Lincoln 2013 MKX Owner's Manual
Lincoln 2013 MKX Owner's Manual

Lincoln 2013 MKX Owner's Manual

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Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Child seat positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Fastening the safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Safety belt-minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Driver and passenger airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Front passenger sensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Safety canopy curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Crash sensors and airbag indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Airbag disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
General information on radio frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Replacing a lost key or remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Remote control ........56 Replacing a lost key or remote control..... . .61 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 2 Interior lamps ........92 2013 MKX (mkx)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink wireless control system ......143 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 4 ........181 2013 MKX (mkx)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Jump-starting the vehicle .......232 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 6 Bulb specification chart....... . .274 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Accessories .........320 2013 MKX (mkx)
  • Page 8 Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 9: Introduction

    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. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 10 Engine air Engine Engine filter coolant coolant temperature Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Fasten safety Front airbag Front fog belt lamps Fuel pump Fuse Hazard reset compartment warning flasher 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 11 Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See your SYNC supplement for more information. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 12 Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 13 Note: Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more information. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 14 Introduction LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY) Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, thank you for you business.
  • Page 15 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 17: Child Safety

    Canada at 1–800–333–0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 18 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 19: Child Seats

    WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 20 Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 21: Booster Seats

    • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 22 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 23 Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 24: Installing Child Safety Seats

    Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 25 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 26 Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 27 LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 28 Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Refer to Installing child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 29 Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 30 2. Locate the correct anchor behind the gap cover for the selected seating position. 3. Pull the gap cover reward to expose the anchors. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 31: Child Safety Locks

    • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 32: Safety Belts

    3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 33 This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 34: Fastening The Safety Belts

    When in use, the rear outboard safety belts can be used with the comfort guides. This guide is attached to the head restraint and is stored in a pocket in the seatback. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 35 The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 36 Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to the Child Safety chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 37 Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 38: Safety Belt Height Adjustment

    The driver’s safety belt is The safety belt warning light and buckled before the ignition indicator chime remain off. switch is turned to the on position... 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 39: Safety Belt-Minder

    25 seconds, repeating for (9.7 km/h) and more than approximately five minutes or until 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the safety belts are buckled. the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 40 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 41: Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance

    For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Cleaning the Interior in the Vehicle Care chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 42: Personal Safety System

    During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 43: Supplementary Restraints System

    WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 44 The horn and lamps will turn off when: • the hazard control button is pressed • the panic button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter, or • the vehicle runs out of power. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 45: Driver And Passenger Airbags

    (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module. To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 46: Front Passenger Sensing System

    Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 47 • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag, the passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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  • Page 49 • If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster remains illuminated, this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 50: Side Airbags

    In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 51: Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags

    WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing curtain airbags. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 52 • A flexible headliner which opens above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment. • Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. Refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator in this chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 53: Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator

    • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 54: Airbag Disposal

    AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 55: Keys And Remote Control

    A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 56: Remote Control

    Note: Your vehicle’s back-up keys were issued with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 57 Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing. 5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 58 Continue to hold until a second tone is heard. 2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control . 3. Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 59 • the feature has been disabled • the hood is not closed • two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the last hour • the vehicle is not in P (Park) 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 60 For example, if the vehicle had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, the engine will continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes. You can only extend the remote start once. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 61: Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control

    Your dealer can program the transmitters to your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself. Refer to the Security chapter for information on programming your transmitters. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 62: Mykey

    • Vehicle speed minder of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h). Visual warnings are displayed followed by an audible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 63: Creating

    2. Access the main menu and select Settings, then MyKey. 3. Use the arrow buttons to get to an optional feature. 4. Press OK or > to scroll through settings. 5. Press OK or > to make a selection. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 64: Clearing

    This makes it NOT compatible with MyKey. Restart the engine when you insert a key into the ignition cylinder it may help you to retain some MyKey functions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 65 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your non-Ford-approved remote start fob. 3. Follow Steps 1-3 in the Clearing all MyKeys section. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting, Mykey

    • Purchase a new key from your authorized I lost the only admin dealer. • Program spare keys as outlined under I lost a key SecuriLock in the Security chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 67 Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems. • The restricted key is not being used by the MyKey miles do not accumulate intended user. • The key system has been reset. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 68: Locks

    Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is not closed, or if the hood is not closed on vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 69 Press and hold the door handle lock sensor to lock the vehicle. At the Liftgate Press the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 70 The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 71 The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and: • 25 seconds elapse • the START/STOP button is pressed. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 72 The power liftgate can be enabled or disabled using the information display. The remote control and instrument panel button will still operate the liftgate regardless of the setting. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 73 Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stops the power operation. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 74 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery. 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the transmitter, or the instrument panel control button. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 75 Check the liftgate door to make sure it is fully latched. In the event of a power failure, the latch can be accessed and released from the inside using the access panel on the liftgate trim. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 76: Securicode™ Keyless Entry Keypad

    • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 77 3•4 control within five seconds. To lock all doors: press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time (with the driver’s door closed). You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 78: Security

    Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Keys Note: A maximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to your vehicle. You must take your vehicle and all access keys to your 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 79 8. Verify that the remote entry functions operate (press lock then unlock, making sure you end in unlock) and that the vehicle starts with new intelligent access key. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 80: Anti-Theft Alarm

    You will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm using any of the actions above, otherwise the alarm will trigger. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 81: Steering Wheel

    Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting In the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Lock the steering column. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 82 2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position. A new stopping position will be set. The steering column will stop just short of the end of the column position the next time it is tilted. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 83: Steering Wheel Controls

    MUTE: Press to silence the radio. VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume. VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Phone mode B. Voice recognition Refer to the MyLincoln Touch™ chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 84 Steering Wheel CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 CNCL Refer to the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 85 Navigate through the screen and press OK to select. Refer to the MyLincoln Touch™ chapter. HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the MyLincoln Touch™ chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 86: Wipers And Washers

    This feature can be turned on or off using the information display. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the interior mirror where the sensor is located, or sensor performance may be affected. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 87: Windshield Washers

    The rear wiper will automatically turn on to intermittent when you shift into R (Reverse) if the front wipers are activated. This feature may be enabled or disabled in the information display. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 88: Lighting

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  • Page 89: Instrument Lighting Dimmer

    1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position. 3. Turn the lighting control to the off position. 4. Turn the ignition on. 5. Turn the ignition off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 90: Daytime Running Lamps

    2. Switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp or parking lamp position. 3. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P. 4. Make sure the parking brake is disengaged. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 91: Front Fog Lamps

    There is a delay of two to five seconds before the adaptive headlamp system will operate when the vehicle is driven, as the system is inactive below 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 92: Direction Indicators

    • any door is opened. • the dome lamp button on the instrument panel is activated. • the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 93 Located in the rear cargo area, the courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 94: Windows And Mirrors

    Press the lock or unlock button on the remote control to stop motion. Bounce-Back The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse some distance if there is an obstacle in the way. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 95: Exterior Mirrors

    1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3. Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 96 Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and carefully change lanes. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 97: Interior Mirrors

    You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or down and from side to side. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 98: Sun Visors

    Retract the visor before moving it back toward the windshield and storing it. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to switch on the lamp. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 99: Moonroof

    The moonroof and sunshade controls are located on the overhead console. The moonroof and sunshade have a one-touch open and close feature. To stop motion during one-touch operation, press the control a second time. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 100: Moonroof

    Pull the control again and hold to fully close the sunshades. Venting the Moonroof Press and release the TILT control to vent the moonroof. Pull and hold the TILT control to close the moonroof. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 101: Instrument Cluster

    The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: • On (gray light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 102 Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 103 High beams Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on. Low fuel (RTT) Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 104 Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 105 Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 106: Audible Warnings And Indicators

    Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 107: Information Displays

    Main menu From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display, you can choose from the following categories: Display Mode Trip 1 & 2 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 108 • XXX mi (km) to empty: Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or lower) depending on driving style. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 109 Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. • Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance. • Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 110 On (default on key cycle) / Off Collision Warning Sensitivity High / Normal / Low Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off Warn On (default on key cycle) / Off 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 111 Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable Windows Remote Open On / Off Courtesy Wipe On / Off Wipers Rain Sensing On / Off Reverse Wiper On / Off 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 112 You can only view the warnings form the System Check menu. View them immediately by pressing OK and then OK again to enter system check. Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the warnings. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 113: Information Messages

    Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus. Message indicators: Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 114 In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 115 This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 116 Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 117 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Door Messages Action / Description X Door Ajar Displayed when a door is not completely closed. Liftgate Ajar Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 118 Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle. Accessory Power Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory Active ignition state. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 119 See your authorized dealer. Power Steering Assist The power steering system has disabled power Fault steering assist due to a system error. See your authorized dealer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 120 (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled. Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled. Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 121 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Wheels and tires chapter . If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 122: Audio System

    Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 123 (all .mp3 files are played, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the current folder. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 124: Mylincoln Touch™ System

    Note: Most of the audio features are controlled through the MyLincoln Touch™ system. Refer to the MyLincoln Touch™ chapter for more information. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 125 The media hub is located behind a small access door in the instrument panel and has the following features: A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, refer to the MyLincoln Touch™ material. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 126: Climate Control

    Defrost. E. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normal A/C. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 127 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out. • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 128: Rear Window Defroster

    The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle concentration 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 129 In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The heated seats and heated steering wheel are set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information display). The rear defroster and heated mirrors are automatically turned on. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 130 These devices (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information displays) may also be switched on during remote start. Heated devices are typically switched on during cold weather, and cooled devices during hot weather. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 131: Seats

    • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can maintain full control of your vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 132: Head Restraints

    The head restraints consist of : A. An energy absorbing head restraint B. Two steel stems C. Guide sleeve unlock/remove button D. Guide sleeve adjust/release button 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 133 Note: Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 134: Power Seats

    WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 135: Memory Function

    • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not on. • only in position P or N if the ignition is on. Press the desired memory control to recall a memory position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 136: Heated And Cooled Seats

    Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 137 The filters are located under each front seat and can be accessed from the 2nd row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and to the full up positions to ease access. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 138: Rear Seats

