Page 1: Table Of Contents
Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Adaptive cruise control 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 2 Rear-view camera system All wheel drive Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 4: Introduction
Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 5 Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 6 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 7 Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 8 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 9 Owner’s Guide 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 Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System...
Page 11 Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant...
Page 12: Instrument Cluster
This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component. Engine oil pressure (RTT): Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 13 However, if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
Page 14 Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
Page 15 For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 16 Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 17: Gauges
“C”). If the needle moves close to the “H” range, the engine is overheating. For more information, refer to Engine fluid temperature management and What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 18: Message Center
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 19 • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 20 RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 21 Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 219 days. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 22 COLLISION WARN SYSTEM (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. See Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 23 Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 24 Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 25 The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 26 The system will be disabled. COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) light when the AWD system is...
Page 27 Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system. KEY PROGRAMMED 4 KEYS TOTAL (if equipped) — Displayed during spare key programming, when a fourth Intelligent Access Key is programmed to the system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 28 Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 29 CANCELLED BY ADV TRAC EVENT (if equipped) — Displayed when the active park feature has been canceled due to the AdvanceTrac system activating. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 30 Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system has detected a condition that requires service. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 31 Maintenance and Specifications chapter. SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT (if equipped) — Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service. See your authorized dealer for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 32: Entertainment Systems
Tabs will appear along the left side of the touchscreen which represent major components within that menu. Simply touch the desired tab to access. 1. I (Information): Press to access the information menu. Press while 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 33 (if activated), press to seek to the previous/next available station or channel within the currently selected Category/Genre. In CD/DVD, Jukebox or User device mode, press to access the previous/next track or chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 34 Bass/Treble, Balance/Fade, SCV (Speed compensated volume), DSP (Digital Signal Processing), Visualizer and THX Demo (if equipped). 17. CD/DVD slot: Insert a CD or DVD, label side up. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 35 (if equipped), the visualizer or the hybrid fuel economy (if equipped). Press on the bottom of the display to access the settings screen for the right side. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems ) at the bottom...
Page 36 • The extension of the file must be one of JPE/JPG/JPEG. • The CD or DVD must be ISO 9660 format, UDF format is not supported. • The file path must be 255 characters or less. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 37 Prior to using, ensure that the camera lens is clear of any debris, mud, etc. and that both reverse lamps are operational if using at night. For further information, please refer to Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 38: System Menu Features
• Touch screen button beep: Select to have the system sound a tone when a selection is made on the touch screen. • Voice volume: Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the system’s voice volume. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 39 Restore factory default settings: Press ‘Reset’ to return to the factory default settings. Valet mode 1. Press the MENU hard button. 2. Select the ‘Valet Mode’ tab on the touchscreen. Press ‘Enable Valet Mode’. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 40: Setting The Clock
Format: Press to select between 12 hour and 24 hour format. Time Zone: Press to select your time zone. Note: The system does not implement daylight savings time. Restore defaults: Select ‘Reset’ to reset to the default settings. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 41: Am/Fm
• Scan: Press for a brief sampling of all listenable stations. Press again to disable and remain on the current selection. • Scan Presets: Press for a brief sampling of all the stations held in the memory presets. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 42 Once the Satellite Radio feature is activated, your system will have additional features. 1. Ensure that the system is on. 2. Press the RADIO hard button. 3. Select the ‘SAT’ tab on the touchscreen to enter satellite radio mode (if activated). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 43 You can then choose to tune to the station or to ignore the pop-up. When you are in the MEMO screen, the following options are available: • Refresh: Press to refresh the current artist and title information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 44 CD to the Jukebox. You can then later access/play the saved tracks/CD. Folder mode: Available in MP3 mode only. Press to activate folder mode. When activated, song play and seeking stays within the current folder. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 45: Playing A Dvd In The System
Title: Goes to the main title screen stored on the disc. Menu: Goes to the main menu of the disc. Cursor controls: Use these controls to navigate to the desired menu selections. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 46: Jukebox Features
CDs to the hard drive for later access. The hard drive can store up to 10 GB* (164 hours; approximately 2,472 tracks) of music. The system contains a Gracenote media database that allows for 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 47 Accessing the music in your jukebox Once you have saved music to your jukebox, you can then choose several ways to play your favorite music. To access: 1. Press the MEDIA hard button. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 48 • Hard Disk Drive Information: Select to access the system’s hard drive disc information such as used/free space and total capacity. • CD Database Information: Select to access the CD database information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 49 : Press to access the previous track. Press and hold to reverse in the current track. : Press to access the next track. Press and hold to advance within the current track. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 50 Your mobile media system allows you to access and make adjustments to the front and rear zone climate controls. To access, press the CLIMATE hard button. Refer to the Climate Controls chapter for further information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ) or...
Page 51: Accessing The Help Screen
