Table Of Contents - Lincoln 2011 MKX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environment Protection4
Introduction4
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System (Rtt)14
Advancetrac Off Light15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Low Fuel (Rtt)15
Speed Control (Rtt)15
Door Ajar (Rtt)16
Tailgate Ajar (Rtt)16
Low Washer Fluid (Rtt)16
Heads Up Display16
Headlamps On Warning Chime17
Parking Brake On Chime17
Gauges17
Message Center18
Main Menu19
Gauge Mode19
Select-Shift Automatic Transmission (Sst)20
Trip 1 & 221
Enhanced Trip Display21
Standard Trip Mode22
Fuel Economy23
Instant Fuel Economy23
Configurable Fuel History23
Settings24
Information26
System Warnings And Status Messages27
Entertainment Systems35
Mylincoln Touch™ System35
Climate Controls36
Automatic Temperature Control36
Operating Tips38
For Maximum Cooling Performance (Max A/C)38
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather38
Touchscreen Features39
Climate Control Voice Commands41
Rear Window Defroster42
Remote Start Climate Operation42
Automatic Climate Control43
Cabin Air Filter43
Lights44
Headlamp Control44
Adaptive Headlamps44
Autolamp Control45
Autolamp Delay System45
Fog Lamp Control46
High Beams46
Flash-To-Pass46
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)46
Panel Dimmer Control47
Dome Lamp Control47
Aiming The Headlamps47
Vertical Aim Adjustment48
Turn Signal Control49
Lane Change49
Interior Lamps50
Front Row Map Lamps50
Map/Dome Lamp50
Rear Courtesy Lamp50
Bulb Replacement51
Lamp Assembly Condensation51
Using The Right Bulbs51
Replacing Interior Bulbs52
Replacing Exterior Bulbs52
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs52
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs53
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs53
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs54
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs55
Replacing Supplemental Liftgate Lamp Assembly55
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs55
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs56
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs56
Driver Controls57
Windshield Wipers57
Windshield Wiper57
Speed Dependent Wipers57
Windshield Washer58
Courtesy Wipe Feature58
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature58
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls58
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel59
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column59
Reverse Wiper Feature59
Steering Wheel Adjustment59
Easy Entry/Exit Feature60
Memory Feature60
Illuminated Visor Mirror61
Slide-On-Rod Feature61
Overhead Console61
Storage Compartment61
Center Console62
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)62
Power Windows63
Rear Window Buffeting63
One-Touch Up Or Down (Front Windows Only)63
Global Open Windows64
Bounce-Back64
Security Override64
Interior Mirror65
Window Lock65
Accessory Delay65
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror65
Exterior Mirrors66
Power Side View Mirrors66
Heated Outside Mirrors66
Automatic Dimming Feature66
Fold-Away Mirrors67
Blind Spot Mirrors67
Speed Control67
Using Speed Control67
Disengaging Speed Control68
Resuming A Set Speed68
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control68
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control68
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)69
Turning Off Speed Control69
Using Adaptive Cruise Control70
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control70
Following A Vehicle71
Setting The Gap Distance72
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control72
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control72
Changing The Set Speed73
Resuming The Set Speed73
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation73
Hilly Condition Usage73
Detection Issues74
Acc Not Available75
Blocked Sensor75
Switching To Normal Cruise Control76
Steering Wheel Controls77
Audio Control Features77
Cluster Display Control Features77
Panoramic Vista Roof And Power Sunshades78
Universal Garage Door Opener79
Homelink Wireless Control System80
Programming80
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming82
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System82
Erasing Homelink Buttons83
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button83
Positive Retention Floor Mat83
Power Liftgate84
Opening And Closing The Power Liftgate84
To Power Open Or Close The Liftgate With The Transmitter85
To Manually Operate The Liftgate86
Obstacle Detection87
Resetting The Power Liftgate87
Manual Liftgate Operation88
Liftgate Ajar Signal88
Cargo Area Features89
Cargo Management System89
Cargo Net89
Utility Hook90
Roof Rack System90
Intelligent Access Key (Ia Key)91
Mykey91
Locks And Security91
Mykey Restricted Features92
Create A Mykey92
Programming Mykey Optional Settings93
Clear Mykey93
Check Mykey System Status93
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems94
Troubleshooting95
Power Door Locks97
Smart Unlocks97
Autolock Feature98
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature98
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure98
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure99
Autounlock Feature99
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature100
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure100
Remote Entry System101
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure101
Childproof Door Locks101
Intelligent Access102
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock103
Activating Intelligent Access At The Front Doors103
Activating Intelligent Access At The Liftgate103
Push Button Start103
Locking The Doors104
Car Finder104
Sounding A Panic Alarm104
Opening The Power Liftgate104
Memory Feature (Seat, Mirrors And Steering Column)105
Programming The Memory Feature To The Transmitter105
Deprogramming The Memory Feature From The Transmitter105
Memory Profiles106
Replacing The Battery106
Replacing Lost Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)107
How To Reprogram Your Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)107
Illuminated Entry107
Illuminated Exit107
