Lincoln MKX 2014 User manual

October 2013
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKX
Litho in U.S.A.
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Owner’s Manual
2014 MKX
Owner’s Manual
2014 MKX
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning ...................................19
Booster seats .........................................21
Installing child seats ....................................24
Child safety locks ......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts ................................35
Safety belt height adjustment .............................39
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder .....................................40
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags .............................46
Front passenger sensing system ...........................48
Side airbags ..........................................52
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................55
Airbag disposal........................................56
Keys and Remote Control 57
General information on radio frequencies.....................57
Remote control .......................................58
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................62
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MyKey 63
Settings, MyKey .......................................63
Creating.............................................64
Clearing.............................................65
System status.........................................65
Remote start, MyKey ...................................65
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................66
Locks 67
Locking and unlocking ..................................67
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................74
Security 77
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................77
Anti-theft alarm .......................................79
Steering Wheel 80
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................80
Steering wheel controls .................................82
Wipers and Washers 85
Windshield wipers .....................................85
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................85
Windshield washers ....................................86
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................86
Lighting 87
Lighting control .......................................87
Autolamps ...........................................87
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................88
Headlamp exit delay ....................................88
Daytime running lamps ..................................89
Front fog lamps.......................................90
Adaptive headlamps ....................................90
Directionindicators ....................................91
Interior lamps ........................................92
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Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows .......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................96
Interior mirrors .......................................98
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
Climate Control 122
Dual automatic temperature control........................122
Rear window defroster .................................124
Cabin air filter .......................................125
Seats 127
Sitting in the correct position ............................127
Head restraints.......................................128
Power seats .........................................130
Memory function .....................................132
Heated and ventilated seats..............................133
Rear seats ..........................................135
Universal Garage Door Opener 138
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................139
Auxiliary Power Points 143
Storage Compartments 144
Center console .......................................144
Overhead console .....................................144
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Starting and Stopping the Engine 145
Engine block heater ...................................149
Fuel and Refueling 151
Fuel quality .........................................152
Running out of fuel....................................153
Refueling...........................................155
Fuel consumption .....................................156
Transmission 161
Automatic transmission.................................161
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 166
All wheel drive .......................................166
Brakes 173
Brakes .............................................173
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................174
Parking brake........................................174
Hill start assist .......................................175
Traction Control 176
TractionControl™....................................176
Stability Control 177
AdvanceTrac® .......................................178
Parking Aids 179
Sensing system.......................................179
Rear-view camera system ...............................181
Cruise Control 185
Usingcruisecontrol...................................185
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................186
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Driving Aids 194
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA).............................................194
Collision warning system ................................199
Steering ............................................203
Load Carrying 204
Cargo net...........................................204
Roof racks and load carriers .............................206
Utility hooks.........................................207
Vehicle loading .......................................207
Towing 215
Trailertowing........................................215
Wrecker towing ......................................221
Recreational towing ...................................222
Driving Hints 224
Economical driving ....................................224
Driving through water..................................225
Floormats..........................................226
Roadside Emergencies 227
Getting roadside assistance ..............................227
Hazard warning flashers ................................228
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................228
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................229
Customer Assistance 232
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................239
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................239
Fuses 240
Changing a fuse ......................................240
Fuse specification chart ................................241
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Maintenance 249
General information ...................................249
Opening and closing the hood ............................250
Under hood overview ..................................251
Engine oil dipstick ....................................252
Engine oil check......................................252
Engine coolant check ..................................253
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................257
Brake fluid check .....................................259
Fuel filter...........................................260
Washer fluid check ....................................260
Changing the vehicle battery .............................260
Checking the wiper blades ..............................263
Changing the wiper blades ..............................263
Air filter(s) .........................................264
Adjusting the headlamps ................................265
Changing a bulb ......................................267
Bulb specification chart.................................271
Vehicle Care 273
Cleaning products.....................................273
Cleaning the exterior ..................................273
Waxing.............................................275
Repairing minor paint damage ............................275
Cleaning the engine ...................................275
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................276
Cleaning the interior ...................................277
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......277
Cleaning leather seats ..................................278
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................279
Vehicle storage .......................................279
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Wheels and Tires 282
Tire care ...........................................284
Using snow chains ....................................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................300
Changing a road wheel .................................305
Technical specifications.................................310
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................310
Capacities and Specifications 312
Engine specifications ..................................312
Part numbers ........................................316
Vehicle identification number ............................317
Vehicle certification label ...............................318
Transmission code designation............................318
Accessories 319
Accessories .........................................319
Ford Extended Service Plan 321
Audio System 324
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................326
MyLincoln Touch™ 328
Infotainment display ...................................335
Voice recognition .....................................336
Listening to music ....................................340
Phone features .......................................361
Information Menu .....................................369
Settings............................................381
Climatefeatures......................................393
Navigation system.....................................396
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Appendices 408
Scheduled Maintenance 426
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................431
Index 443
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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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