    • Unfold Seatback: Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 139 (60%) seatback.. LEFT • Unfold Seatback: Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 140 To access the cup holders, lift up one of the slotted areas on the cover. To close the armrest, close the cupholder cover and rotate the armrest rearward until the latch clicks. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 141 When activated, they will turn off automatically when the engine is turned off. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 142: Universal Garage Door Opener

    Additional system information can be found on-line at www.homelink.com or by calling the toll-free help line on 1-800-355-3515. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 143 1. Press the learn button on the garage door opener motor. Note: You will have 30 seconds to complete the next step. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 144 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 145 10 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to red and green. 2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change. If done correctly the LED will turn green. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 146 Programming has now been erased, and the led should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any of the three HomeLink buttons are pressed. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 147 Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 148: Auxiliary Power Points

    • Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 149: Storage Compartments

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your option package. Press near the rear edge of the door to open it. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 150: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Then, shift to neutral and use the brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the engine off and shift to park. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 151: Keyless Starting

    To turn the ignition off, press the start button when the vehicle is on or the engine is running. The passive starting system will not function if: • the passive key frequencies are jammed. • the passive key battery is dead. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 152 Apply the brake pedal and press the start button for up to 20 seconds. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start your vehicle without the passive key present inside the vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 153: Starting The Engine

    1. Select park or neutral. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there. 3. Fully press the brake pedal. 4. Start the engine. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 154: Engine Block Heater

    Appliances. Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors; it could result in an electric shock or become a fire hazard. • Use as short an extension cord as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 155 It achieves maximum temperature after approximately three hours of operation. Using the heater longer than three hours does not improve system performance and unnecessarily uses electricity. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 156: Fuel And Refueling

    • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 157: Fuel Quality

    Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 158: Running Out Of Fuel

    The included funnel has been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle. When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the funnel included with the vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 159: Refueling

    • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 160 A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the message on may cause the service engine soon lamp to turn on as well. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 161: Fuel Consumption

    This provides an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures mean lower fuel economy. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 162 An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 163 OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent, continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 164 If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 165: Transmission

    The automatic transmission shift strategy has the ability to detect hilly terrain or mountainous areas and will provide a limited amount of grade assist features automatically. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 166 Temporary manual control is provided when pulling the paddles with the gearshift in the D (Drive) position. The system will determine when temporary manual control is no longer 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 167 Note: If manual control is no longer desired, you must return the gear shift lever from S (Sport) to D (Drive). Note: Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 168 Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the off position, and remove the key. 1. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully pry off and remove the Brake shift interlock access panel. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 169: Hill Start Assist

    WARNING: You must remain in the vehicle once you have activated the hill start assist feature. WARNING: During all times, you are responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the hill start assist system and intervening, if required. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 170 This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the process of driving off. 4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will be released automatically. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 171: All-Wheel Drive

    AWD vehicles are equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 172 See your authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 173 AWD function will return. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 174 “treading lightly.” Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 175 If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 176 Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to off-highway usage. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 177: Brakes

    Brake assist detects when you brake heavily by measuring the rate at which you press the brake pedal. It provides maximum braking efficiency as long as you press the pedal. Brake assist can reduce stopping distances in critical situations. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 178: Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

    P. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down to its fullest extent. To release the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down again. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 179: Traction Control

    When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears in the information display showing system status. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 180: Stability Control

    The traction control system (TCS) helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. (For details on TCS operation, see the Traction Control chapter.) 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 181: Advancetrac

    ESC and RSC portions of the system are disabled when the transmission is in R (Reverse). The traction control portion of the system can be turned off independently. See the Traction Control chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 182: Parking Aids

    When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume is reduced to a predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volume returns to the previous level. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 183 • and moving at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 184: Rear-View Camera System

    The rear view camera system provides a video image of the area behind the vehicle. During operation, lines appear in the display which represent your vehicle’s path and proximity to objects behind the vehicle. The camera is located on the liftgate. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 185 R (Reverse): 1. Menu 2. Vehicle 3. Rear View Camera After changing a system setting, the touch screen shows a preview of the feature(s) selected. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 186 Refer to Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings above on how to enable or disable the visual park alert feature. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 187 Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF. The default setting for the rear camera delay is OFF. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 188: Cruise Control

    1. Accelerate to the desired speed. 2. Press the SET control upward and release. 3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The indicator will change colors in the instrument cluster. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 189: Using Adaptive Cruise Control

    • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. WARNING: Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 190 SET. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press SET upward and release. The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 191 The maximum braking which is applied by the system is limited and can be overridden by the driver applying the brakes. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 192 ACC will not automatically apply the brakes to maintain separation from any vehicle ahead. The set speed and gap distance can be overridden by pressing the accelerator pedal. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 193 (i.e., driving in mountainous areas). Additional engine braking is needed in these situations to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 194 If the front end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, the radar sensing zone may be altered causing missed or false vehicle detections. See your authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 195 A vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the system will not function when the radar signals are obstructed. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 196 The gap setting will not be displayed, the system will not automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will not be activated. The system will default to adaptive cruise control when the engine is started. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 197: Driving Aids

