319
Cleaning the interior ...................................319
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......320
Cleaning leather seats ..................................321
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................321
Vehicle storage .......................................322
Wheels and Tires 325
Tire care ...........................................327
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................344
Changing a road wheel .................................348
Technical specifications .................................356
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................356
Capacities and Specifications 357
Engine specifications...................................357
Engine drivebelt ......................................358
Part numbers........................................363
Vehicle identification number.............................363
Vehicle certification label................................364
Transmission code designation............................365
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Accessories 366
Accessories..........................................366
Ford Extended Service Plan 368
Scheduled Maintenance 372
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................377
MyLincoln Touch™ 391
Privacy Information....................................397
Infotainment display ...................................398
Voice recognition .....................................399
Listening to music.....................................406
Phone features .......................................428
Information Menu .....................................435
Menu features........................................446
Settings............................................449
Climate features ......................................455
Navigation system .....................................458
Appendices 470
Index 488
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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.
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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
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
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