Lincoln MKS 2014 User manual

January 2014
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKS
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Owner’s Manual
2014 MKS
Owner’s Manual
2014 MKS
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 18
Child seat positioning ...................................20
Booster seats .........................................22
Installing child seats ....................................25
Child safety locks ......................................33
Safety Belts 34
Fastening the safety belts ................................36
Safety belt height adjustment .............................39
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder .....................................40
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................43
Personal Safety System 44
Supplementary Restraints System 45
Driver and passenger airbags .............................47
Front passenger sensing system ...........................49
Side airbags ..........................................53
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................54
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................56
Airbag disposal........................................57
Keys and Remote Control 58
General information on radio frequencies.....................58
Remote control .......................................59
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................64
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MyKey 65
Settings, MyKey .......................................65
Creating.............................................66
Clearing.............................................67
System status.........................................67
Remote start, MyKey ...................................67
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................68
Locks 69
Locking and unlocking ..................................69
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................73
Trunk release .........................................75
Interior luggage compartment release .......................76
Security 78
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................78
Anti-theft alarm .......................................80
Steering Wheel 81
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................81
Steering wheel controls .................................82
Pedals 85
Adjustable pedals ......................................85
Wipers and Washers 86
Windshield wipers .....................................86
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................86
Windshield washers ....................................87
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Lighting 88
Lighting control .......................................88
Autolamps ...........................................89
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................89
Headlamp exit delay ....................................90
Automatic high beam control .............................91
Frontfoglamps.......................................93
Adaptive headlamps ....................................93
Turn signal control .....................................94
Interior lamps ........................................95
Windows and Mirrors 96
Power windows .......................................96
Exteriormirrors.......................................98
Interior mirrors ......................................100
Sun visors ..........................................101
Sunshade ...........................................102
Moonroof ...........................................102
Instrument Cluster 104
Gauges.............................................104
Warning lamps and indicators ............................104
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................109
Information Displays 110
Controls............................................110
Information messages ..................................116
Climate Control 125
Dual automatic temperature control........................125
Rear window defroster .................................127
Cabin air filter .......................................128
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Seats 130
Sitting in the correct position ............................130
Head restraints.......................................131
Power seats .........................................134
Memory function .....................................136
Heated and ventilated seats..............................137
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 142
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................143
Auxiliary Power Points 147
Storage Compartments 148
Center console .......................................148
Overhead console .....................................148
Starting and Stopping the Engine 149
Keyless starting ......................................150
Engine block heater ...................................154
Fuel and Refueling 156
Fuel quality .........................................157
Running out of fuel....................................159
Refueling...........................................160
Fuel consumption .....................................163
Transmission 167
Automatic transmission.................................167
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 173
All wheel drive .......................................173
Brakes 180
Brakes .............................................180
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................181
Parking brake........................................181
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Traction Control 182
TractionControl™....................................182
Stability Control 183
AdvanceTrac® .......................................184
Parking Aids 185
Sensing system.......................................185
Active park assist .....................................188
Rear-view camera system ...............................192
Cruise Control 196
Using cruise control ...................................196
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................197
Driving Aids 206
Driveralert .........................................206
Lane keeping system...................................208
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic
Alert(CTA).........................................212
Collision warning system ................................217
Lincoln drive control...................................221
Steering ............................................222
Load Carrying 224
Vehicle loading .......................................224
Towing 231
Trailertowing........................................231
Wrecker towing ......................................235
Recreational towing ...................................236
Driving Hints 238
Economical driving ....................................238
Driving through water..................................239
Floormats..........................................240
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Roadside Emergencies 241
Getting roadside assistance ..............................241
Hazard warning flashers ................................242
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................242
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................243
Customer Assistance 247
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................254
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................254
Fuses 255
Changing a fuse ......................................255
Fuse specification chart ................................256
Maintenance 264
General information ...................................264
Opening and closing the hood ............................265
Under hood overview ..................................266
Engine oil dipstick ....................................268
Engine oil check......................................268
Engine coolant check ..................................269
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................275
Brake fluid check .....................................279
Fuel filter...........................................279
Washer fluid check ....................................280
Battery ............................................280
Checking the wiper blades ..............................281
Air filter(s) .........................................282
Adjusting the headlamps ................................284
Changing a bulb ......................................285
Bulb specification chart.................................288
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Vehicle Care 289
Cleaning products.....................................289
Cleaning the exterior ..................................289
Waxing.............................................291
Repairing minor paint damage ............................291
Cleaning the engine ...................................291
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................292
Cleaning the interior ...................................293
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......293
Cleaning leather seats ..................................294
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................295
Vehiclestorage.......................................295
Wheels and Tires 298
Tire care ...........................................298
Using snow chains ....................................314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................314
Changing a road wheel .................................319
Technical specifications.................................325
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................325
Capacities and Specifications 326
Engine specifications ..................................326
Part numbers ........................................330
Vehicle identification number ............................330
Vehicle certification label ...............................331
Transmission code designation............................332
Accessories 333
Accessories .........................................333
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Ford Extended Service Plan 335
Audio System 338
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................340
MyLincoln Touch™ 342
Infotainment display ...................................349
Voice recognition .....................................350
Listening to music ....................................354
Phone features .......................................376
Information Menu .....................................383
Settings............................................395
Climatefeatures......................................407
Navigation system.....................................410
Appendices 423
Scheduled Maintenance 443
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................448
Index 460
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specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation.
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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 be used for different
models, so may appear different to you on 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.
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.
A
B
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