Remote Start108
Starting The Engine With Remote Start109
Extending The Engine Run Time109
Securicode Keyless Entry System110
Turning The Engine Off After Using Remote Start110
Erasing Personal Code111
Anti-Scan Feature111
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry111
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System112
Automatic Arming112
Automatic Disarming112
Replacement Of Intelligent Access Keys112
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys113
Perimeter Alarm System114
Arming The System114
Disarming The System115
Perimeter Alarm Issues115
Front Seating116
Adjustable Head Restraints116
Seating And Safety Restraints116
To Adjust The Head Restraint117
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint118
Adjusting The Front Power Seat119
Using The Power Lumbar Support120
Heated Seats121
Cooled Seats121
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement122
To Install A Filter123
Rear Seat Head Restraints124
Folding Down The 60/40 Rear Seats124
2Nd Row Manual Folding Seat125
2Nd Row Easyfold Seatback Release125
Returning The 2Nd Row Seatback To The Upright Position126
Adjusting The Second Row Seatback126
Seat-Mounted Armrest And Cupholders127
Returning The 2Nd Row Armrest To The Upright Position127
Rear Heated Seats128
Safety Restraints129
Personal Safety System129
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?129
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints130
Front Crash Severity Sensor130
Driver's Seat Position Sensor130
Front Passenger Sensing System130
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors131
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners131
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors131
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational131
Safety Belt Precautions132
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts133
Restraint Of Pregnant Women134
Safety Belt Locking Modes134
Automatic Locking Mode135
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode135
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode136
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard136
Safety Belt Pretensioner136
Safety Belt Extension Assembly137
Safety Belt Height Adjustment137
Second Row Comfort Guide138
To Adjust The Comfort Guide138
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime139
Conditions Of Operation139
Belt-Minder139
One-Time Disable142
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature142
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)143
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions144
Children And Airbags145
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator148
Determining If The System Is Operational151
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System152
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?152
Safety Canopy System155
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?156
Sos Post-Crash Alert System158
Safety Restraints For Children158
Important Child Restraint Precautions159
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children160
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children161
Transporting Children162
Safety Seats For Children163
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats163
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments167
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps169
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions169
Child Booster Seats171
When Children Should Use Booster Seats172
Types Of Booster Seats173
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts174
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance175
Tires, Wheels And Loading176
Notice To Crossover Vehicle Owners176
Vehicle Characteristics176
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System176
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles177
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading178
Treadwear178
Traction Aa A B C178
Temperature A B C179
Tires179
Glossary Of Tire Terminology179
Inflating Your Tires180
Tire Inflation180
Tire Care182
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems182
Tire Wear183
Damage183
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)184
Tire Replacement Requirements184
Safety Practices185
Highway Hazards186
Tire And Wheel Alignment186
Tire Rotation186
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall187
Information on "P" Type Tires188
Information on "T" Type Tires192
Location Of The Tire Label192
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)193
Changing Tires With Tpms194
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)194
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed195
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly195
When Inflating Your Tires196
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure196
Snow Tires And Chains197
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer198
Base Curb Weight198
Vehicle Curb Weight198
Payload199
Cargo Weight200
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight203
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit204
Trailer Towing205
Preparing To Tow206
Trailer Tow Connector206
Hitches207
Safety Chains207
Trailer Brakes207
Trailer Lamps207
Driving While You Tow208
Servicing After Towing208
Trailer Towing Tips208
Recreational Towing209
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles209
Driving210
Starting210
Ignition Modes210
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle210
Important Safety Precautions211
Before Starting The Vehicle211
Push Button Start System212
Backup Method Of Starting213
Fast Restart Feature213
Switching The Vehicle Off When Not In P (Park)213
Absence Of The Intelligent Access Key214
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes214
Important Ventilating Information214
Engine Block Heater214
How To Use The Engine Block Heater216
Brakes216
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)216
Using Abs216
Brake Assist217
Abs Warning Lamp217
Parking Brake217
Advancetrac218
Traction Control System (Tcs)220
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)221
