Lincoln MKT 2015 User manual

October 2014

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Lincoln MKT

Litho in U.S.A.

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Owner’s Manual

2015 MKT

Owner’s Manual

2015 MKT

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Introduction 9

Child Safety 17

Installing child seats ....................................19

Booster seats .........................................31

Child seat positioning ...................................34

Child safety locks ......................................36

Safety Belts 37

Fastening the safety belts ................................39

Safety belt height adjustment .............................43

Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................44

Safety belt-minder .....................................44

Rear inflatable safety belt ................................46

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................48

Personal Safety System 49

Supplementary Restraints System 50

Driver and passenger airbags .............................52

Front passenger sensing system ...........................54

Side airbags ..........................................57

Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................59

Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................61

Airbag disposal........................................62

Keys and Remote Control 63

General information on radio frequencies.....................63

Remote control .......................................64

Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................68

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MyKey 69

Settings, MyKey .......................................69

Creating.............................................70

Clearing.............................................71

System status.........................................71

Remote start, MyKey ...................................71

Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................72

Locks 73

Locking and unlocking ..................................73

SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................80

Security 83

SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................83

Anti-theft alarm .......................................85

Steering Wheel 86

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................86

Steering wheel controls .................................87

Pedals 90

Adjustable pedals ......................................90

Wipers and Washers 91

Windshield wipers .....................................91

Rain-sensing wipers ....................................91

Windshield washers ....................................92

Rear-window wiper and washer ............................92

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Lighting 93

Lighting control .......................................93

Autolamps ...........................................94

Instrument lighting dimmer...............................95

Headlamp exit delay ....................................95

Automatic high beam control .............................96

Frontfoglamps.......................................98

Adaptive headlamps ....................................99

Turn signal control ....................................100

Interior lamps........................................100

Windows and Mirrors 102

Power windows ......................................102

Exteriormirrors......................................104

Interior mirrors ......................................106

Sun visors ..........................................107

Moonroof ...........................................108

Instrument Cluster 110

Gauges.............................................110

Warning lamps and indicators ............................110

Audible warnings and indicators ..........................115

Information Displays 116

Controls............................................116

Information messages ..................................122

Climate Control 132

Dual automatic temperature control........................132

Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................134

Rear window defroster .................................136

Cabin air filter .......................................136

Remote Start ........................................137

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Seats 138

Sitting in the correct position ............................138

Head restraints.......................................139

Power seats .........................................142

Memory function .....................................144

Heated seats ........................................146

Heated and ventilated seats..............................147

Rear seats ..........................................149

Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 160

HomeLink® wireless control system .......................161

Auxiliary Power Points 165

Storage Compartments 168

Center console .......................................168

Overhead console .....................................170

Starting and Stopping the Engine 171

Engine block heater ...................................175

Fuel and Refueling 177

Fuel quality .........................................178

Running out of fuel....................................179

Refueling...........................................180

Fuel consumption .....................................182

Transmission 187

Automatic transmission.................................187

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 192

All wheel drive .......................................192

Brakes 199

Brakes .............................................199

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................200

Parking brake........................................200

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Traction Control 201

TractionControl™....................................201

Stability Control 202

AdvanceTrac® .......................................203

Parking Aids 204

Sensing system.......................................204

Active park assist .....................................206

Rear-view camera system ...............................210

Cruise Control 215

Using cruise control ...................................215

Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................216

Driving Aids 225

Driveralert .........................................225

Lane keeping system...................................227

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert

(CTA).............................................231

Collision warning system ................................236

Lincoln adaptive drive..................................240

Steering ............................................241

Load Carrying 243

Rear under floor storage ................................243

Cargo net...........................................243

Luggage cover .......................................243

Vehicle loading .......................................244

Towing 252

Trailertowing........................................252

Wrecker towing ......................................259

Recreational towing ...................................260

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Driving Hints 262

Economical driving ....................................262

Floormats..........................................263

Roadside Emergencies 265

Getting roadside assistance ..............................265

Hazard warning flashers ................................267

Fuel cut-off switch ....................................267

Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................268

Customer Assistance 271

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................278

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................278

Fuses 279

Changing a fuse ......................................279

Fuse specification chart ................................280

Maintenance 289

General information ...................................289

Opening and closing the hood ............................290

Under hood overview ..................................291

Engine oil dipstick ....................................295

Engine oil check......................................295

Engine coolant check ..................................296

Automatic transmission fluid check ........................301

Brake fluid check .....................................306

Fuel filter...........................................306

Washer fluid check ....................................307

Battery ............................................307

Checking the wiper blades ..............................309

Air filter(s) .........................................310

Adjusting the headlamps ................................312

Changing a bulb ......................................313

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Vehicle Care 317

Cleaning products.....................................317

Cleaning the exterior ..................................317

Waxing.............................................319

Repairing minor paint damage ............................319

Cleaning the engine ...................................319

Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................320

Cleaning the interior ...................................321

Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......321

Cleaning leather seats ..................................322

Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................323

Vehiclestorage.......................................324

Wheels and Tires 327

Tire care ...........................................329

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................345

Changing a road wheel .................................350

Technical specifications.................................357

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................357

Capacities and Specifications 359

Engine specifications ..................................359

Engine drivebelt ......................................360

Part numbers ........................................365

Vehicle identification number ............................366

Vehicle certification label ...............................367

Transmission code designation............................367

Accessories 368

Accessories .........................................368

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Extended Service Plan 370

Audio System 373

MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................375

Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................376

MyLincoln Touch™ 378

Privacy Information ...................................384

Voice recognition .....................................386

Listening to music ....................................390

Phone features .......................................411

Information Menu .....................................419

Settings............................................431

Climatefeatures......................................443

Navigation system.....................................446

Appendices 458

Scheduled Maintenance 476

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................481

Index 493

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 show features as used

in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.

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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