Lincoln MKX 2017 User manual

September 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKX
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2017 MKX
2017 MKX Owner’s Manual
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Part Number: 20160812182254

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65...............................12
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial
Services.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................16
Child Safety
General Information........................................17
Installing Child Restraints..............................19
Booster Seats..................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning............................31
Child Safety Locks..........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation....................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime............................................................39
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension..........................................43
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................44
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation...................................45
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................46
Front Passenger Sensing System..............48
Side Airbags......................................................51
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........52
Safety Canopy™...............................................52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........53
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................56
Remote Control...............................................57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control..........................................................60
MyKey™
Principle of Operation....................................61
Creating a MyKey...........................................62
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status.................65
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems........................................................66
MyKey Troubleshooting................................66
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................68
Manual Liftgate................................................72
Power Liftgate..................................................74
Keyless Entry....................................................77
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................81
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................83
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................84
Audio Control..................................................85
Voice Control...................................................86
Cruise Control.................................................86
Information Display Control.........................87
Heated Steering Wheel.................................87
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................88
Autowipers.......................................................89
Windshield Washers......................................90
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.............90
Lighting
General Information........................................91
Lighting Control................................................91
Autolamps........................................................92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Daytime Running Lamps...............................94
Automatic High Beam Control....................95
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................96
Direction Indicators........................................97
Welcome Lighting...........................................97
Interior Lamps..................................................98
Ambient Lighting............................................99
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................100
Global Opening and Closing.......................101
Exterior Mirrors...............................................101
Interior Mirror.................................................104
Sun Visors.......................................................105
Moonroof.........................................................105
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................107
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............113
Information Displays
General Information.......................................114
Information Messages..................................121
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................143
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144
Remote Start...................................................145
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146
Head Restraints.............................................146
Power Seats....................................................149
Memory Function..........................................152
Rear Seats.......................................................154
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Heated Seats..................................................155
Climate Controlled Seats............................156
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................157
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................165
Center Console.............................................165
Overhead Console.......................................166
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................167
Keyless Starting.............................................167
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................168
Engine Block Heater......................................171
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................173
Fuel Quality.....................................................174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................175
Running Out of Fuel......................................175
Refueling..........................................................176
Fuel Consumption.........................................179
Emission Control System............................180
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................183
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................189
Brakes
General Information......................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................195
Electric Parking Brake..................................196
Hill Start Assist...............................................198
Auto Hold........................................................199
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................202
Using Traction Control................................202
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................204
Using Stability Control................................205
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................206
Rear Parking Aid...........................................207
Front Parking Aid..........................................207
Side Sensing System..................................209
Active Park Assist..........................................210
Rear View Camera........................................218
360 Degree Camera....................................221
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................224
Using Cruise Control...................................224
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................225
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Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................233
Lane Keeping System.................................235
Blind Spot Information System.................240
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................242
Steering..........................................................246
Pre-Collision Assist......................................247
Drive Control..................................................251
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................254
Cargo Nets.....................................................254
Luggage Covers...........................................255
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................256
Load Limit.......................................................256
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................261
Trailer Sway Control....................................262
Recommended Towing Weights..............262
Essential Towing Checks............................264
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......266
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................268
Reduced Engine Performance..................268
Economical Driving......................................268
Driving Through Water...............................269
Floor Mats......................................................270
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................271
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................272
Fuel Shutoff....................................................272
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................273
Post-Crash Alert System.............................275
Transporting the Vehicle............................276
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................278
In California (U.S. Only)...............................279
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................280
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)............................................281
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................282
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................284
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......284
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................285
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................286
Changing a Fuse..........................................303
Maintenance
General Information.....................................306
Opening and Closing the Hood...............306
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................310
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Oil Check...........................................312
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................313
Engine Coolant Check.................................314
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L
EcoBoost™/3.7L..........................................319
Brake Fluid Check.........................................321
Washer Fluid Check....................................322
Fuel Filter........................................................322
Changing the 12V Battery..........................322
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................324
Changing the Wiper Blades......................324
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................325
Changing a Bulb...........................................326
Bulb Specification Chart.............................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................330
Vehicle Care
General Information......................................331
Cleaning Products.........................................331
Cleaning the Exterior...................................332
Waxing.............................................................333
Cleaning the Engine....................................333
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................334
Cleaning the Interior....................................334
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................336
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................337
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................337
Cleaning the Wheels...................................337
Vehicle Storage.............................................338
Body Styling Kits...........................................340
Wheels and Tires
General Information......................................341
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................343
Tire Care.........................................................350
Using Summer Tires....................................365
Using Snow Chains......................................366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............367
Changing a Road Wheel..............................371
Technical Specifications..............................377
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................379
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................380
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.............381
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................382
Vehicle Identification Number..................383
Vehicle Certification Label.........................383
Transmission Code Designation..............384
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................385
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........392
Audio System
General Information.....................................399
Audio Unit......................................................400
Media Hub.....................................................402
SYNC™3
General Information.....................................403
Home Screen.................................................421
Using Voice Recognition............................422
Entertainment................................................433
Climate............................................................446
Phone..............................................................450
Navigation......................................................458
Apps.................................................................468
Settings...........................................................472
SYNC™3 Troubleshooting..........................488
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Accessories
Accessories...................................................505
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect..............................................507
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information............510
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............514
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................518
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............522
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................542
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. 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
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.
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 the vehicle
you have purchased.
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 your 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.
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Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
E162384
Air conditioning system
E231157
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
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