Lincoln MKX 2011 Quick Reference Manual

POWER TilT/ lOW TiRE PREssURE MUlTifUncTiOn aiRbag REaDinEss
TElEscOPE WaRning : DisPlay: Displays : Illuminates briefly
sTEERing WhEEl
Illuminates when your information such when the ignition is turned
cOlUMn as the fuel gauge,
tire pressure is low. If on. If this light fails to
(if equipped): the light remains on, the tachometer, engine illuminate, remains on or
coolant temperature, the
Your power steering wheel tire pressure should be continues to flash after
column has a four-way checked. If the light does odometer and trip meter the engine is started,
as well as the Information
rocker control which not turn on at ignition or contact your authorized
menu, Settings menu
allows you to telescope begins to flash, contact dealer for service as soon
and the System check.
the wheel towards or your authorized dealer as as possible. A chime
Use the OK and arrow
away from you as well soon as possible. will also sound if there
as tilt it up or down. buttons on the left side is a malfunction in the
of your steering wheel
indicator light.
to scroll through various
menu options and
make selections.
Ins t r u m en t pane l
infOTainMEnT sERvicE EnginE PUsh bUTTOn the buttons facing out
DisPlay: Use the OK sOOn : Illuminates sTaRT: Allows you to and the key ring up. Then,
and arrow buttons on briefly when the ignition start your vehicle without press the ENGINE START/
the right side of your STOP button and brake
is turned on. If it remains a key by pressing the
steering wheel to scroll on or is blinking after the ENGINE START/STOP pedal to start your vehicle
through available modes as usual. You can remove
engine is started, the button while pressing the
of Entertainment, Phone, on-board diagnostics brake pedal, provided your the IA key from the backup
Navigation (if equipped)
system (OBD-II) has intelligent access key (IA) slot once the vehicle is
and Climate. You can also started, if desired.
detected a malfunction. is inside the vehicle. If
perform other functions
Drive in a moderate necessary, you can also
such as answering a call,
fashion and contact your start your car by inserting
hazaRD cOnTROl
setting the driver side authorized dealer as soon the IA key into the back-up
temperature and more.
as possible. slot located in your center
Refer to your MyLincoln
console. Simply insert the
Touch™ supplement for
IA key into the slot with
more information.
sPEED cOnTROls aDaPTivE cOllisiOn aUDiO cOnTROls:
(if equipped): cRUisE cOnTROl WaRning sysTEM vOl: Press up/down
(if equipped): (if equipped):
To set the speed: Allows Uses a to increase/decrease
1. Press ON. you to set a 'gap distance' radar sensor to detect
volume levels.
2. A ccelerate to the between yourself and if vehicles ahead of you sEEK: Press up/down to
desired speed. the vehicle in front of you which are moving in
access the next/previous
3. P ush the SET button up in the same lane when the same direction may radio station preset, CD
and take your foot off your cruise control is be a collision risk. The
track or preset satellite
the accelerator. active. Press GAP up or system will alert you
radio channel (if equipped).
• T o set a higher down to select from four with an audible chime
: P ress to access
speed, press and available gap distances. and red warning light
voice recognition.
hold the SET button The selected gap distance which will appear above : P ress to
up or press SET up will appear in the message the dash. If the risk of
access SYNC
repeatedly until center as a graphic display. collision increases, the
phone features.
the desired speed Once you select the system will increase
is reached. desired gap distance, the brake support to help
• T o set a lower speed, vehicle speed will adjust reduce collision speed.
v OlUME anD fan
press and hold the automatically to maintain The collision warning
sPEED
SET button down a preset gap distance. system is active at speeds
simply swipe your
or press SET down note: Driving aids do above approximately 5
finger across the bar.
repeatedly until not replace the need to mph (8 km/h). For more
the desired speed watch where the vehicle is information on activating
is reached. moving and brake where and deactivating the
• T o return to a necessary. Refer to you system, refer to Message
previously set speed, Owner's Guide for safety center in the Instrument
press RES. information, more detail Cluster chapter. For
• T o turn off, push the and limitations. more information on the
OFF button down or collision warning system
turn the ignition off. and limitations, refer to
Collision warning system
in the Driving chapter of
your Owner's Guide.
