Table Of Contents - Lincoln MKT Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environment Protection4
Introduction4
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Charging System (Rtt)12
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)12
Engine Coolant Temperature13
Low Fuel (Rtt)13
Low Washer Fluid (Rtt)13
Door Ajar (Rtt)13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness15
Safety Belt15
Advancetrac /Traction Control15
Overdrive Cancel And Grade Assist (Rtt)15
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)16
Speed Control16
Anti-Theft System16
Turn Signal16
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Message Center18
Fuel Gauge18
Tachometer18
Odometer18
Info19
Trip A/B19
Miles (Km) To E19
Avg Mpg (L/100Km)19
Mpg (L/Km)20
Timer20
Blank Screen20
Reset For System Check20
Oil Life21
Units22
Auto High Beam22
Autolamp22
Autolock22
Blind Spot23
Cross Traffic23
Easy Entry23
Rear Park Aid23
System Warnings24
Entertainment Systems32
Audio Systems32
Mobile Media System32
To Save To A Preset34
Driving Restrictions35
Home Screen35
Loading Pictures36
Rearview Camera Display37
System Menu Features38
Display Options38
Feedback Settings38
System Settings39
Valet Mode39
Setting The Clock40
Thx Audio System41
Am/Fm41
Satellite Radio (Sat) If Activated42
Playing A Cd Or Mp3 Disc44
Playing A Dvd In The System45
Jukebox Features46
Recording (Saving) Music To Your Jukebox47
Accessing The Music In Your Jukebox47
Creating A Playlist49
User Device49
Rear Dvd Interaction49
Rear Zone50
Rear Zone/Climate Control50
Calendar51
System Information51
Accessing The Help Screen51
Sound Features53
Bass/Treble53
Balance/Fade53
Scv (Speed Compensated Volume)53
Dsp (Digital Signal Processing)54
Thx Demo54
Ordering Gracenote Update Dvds55
System Software Updates55
Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)58
How Do I Turn Off The System?58
How Do I Recover After Accidental Language Re-Set?58
Troubleshooting58
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)59
Required Equipment59
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack59
Usb Port61
General Audio Information61
Radio Frequencies61
Radio Reception Factors61
Cd/Cd Player Care62
Sample Mp3 Structure64
Satellite Radio (If Activated)64
Sirius Satellite Radio Service64
Satellite Radio Reception Factors65
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)65
Family Entertainment Dvd System67
Quick Start68
To Play A Dvd68
To Watch A Dvd Playing In The Other Headrest System68
To Play A Cd Or Mp3 Disc69
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System69
Dvd Player Controls71
Remote Control73
Battery Replacement76
Headphones76
Wireless Headphones76
To Install The Batteries77
Fold-Flat Feature:77
To Operate The Headphones77
Wired Headphones78
Operation78
Single Play/Dual Play78
Dual Play79
Radio Interaction80
Supported Usb Devices80
Setup Menu Options80
Aspect Ratio (Tv Display Type)81
Osd Language81
Angle Mark82
Speaker Setup83
Video Setup83
General Setup — Screen Exit84
Parental Control For The Dvd System84
To Exit The Setup Screen84
General Information85
Safety Information85
Macrovision85
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player87
Environmental Extremes87
Temperature Extremes87
Humidity And Moisture Condensation87
Foreign Substances88
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Screen88
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs88
Sync88
Navigation System88
Climate Controls89
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control89
Navigation System Based Climate Control89
Touchscreen Functions91
Temperature91
Fan Speed91
Max A/C92
Voice Commands In Climate Mode92
Operating Tips92
Auxiliary Climate Control93
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather93
Rear Window Defroster95
Cabin Air Filter95
Lights96
Headlamp Control96
Adaptive Headlamps96
Autolamp Control97
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay97
To Program The Auto Lamp Exit Time Delay97
Fog Lamp Control98
High Beams98
Auto High Beams98
Enabling/Disabling Auto High Beams99
Activating High Beams99
Deactivating High Beams100
Setting Auto High Beam Sensitivity100
Flash To Pass101
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)101
Panel Dimmer Control102
Aiming The Headlamps102
Vertical Aim Adjustment102
Turn Signal Control103
Interior Lamps104
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps104
Cargo Lamp104
Bulb Replacement105
Ambient Lighting105
Lamp Assembly Condensation105
Using The Right Bulbs106
Examples Of Acceptable Condensation106
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs107
Replacing Rear Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup And Side Marker Lamps107
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs107
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs107
Driver Controls109
Multi-Function Lever109
Windshield Wiper109
Rain Sensing Wipers109
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature110
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls110
Rear Heated Wiper Blades110
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column111
Illuminated Visor Mirror111
Sliding Visor111
Steering Wheel Adjustment111
Overhead Console112
Storage Compartment112
Center Console112
Second Row Center Console Features113
Console Refrigerator/Freezer113
Refrigerator114
Freezer114
Cleaning And Maintenance114
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)114
Power Point (110 Vac)115
Power Windows117
Rear Window Buffeting117
Express-Down (One-Touch Down, All Windows)117
Express-Up (One-Touch Up, All Windows)118