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )221
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc222
Advancetrac Features222
Trailer Sway Control223
Disabling Trailer Sway Control223
Steering224
Brake-Shift Interlock224
Automatic Transmission Operation226
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning226
Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic Transmission (Sst)227
Gearshift Lever Toggle Switch227
Recommended Shift Speeds228
Hill Start Assist (Hsa) System228
Upshifts When Accelerating228
Using Hill Start Assist229
Activating Hill Start Assist229
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow229
Reverse Sensing System230
Rearview Camera System232
Fixed Guidelines232
Visual Park Aid Alert233
Manual Zoom233
Rear Camera Delay234
Night Time And Dark Area Use235
Collision Warning System (If Equipped)236
Servicing236
Operation237
Collision Warning System Limitations237
Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System238
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors239
Blis False Alerts242
Cross Traffic Alert (Cta) System Operation242
Cta Detection Limitations244
Cta False Alerts244
Cta And Reverse Sensing System (Rss) Interaction244
Blis And/Or Cta On/Off And Disable Operation244
Blis And/Or Cta Fault Operation245
Trailer Tow False Alerts246
Day And Night Brightness246
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles247
Basic Operating Principles248
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement248
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck248
Emergency Maneuvers249
Awd Systems249
Sand249
Mud And Water250
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain251
Driving On Snow And Ice251
Maintenance And Modifications252
Driving Through Water253
Roadside Emergencies254
Getting Roadside Assistance254
Hazard Flasher Control255
Fuel Pump Shut-Off255
Fuses And Relays256
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color256
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel257
Fuses Codes258
Power Distribution Box260
High-Current Fuses261
Changing The Tires265
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle267
Tire Change Procedure268
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack268
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire And Jack270
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications271
Running Out Of Fuel272
Jump Starting272
Preparing Your Vehicle273
Connecting The Jumper Cables273
Removing The Jumper Cables275
Wrecker Towing276
Emergency Towing277
Customer Assistance278
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)285
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)285
Cleaning286
Washing The Exterior286
Waxing286
Exterior Chrome286
Paint Chips287
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers287
Engine287
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts288
Windows And Wiper Blades288
Panoramic Roof Deflector289
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens289
Interior290
Leather Seats291
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only291
Scratches292
Conditioning292
Underbody292
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products293
Maintenance And Specifications294
Service Recommendations294
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle294
Working With The Engine Off294
Opening The Hood295
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment296
Windshield Washer Fluid297
Changing The Wiper Blades297
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade298
Checking The Engine Oil298
Adding Engine Oil300
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations300
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil301
Battery301
Checking Engine Coolant304
Adding Engine Coolant305
Recycled Engine Coolant307
Coolant Refill Capacity307
Severe Climates307
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling308
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works308
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated308
Fuel Filter309
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels309
Fuel Information309
Refueling311
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System311
Choosing The Right Fuel312
Octane Recommendations313
Fuel Quality313
Cleaner Air313
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container314
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy315
Measuring Techniques315
Filling The Tank316
Calculating Fuel Economy316
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits317
Habits317
Maintenance317
Emission Control System318
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)319
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing320
Power Steering Fluid321
Brake Fluid322
Transmission Fluid322
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid322
Low Fluid Level323
Correct Fluid Level323
High Fluid Level323
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels323
Air Filter324
Changing The Air Filter Element324
Vehicle Storage325
Removing Vehicle From Storage327
Motorcraft Part Numbers328
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities329
Engine Data332
Engine Drivebelt Routing332
Identifying Your Vehicle333
Safety Compliance Certification Label333
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)333
Transmission Code Designations334
Accessories335
Ford Extended Service Plan337
General Maintenance Information341
Protecting Your Investment341
Scheduled Maintenance Guide341
Owner Checks And Services344
Maximum Oil Change Interval344
Engine Coolant Change Interval344
Check Every Month344
Multi-Point Inspection345
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log347
Maintenance Schedule Log350
Special Operating Conditions353
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier353
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads355
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)355
Special Operating Condition Log356
Exceptions358
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance358
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance358
California Fuel Filter Replacement358
Coolant Change Record359
Engine Coolant Change Log360
Index361