Lincoln 2015 MKT User manual

October 2014
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Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKT
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Owner’s Manual
2015 MKT
Owner’s Manual
2015 MKT
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Installing child seats ....................................19
Booster seats .........................................31
Child seat positioning ...................................34
Child safety locks ......................................36
Safety Belts 37
Fastening the safety belts ................................39
Safety belt height adjustment .............................43
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................44
Safety belt-minder .....................................44
Rear inflatable safety belt ................................46
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................48
Personal Safety System 49
Supplementary Restraints System 50
Driver and passenger airbags .............................52
Front passenger sensing system ...........................54
Side airbags ..........................................57
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................59
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................61
Airbag disposal........................................62
Keys and Remote Control 63
General information on radio frequencies.....................63
Remote control .......................................64
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................68
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MyKey 69
Settings, MyKey .......................................69
Creating.............................................70
Clearing.............................................71
System status.........................................71
Remote start, MyKey ...................................71
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................72
Locks 73
Locking and unlocking ..................................73
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................80
Security 83
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................83
Anti-theft alarm .......................................85
Steering Wheel 86
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................86
Steering wheel controls .................................87
Pedals 90
Adjustable pedals ......................................90
Wipers and Washers 91
Windshield wipers .....................................91
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................91
Windshield washers ....................................92
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................92
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Lighting 93
Lighting control .......................................93
Autolamps ...........................................94
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................95
Headlamp exit delay ....................................95
Automatic high beam control .............................96
Frontfoglamps.......................................98
Adaptive headlamps ....................................99
Turn signal control ....................................100
Interior lamps........................................100
Windows and Mirrors 102
Power windows ......................................102
Exteriormirrors......................................104
Interior mirrors ......................................106
Sun visors ..........................................107
Moonroof ...........................................108
Instrument Cluster 110
Gauges.............................................110
Warning lamps and indicators ............................110
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................115
Information Displays 116
Controls............................................116
Information messages ..................................122
Climate Control 132
Dual automatic temperature control........................132
Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................134
Rear window defroster .................................136
Cabin air filter .......................................136
Remote Start ........................................137
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Seats 138
Sitting in the correct position ............................138
Head restraints.......................................139
Power seats .........................................142
Memory function .....................................144
Heated seats ........................................146
Heated and ventilated seats..............................147
Rear seats ..........................................149
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 160
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................161
Auxiliary Power Points 165
Storage Compartments 168
Center console .......................................168
Overhead console .....................................170
Starting and Stopping the Engine 171
Engine block heater ...................................175
Fuel and Refueling 177
Fuel quality .........................................178
Running out of fuel....................................179
Refueling...........................................180
Fuel consumption .....................................182
Transmission 187
Automatic transmission.................................187
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 192
All wheel drive .......................................192
Brakes 199
Brakes .............................................199
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................200
Parking brake........................................200
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Traction Control 201
TractionControl™....................................201
Stability Control 202
AdvanceTrac® .......................................203
Parking Aids 204
Sensing system.......................................204
Active park assist .....................................206
Rear-view camera system ...............................210
Cruise Control 215
Using cruise control ...................................215
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................216
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..................................240
Steering ............................................241
Load Carrying 243
Rear under floor storage ................................243
Cargo net...........................................243
Luggage cover .......................................243
Vehicle loading .......................................244
Towing 252
Trailertowing........................................252
Wrecker towing ......................................259
Recreational towing ...................................260
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Driving Hints 262
Economical driving ....................................262
Floormats..........................................263
Roadside Emergencies 265
Getting roadside assistance ..............................265
Hazard warning flashers ................................267
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................267
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................268
Customer Assistance 271
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................278
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................278
Fuses 279
Changing a fuse ......................................279
Fuse specification chart ................................280
Maintenance 289
General information ...................................289
Opening and closing the hood ............................290
Under hood overview ..................................291
Engine oil dipstick ....................................295
Engine oil check......................................295
Engine coolant check ..................................296
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................301
Brake fluid check .....................................306
Fuel filter...........................................306
Washer fluid check ....................................307
Battery ............................................307
Checking the wiper blades ..............................309
Air filter(s) .........................................310
Adjusting the headlamps ................................312
Changing a bulb ......................................313
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Vehicle Care 317
Cleaning products.....................................317
Cleaning the exterior ..................................317
Waxing.............................................319
Repairing minor paint damage ............................319
Cleaning the engine ...................................319
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................320
Cleaning the interior ...................................321
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......321
Cleaning leather seats ..................................322
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................323
Vehiclestorage.......................................324
Wheels and Tires 327
Tire care ...........................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................345
Changing a road wheel .................................350
Technical specifications.................................357
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................357
Capacities and Specifications 359
Engine specifications ..................................359
Engine drivebelt ......................................360
Part numbers ........................................365
Vehicle identification number ............................366
Vehicle certification label ...............................367
Transmission code designation............................367
Accessories 368
Accessories .........................................368
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Extended Service Plan 370
Audio System 373
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................375
Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................376
MyLincoln Touch™ 378
Privacy Information ...................................384
Voice recognition .....................................386
Listening to music ....................................390
Phone features .......................................411
Information Menu .....................................419
Settings............................................431
Climatefeatures......................................443
Navigation system.....................................446
Appendices 458
Scheduled Maintenance 476
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................481
Index 493
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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 product features and options available
throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they
are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used
in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.
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.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or
right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
A. Right-hand side
B. Left-hand side
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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