User Manual Lincoln 2009 MKX

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User Manual

For LINCOLN 2009 MKX.

• Table of Contents1
• Introduction4
  • CONGRATULATIONS4
  • SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5
    • Warning symbols in this guide5
    • Warning symbols on your vehicle5
    • Protecting the environment5
  • PERCHLORATE MATERIAL6
  • BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE6
  • SPECIAL NOTICES6
    • New Vehicle Limited Warranty6
    • Special instructions6
    • Service Data Recording7
      • Event Data Recording7
    • Cell phone use8
    • Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information9
• Instrument Cluster12
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES12
  • GAUGES16
• Entertainment Systems18
  • AUDIO SYSTEMS18
    • AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system18
    • Auxiliary input jack (Line in)25
    • USB port27
  • GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION27
    • Satellite radio information (if equipped)29
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)31
  • SYNC31
• Climate Controls32
  • DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CLIMATE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS32
    • Operating tips34
  • REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER35
  • CABIN AIR FILTER36
• Lights37
  • HEADLAMP CONTROL37
    • Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)37
    • Autolamp control37
    • Fog lamp control38
    • High beams38
    • Flash to pass38
    • Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)38
  • PANEL DIMMER CONTROL39
  • AIMING THE HEADLAMPS39
    • Vertical aim adjustment39
  • TURN SIGNAL CONTROL41
  • INTERIOR LAMPS41
    • Front row map lamps (if equipped)41
    • Ambient lighting (if equipped)41
    • Map/dome lamp (if equipped)42
    • Rear courtesy lamp42
  • BULB REPLACEMENT42
    • Headlamp condensation42
    • Using the right bulbs43
    • Replacing interior bulbs43
    • Replacing exterior bulbs44
      • Replacing headlamp bulbs44
      • Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs45
      • Replacing front side marker bulbs46
      • Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs46
      • Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly47
      • Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs47
      • Replacing license plate lamp bulbs47
      • Replacing fog lamp bulbs48
• Driver Controls49
  • MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER49
    • Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)49
    • Rear window wiper/washer controls50
  • TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL50
  • ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR51
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE51
    • Forward storage bin (if equipped)51
  • CENTER CONSOLE52
  • AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)52
  • POWER WINDOWS54
    • Bounce-Back55
      • Security Override55
    • Window lock55
    • Accessory delay55
  • INTERIOR MIRROR55
    • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror55
  • EXTERIOR MIRRORS56
    • Power side view mirrors56
    • Fold-away mirrors57
    • Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)57
  • SPEED CONTROL57
    • Setting speed control58
      • Disengaging speed control58
      • Resuming a set speed59
      • Increasing speed while using speed control59
      • Reducing speed while using speed control59
      • Turning off speed control60
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS60
  • PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)62
  • HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)63
    • Programming64
    • Gate Operator & Canadian Programming65
    • Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System66
    • Erasing HomeLink buttons66
      • Reprogramming a single HomeLink button66
  • MESSAGE CENTER67
    • Selectable features67
      • Reset67
      • Info menu67
      • Odometer/Trip odometer67
      • Distance to empty (DTE)68
      • Average fuel economy (AFE)68
      • Average Speed69
      • Compass display69
      • Compass zone/calibration adjustment69
      • Trip elapsed drive time71
      • Setup menu71
      • System check71
      • Units (English/Metric)72
      • Autolamp delay72
      • Autolock72
      • Autounlock72
      • Easy entry (if equipped)73
      • Power Liftgate (if equipped)73
      • Reverse Sensing System (Park aid) (if equipped)73
      • Language74
      • System warnings74
  • POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)76
  • MANUAL LIFTGATE OPERATION77
  • POWER LIFTGATE (PLG)78
  • MANUAL LIFTGATE OPERATION81
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES83
    • Cargo management system (if equipped)83
    • Cargo net (if equipped)83
    • Utility hook84
  • LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)84
• Locks and Security85
  • KEYS85
    • Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)86
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS87
    • Smart locks87
    • Autolock feature87
      • Deactivating/activating autolock feature88
      • Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure88
      • Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure89
      • Autounlock feature89
      • Deactivating/activating autounlock feature89
      • Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure89
      • Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure90
  • CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS91
  • REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM91
    • Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock93
    • Opening front windows and panoramic roof (if equipped)93
    • Locking the doors94
    • Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)94
    • Car finder94
    • Sounding a panic alarm95
    • Memory feature95
      • Activating the memory feature95
      • Deactivating the memory feature95
    • Replacing the battery96
    • Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)96
      • How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)97
    • Illuminated entry97
    • Perimeter lamps illuminated entry97
      • Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry97
    • Illuminated exit98
      • Battery saver98
  • SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM99
    • Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors99
    • Erasing personal code100
    • Anti-scan feature100
    • Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry100
  • SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM101
    • Anti-theft indicator102
    • Automatic arming102
    • Automatic disarming102
    • Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys102
    • Programming spare keys103
  • PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM104
    • Arming the system104
    • Disarming the system105
      • Triggering the anti-theft system106
• Seating and Safety Restraints107
  • SEATING107
    • Adjustable head restraints107
    • Adjusting the front power seat110
      • Power recline (if equipped)111
    • Using the power lumbar support111
    • Memory seats and power mirrors112
    • Easy entry/exit feature112
    • Heated and cooled seats113
    • Climate controlled seats air filter replacement114
  • REAR SEATS115
    • Head restraints115
    • Folding down the 60/40 rear seats115
      • 2nd row manual folding seat116
      • 2nd row EasyFold™ seatback release (if equipped)116
      • Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position117
    • Adjusting the second row seatback117
    • Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders118
      • Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position118
    • Rear heated seats (if equipped)119
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS120
    • Personal Safety System120
      • How does the Personal Safety System work?120
      • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints121
      • Front crash severity sensor121
      • Driver’s seat position sensor121