To access: • Press the I hard button ( ) and then select the ‘Help’ tab. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 52 The sound menu allows you to access and adjust settings such as Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Speed compensated volume (SCV) and the visualizer. To access: 1. Press the SOUND hard button. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 53 Select a level of compensation between 1 and 7 by pressing the corresponding button. DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Depending on your option package, you may either select from ‘Stereo’ or ‘Surround Sound’. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 54 If you wish to order an updated DVD, please contact Ford Customer Service. • In USA: 1 (800) 392–3673 • In Canada: 1 (800) 565–3673. • In Mexico: 1 (800) 719–8466 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 55 FCC Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits with the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 56 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 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 57 Press and hold the volume control for at least three seconds. How do I recover after accidental language re-set? 1. Press the MENU hard button. 2. Select the ‘Feedback settings’/Retour/Reaccion tab on the touchscreen. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 58 Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an integrated navigation/audio system. See the Navigation system supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Action Contact your authorized dealer.
Page 59: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 60: Usb Port
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 61 CD/CD player care • Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 62 Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 63 This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in vehicle system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems .mp3 .mp3...
Page 64: Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
The ESN is found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). Press the I hard button ( ) and select the ‘System Info’ tab on the touchscreen. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 65 INVALID CHANNEL Channel no longer available. UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not CHANNEL available for this channel. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Action Required No action required. This message should disappear shortly. If this message does...
Page 66: Family Entertainment System
(play CD layer only), SVCD, DVD-video, JPEGs, up to MPEG-4 files, MP3 files and WMA media. Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and controls as well as the very important safety information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Condition...
Page 67 To watch a DVD playing in the other headrest system: Press MEDIA repeatedly until the desired system (Monitor A or Monitor B) appears in the display. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 68 When you need to make any adjustments to the media, volume, etc., ensure that the monitor-A source is highlighted. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) (Play) to begin to play the disc. MEDIA...
Page 69 If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 70 (Fast reverse/previous): Press to access the previous track or chapter. Press and hold to activate fast reverse within a disc. Press (Play) to resume normal playback speed and volume. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) MENU MEDIA...
Page 71 Note: Ensure that you do not pull the LCD screen too far forward as it can cause damage. 10. CD/DVD slot: Insert the disc, label side facing the rear passengers. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 72 When not in a menu, the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of title track, chapter and time elapsed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 73 SYNC (if equipped). The selected media type will display on the screen. When Monitor A is chosen, you can also use the auxiliary inputs and the USB port on the headrest system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 74 21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons for night use. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 75 Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 76 • Select the desired audio source (Channel/Monitor A or B) for each set of wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear piece. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 77 When the DVD system is on and in single play, the same source will play through all vehicle speakers. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 78 Note: Channel B headphones can only listen to either the DVD media, Monitor A or the DVD system auxiliary inputs. Channel A headphones have access to all available media sources. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ) button on the remote...
Page 79 Note: This is the only way to gain access to the Setup menu options. You cannot access from the monitor headrest controls. Note: On any of the following screens, press to access the previous/next menu level. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 80 DVD player commands and set-up screens. To access: 1. Press SETUP on the remote to access the menu options. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) to enter the menu.
Page 81 4. When Angle Mark is highlighted, press 5. Press to select from all available angles. 6. When the desired language is highlighted, press ENTER on the remote to confirm the selection. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to access the menu.
Page 82 ’highlight’ the film reel icon. (A disc will appear beneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.) 3. Press to select and enter the Video setup menu. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) to access the menu.
Page 83 Play. In Single Play mode, all speakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 84 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 85 Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty. Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, lacquer thinner, acetone, or any other solvent. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 86 Entertainment Systems Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 87: Navigation System
Your vehicle is equipped with SYNC , a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 88: Climate Controls
Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. This button will also activate the heated mirrors. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) (defrost) and...
Page 89 Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. Passenger cooled seat: Press to activate. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls (defrost).
Page 90 Fan Speed– Press + to increase the fan speed and – to decrease fan speed. Dual– Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) up and down arrows on the left side of...
Page 91 • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 92 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL Fan control: Turn to select the desired fan speed or choose the following. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , A/C and recirculated...
Page 93 Rear driver side cooled seat control (if equipped): Press to activate. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 94: Rear Window Defroster
The access door for the filter is located behind the glove box. For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 95: Lights
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). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 96 4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to three minutes), then turn the headlamps off. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 97 The headlamp switch is in (auto lamps). The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on. Operation - The high beam switch will not perform any function. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 98 • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed. • Vehicle speed must be greater than 32 mph (51 km/h). • Severe weather is not detected. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) (auto lamps). The...
Page 99 2. Cycle flash-to-pass three times using the multi-function lever. 3. The high beams will flash momentarily to confirm that the sensitivity setting has been changed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights position.
Page 100 • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position • the transmission must be out of the P (Park) position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 101 Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 102 If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 103: Turn Signal Control
Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console. Press the lens up on either side of each map lamp to turn on the lamps. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 104 The ambient lighting control is located on the instrument panel. To activate, press and release this control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 105: Bulb Replacement
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 106 The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Trade...
Page 107 3. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly counterclockwise, to remove from the fog lamp. 4. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly by releasing the two snap clips. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 108: Driver Controls
• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 109 Rear heated wiper blades: The wiper blades are heated automatically to reduce ice buildup and activates when the vehicle is started. The wiper rests are designed to operate regardless of the geographic location of the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 110: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 111 3. Rear climate controls, rear power point outlet and 110 Volt power point outlet (if equipped). WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 112 Be sure to replace the cover after you are done using the refrigerator/freezer. This will help it maintain a more consistent cooling temperature. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 113 Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: • Near the floor in the front console bin on the driver’s side 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 114 The 110 VAC power point is located on the back of the center console (inside the second row center console on vehicles equipped with that feature). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 115: Power Windows
Green light is blinking — Power point is in fault mode POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 116 The window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Global open windows You can open the vehicle’s windows by using the remote transmitter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) control on the...
Page 117 This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 118 Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 119: Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 120: Speed Control
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 121 Press the brake pedal to disengage the speed control. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press and release RESUME. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 122: Adaptive Cruise Control
ON/OFF control. In addition, the driver can temporarily increase the vehicle speed above the current speed by manually pressing on the accelerator pedal. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 123 1. Press and release the ON control. The message center will display CRUISE ON RADAR READY. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 124 • A new gap distance is set. The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front. The maximum 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ACC indicator light on the...
Page 125 1 second GAP <---> 1.5 seconds GAP <-----> 2.3 seconds Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap will be automatically selected. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Following Dynamic distance at behavior...
Page 126 The ACC may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down to the new set speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center while ACC is active. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) cruise indicator light...
Page 127 ACC will shut down. This is to allow the brakes to cool down. When the brakes have cooled down, the ACC will again function normally. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 128 • When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front. • With vehicles that edge into your lane. These vehicles can only be detected once they have moved fully into your lane. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 129 ACC will not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 130 WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Action...
Page 131 Press and hold to end call or exit phone mode. For further information on the SYNC system, refer to the SYNC supplement. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 132 Note: The same control operates both the sunshades and the panoramic Vista Roof™. If the vehicle has a fixed glass roof, there will only be the control in the center position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 133 (manual intermittent operation) to prevent overheating and/or damage to the motor. The motors will revert back to normal operation after a period of idle time. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls TILT control.
Page 134 U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 135 • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 136 HomeLink . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 137 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 138 • Rolling code garage door openers were produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 139 Note: Do not program the Car2U system with the vehicle in the garage. Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. Firmly press the two outer Car2U system buttons for 1–2 seconds, then release. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 140 For example, you could assign the left-most button to the garage door, the center button to a security device, and the right-most button to another garage door opener. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 141 When a switch is in the down, off, or – position, circle “R.” Switch position Up, on or + Middle, neutral or 0 M M M M M M M M Down, off or – L=left; M=middle; R=right 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 10 11 12...
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Page 143 • Control button in the rear cargo area Opening and Closing the power liftgate: WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 144 When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the liftgate may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 145 Note: For the best performance 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 stop the power operation. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 146 Resetting the power liftgate: The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any of these conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 147 This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so outside air comes into the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 148 1. Grasp the rear edge of the cargo shade and pull rearward. 2. Secure both ends of the support rod into the retention slots located on the rear quarter trim panels. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 149 WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 150: Locks And Security
All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted until MyKey™ is disabled. Any remaining keys are referred to as an 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 151 Driving chapter for the location of the backup slot.) Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 152 To reset all MyKeys™ as Admin keys do the following: 1. With an Admin key in the backup slot, turn the ignition on. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 153 ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey™ System Status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey™ System Status section. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 154 3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Disable MyKey™ section. Troubleshooting Condition Can’t create a MyKey™ Cannot program the MyKey™ optional settings 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Potential Causes • Key in the backup slot is already a MyKey™.
Page 155 Refer to Using MyKey™ with Remote Start Systems section. • MyKey™ is not being used by the MyKey™ miles do not accumulate intended user. • MyKey™ system has been recently cleared. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 156: Locks
