User Manual Lincoln 2008 MKX

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User Manual

For LINCOLN 2008 MKX.

• Table of Contents1
• Introduction4
  • PERCHLORATE MATERIAL4
  • CONGRATULATIONS4
  • SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5
    • Warning symbols in this guide5
    • Warning symbols on your vehicle5
    • Protecting the environment5
  • BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE5
  • SPECIAL NOTICES5
    • New Vehicle Limited Warranty5
    • Special instructions6
    • Service Data Recording6
      • Event Data Recording6
    • Cell phone use7
    • Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information7
• Instrument Cluster10
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES10
  • GAUGES14
• Entertainment Systems17
  • AUDIO SYSTEMS17
    • AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system17
    • Auxiliary input jack (Line in)24
    • USB port (if equipped)25
  • GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION26
    • Satellite radio information (if equipped)28
  • FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)30
    • Quick start31
      • To play a DVD in the DVD system:31
      • To play a CD in the DVD system:32
      • To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:32
      • To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system33
      • To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):34
      • Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:34
      • Using wired headphones (not included):34
      • To adjust display brightness:35
    • DVD player controls35
    • Remote control38
      • Battery replacement41
    • Headphones42
      • Wireless headphones42
      • Wired headphones45
    • Operation45
      • Single play/Dual play45
      • Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)47
      • Menu mode47
      • Angle mode47
      • Aspect ratio48
      • Language48
      • Subtitles49
      • Audio CDs49
      • Playing MP3 discs50
      • MP3 disc quality factors51
      • CD, MP3 and CD player care51
      • Playing a DVD52
      • Slow play53
      • Frame by frame53
      • Headphone/auxiliary jacks53
      • Audio displays54
      • Audio interaction55
      • Parental control for the DVD system55
    • General information56
    • Safety information56
    • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance58
    • Care and service of the DVD player58
      • Environmental extremes58
      • Temperature extremes58
      • Humidity and moisture condensation58
      • Foreign substances58
      • Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen59
      • Cleaning DVD and CD discs59
      • Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)59
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)59
  • SYNC (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)59
• Climate Controls60
  • DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)60
    • Operating tips62
  • REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER63
  • CABIN AIR FILTER63
• Lights64
  • HEADLAMP CONTROL64
    • Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)64
    • Autolamp control64
    • Fog lamp control65
    • High beams65
    • Flash to pass65
    • Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)65
  • PANEL DIMMER CONTROL66
  • AIMING THE HEADLAMPS66
    • Vertical aim adjustment66
  • TURN SIGNAL CONTROL68
  • INTERIOR LAMPS68
    • Front row map lamps (if equipped)68
    • Map/dome lamp (if equipped)68
    • Rear courtesy lamp69
  • BULB REPLACEMENT69
    • Headlamp Condensation69
    • Using the right bulbs69
    • Replacing the interior bulbs70
      • Replacing exterior bulbs70
    • Replacing headlamp bulbs70
      • Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs71
      • Replacing front side marker bulbs72
      • Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs73
      • Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly73
      • Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs73
      • Replacing license plate lamp bulbs74
      • Replacing fog lamp bulbs74
• Driver Controls75
  • MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER75
    • Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)75
    • Rear window wiper/washer controls76
  • TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL76
  • ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR77
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE77
    • Forward storage bin (if equipped)77
  • CENTER CONSOLE78
  • AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)78
  • POWER WINDOWS80
    • Bounce-Back81
      • Security Override81
    • Window lock81
    • Accessory delay81
  • INTERIOR MIRROR81
    • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror82
  • EXTERIOR MIRRORS82
    • Power side view mirrors82
      • Fold-away mirrors83
    • Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)83
  • SPEED CONTROL83
    • Setting speed control84
      • Disengaging speed control84
      • Resuming a set speed85
      • Increasing speed while using speed control85
      • Reducing speed while using speed control85
      • Turning off speed control86
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS86
    • Radio control features86
  • PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)88
  • HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)90
    • Programming90
    • Gate Operator & Canadian Programming92
    • Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System92
    • Erasing HomeLink buttons93
      • Reprogramming a single HomeLink button93
  • MESSAGE CENTER93
    • Selectable features94
      • Reset94
      • Info menu94
      • Odometer/Trip odometer94
      • Distance to empty (DTE)94
      • Average fuel economy (AFE)95
      • Average Speed95
      • Compass display95
      • Compass zone/calibration adjustment96
      • Trip elapsed drive time97
      • Setup menu97
      • System check98
      • Units (English/Metric)98
      • Autolamp delay98
      • Autolock99
      • Autounlock99
      • Easy entry/exit (if equipped)99
      • Power Liftgate (if equipped)100
      • Reverse Sensing System (Park aid) (if equipped)100
      • Language100
      • System warnings100
  • POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)103
  • MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)103
  • POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)104
  • CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)107
  • LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)108
• Locks and Security109
  • KEYS109
    • Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)110
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS111
    • Smart locks111
    • Autolock feature111
      • Deactivating/activating autolock feature112
      • Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure112
      • Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure113
      • Autounlock feature113
      • Deactivating/activating autounlock feature113
      • Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure114
      • Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure114
  • CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS115
  • REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM115
    • Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock117
      • Opening front windows and panoramic roof (if equipped)117
    • Locking the doors118
    • Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)118
    • Car finder118
    • Sounding a panic alarm118
    • Memory feature119
      • Activating the memory feature119
      • Deactivating the memory feature119
    • Replacing the battery119
    • Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)120
      • How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)120
    • Illuminated entry121
    • Perimeter lamps illuminated entry121
      • Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry121
    • Illuminated exit122
      • Battery saver122
  • KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM123
    • Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors123
    • Erasing personal code124
    • Anti-scan feature124
    • Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry124
  • SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM124
    • Anti-theft indicator125
    • Automatic arming125
    • Automatic disarming126
    • Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys126
    • Programming spare keys126
  • PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM128
    • Arming the system128
    • Disarming the system129
      • Triggering the anti-theft system129
• Seating and Safety Restraints130
  • SEATING130
    • Adjustable head restraints130
    • Adjusting the front power seat131
      • Power recline (if equipped)132
    • Using the power lumbar support133
    • Memory seat and mirrors133
    • Easy-entry/easy-exit feature134
    • Heated and cooled seats134
    • Climate controlled seats air filter replacement135
  • REAR SEATS136
    • Head restraints136
    • Folding down the 60/40 rear seats137
      • 2nd row manual folding seat137
      • 2nd row EasyFold™ seatback release138
      • Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position138
    • Adjusting the second row seatback139
    • Seat mounted armrest and cupholders139
      • Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position140
    • Rear heated seats (if equipped)140
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS141
    • Personal Safety System™141
      • How does the Personal Safety System™ work?142
      • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints142
      • Front crash severity sensor142
      • Driver’s seat position sensor143
      • Front passenger sensing system143
      • Front safety belt usage sensors143
      • Front safety belt pretensioners144
      • Front safety belt energy management retractors144
      • Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational144
    • Safety belt precautions145
    • Combination lap and shoulder belts146
    • Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard146
    • Vehicle sensitive mode147
    • Automatic locking mode147
      • How to use the automatic locking mode147
      • When to use the automatic locking mode148
      • How to disengage the automatic locking mode148
    • Safety belt pretensioner148
    • Safety belt height adjustment149
    • Second row comfort guide149
    • Safety belt extension assembly150
    • Safety belt maintenance151
    • Safety belt warning light and indicator chime151
    • Conditions of operation152
    • Belt-Minder152
      • One time disable155
      • Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature155
  • AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)157
    • Important supplemental restraint system precautions157
    • Children and airbags159
    • How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?159
    • Front passenger sensing system161
    • Determining if the system is operational165
    • Seat-mounted side airbag system166
      • How does the side airbag system work?167
      • Determining if the system is operational168
    • Safety Canopy™ system169
      • How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?170
      • Determining if the system is operational171
    • Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)172
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN172
    • Important child restraint precautions172
    • Children and safety belts173
      • Child booster seats173
      • When children should use booster seats173
      • Types of booster seats174
      • The importance of shoulder belts175
  • SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN176
    • Child and infant or child safety seats176
    • Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts177
    • Attaching child safety seats with tether straps180
    • Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors181
• Tires, Wheels and Loading184
  • NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS184
  • VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS184
    • All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped)184
    • How your vehicle differs from other vehicles185
  • INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING186
    • Treadwear186
    • Traction AA A B C186
    • Temperature A B C187
  • TIRES187
    • Glossary of tire terminology187
  • INFLATING YOUR TIRES188
  • TIRE CARE190
    • Inspecting your tires190
    • Tire wear191
    • Damage191
    • U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)192
    • Tire replacement requirements192
    • Safety practices193
      • Highway hazards194
    • Tire and wheel alignment194
    • Tire rotation194
  • INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL195
    • Information on “P” type tires196
    • Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires199
    • Information on “T” type tires200
    • Location of the tire label200
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)201
    • Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)202
      • When your temporary spare tire is installed202
      • When you believe your system is not operating properly203
      • When inflating your tires204
      • How temperature affects your tire pressure204
  • SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS205
  • VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER205
  • TRAILER TOWING211
    • Preparing to tow212
    • Hitches213
    • Safety chains213