    (fences, guardrails, trees, etc.). It is designed to alert the driver to vehicles in the blind zones. Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through the blind zone (typically fewer than two seconds), the system does not trigger. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 198 CTA is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. In this first example, the left sensor is only partially obstructed; zone coverage is nearly maximized. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 199 CTA works with the reverse sensing system which sounds its own series of tones; see the Parking Aids chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 200 The radar surface is Drive normally in traffic for a few minutes to not dirty or obstructed allow the radar to detect passing vehicles so it can clear the blocked state. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 201 BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT message will appear. When problems that may cause the left or right indicator not to illuminate, only the information display message faults appear. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 202: Collision Warning System

    This system is designed to alert the driver of certain collision risks. A radar detects if your vehicle is rapidly approaching another vehicle traveling in the same direction as yours. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 203 Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings. Refer to the Information Displays chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 204 The collision warning system is the surface of the road may temporarily disabled. Collision interfere with the radar signals warning should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 205 If the front end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, the radar sensing zone may be altered causing missed or false collision warnings. See your authorized dealer to have your collision warning radar checked for proper coverage and operation. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 206: Steering

    • loose or worn suspension components. • loose or worn steering components. • improper steering alignment. A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 207: Load Carrying

    The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided in one of the two configurations. Repeat the attachment on both sides of the vehicle. Type 1 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 208 Load Carrying Type 2 CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The system is located in the floor of the cargo area. Lift the release handle to open. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 209: Roof Racks And Load Carriers

    Make sure that the load is securely fastened. Check the tightness of the load before driving and at each fuel stop. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 210: Utility Hooks

    It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 211 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 212 Load Carrying Example only: 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 213 Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 214 WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 215 GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 216 In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 217 Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 218: Towing

    Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 219 Vehicles not equipped with a trailer towing package and vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels are limited to a 2000 lb (907 kg) trailer weight. Vehicles equipped with trailer towing package. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 220 • Always connect the safety chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. • To connect the safety chains, cross them under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 221 A/C performance. • Turn off the speed control with heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control may turn off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 222 Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Water may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which is not normally checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or other axle repair is required. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 223: Wrecker Towing

    All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment, with all the wheels off the ground, to prevent damage to the transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 224: Recreational Towing

    If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground, refer to the towing instructions found at the end of this section. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 225 With the engine running and your foot on the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before shifting back into N (Neutral). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 226: Driving Hints

    • Use the air conditioner or front defroster. • Use the speed control in hilly terrain. • Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 227 Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 228: Floor Mats

    • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 229 • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 230: Roadside Emergencies

    • winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing – Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer.
  • Page 231: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Roadside Emergencies U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.
  • Page 232: Jump-Starting The Vehicle

    Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 233 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 234 After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 235: Customer Assistance

    • U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name, City/State, or Zip Code • Owner Guides • Maintenance Schedules • Recalls • Ford Extended Service Plans • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 236 Customer Assistance In Canada: Mailing address Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-387-9333 Online www.lincolncanada.com Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 237 California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) or the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBB AUTO LINE is not required by those statutes. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 238 Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 239 Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 240 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Telephone: +971 4 3326084 Toll-Free Number for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 800 8971409 Local Telephone Number for Kuwait: 24810575 FAX: +971 4 3327299 Email: menacac@ford.com www.me.ford.com 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 241 Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual French Owner’s Manual can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listed previously in this section. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 242: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510, or online at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 243: Fuses

    Natural — Natural Natural Green Green Green Pink Pink — — Orange Green Green — — — — Blue Yellow Yellow — — — Brown — — Natural Black Black 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 244: Fuse Specification Chart

    79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Protected Components Number Rating — Not used — Not used — Not used 30A** Wipers 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 245 — Not used 40A** Rear window defroster 20A** Front powerpoint/lighter 30A** Climate controlled seats — Not used 30A** Rear heated seats — Not used — Not used — Not used 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 246 Left TT stop/turn lamps relay — Not used — Wiper relay — Not used 20A* Left high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps 10A* Alternator sensor 10A* Brake on/off switch — Not used 10A* Rear seat release 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 247 15A* Rear washer — Not used 20A* TT park lamps — Not used 7.5A* PCM keep-alive, PCM relay Run/start relay — Run/start relay Adaptive lighting 10A* 10A* Adaptive cruise control 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 248 To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 249 Passenger front smart window Demand lamps relay Subwoofer Radio frequency module 7.5A Power mirror switch, Memory seat switch, Driver seat module Not used (spare) Power liftgate Run/accessory relay Instrument panel cluster, Heads-up display 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 250 (IA), Headlamp switch Power tilt/telescope steering column, On-board diagnostics Liftgate release Global positioning system module Intelligent access (IA) Ignition switch (without IA), Key inhibit solenoid, Push button start (with IA) 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 251 Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Climate control Fog lamps relay, LED signal mirrors 30A Circuit Rear power windows Breaker — Delayed accessory relay 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 252: Maintenance

    1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 253: Opening And Closing The Hood

    2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch located under the front passenger side of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 254: Under Hood Overview

    C. Brake fluid reservoir D. Battery E. Power distribution box F. Air filter assembly G. Transmission fluid dipstick H. Engine oil dipstick I. Engine oil filler cap J. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 255: Engine Oil Dipstick