Note: The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the feature has occurred. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) control on another IA key. Refer to Keyless...
Page 157 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 158 • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off or to accessory. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 159 The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 160 • 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 161 If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL Intelligent Access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 162 The liftgate will release and open. Push button start: The push button start system allows you to start your vehicle without using a key. Refer to Push button start in the Driving chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 163 If the liftgate stops mid travel, it may have detected an obstacle, Check to ensure the liftgate swing zone is free from obstruction and reset the power assist by manually closing the liftgate. Normal operation can then be resumed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 164 1 for five seconds. A tone will be heard after about two seconds confirming memory position has been set. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 165 Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security ⁄...
Page 166 • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 167 Push Button Start The battery saver will shut off the ignition approximately 45 minutes after the vehicle is left in Accessory Mode, in order to preserve the vehicle’s battery. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 168 4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 • 4 to store driver 2 settings. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 169 Central locking/Two stage unlocking section earlier in this chapter. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 170: Anti-Theft System
• When the ignition is off, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after turning the ignition off. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 171 Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Place the new unprogrammed Intelligent Access Key in the pocket inside the center console utility compartment. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 172 The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the control on the transmitter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 173 • Unlock the driver door or all doors using the Intelligent Access. • Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 174 The armed system will be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door key, keypad or Intelligent Access Key. • Turn the ignition on with an invalid SecuriLock key. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 175: Seating And Safety Restraints
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 176 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 177 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 178 Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 179 The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press the front portion to tilt the seat. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 180 Press once to activate the high heat setting (three indicator lights). Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings; medium heat (two indicator lights), low heat (one indicator light) or off. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 181 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released. 3. Remove filter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 182 Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter.. Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 183 Six-passenger second row outboard head restraints The non-adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • and two guide sleeve unlock/remove buttons (3). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 184 Seven-passenger second row outboard head restraints The non-adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • and one guide sleeve unlock/remove button (3). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 185 : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 186 To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Press and hold both the adjust/release button, then pull up on the head restraint. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 187 Note: For the bench seat only, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. Adjusting second row seats (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to adjust the seat forward or backward. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 188 Note: You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully tumbled. 1. Lift the handle located on the side of the seat. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 189 Rotate the seat forward to allow access to the third row. 3. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 190 3rd row. Exiting the third row seat 1. Stow the second row center head restraint (if equipped) by pressing the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 191 If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. If the seat has a head restraint, pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 192 Front-row heated and cooled seats earlier in this chapter. The second-row heated and cooled seat controls are located on the rear of the floor console. They function the same as the front-row heated and 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 193 Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 194 1 strap, then while holding the number 1 strap, pull the long strap located on the seatback to raise the seatback. 3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal adjusted positions. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 195 Refer to Securicode™ keyless entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature from timing out. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) on the remote entry...
Page 196 Note: In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) FOLD...
Page 197: Safety Restraints
• “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 198 The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 199 This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 200 WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 201 (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 202 Wearing the shoulder belt in this condition increases the amount of belt slack and may reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in the event of a collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 203 Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 204 Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 205 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 206 To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Then...
Page 207 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
Page 208 “Safety belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare”...
Page 209 • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the off position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Consider...
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Page 211: Airbags
Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 212 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 213 Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front airbags are designed to inflate in 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 214 • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags). • side airbags and Safety Canopy . Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system and Safety Canopy system later in this chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 215 • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 216 • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 217 Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 218 Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Passenger Airbag...
Page 219 Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 220 SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 221 Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 222 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy System, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 223 • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). The Safety Canopy system, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 224 The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 225: Child Restraints
Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 226 (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer) 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Recommended restraint type...
Page 227 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 228 If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) below by “X”...
Page 229 All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 230 If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 231 Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap/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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 232 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 233 It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 234 Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 235 WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 236 The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 237 Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 238 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position. • 2nd row bucket (40/40) • 2nd row bench (60/40) 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 239 Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child, remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 240 • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 241 • 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 242 It is generally best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 243 WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 244: Tires, Wheels And Loading
Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 245 These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 246: Tire Information
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 247 • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s load carrying capability. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 248: Tire Inflation
Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 249 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 250 For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 251 You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 252 If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 253 Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 254 Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 255 This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 256 These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 257 Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 258 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 259 4. 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 260 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 261: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 262 Even if the light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressure still needs to be checked. Visit www.checkmytires.org for additional information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 263 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 264 Solid Warning Tire(s) Light under-inflated Spare tire in TPMS malfunction 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
Page 265 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 266: Vehicle Loading
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 267 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 268 GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 269 The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 270 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 271 GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 272 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 273: Trailer Towing
Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 274 (optional) *For towing trailers up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle’s underbody structure. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Trailer weight Tongue load -...
Page 275 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Trailer weight...
Page 276 The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ⁄ in. (13 mm) of the reference point.
Page 277 (i.e., driving in mountainous areas), additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. For more information 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 278: Recreational Towing
Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 279 • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 280: Driving
(below -20°F [-30°C]), it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Normal operating temperature is normally reached after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 281 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 282 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 283 START/STOP button) for up to 20 seconds, even though the IA key is not present. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start your vehicle without the IA key present inside the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 284 120 volt A/C electrical 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 285 • Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 286: Brakes
ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 287 WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving BRAKE...
Page 288: Advancetrac
AdvanceTrac with RSC sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 289 RSC button on the center of the instrument panel, the “sliding car” icon and a “sliding car off” icon in the instrument cluster. Both the “sliding car” icon 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving will and the...
Page 290 Traction control is most active at low speeds. During TCS events the “sliding car” icon will flash. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) in the instrument cluster...
Page 291 During an event that activates the RSC system, the “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster will flash. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving in the instrument cluster...
Page 292 RSC button again will turn off the “sliding car off” icon. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC are disabled. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 293 SLOW DOWN. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on towing a trailer with your vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 294 POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may display in the message center, refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) icon in the instrument cluster...
Page 295 If the steering wanders or pulls equipped with either EPS or hydraulic steering system, check for: • an improperly inflated tire 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 296: Transmission Operation
This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 297 Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 298 To return to normal D (Drive) position (with O/D), move the shift lever back from M (Manual) to D (Drive). • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through six. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 299 (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 5 - 6 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h)
Page 300: Reverse Sensing System
The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 301 RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 302: Rearview Camera System
