Lincoln 2013 MKX User manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seats...........................................19
Child seat positioning ...................................19
Booster seats .........................................21
Installing child safety seats ...............................24
Child safety locks ......................................31
Safety Belts 32
Fastening the safety belts ................................34
Safety belt height adjustment .............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................38
Safety belt-minder .....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................41
Personal Safety System 42
Supplementary Restraints System 43
Driver and passenger airbags .............................45
Front passenger sensing system ...........................46
Side airbags ..........................................50
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................51
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................53
Airbag disposal........................................54
Keys and Remote Control 55
General information on radio frequencies.....................55
Remote control .......................................56
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................61
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MyKey 62
Settings, MyKey .......................................62
Creating.............................................63
Clearing.............................................64
System status.........................................64
Remote start, MyKey ...................................64
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................66
Locks 68
Locking and unlocking ..................................68
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................76
Security 78
SecuriLock威passive anti-theft system .......................78
Anti-theft alarm .......................................80
Steering Wheel 81
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................81
Steering wheel controls .................................83
Wipers and Washers 86
Windshield wipers .....................................86
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................86
Windshield washers ....................................87
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................87
Lighting 88
Lighting control .......................................88
Autolamps ...........................................88
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................89
Headlamp exit delay ....................................89
Daytime running lamps..................................90
Front fog lamps.......................................91
Adaptive headlamps ....................................91
Directionindicators ....................................92
Interior lamps ........................................92
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Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows .......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................95
Interior mirrors .......................................97
Sun visors ...........................................98
Moonroof ............................................99
Instrument Cluster 101
Gauges.............................................101
Warning lamps and indicators ............................101
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................106
Information Displays 107
Controls............................................107
Information messages ..................................113
Audio System 122
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................124
Climate Control 126
Dual automatic temperature control........................126
Rear window defroster .................................128
Cabin air filter .......................................128
Seats 131
Sitting in the correct position ............................131
Head restraints.......................................132
Power seats .........................................134
Memory function .....................................135
Heated and cooled seats ................................136
Rear seats ..........................................138
Universal Garage Door Opener 142
HomeLink威wireless control system ........................143
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Auxiliary Power Points 148
Storage Compartments 149
Center console .......................................149
Overhead console .....................................149
Starting and Stopping the Engine 150
Keyless starting ......................................151
Starting the engine ....................................153
Engine block heater ...................................154
Fuel and Refueling 156
Fuel quality .........................................157
Running out of fuel....................................158
Refueling...........................................159
Fuel consumption .....................................161
Transmission 165
Automatic transmission.................................165
Hill start assist .......................................169
All-Wheel Drive 171
All wheel drive .......................................171
Brakes 177
Brakes .............................................177
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................178
Parking brake........................................178
Traction Control 179
TractionControl™....................................179
Stability Control 180
AdvanceTrac威.......................................181
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Parking Aids 182
Sensing system.......................................182
Rear-view camera system ...............................184
Cruise Control 188
Using cruise control ...................................188
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................189
Driving Aids 197
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA).............................................197
Collision warning system ................................202
Steering ............................................206
Load Carrying 207
Cargo net...........................................207
Roof racks and load carriers .............................209
Utility hooks.........................................210
Vehicle loading .......................................210
Towing 218
Trailertowing........................................218
Wrecker towing ......................................223
Recreational towing ...................................224
Driving Hints 226
Economical driving ....................................226
Floormats..........................................228
Roadside Emergencies 230
Getting roadside assistance ..............................230
Hazard warning flashers ................................231
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................231
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................232
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Customer Assistance 235
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................242
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................242
Fuses 243
Changing a fuse ......................................243
Fuse specification chart ................................244
Maintenance 252
General information ...................................252
Opening and closing the hood ............................253
Under hood overview ..................................254
Engine oil dipstick ....................................255
Engine oil check......................................255
Engine coolant check ..................................256
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................260
Brake fluid check .....................................262
Fuel filter...........................................262
Washer fluid check ....................................263
Changing the vehicle battery .............................263
Checking the wiper blades ..............................265
Changing the wiper blades ..............................266
Air filter(s) .........................................267
Adjusting the headlamps ................................268
Changing a bulb ......................................269
Bulb specification chart.................................274
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Vehicle Care 275
Cleaning products.....................................275
Cleaning the exterior ..................................275
Waxing.............................................277
Repairing minor paint damage ............................277
Cleaning the engine ...................................277
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................278
Cleaning the interior ...................................278
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......279
Cleaning leather seats ..................................280
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................280
Vehiclestorage.......................................281
Wheels and Tires 284
Tire care ...........................................286
Using snow chains ....................................301
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................302
Changing a road wheel .................................306
Technical specifications.................................312
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................312
Capacities and Specifications 313
Engine specifications ..................................313
Part numbers ........................................317
Vehicle identification number ............................317
Vehicle certification label ...............................318
Transmission code designation............................319
Accessories 320
Accessories .........................................320
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Ford Extended Service Plan 322
Scheduled Maintenance 325
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................330
MyLincoln Touch™ 344
Infotainment display ...................................350
Voice recognition .....................................351
Listening to music ....................................357
Phone features .......................................380
Information Menu .....................................387
Menu features .......................................398
Settings............................................401
Climatefeatures......................................407
Navigation system.....................................410
Appendices 422
Index 440
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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
Fuel pump
reset
Fuse
compartment
Hazard
warning
flasher
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