    1. Remove the filler cap. 2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications for more information. 3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 256: Engine Coolant Check

    The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. WARNING: Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 257 Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 258 The service engine soon indicator will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 259 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Note: Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 260: Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

    Note: If the fluid level is below the MIN level, do not drive the vehicle. An underfill condition may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 261 Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 262: Brake Fluid Check

    Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. See the technical specifications chart in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Note: The front and rear washer systems are supplied from the same reservoir. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 263: Changing The Vehicle Battery

    Note: If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 264 Note: Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 265: Checking The Wiper Blades

    Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 266: Changing The Wiper Blades

    2. Grab the primary structure of the blade with the other hand close to the arm/blade joint. 3. Grip tightly and press on the arm/blade joint from beneath and separate the blade from the arm. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 267: Air Filter(S)

    5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 268: Adjusting The Headlamps

    3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 269: Changing A Bulb

    The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 270 Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the bulb cover. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 271 5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 272 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the lamp assembly with two bolts. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 273 2. Remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate. 3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the lamp assembly. 4. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 274: Bulb Specification Chart

    All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 275: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care GENERAL INFORMATION Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. CLEANING PRODUCTS For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)
  • Page 276 Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash. • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 277: Waxing

    • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 278: Cleaning The Windows And Wiper Blades

    WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 279: Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster Lens

    • Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not be covered by your warranty. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 280: Cleaning Leather Seats

    In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 281: Vehicle Storage

    • Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light grade oil. • Cover interior trim to prevent fading. • Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 282 Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset memory features. Brakes • Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 283 • If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect. Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 284: Wheels And Tires

    • Drive at safe speeds for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is properly restrained. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 285 A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sized between the front and rear axles could cause the system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 286: Tire Care

    “LT” type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 287 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 288 • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 289 In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. D. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 290 Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 291 • Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 292 D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 293 You will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Load Carrying chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 294 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 295 Dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly information section for description): Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 296 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these “wear bars”, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 297 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 298 Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 299 If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 300 • Front-wheel drive (FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 301: Using Snow Chains

    • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire cables on dry roads. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 302: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 303 When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 304 TPMS If the tires are properly inflated malfunction and the spare tire is not in use but the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 305 Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 306: Changing A Road Wheel

    Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 307 • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire and wheel 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 308 Incorrect jack positioning or drive wheels in contact with the ground can cause unintended vehicle movement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 309 6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 7. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 310 13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 311 Unblock the wheels. 2. Secure the wheel by replacing the washer and the wing nut and turning the wing nut clockwise. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 312: Technical Specifications

    * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 313: Capacities And Specifications

    Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35 mm) Engine drivebelt routing 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 314 Capacities and Specifications 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 315 Capacities and Specifications 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 316 Capacities and Specifications 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 317: Part Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 318: Vehicle Certification Label

    Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to the driver’s seating position. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 319: Transmission Code Designation

    TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Code 6-speed automatic transmission (6F50) 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 320: Accessories

    Accessories.Lincoln.com (U.S. only). Lincoln Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Lincoln of Canada dealer. Lincoln Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Lincoln Custom Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories.
  • Page 321 Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited warranty and/or a copy of the Lincoln Licensed Accessories product limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: •...
  • Page 322: Ford Extended Service Plan

    BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: •...
  • Page 323 • Shock absorbers California) • Clutch disc • Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available...
  • Page 324 When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive added peace-of-mind protection throughout Canada and the United States, provided by a network of participating Ford Motor Company dealers. The Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan is honored at authorized Lincoln dealers. Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are not eligible for Ford ESP coverage.
  • Page 325: Scheduled Maintenance

    Ford specifications and, depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance. Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make your service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 326 Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement for parts because they are engineered for your vehicle. Additives and Chemicals Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in this book and in the Workshop Manual. Additional chemicals or 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 327 Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function. Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation. Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 328 The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great! 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 329 Scheduled Maintenance 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 330: Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log

    – Moderate to heavy load/towing 5000-7499 – Mountainous or off-road conditions (8000-11999) – Extended idling – Extended hot or cold operation Extreme 3000-4999 – Maximum load/towing (4000-7999) – Extreme hot or cold operation 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 331 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 332 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers). Perform a follow-up inspection at 120000 miles (192000 kilometers). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 333 ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 334 ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 335 ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 336 Inspect and lubricate U-joints. service as required See axle maintenance items under Exceptions. Every 30000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48000 km) Focus). Every 60000 miles Change manual transmission fluid. (96000 km) 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 337 Instrument Cluster chapter. Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 338 Police/Fleet vehicles often experience long periods of idling, during which engine oil will continue to break down but distance is not accumulated on the odometer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 339 (8000 kilometers) oil change interval will have been reached: 3000 road miles (4800 road kilometers) + (61 idle hours x 33 miles [53 km]/idle hour) = 5013 miles (8067 kilometers). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 340 ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 341 ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 342 Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change interval is 5,000 miles (8,000 km). If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil change service interval is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 343 Scheduled Maintenance Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
  • Page 344: Mylincoln Touch

