Lincoln MKT 2014 User manual

January 2014
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKT
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Owner’s Manual
2014 MKT
Owner’s Manual
2014 MKT
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 18
Child seat positioning ...................................20
Booster seats .........................................22
Installing child seats ....................................25
Child safety locks ......................................38
Safety Belts 39
Fastening the safety belts ................................41
Safety belt height adjustment .............................45
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................45
Safety belt-minder .....................................46
Rear inflatable safety belt ................................49
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................51
Personal Safety System 52
Supplementary Restraints System 53
Driver and passenger airbags .............................55
Front passenger sensing system ...........................57
Side airbags ..........................................61
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................62
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................64
Airbag disposal........................................65
Keys and Remote Control 66
General information on radio frequencies.....................66
Remote control .......................................67
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................72
MyKey 73
Settings, MyKey .......................................73
Creating.............................................74
Clearing.............................................75
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System status.........................................75
Remote start, MyKey ...................................76
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................76
Locks 78
Locking and unlocking ..................................78
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................85
Security 88
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................88
Anti-theft alarm .......................................90
Steering Wheel 91
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................91
Steering wheel controls .................................92
Pedals 95
Adjustable pedals ......................................95
Wipers and Washers 96
Windshield wipers .....................................96
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................96
Windshield washers ....................................97
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................97
Lighting 98
Lighting control .......................................98
Autolamps ...........................................99
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99
Headlamp exit delay ...................................100
Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps ......................................103
Adaptive headlamps ...................................103
Turn signal control ....................................104
Interior lamps........................................105
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Windows and Mirrors 107
Power windows ......................................107
Exteriormirrors......................................109
Interior mirrors ......................................111
Sun visors ..........................................112
Moonroof ...........................................113
Instrument Cluster 115
Gauges.............................................115
Warning lamps and indicators ............................115
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................120
Information Displays 121
Controls............................................121
Information messages ..................................127
Climate Control 137
Dual automatic temperature control........................137
Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................139
Rear window defroster .................................141
Cabin air filter .......................................141
Seats 143
Sitting in the correct position ............................143
Head restraints.......................................144
Power seats .........................................147
Memory function .....................................148
Heated seats ........................................150
Heated and ventilated seats..............................151
Rear seats ..........................................153
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 164
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................165
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Auxiliary Power Points 169
Storage Compartments 172
Center console .......................................172
Overhead console .....................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine 175
Engine block heater ...................................179
Fuel and Refueling 181
Fuel quality .........................................182
Running out of fuel....................................183
Refueling...........................................184
Fuel consumption .....................................186
Transmission 190
Automatic transmission.................................190
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 195
All wheel drive .......................................195
Brakes 202
Brakes .............................................202
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................203
Parking brake........................................203
Traction Control 204
TractionControl™....................................204
Stability Control 205
AdvanceTrac® .......................................206
Parking Aids 207
Sensing system.......................................207
Active park assist .....................................209
Rear-view camera system ...............................214
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Cruise Control 218
Using cruise control ...................................218
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................219
Driving Aids 228
Driveralert .........................................228
Lane keeping system...................................230
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic
Alert(CTA).........................................234
Collision warning system ................................239
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................242
Steering ............................................244
Load Carrying 246
Rear under floor storage ................................246
Cargo net...........................................246
Luggage cover .......................................247
Vehicle loading .......................................247
Towing 255
Trailertowing........................................255
Wrecker towing ......................................262
Recreational towing ...................................263
Driving Hints 265
Economical driving ....................................265
Driving through water..................................266
Floormats..........................................267
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Roadside Emergencies 268
Getting roadside assistance ..............................268
Hazard warning flashers ................................269
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................270
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................270
Customer Assistance 274
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................281
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................281
Fuses 282
Changing a fuse ......................................282
Fuse specification chart ................................283
Maintenance 292
General information ...................................292
Opening and closing the hood ............................293
Under hood overview ..................................294
Engine oil dipstick ....................................298
Engine oil check......................................298
Engine coolant check ..................................299
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................304
Brake fluid check .....................................309
Fuel filter...........................................309
Washer fluid check ....................................310
Battery ............................................310
Checking the wiper blades ..............................312
Air filter(s) .........................................313
Adjusting the headlamps ................................315
Changing a bulb ......................................317
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Vehicle Care 321
Cleaning products.....................................321
Cleaning the exterior ..................................321
Waxing.............................................323
Repairing minor paint damage ............................323
Cleaning the engine ...................................323
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................324
Cleaning the interior ...................................325
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......326
Cleaning leather seats ..................................327
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................327
Vehiclestorage.......................................328
Wheels and Tires 330
Tire care ...........................................332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................349
Changing a road wheel .................................353
Technical specifications.................................361
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................361
Capacities and Specifications 362
Engine specifications ..................................362
Engine drivebelt ......................................362
Part numbers ........................................368
Vehicle identification number ............................368
Vehicle certification label ...............................369
Transmission code designation............................370
Accessories 371
Accessories .........................................371
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Ford Extended Service Plan 373
Audio System 376
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................378
Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................379
MyLincoln Touch™ 381
Privacy Information ...................................387
Infotainment display ...................................388
Voice recognition .....................................389
Listening to music ....................................393
Phone features .......................................414
Information Menu .....................................422
Settings............................................434
Climatefeatures......................................446
Navigation system.....................................450
Appendices 462
Scheduled Maintenance 482
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................487
Index 499
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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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