Note: The default setting for the rear camera delay is off. Press the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen to set the rear camera delay feature to on or off. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 303 • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering the lens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clear after cleaning, have your system inspected by your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 304 The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 305 When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the Collision Warning system will not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 306 (hands free) while you control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system will visually and/or audibly instruct the driver to park the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 307 [30 km/h]) for the system to measure parking spaces, the message center will display ACTIVE PARK REDUCE SPEED. When the system has found a space, the message center will display SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD followed by a chime. Drive forward 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 308 Forward Sensing System (if equipped) is heard, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to R (Reverse). The message center may display BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION followed 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 309 • The front bumper or side sensors are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or obstructed by a foreign object (i.e. front bumper cover). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 310 • The tires may not be installed and maintained correctly. For example, one or more tires may not be inflated correctly, may not be of the same size, or may not be authorized for use on this vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 311 For more information on your side view mirrors, refer to Exterior mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 312 As the vehicle leaves the blind spot mirror it will transition to the driver’s peripheral field of view (3). WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 313 CTA mode (see CTA operation below). Once shifted back in to D (Drive) the BLIS mode will activate once driven above 3 mph (5 km/h). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 314 False alerts are temporary and self correct. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 315 (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left]). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor coverage and effectiveness. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 316 Circumstances that may cause a false alert when backing up are backing out of a garage, backing in to a parking space, and objects very close to the sensor. False alerts are temporary and self correct. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 317 TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE warning and the appropriate left and/or right exterior mirror alert indicator will illuminate. The message center warning may be cleared by the driver but the exterior mirror alert indicator will remain illuminated. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 318 This is rare and known as a false blockage warning. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Clean the fascia area in front of the radar, either side, or remove obstruction.
Page 319: All Wheel Drive
This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 320 Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 321 Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 322 If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 323 It is better to back down to a safe location. Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 324 If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 325 Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 326: Roadside Emergencies
• winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer.
Page 327: Hazard Flasher Control
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Page 328: Fuel Pump Shut-Off
Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 329 Yellow Yellow Natural Natural Green Green — — — — — — — — — — 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Cartridge Maxi Fuse link maxi fuses cartridge fuses — — — — —...
Page 330 The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Right rear smart window Refrigerator Driver seat switch, 2nd row...
Page 331 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive (AWD) Intelligent access (IA) IA receiver, Exterior mirror...
Page 332 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 30A Circuit Breaker Full ISO relay 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Instrument panel cluster, Heads up display Ignition Switch, IA Radio mute Instrument panel cluster Transmission shifter...
Page 333 The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — — 30A* 40A* 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Not used Not used Trailer tow brake controller Wiper relay (front and rear)
Page 334 20A* 40A* 20A* 40A* 10A** 10A** 20A** 15A** 15A** 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Passenger power seat 110V AC inverter Rear climate control seat module Front climate control seat module Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Page 335 G8VA relay 20A** 15A** 20A** 15A** 10A** HC micro relay HC micro relay HC micro relay 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Cooling fan Left rear smart window, Panoramic roof module, Power sunshade module...
Page 336: Changing Tires
(TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits...
Page 337 • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 338 • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 339 WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 340 2. Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 341 Take care to position the jack as shown to ensure that the locating holes in the jack base can be placed on the locating tabs of the jack mounting bracket in the spare tire tub. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 342 If you are stowing the temporary spare tire, place the tire over the jack and secure it with the large wing nut. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 343: Temporary Mobility Kit
Note: The temporary mobility kit sealant compound in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your authorized dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 344 • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 345 Ford dealer. • When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Do not use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant application only. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 346 2. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing. 3. Remove the tube cap and fasten the metal connector of the tube to the tire valve, turning clockwise. Make sure the connection is tightly fastened. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 347 The pressure will drop after about 30 seconds of operation. The 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 348 (1.4 bar), stop and call roadside assistance. If tire pressure is above 20 psi (1.4 bar), continue to the next step. 3. Turn the dial clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit by pressing the on/off button. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 349 Ford dealer. You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles (200 km) by performing the procedure from Second stage: Checking tire pressure listed previously. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 350 2. Locate the yellow cap at the end of the clear tube. 3. Using the yellow cap tool, press the tab located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing while pulling up on the sealant canister. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 351 2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click. 3. Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 352: Wheel Lug Nut Torque
2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft.
Page 353: Jump Starting
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 354 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 355 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 356 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 357 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 358 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 359: Wrecker Towing
On AWD vehicles, it is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 360 Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 361 GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction.
Page 362 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-387-9333 Online www.lincolncanada.com...
Page 363 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 364 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 365 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 366 French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 367: 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 368: Cleaning
• Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 369 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 370 • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 3.7L V6 Duratec engine 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 371 To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 372 WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 373 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 374 FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs;...
