Lincoln MKT 2014 User manual

January 2014

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Lincoln MKT

Litho in U.S.A.

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Owner’s Manual

2014 MKT

Owner’s Manual

2014 MKT

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Introduction 9

Child Safety 18

Child seat positioning ...................................20

Booster seats .........................................22

Installing child seats ....................................25

Child safety locks ......................................38

Safety Belts 39

Fastening the safety belts ................................41

Safety belt height adjustment .............................45

Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................45

Safety belt-minder .....................................46

Rear inflatable safety belt ................................49

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................51

Personal Safety System 52

Supplementary Restraints System 53

Driver and passenger airbags .............................55

Front passenger sensing system ...........................57

Side airbags ..........................................61

Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................62

Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................64

Airbag disposal........................................65

Keys and Remote Control 66

General information on radio frequencies.....................66

Remote control .......................................67

Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................72

MyKey 73

Settings, MyKey .......................................73

Creating.............................................74

Clearing.............................................75

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System status.........................................75

Remote start, MyKey ...................................76

Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................76

Locks 78

Locking and unlocking ..................................78

SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................85

Security 88

SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................88

Anti-theft alarm .......................................90

Steering Wheel 91

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................91

Steering wheel controls .................................92

Pedals 95

Adjustable pedals ......................................95

Wipers and Washers 96

Windshield wipers .....................................96

Rain-sensing wipers ....................................96

Windshield washers ....................................97

Rear-window wiper and washer ............................97

Lighting 98

Lighting control .......................................98

Autolamps ...........................................99

Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99

Headlamp exit delay ...................................100

Automatic high beam control.............................101

Front fog lamps ......................................103

Adaptive headlamps ...................................103

Turn signal control ....................................104

Interior lamps........................................105

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Windows and Mirrors 107

Power windows ......................................107

Exteriormirrors......................................109

Interior mirrors ......................................111

Sun visors ..........................................112

Moonroof ...........................................113

Instrument Cluster 115

Gauges.............................................115

Warning lamps and indicators ............................115

Audible warnings and indicators ..........................120

Information Displays 121

Controls............................................121

Information messages ..................................127

Climate Control 137

Dual automatic temperature control........................137

Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................139

Rear window defroster .................................141

Cabin air filter .......................................141

Seats 143

Sitting in the correct position ............................143

Head restraints.......................................144

Power seats .........................................147

Memory function .....................................148

Heated seats ........................................150

Heated and ventilated seats..............................151

Rear seats ..........................................153

Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 164

HomeLink® wireless control system .......................165

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Auxiliary Power Points 169

Storage Compartments 172

Center console .......................................172

Overhead console .....................................174

Starting and Stopping the Engine 175

Engine block heater ...................................179

Fuel and Refueling 181

Fuel quality .........................................182

Running out of fuel....................................183

Refueling...........................................184

Fuel consumption .....................................186

Transmission 190

Automatic transmission.................................190

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 195

All wheel drive .......................................195

Brakes 202

Brakes .............................................202

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................203

Parking brake........................................203

Traction Control 204

TractionControl™....................................204

Stability Control 205

AdvanceTrac® .......................................206

Parking Aids 207

Sensing system.......................................207

Active park assist .....................................209

Rear-view camera system ...............................214

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Cruise Control 218

Using cruise control ...................................218

Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................219

Driving Aids 228

Driveralert .........................................228

Lane keeping system...................................230

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic

Alert(CTA).........................................234

Collision warning system ................................239

Lincoln adaptive drive..................................242

Steering ............................................244

Load Carrying 246

Rear under floor storage ................................246

Cargo net...........................................246

Luggage cover .......................................247

Vehicle loading .......................................247

Towing 255

Trailertowing........................................255

Wrecker towing ......................................262

Recreational towing ...................................263

Driving Hints 265

Economical driving ....................................265

Driving through water..................................266

Floormats..........................................267

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Roadside Emergencies 268

Getting roadside assistance ..............................268

Hazard warning flashers ................................269

Fuel cut-off switch ....................................270

Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................270

Customer Assistance 274

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................281

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................281

Fuses 282

Changing a fuse ......................................282

Fuse specification chart ................................283

Maintenance 292

General information ...................................292

Opening and closing the hood ............................293

Under hood overview ..................................294

Engine oil dipstick ....................................298

Engine oil check......................................298

Engine coolant check ..................................299

Automatic transmission fluid check ........................304

Brake fluid check .....................................309

Fuel filter...........................................309

Washer fluid check ....................................310

Battery ............................................310

Checking the wiper blades ..............................312

Air filter(s) .........................................313

Adjusting the headlamps ................................315

Changing a bulb ......................................317

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Vehicle Care 321

Cleaning products.....................................321

Cleaning the exterior ..................................321

Waxing.............................................323

Repairing minor paint damage ............................323

Cleaning the engine ...................................323

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................324

Cleaning the interior ...................................325

Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......326

Cleaning leather seats ..................................327

Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................327

Vehiclestorage.......................................328

Wheels and Tires 330

Tire care ...........................................332

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................349

Changing a road wheel .................................353

Technical specifications.................................361

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................361

Capacities and Specifications 362

Engine specifications ..................................362

Engine drivebelt ......................................362

Part numbers ........................................368

Vehicle identification number ............................368

Vehicle certification label ...............................369

Transmission code designation............................370

Accessories 371

Accessories .........................................371

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Ford Extended Service Plan 373

Audio System 376

MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................378

Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................379

MyLincoln Touch™ 381

Privacy Information ...................................387

Infotainment display ...................................388

Voice recognition .....................................389

Listening to music ....................................393

Phone features .......................................414

Information Menu .....................................422

Settings............................................434

Climatefeatures......................................446

Navigation system.....................................450

Appendices 462

Scheduled Maintenance 482

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................487

Index 499

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 product features and options available

throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they

are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

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

models, so may appear different to you on 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.

This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or

right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

A. Right-hand side

B. Left-hand side

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.

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