Comfort
sElEcTshifT aUTOMaTic™ PanORaMic visTa ROOf™ anD
TRansMissiOn: POWER sUnshaDEs (if equipped):
Your selectshift
automatic TM transmission gives you the Your panoramic Vista Roof™ and power
ability to manually change gears. To use, sunshades are equipped with an automatic
move the gearshift lever from D (Drive) to one-touch, express opening feature. To
M (Manual). Then, simply press the + or – stop motion at any time, simply press the
buttons on the gearshift toggle. Press + to control again.
upshift and – to downshift.
• T o open, press the button. The
front and rear sunshades will open,
then the roof will open to the first
Rain sEnsing WiPERs
®
(if equipped): position. Press again to fully open.
These wipers
automatically activate when moisture is • T o close, pull the button towards
present on the windshield and the control you. The glass panel will stop at the
is set to any setting except O (off). The first position. Pull again and hold
wiper speed will vary based on the amount to fully close the glass panel and
: To adjust,
of moisture detected on the windshield as the sunshades.
well as the current interval setting. Ensure
• T o vent, press the TILT button.
that the control is turned to off prior to
• T o close from a venting position, pull
entering a car wash.
the TILT button towards you.
hEaTED anD cOOlED
REMOTE sTaRT:
Remote start allows
fROnT sEaTs: To access, press the
you to start the engine from outside the
lower right corner (blue area) on the touch
vehicle. To use, press and then press
screen. For heated front seats, press
twice within three seconds. When
repeatedly to cycle through the various
you are ready to leave, simply push the
settings and off. For cooled front seats,
ENGINE START/STOP button while
press repeatedly to cycle through the
applying the brake. To turn the engine off
various settings and off.
using your Remote start, press once.
The parking lamps will turn off. Refer to
hEaTED sTEERing WhEEl
Remote start in your Locks and Security
(if equipped):
Your vehicle may be chapter for more information.
equipped with a heated steering wheel. To
access, press the lower right corner of the
touchscreen (blue area). If available the
icon will appear in the touchscreen. Press
to activate. note: The wood trim will not
heat between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
funCtIon
REaRviEW caMERa (if equipped):
to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety
This system provides a visual display of
the area behind the vehicle. The display information, more detail and limitations.
automatically appears in the touchscreen
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and
MyKEy™:
Allows you to program certain
uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert
driving restrictions on any standard key
you of your proximity to objects. note:
in order to promote good driving habits.
Visibility aids do not replace the need
When MyKey™ is programmed:
to watch where the vehicle is moving.
• B elt-Minder ® cannot be disabled
Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety
and a chime will sound continuously
information, more detail and limitations.
and the audio will be muted until the
safety belt is buckled.
blinD sPOT infORMaTiOn
• A udible and visual low fuel warnings
sysTEM (blis ® ) WiTh cROss
can be set.
TRaffic alERT (cTa),
• C ertain features cannot be turned off
(if equipped):
BLIS ® uses radar sensors
such as blind spot information system
to help you determine if a vehicle may
(BLIS ® ) with cross traffic Alert (CTA).
be in your blind spot zone when driving
• Audio volume can be limited
on roads and freeways. The CTA feature
alerts you if a car is coming towards you • Vehicle speed can be limited
when you are backing out of a parking • A udible and visual speed
space. BLIS and CTA will display a yellow
® warnings can be configured
indicator light in your exterior mirrors
at preselected speeds
and the CTA will also sound tones and
• A dvanceTrac ® cannot be
display messages to warn you which
programmed off
direction vehicles are approaching. Refer to
For complete information, refer to MyKey™
the Driving chapter in your Owner's Guide
in the Locks and Security chapter in your
for more information.
Owner's Guide.
REvERsE sEnsing sysTEM:
Blind spot mirrors
This system sounds a warning tone if
(if equipped): Blind spot mirrors have
there is an obstacle near the vehicle's
an integrated convex spotter mirror built
rear bumper when the vehicle is in R
into the upper corner on the outside
(Reverse) and is traveling less than 3 mph
mirrors. They are designed to help you
(5 km/h). The warning tone will increase
see a vehicle that may be in your blind
in frequency as the object gets closer and
spot. As a vehicle approaches, its image
then will sound continuously when the
will transition from the large mirror to the
object is less than 10 inches away. note:
smaller convex spotter mirror. For more
Visibility aids do not replace the need
information, refer to your Owner's Guide.