    • Trailer brakes213
    • Trailer lamps213
    • Trailer tow connector (equipped on vehicles with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)214
    • Driving while you tow214
      • Servicing after towing214
    • Trailer towing tips215
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING215
• Driving217
  • STARTING217
    • Positions of the ignition217
    • Preparing to start your vehicle217
      • Important safety precautions218
    • Starting the engine219
    • Guarding against exhaust fumes220
    • Important ventilating information220
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)220
  • BRAKES222
    • Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)222
      • Using ABS222
      • ABS warning lamp223
    • Parking brake223
  • ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM224
  • STEERING227
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION228
    • Brake-shift interlock228
    • Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning229
    • Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle229
    • If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow231
  • REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)231
  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)233
    • Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles233
      • Basic operating principles234
      • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement234
      • If your vehicle gets stuck234
      • Emergency maneuvers235
      • AWD Systems (if equipped)235
      • Sand235
      • Mud and water236
      • Driving on hilly or sloping terrain237
      • Driving on snow and ice238
      • Maintenance and Modifications238
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER239
• Roadside Emergencies240
  • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE240
    • Getting roadside assistance240
    • Using roadside assistance241
    • Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty241
  • HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL242
  • FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH242
  • FUSES AND RELAYS243
    • Fuses243
      • Standard fuse amperage rating and color243
    • Passenger compartment fuse panel243
    • Power distribution box247
  • CHANGING THE TIRES250
    • Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information251
      • Stopping and securing the vehicle252
      • Removing the spare tire and jack253
    • Tire change procedure253
      • Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack256
  • WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS256
  • JUMP STARTING257
    • Preparing your vehicle257
    • Connecting the jumper cables258
    • Jump starting260
    • Removing the jumper cables260
  • WRECKER TOWING262
• Customer Assistance264
  • GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED264
    • At home264
    • Away from home264
      • Additional Assistance265
  • IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)266
  • THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)267
  • UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)268
  • FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN268
  • GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA269
  • ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE270
    • Obtaining a French owner’s guide270
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)271
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)271
• Cleaning272
  • WASHING THE EXTERIOR272
  • WAXING273
  • PAINT CHIPS273
  • ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS273
  • ENGINE274
  • 3.5L ENGINE274
  • PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS274
  • WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES275
  • PANORAMIC ROOF DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)275
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS276
  • INTERIOR276
  • LEATHER SEATS277
  • CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)277
  • UNDERBODY277
  • FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS278
• Maintenance and Specifications279
  • SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS279
  • PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE279
    • Working with the engine off279
    • Working with the engine on279
  • OPENING THE HOOD280
  • IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT281
    • 3.5L V6 engine281
  • WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID282
  • CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES282
    • Changing rear window wiper blade283
  • ENGINE OIL283
    • Checking the engine oil283
    • Adding engine oil285
    • Engine oil and filter recommendations286
      • Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil286
  • BATTERY287
  • ENGINE COOLANT289
    • Checking engine coolant289
    • Adding engine coolant290
    • Recycled engine coolant292
    • Coolant refill capacity292
    • Severe climates292
    • What you should know about fail-safe cooling293
      • How fail-safe cooling works293
      • When fail-safe mode is activated294
  • FUEL FILTER294
  • WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS294
    • Important safety precautions294
      • Refueling296
    • Fuel Filler Cap297
    • Choosing the right fuel298
    • Octane recommendations298
    • Fuel quality298
    • Cleaner air299
    • Running out of fuel299
  • ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY299
    • Measuring techniques299
    • Filling the tank299
    • Calculating fuel economy300
    • Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits301
      • Habits301
      • Maintenance301
      • Conditions302
    • EPA window sticker302
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM302
    • On board diagnostics (OBD-II)304
    • Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing304
  • POWER STEERING FLUID305
  • BRAKE FLUID306
  • TRANSAXLE FLUID307
    • Checking automatic transaxle fluid307
      • Low fluid level307
      • Correct fluid level307
      • High fluid level308
      • Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels308
  • AIR FILTER308
    • Changing the air filter element309
  • MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS310
  • MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES311
  • ENGINE DATA313
    • Engine drivebelt routing313
  • IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE314
    • Safety Compliance Certification Label314
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)314
  • TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS315
• Accessories316
  • GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE316
    • Exterior style316
    • Interior style316
    • Lifestyle316
    • Peace of mind317
• Index318