Page 375 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 376: Maintenance And Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 377 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch using the handle that is located under the front passenger side of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 378: Engine Compartment
3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 379 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9.
Page 380 Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 381 Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 382: Engine Oil
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 383 • If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 384 To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 385: Battery
If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 386 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 387 • 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) RECYCLE...
Page 388: Engine Coolant
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 389 • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 390 If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 391 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion/freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 392 • the coolant temperature warning light illuminates • the service engine soon indicator illuminates 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and place the vehicle in P (Park). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 393 Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) will illuminate.
Page 394: Fuel Information
Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 395 Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 396 When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Open the fuel filler door. 3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system. Pump fuel as normal. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 397 Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 398 Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) (R+M)/2 METHOD...
Page 399 Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the funnel included with the vehicle. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 400 NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 401 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 402 • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 403 The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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Page 405 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 406 If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 407 If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the system could be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 408 EcoBoost engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick). WARNING: The dipstick cap and surrounding components may be hot; gloves are recommended. WARNING: Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly; components will be hot. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 409 (4). G. Without disconnecting the mass airflow sensor (4), pull the air filter assembly up to disconnect the air filter assembly from the seated grommets located underneath the air filter assembly. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 410 20 miles (30 km) of driving. The transmission fluid level should be targeted within the cross-hatch area if at normal operating temperature 180°F-200°F (82°C-93°C). 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 411 A. Shut the engine off. B. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose. C. Rotate the air filter assembly 90 degrees clockwise without disconnecting the mass air flow sensor. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 412: Air Filter(S)
For Ecoboost equipped vehicles, when servicing the air cleaner, it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system. The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 413 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. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 414: Part Numbers
Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 3.5L V6 EcoBoost...
Page 415: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities
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Page 417 Maintenance and Specifications 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 418: Engine Data
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except vehicles with electric power assisted steering). 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine...
Page 419 Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 420 Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
Page 421 You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description 6F50 6–Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55 6–Speed Automatic Transmission (with EcoBoost) 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Code...
Page 422: Accessories
Accessories GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
Page 423 • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Accessories...
Page 424: Ford Extended Service Plan
BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 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 425 • Wiper blades • Spark plugs (except California) • Clutch disc Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available...
Page 426 Ford Extended Service Plan 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Page 427: Index
(see Brakes) ...286–287 Anti-theft system ...170, 172 arming the system ...172 disarming a triggered system ...173 triggering ...174 Audio system (see Radio) ...32 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Index Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...415 fluid, specification ...415...
Page 428 ...178 steering column ...131 Coolant checking and adding ...388 refill capacities ...391, 415 specifications ...415 Cooler ...112 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Creating a playlist ...49 Cross Traffic Alert ...313 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...120 Customer Assistance ...326...
Page 429 Family entertainment system ...66 Fleet MyKey programming ...150 Fluid capacities ...415 Fog lamps ...97 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...320 Freezer ...112 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Index Fuel ...394 calculating fuel economy ...20, 400 cap ...396...
Page 430 Jack ...336 positioning ...336 storage ...336 Jukebox features ...46 Jump-starting your vehicle ...353 Keyless entry system autolock ...157 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) keypad ...168 locking and unlocking doors ..169 programming entry code ...168 Keys ...171 positions of the ignition ...280...
Page 431 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...120 Playing a DVD in the system ...45 Power adjustable foot pedals ...120 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...333 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Index Power door locks ...156 Power liftgate ...143 Power mirrors ...119...
Page 432 ...168 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...170 Servicing your vehicle ...376 Setting the clock ...40 SOS Post Crash Alert ...225 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Sound features ...52 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...339 Spark plugs, specifications ...414, 418...
Page 433 (BSI) ...296 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...408 Troubleshooting ...58 Turn signal ...103 Universal garage door opener ..134 USB port ...60 2010 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Index Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...420 Vehicle loading ...266 Ventilating your vehicle ...284...

Lincoln 2010 MKT Owner's Manual

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

Locks and Security

Seating and Safety Restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Driving

Roadside Emergencies

Customer Assistance

Cleaning

Maintenance and Specifications

Accessories

Ford Extended Service Plan

Index

Quick Links

Table of Contents

Related Manuals for Lincoln 2010 MKT

Summary of Contents for Lincoln 2010 MKT

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