Global Open Windows118
Global Close Windows118
Window Lock119
Bounce-Back119
Security Override119
Accessory Delay119
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror120
Power Side View Mirrors120
Memory Mirrors120
Automatic Dimming Feature120
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals121
Heated Outside Mirrors121
Fold-Away Mirrors121
Signal Indicator Mirrors121
Memory Feature122
Using Speed Control122
Setting Speed Control122
Disengaging Speed Control123
Resuming A Set Speed123
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control123
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control123
Adaptive Cruise Control124
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control125
Following A Vehicle125
Setting The Gap Distance127
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control127
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control127
Changing The Set Speed128
Resuming The Set Speed128
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation128
Hilly Condition Usage129
Detection Issues129
Turning Off Cruise Control129
Acc Not Available130
Blocked Sensor131
Steering Wheel Controls132
Radio Control Features132
Power Panoramic Vista Roof And Power Sunshades133
Universal Garage Door Opener134
Homelink135
Homelink Wireless Control System135
Programming136
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming137
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System138
Erasing Homelink Buttons138
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button138
Car2U Home Automation System139
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)139
Rolling Code Programming140
Fixed Code Programming142
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons143
Power Liftgate144
Opening And Closing The Power Liftgate144
To Manually Operate The Liftgate147
Obstacle Detection147
Resetting The Power Liftgate147
Cargo Area Features148
Cargo Net148
Cargo Shade148
To Install The Shade149
To Operate The Shade149
Locks And Security150
Keys150
Power Door Locks151
Smart Unlocks151
Global Open/Close Windows151
Central Locking/Two-Stage Unlocking151
Autolock Feature152
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature152
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure152
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure153
Autounlock Feature153
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature154
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure154
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure155
Childproof Door Locks155
Remote Entry System156
Intelligent Access157
Activating Intelligent Access at the Driver's Door157
Activating Intelligent Access At The Liftgate157
Push Button Start157
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock158
Locking The Doors158
Opening The Power Liftgate158
Car Finder159
Sounding A Panic Alarm159
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Steering Wheel And Adjustable Pedals159
Activating The Memory Feature159
Deactivating The Memory Feature160
Replacing The Battery160
Replacing Lost Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)161
How To Reprogram Your Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)161
Illuminated Entry161
Illuminated Exit162
Battery Saver162
Securicode Keyless Entry System163
Erasing Personal Code164
Anti-Scan Feature164
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry164
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System165
Anti-Theft Indicator165
Automatic Disarming166
Replacement Intelligent Access Keys166
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys166
Mykey167
Mykey Restricted Features167
Optional Settings – These Settings Can Be Changed168
Create A Mykey168
Programming Mykey Optional Settings169
Disable Mykey169
Check Mykey System Status170
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems170
Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)171
Perimeter Alarm System173
Arming The System174
Disarming The System175
Triggering The Anti-Theft System175
First-Row Adjustable Head Restraints176
Seating And Safety Restraints176
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint178
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint178
Adjusting The Front Power Seat179
Ten-Way Power Seats179
Using The Two-Way Power Lumbar Support180
Twelve-Way Power Seat180
Using The Four-Way Power Lumbar Support181
Front-Row Heated And Cooled Seats181
Heated Seats181
Cooled Seats182
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement182
To Remove The Air Filter182
Memory Seat/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals183
To Install The Filter183
Rear Seats184
Easy Access/Easy Out Feature184
Non-Adjustable Second-Row Outboard Head Restraints184
Six-Passenger Second Row Outboard Head Restraints184
To Remove The Non-Adjustable Head Restraint185
Seven-Passenger Second Row Outboard Head Restraints185
To Reinstall The Non-Adjustable Head Restraint186
Adjustable Second Row Center Head Restraint186
To Adjust The Head Restraint187
Adjusting Second Row Bucket And Bench Seat Back188
Adjusting Second Row Seats (Six-Passenger Vehicles Only)188
Using The Second-Row Power Lumbar Support189
Accessing The Third Row Seats189
2Nd Row Powerfold And Tumble Seat191
Exiting The Third Row Seat191
Second Row Heated Seats193
Second-Row Heated And Cooled Seats193
Second-Row Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement194
Stowing The Third Row Seat194
Unstowing The Third Row Seat195
Third Row Power Seats196
Safety Restraints197
Closing The Liftgate197
Personal Safety System197