    Press to select any of the following: • SYNC Services • SIRIUS Travel Link • Notifications • Calendar • SYNC Apps If the icon is yellow, refer to Notifications in the Information section of this chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 345 • SD Card • AV In CLIMATE Press to select any of the following: • Driver Settings • Recirculated Air • Auto • Dual • Passenger Settings • A/C • Defrost 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 346 Fade, THX Deep Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped), Occupancy Mode (if equipped), and Speed Compensated Volume settings. • Hazard flasher: Press the button to turn the hazard flashers on or off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 347 • Leave playing devices in the vehicle during extreme conditions as it could cause them damage. Refer to your device’s user guide for further information. • Attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorized dealer. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 348 Text Messages Composing text messages Viewing received text messages Editing preset text messages Navigation Using the keyboard to enter a destination Demo navigation route Adding/Editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 349 Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped), Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 350: Infotainment Display

    • In climate mode, the driver side temperature can bet set as well as fan speed. Use the OK and arrow buttons on the right side of your steering wheel to scroll through the available modes: Entertainment Phone 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 351: Voice Recognition

    When using voice commands, words and icons may also appear in the lower left status bar indicating the status of the voice session (i.e., listening, success, failed, paused or try again). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 352 • Press the voice icon; after the tone, speak your command clearly: Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list of commands” “Browse list of commands” “CD list of commands” “Climate control list of commands” “List of commands” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 353 If turned off, the system simply makes a best guess as to what you requested and you may still occasionally be asked to confirm settings. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 354 From the Navigation home screen, you can choose from the following: • My Home • Favorites • Previous Destinations • Point of Interest (POI) • Emergency • Street Address • Intersection • Cancel Route 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 355 If you choose Points of Interest from the navigation screen, you can choose from the following: • Search Area • Search By Name • Fuel Station • ATM • All Restaurants • Accommodations • Parking 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 356 “Line 2”. If a command is not understood or there are multiple options, the system returns a list for you to choose from. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 357: Listening To Music

    If equipped with SIRIUS satellite radio. For a complete list of “Browse” voice commands, refer to USB and SD card voice commands and Bluetooth audio voice commands in the following sections. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 358 (where available), providing free, crystal clear sound. Refer to HD Radio information later in this chapter. Scan Go to the next strong AM or FM radio station. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 359 When you are connected to iTunes , the tags appear to remind you of the songs you’d like to download. Refer to HD Radio information later in this chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 360 The system allows you to tag up to approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support tagging, refer to www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 361 As with any saved radio station, you cannot access the saved station if your vehicle is outside the station’s reception area. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 362 HD Radio technology. Every station is independently owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all audio streams and data fields are accurate. See the following chart for potential station issues. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 363 Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 364 “<87.9-107.9> HD <#>” “FM autoset preset <#>” “<530–1710>” “FM preset <#>” “AM” “FM1” “AM <530–1710>” “FM 1 preset <#>” “AM autoset” “FM2” “AM autoset preset <#>” “FM 2 preset <#>” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 365 View a list of all available stations. Scroll and select the desired station. You can also lock or skip unwanted channels or view the song/artist on other stations. Scan Hear a brief sampling of channels. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 366 Press play or pause to play or pause the audio. Press Replay again to return to live audio if you had been using the replay feature to replay audio. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 367 Note: SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature on all channels. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for Alert feature variation. Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is required when communicating with SIRIUS about your account. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 368 “Tune to the <team city> <team name> game” “Tune to the <team name> game” “Help” “TUNE” “<0–233>” “<Channel name>” “Preset <#>” “SAT” “SAT 1” “SAT 1 preset <#>” “SAT 2” “SAT 2 preset <#>” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 369 The ESN is found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options > ESN. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 370 See your authorized dealer for service. Invalid Channel Channel no longer Tune to another available. channel or choose another preset. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 371 No Channels Available All the channels in the Unlock or unskip the selected category are channels using the locked or skipped. channel guide. Subscription Updated SIRIUS has updated None. the channels available for your vehicle. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 372 “Pause” “Repeat off” “Play” “Repeat track” “Play next track” “Shuffle” “Play previous track” “Shuffle CD” “Play track <1–512>” “Shuffle folder” “Repeat” “Shuffle off” “Repeat folder” “Help” WMA or MP3 only 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 373 MUST have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable (available for purchase from Apple ). When the cable is connected to your iPod /iPhone , plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the USB port. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 374 Browse the contents of the device. It also allows you to search and play by genre, artist, album, etc. Similar Music Choose music similar to that which is currently playing. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 375 Device. Media Device Displays information about the device, if Information connected and available. Text Display Allows you to choose how you would like the information to display on-screen. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 376 When prompted, refer to the following “Browse” chart. These commands are only available in USB mode and are device-dependent. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 377 Note: If your Bluetooth device supports streaming metadata, all the commands below are available. If your device does not, only “Next song”, “Pause”, “Play” and “Previous song” are available. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 378 “Browse all songs” “Play audiobook ”Shuffle album” <name>” “Browse artist “Play author <name>” “Shuffle off” <name>” “Browse audiobook “Play composer “What’s this?” <name>” <name>” “Browse author “Play folder <name>” “Help” <name>” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 379 (available for purchase from Apple ). When the cable is connected to your iPod or iPhone , plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the USB port. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 380: Phone Features

    Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook download are phone-dependent features. To check your phone’s compatibility, refer to your phone’s user manual and visit www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 381 4. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book. Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer to your phone’s user guide and visit the website. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 382 (returns the call to your cellular phone), join two calls or end the call. Quick Dial Select and call contacts stored in your phonebook contacts and call history folder. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 383 Refer to Text messaging later in this section. Settings Access various phone settings such as Bluetooth on or off, Manage your Phone Book and more. Refer to Phone settings later in this section. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 384 I’ll call you back in a few minutes I’ll call you when I get there I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early I’m on my way I’m outside I’m running a few minutes late 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 385 911 Assist Turn 911 Assist on or off. Refer to 911 Assist in the SYNC Services and Applications section. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 386 “Hold call off” “Bluetooth on” “Hold on” “Call” “Join calls” “Call <name>” ”Listen to text message <#>” “Call <name> at home” “Listen to text messages” “Call <name> at work” “Messages” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 387: Information Menu

    Subscription may be required. You must also have the active SYNC Services Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone paired and connected to the system in order to connect to, and use, SYNC Services. Refer to the Phone section for pairing instructions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 388 “What are my choices?” to receive a complete list of available services from which to choose. 4. Say “Services” to return to the services main menu or for help, say “Help”. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 389 If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation feature, SYNC Services downloads your requested destination to the navigation system. The navigation system then calculates the route and provides driving instructions. Refer to the Navigation Features section for more information. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 390 When prompted, say any of the following commands: “SERVICES” “Cancel route” “Navigation voice off” “Navigation voice on” “Next turn” “Route status” “Route summary” “Services” “Update route” “Help” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 391 Traffic Nearby your favorite places (if programmed). Fuel Prices View fuel prices at stations close to your vehicle’s location or on an active navigation route. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 392 Press the voice button and when prompted, say any of the following: “Sirius travel link” “5–day weather forecast” “Fuel prices” “Movie listings” “Sports headlines” “Sports schedules” “Sports scores” “Traffic” “Weather” “Weather map” “Help” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 393 “NHL headlines” “Golf schedule” “NHL schedule” “MLS headlines” “NHL scores” “MLS schedule” “WNBA headlines” “MLS scores” “WNBA schedule” “Motor sports headlines” “WNBA scores” “Motor sports order” “Help” “Motor sports schedule” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 394 Failure to do so may cause serious injury to someone or damage the phone which could prevent 911 Assist from working properly. Note: SYNC 911 Assist feature must be set on prior to the incident. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 395 • The vehicle must have battery power and be located in the U.S., Canada or in a territory in which 911 is the emergency number. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 396 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not turn the feature on. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 397 The Vehicle Health Report contains valuable information such as: • Vehicle Diagnostic Information • Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Unserviced items from vehicle inspections by your authorized dealer 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 398: Menu Features

    From this screen, you can also make other adjustments such as 12– or 24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system automatically update new time zones. Once you update any settings they will be automatically saved. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 399 Sound Press the Menu icon > Sound to access settings for: Sound settings Bass THX Deep Note Demo Treble Midrange Occupancy Mode Balance and Fade Speed Compensated Volume If equipped. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 400 When activated, your system will display directions for you regarding the active park assist process. For complete information on this system, please refer to Active park assist in the Driving Aids chapter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 401: Settings

    If these are turned off, the system will simply make a best guess at your Phone Candidate request. Lists Voice Control Volume Allows you to adjust the voice volume level. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 402 > Settings > Phone). If you select: You can: Bluetooth Devices Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as save it as a favorite. Bluetooth On/Off Turn Bluetooth on or off. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 403 To access, press the Menu icon > Settings > Wireless and Internet. From this screen, you can select your: • Wi-Fi settings • Bluetooth settings • USB mobile broadband • Prioritize connection methods 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 404 View who has connected to your Wi-Fi connection Point Device List recently. Press the ? button (if available) for additional information. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 405 This screen shows you what device is currently paired with the system as well as giving you your typical Bluetooth options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 406 To access Help using the voice commands, press the voice button, then, after the tone, say “Help”. The system provides voice commands that can be used in the current mode. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 407: Climate Features

    • Engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected. • May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost. • May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 408 • Panel/Floor: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. • Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 409 Additional climate control voice commands “Automatic” “Panel floor on” “A/C off” “Panel on” “A/C on” “Rear defrost off” “Defrost off” “Rear defrost on” “Defrost on” “Recirc off” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 410: Navigation System

