Lincoln 2013 MKX User manual

Introduction 9

Child Safety 16

Child seats ...........................................18

Child seat positioning ...................................18

Booster seats .........................................20

Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................22

Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for

children.............................................26

Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................28

Child safety locks ......................................30

Safety Belts 31

Fastening the safety belts ................................33

Safety belt height adjustment .............................37

Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................37

Safety belt-minder .....................................38

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................40

Personal Safety System 41

Supplementary Restraints System 42

Driver and passenger airbags..............................44

Front passenger sensing system............................46

Side airbags ..........................................49

Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................51

Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................53

Airbag disposal ........................................54

Keys and Remote Control 55

General information on radio frequencies .....................55

Remote control........................................56

Replacing a lost key or remote control .......................61

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MyKey 62

Settings, MyKey .......................................62

Creating.............................................63

Clearing .............................................63

System status .........................................64

Remote start, MyKey ...................................64

Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................66

Locks 68

Locking and unlocking ..................................68

SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................75

Security 78

SecuriLock威passive anti-theft system .......................78

Anti-theft alarm .......................................80

Steering Wheel 81

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................81

Steering wheel controls..................................83

Wipers and Washers 86

Windshield wipers......................................86

Rain-sensing wipers ....................................86

Windshield washers.....................................87

Rear-window wiper and washer ............................87

Lighting 88

Lighting control .......................................88

Autolamps ...........................................89

Instrument lighting dimmer ...............................89

Headlamp exit delay ....................................90

Daytime running lamps ..................................90

Front fog lamps .......................................91

Adaptive headlamps ....................................91

Directionindicators ....................................92

Interior lamps.........................................92

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Windows and Mirrors 94

Power windows .......................................94

Exteriormirrors.......................................95

Interiormirrors........................................97

Sun visors ...........................................98

Moonroof ............................................98

Instrument Cluster 101

Gauges .............................................101

Warning lamps and indicators ............................101

Audible warnings and indicators ..........................106

Information Displays 107

Controls ............................................107

Information messages ..................................114

Audio System 123

MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................125

Climate Control 127

Dual automatic temperature control ........................127

Rear window defroster .................................129

Cabin air filter .......................................129

Seats 131

Sitting in the correct position ............................131

Head restraints .......................................132

Power seats .........................................133

Memory function......................................135

Heated and cooled seats ................................136

Rear seats ..........................................138

Universal Garage Door Opener 142

HomeLink威wireless control system ........................142

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Auxiliary Power Points 147

Storage Compartments 148

Center console .......................................148

Overhead console .....................................148

Starting and Stopping the Engine 149

Keyless starting ......................................150

Starting the engine ....................................152

Engine block heater ...................................153

Fuel and Refueling 155

Fuel quality .........................................156

Running out of fuel ....................................157

Refueling...........................................158

Fuel consumption .....................................160

Transmission 164

Automatic transmission .................................164

Hill start assist .......................................168

All-Wheel Drive 170

All wheel drive .......................................170

Brakes 176

Brakes .............................................176

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................177

Parking brake ........................................177

Traction Control 178

TractionControl™ ....................................178

Stability Control 179

AdvanceTrac威........................................180

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Parking Aids 181

Sensing system .......................................181

Rear-view camera system ...............................183

Cruise Control 187

Using cruise control ...................................187

Using Adaptive Cruise Control ............................188

Driving Aids 196

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert

(CTA) .............................................196

Collision warning system ................................201

Steering............................................205

Load Carrying 206

Cargo net ...........................................206

Roof racks and load carriers .............................208

Utility hooks .........................................209

Vehicle loading .......................................209

Towing 217

Trailertowing........................................217

Wrecker towing.......................................221

Recreational towing....................................222

Driving Hints 224

Economical driving ....................................224

Floormats..........................................226

Roadside Emergencies 228

Getting roadside assistance ..............................228

Hazard warning flashers ................................229

Fuel cut-off switch ....................................229

Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................230

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Customer Assistance 233

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................239

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................240

Fuses 241

Changing a fuse ......................................241

Fuses and relays ......................................241

Fuse specification chart.................................242

Maintenance 250

General information ...................................250

Opening and closing the hood ............................251

Under hood overview ..................................252

Engine oil dipstick ....................................253

Engine oil check ......................................253

Engine coolant check ..................................254

Automatic transmission fluid check ........................258

Brake fluid check .....................................260

Fuel filter ...........................................260

Washer fluid check ....................................261

Changing the vehicle battery .............................261

Checking the wiper blades...............................263

Changing the wiper blades...............................264

Air filter(s)..........................................265

Adjusting the headlamps ................................266

Changing a bulb ......................................267

Bulb specification chart.................................272

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Vehicle Care 273

Cleaning products .....................................273

Cleaning the exterior...................................273

Waxing.............................................275

Repairing minor paint damage ............................275

Cleaning the engine ...................................275

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................276

Cleaning the interior ...................................276

Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......277

Cleaning leather seats ..................................278

Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................278

Vehicle storage .......................................279

Wheels and Tires 282

Tire care ...........................................284

Using snow chains.....................................300

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................301

Changing a road wheel .................................305

Technical specifications .................................310

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................310

Capacities and Specifications 312

Engine specifications...................................312

Part numbers........................................317

Vehicle identification number.............................317

Vehicle certification label................................318

Transmission code designation............................319

Accessories 320

Accessories..........................................320

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Ford Extended Service Plan 322

Scheduled Maintenance 326

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................331

MyLincoln Touch™ 345

Privacy Information....................................351

Infotainment display ...................................352

Voice recognition .....................................353

Listening to music.....................................360

Phone features .......................................387

Information Menu .....................................394

Menu features........................................405

Settings............................................408

Climate features ......................................414

Navigation system .....................................417

Appendices 429

Index 447

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to

print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change

specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No

part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval

system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our

written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to

get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you

know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from

driving it.

WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using

and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.

Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options,

sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find

options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different

models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the

essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable

laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral

part of the vehicle.

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

Information in this respect is highlighted in this manual with the tree

symbol.

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and

others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the

warning symbol.

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Safety Alert See Owner’s

Manual

Fasten Safety

Belt

Airbag –

Front

Airbag – Side Child Seat

Lower An-

chor

Child Seat

Tether An-

chor

Brake Sys-

tem

Anti-Lock

Brake Sys-

tem

Parking

Brake Sys-

tem

Brake Fluid –

Non-

Petroleum

Base

Parking Aid

System

Stability Con-

trol System

Cruise Con-

trol

Master Light-

ing Switch

Hazard Warn-

ing Flasher

Fog Lamps –

Front

Fuse Com-

partment

Fuel Pump

Reset

Windshield

Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/

Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/

Demist

Power Win-

dows Front/

Rear

Power Win-

dow Lockout

Child Safety

Door Lock/

Unlock

Interior Lug-

gage Com-

partment Re-

lease

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil Engine Cool-

ant

Engine Cool-

ant Tempera-

ture

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