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?198
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints198
Front Crash Severity Sensor198
Driver's Seat Position Sensor198
Front Passenger Sensing System199
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors199
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners199
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors200
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational200
Safety Belt Precautions200
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts202
Third-Row Safety Belt Stowage202
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard203
Vehicle Sensitive Mode203
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode204
Automatic Locking Mode204
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode204
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode204
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode205
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment205
Safety Belt Pretensioner205
Safety Belt Extension Assembly206
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime206
Conditions Of Operation206
Belt-Minder207
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature209
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)211
Important Srs Precautions211
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag212
Children And Airbags213
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?213
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit219
Determining If The System Is Operational219
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System220
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?220
Safety Canopy System222
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?223
Sos Post-Crash Alert System225
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles225
Safety Restraints For Children226
Important Child Restraint Precautions226
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children227
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children228
Transporting Children229
Safety Seats For Children230
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats230
When Installing A Child Safety Seat230
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments234
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions236
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps237
Child Booster Seats239
When Children Should Use Booster Seats240
Types Of Booster Seats241
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts242
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance243
Tires, Wheels And Loading244
Notice To Crossover Vehicle Owners244
Vehicle Characteristics244
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System244
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles245
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading246
Treadwear246
Traction Aa A B C246
Temperature A B C247
Tires247
Glossary Of Tire Terminology247
Inflating Your Tires248
Tire Inflation248
Tire Care250
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems250
Tire Wear251
Damage251
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)252
Tire Replacement Requirements252
Safety Practices253
Highway Hazards254
Tire And Wheel Alignment254
Tire Rotation254
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall255
Information on "P" Type Tires256
Information on "T" Type Tires260
Location Of The Tire Label260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)261
Changing Tires With Tpms262
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)263
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed263
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly264
When Inflating Your Tires265
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure265
Snow Tires And Cables/Chains266
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer267
Base Curb Weight267
Vehicle Curb Weight267
Payload267
Cargo Weight269
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)269
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)269
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)271
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight271
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit272
Trailer Towing273
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight274
Preparing To Tow275
Hitches275
Weight Distributing Hitch275
Safety Chains276
Trailer Brakes276
Trailer Lamps276
Driving While You Tow277
When Towing A Trailer277
Servicing After Towing277
Trailer Towing Tips277
Recreational Towing278
Driving279
Starting279
Ignition Modes279
Starting Your Vehicle279
Important Safety Precautions280
Before Starting The Vehicle280
Push Button Start System281
Starting The Engine281
Backup Method Of Starting282
Fast Restart Feature282
Switching The Vehicle Off When Not In Park283
Absence Of The Intelligent Access Key283
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes283
Important Ventilating Information283
Engine Block Heater284
Brakes285
How To Use The Engine Block Heater285
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)286
Using Abs286
Abs Warning Lamp286
Parking Brake286
Advancetrac287
Traction Control (Tcs)289
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)290
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )290
Switching Off Traction Control291
Advancetrac Features292
Trailer Sway Control292
Disabling Trailer Sway Control293
Steering293
Brake-Shift Interlock295
Automatic Transmission Operation295
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning295
M (Manual) With Grade Assist297
Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic Transmission (Sst)298
Paddle Shifters298
Recommended Shift Speeds298
Reverse Sensing System299
Rearview Camera System301
Night Time And Dark Area Use302
Servicing302
Collision Warning System303
Collision Warning System Limitations304
Active Park Assist (Apa)305
Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System305
Automatic Search For Parking Space306
Automatic Steering Into Parking Space307
Apa Finished308
Why Isn't APA Searching for a Parking Space?309
Why Doesn't APA Offer a Particular Parking Space?309
Why Doesn't APA Position the Vehicle Where I Want in the Space?309
Blind Spot Mirrors310
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors311
Blis Detection Limitations313
Blis False Alerts313
Cross Traffic Alert (Cta) System Operation314
Cta Detection Limitations315
Cta False Alerts315
Cta And Reverse Sensing System (Rss) Interaction316
Blis And/Or Cta On/Off And Disable Operation316
Blis And/Or Cta Fault Operation316
Trailer Tow False Alerts318
Day And Night Brightness318
All Wheel Drive318
Driving On Slippery Surfaces With Awd Vehicles319
Basic Operating Principles319
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement319
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck320
Emergency Maneuvers320
Awd Systems321
Sand321
Mud And Water321
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain322
Driving On Snow And Ice323
Maintenance And Modifications324
Driving Through Water324
Roadside Emergencies325
Getting Roadside Assistance325
Hazard Flasher Control326
Using Roadside Assistance326
Fuel Pump Shut-Off327
Fuses And Relays327
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color328
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel329
High-Current Fuses333
Changing The Tires336
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information336
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle338
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack338
Tire Change Procedure339
Stowing The Tire And Jack341
Temporary Mobility Kit343
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit345
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure348
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed349
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit350
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications352
Running Out Of Fuel353
Jump Starting353
Preparing Your Vehicle354
Connecting The Jumper Cables354
Removing The Jumper Cables357
Wrecker Towing359
Emergency Towing360
Customer Assistance361
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)367
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)367
Cleaning368
Washing The Exterior368
Exterior Chrome368
Waxing369
Paint Chips369
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers369
Engine370
3.7L V6 Duratec Engine370
3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine371
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts371
Windows And Wiper Blades371
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens372
Interior373
Leather Seats374
Underbody374
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products374
Maintenance And Specifications376
Service Recommendations376
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle376
Working With The Engine Off376
Opening The Hood377
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment378
Engine Shield379
Windshield Washer Fluid380
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate380
Changing The Wiper Blades381
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade382
Engine Oil382
Checking The Engine Oil382
Adding Engine Oil384
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations384
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil385
Battery385
Engine Coolant388
Checking Engine Coolant388
Adding Engine Coolant389
Recycled Engine Coolant391
Coolant Refill Capacity391
Engine Fluid Temperature Management (Ecoboost Engine Only)392
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling393
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works393
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated394
Fuel Filter394
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels394
Fuel Information394
Refueling396
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System396
Choosing The Right Fuel397
Octane Recommendations398
Fuel Quality398
Cleaner Air399
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container399
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy400
Measuring Techniques400
Filling The Tank401
Calculating Fuel Economy401
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits402
Habits402
Maintenance403
Conditions403
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates403
Emission Control System404
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)405
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing406
Power Steering Fluid (Except Ecoboost Engine)407
Brake Fluid407
Transmission Fluid408
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid408
Low Fluid Level408
Correct Fluid Level408
High Fluid Level409
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels409
Air Filter409
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities409
Changing The Air Filter Element410
Motorcraft Part Numbers411
Engine Data415
Engine Drivebelt Routing415
Identifying Your Vehicle416
Safety Compliance Certification Label416
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)417
Transmission Code Designations418
Accessories419
Ford Extended Service Plan421
Index424