    To view the navigation map and the vehicle’s current location, touch the green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen, or, press Dest > Map. Refer to Map mode. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 411 During route guidance, the “talking bubble” icon that appears in the upper right navigation corner (green bar) can be pressed if the user wants the system to repeat a route guidance instruction. Instructions decrease with each press. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 412 To expand these listings, press the + in front of the POI listing. The system also allows you to sort the POIs alphabetically, by distance or by cityseekr listings (if available). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 413 Press More Information for a longer review, a list of services and facilities, the average room or meal price as well as the website. This screen displays the POI icon such as: Hotel Coffeehouse Food & Drink Nightlife Attraction 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 414 For hotels, cityseekr can provide information such as star rating, price category, review, check in/out times, hotel service icons and website address. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 415 Navigation Choose prompts to be either voice or tone Preferences only. Have the system automatically fill in the state and province based on the information already entered into the system. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 416 3D landmarks appear as clear, visible objects which are typically recognizable and have a certain tourist value. The 3D landmarks appear in 3D map mode only. Coverage varies, and improves with updated map releases. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 417 Address Book by any method other than the map. A different icon can be selected from the 22 icons available; each icon can be used more than once. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 418 When you reach the desired location, simply let go and then press Set as Dest.) Set as Waypoint Set the current location as a waypoint. Save to Favorites Save the current location to your favorites. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 419 1-800-NAVMAPS (in Mexico, call 01–800–557–5539) or going to www.navigation.com/ford. You need to specify the make and model of your vehicle to determine if there is an update available. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 420 If you have said the command, “Navigation”, you may say any of the above commands or commands in the following Navigation chart. “DESTINATION” “<nametag>” “<POI category>” “Favorites” “Home” “Intersection” “Nearest <POI category>” 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 421 “Destination street address”, the system asks you to say the full address. The system displays an example on-screen. You can then speak the address naturally, such as “One two three four Main Street, Anytown”. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 422: Appendices

    • You may use the SOFTWARE as installed on the DEVICE and as otherwise interfacing with systems and/or services provide by or through FORD MOTOR COMPANY or its third party software and service providers. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 423 Portions of the SOFTWARE on your DEVICE use WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 424 EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply. If MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent make available Supplemental Components, and no other EULA terms are 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 425 Microsoft Corporation, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, or their affiliates or suppliers. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. All title and intellectual 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 426 LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00). • THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY EXPRESSLY BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 427 Functions within the Windows Automotive-based system may be accomplished using only voice commands. Using voice commands while driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands from the wheel. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 428 The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the suggested directions. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 429 TeleNav Software in a secure manner in your vehicle so that they will not interfere with your driving and will not prevent the operation of any safety device (such as an airbag). 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 430 (f) lease, rent out, or otherwise permit unauthorized access by third parties to the TeleNav Software without advanced written permission of TeleNav. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 431 ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED HEREIN AND ALL DIRECT OR 09/22/09 - 10 of 19 - Confidential GENERAL DAMAGES IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF TELENAV AND OF ALL OF TELENAV’S SUPPLIERS 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 432 TeleNav Software. Notwithstanding the foregoing, TeleNav may assign this Agreement to any other party at any time without notice, provided the assignee remains bound by this Agreement. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 433 TeleNav Software is also subject to such terms. You agree to comply with the following additional terms and conditions, which are applicable to TeleNav’s third party vendor licensors: 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 434 License Limitations on Transfer: Your limited license does not allow transfer or resale of the Data, except on the condition that you may transfer the Data and all accompanying materials on a permanent basis 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 435 LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 436 United States government, this Data is a “commercial item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. (“FAR”) 2.101, is licensed in accordance with this End User 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 437 Emeryville, California 94608 (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this device to do disc and music file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 438 AND THE GRACENOTE CONTENT ARE LICENSED TO YOU “AS IS.” NEITHER GRACENOTE MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANY GRACENOTE DATA FROM THE GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTE CONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELY AND 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 439 Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 440: Index

    ..80 fluid, refill capacities ....314 fluid, specifications ....314 Armrests ........140 lubricant specifications ..314 Audio system parking ........178 Single CD ........124 shift interlock ......168 trailer ........221 Audio system (see Radio) ..124 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 441 Electronic message center ..107 Console ........149 overhead ........149 Electronic stability control ..181 Coolant ........256 Emergencies, roadside checking and adding ....256 jump-starting ......232 refill capacities ......314 running out of fuel ....158 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 442 How to use voice commands ...352 cap ...........160 capacity ........314 choosing the right fuel ...157 filler funnel ......158 Ignition .......150, 313 filling your vehicle with fuel ..160 Illuminated visor mirror .....98 filter, specifications ..262, 317 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 443 Navigation features ....410 LATCH anchors ......27 Navigation voice commands ..420 Liftgate ......69, 72, 210 Notifications ......394 Lights, warning and indicator ..101 Listening to music ....357 Loading pictures .......399 Octane rating ......157 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 444 Privacy information ....349 (see Safety restraints) ..34, 38 Push button start system ..151 Safety defects, reporting ..242 Safety information ....347 Safety restraints ....34–36, 38 Quick touch buttons ....418 Belt-Minder ......38 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 445 ..........76 formats and metadata information ........377 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........78 SYNC customer support ..347 Sending new text messages ..384 SYNC Services ......387 Setting a destination ....410 System settings ......401 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 446 Windshield washer fluid and Traffic preferences ....415 wipers ..........86 Trailer sway control ....218 checking and adding fluid ..262 replacing wiper blades ...266 Transmission brake-shift interlock (BSI) ..168 Wrecker towing ......223 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

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