      • Front passenger sensing system121
      • Front safety belt usage sensors122
      • Front safety belt pretensioners122
      • Front safety belt energy management retractors122
      • Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational122
    • Safety belt precautions123
    • Combination lap and shoulder belts124
    • Energy management feature — front outboard125
    • Vehicle sensitive mode125
      • Webbing extraction sensitive mode126
    • Automatic locking mode126
      • How to use the automatic locking mode126
      • When to use the automatic locking mode126
      • How to disengage the automatic locking mode127
    • Safety belt pretensioner127
    • Safety belt height adjustment127
    • Second row comfort guide128
    • Safety belt extension assembly129
    • Safety belt warning light and indicator chime129
    • Conditions of operation129
    • Belt-Minder129
      • One-time disable132
      • Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature132
  • AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)133
    • Important supplemental restraint system precautions134
    • Children and airbags135
    • How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?136
    • Front passenger sensing system137
    • Determining if the system is operational142
    • Seat-mounted side airbag system142
      • How does the side airbag system work?143
      • Determining if the system is operational144
    • Safety Canopy system145
      • How does the Safety Canopy system work?146
      • Determining if the system is operational147
    • S.O.S. Post Crash Alert148
    • Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)148
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN148
    • Important child restraint precautions148
      • Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children150
    • Transporting children151
  • SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN152
    • Infant and/or toddler seats152
    • Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts153
    • Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments156
      • Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)158
      • Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats158
    • Attaching child safety seats with tether straps159
    • Child booster seats160
      • When children should use booster seats161
      • Types of booster seats162
      • The importance of shoulder belts163
    • Child restraint and safety belt maintenance164
• Tires, Wheels and Loading165
  • NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS165
  • VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS165
    • All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped)165
    • How your vehicle differs from other vehicles166
  • INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING167
    • Treadwear167
    • Traction AA A B C167
    • Temperature A B C168
  • TIRES168
    • Glossary of tire terminology168
  • INFLATING YOUR TIRES169
  • TIRE CARE171
    • Inspecting your tires171
    • Tire wear172
    • Damage172
    • U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)173
    • Tire replacement requirements173
    • Safety practices174
      • Highway hazards175
    • Tire and wheel alignment175
    • Tire rotation175
  • INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL176
    • Information on “P” type tires177
    • Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires180
    • Information on “T” type tires181
    • Location of the tire label181
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)182
    • Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)183
      • When your temporary spare tire is installed184
      • When you believe your system is not operating properly184
      • When inflating your tires185
      • How temperature affects your tire pressure185
  • SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS186
  • VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER187
  • TRAILER TOWING193
    • Preparing to tow195
    • Hitches195
    • Safety chains195
    • Trailer brakes195
    • Trailer lamps195
    • Trailer tow connector (equipped on vehicles with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)196
    • Driving while you tow196
      • Servicing after towing196
    • Trailer towing tips197
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING197
• Driving199
  • STARTING199
    • Positions of the ignition199
    • Preparing to start your vehicle199
      • Important safety precautions200
    • Starting the engine201
    • Guarding against exhaust fumes202
    • Important ventilating information202
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)202
  • BRAKES204
    • Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)204
      • Using ABS204
      • ABS warning lamp205
    • Parking brake205
  • ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM206
  • STEERING211
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION212
    • Brake-shift interlock212
    • Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning213
    • Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission213
    • If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow215
  • REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM216
  • BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)218
  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)218
    • Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles219
      • Basic operating principles219
      • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement219
      • If your vehicle gets stuck220
      • Emergency maneuvers220
      • AWD Systems (if equipped)221
      • Sand221
      • Mud and water221
      • Driving on hilly or sloping terrain222
      • Driving on snow and ice223
      • Maintenance and Modifications223
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER224
• Roadside Emergencies225
  • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE225
    • Getting roadside assistance225
    • Using roadside assistance226
  • HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL226
  • FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH226
  • FUSES AND RELAYS227
    • Fuses227
      • Standard fuse amperage rating and color228
    • Passenger compartment fuse panel228
    • Power distribution box231
  • CHANGING THE TIRES234
    • Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information235
      • Stopping and securing the vehicle237
      • Removing the spare tire and jack237
    • Tire change procedure238
      • Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack239
  • WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS240
  • JUMP STARTING241
    • Preparing your vehicle241
    • Connecting the jumper cables242
    • Jump starting243
    • Removing the jumper cables244
  • WRECKER TOWING246
    • Emergency towing247
• Customer Assistance248
  • GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED248
    • Away from home248
      • Additional Assistance249
  • IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)250
  • THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)250
  • UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)251
  • FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN252
  • GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA252
  • ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE253
    • Obtaining a French owner’s guide254
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)254
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)254
• Cleaning255
  • WASHING THE EXTERIOR255
  • WAXING256
  • PAINT CHIPS256
  • ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS256
  • ENGINE257
  • PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS257
  • WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES258
  • PANORAMIC ROOF DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)258
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS258
  • INTERIOR259
  • LEATHER SEATS260
  • CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)260
  • UNDERBODY260
  • FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS260
• Maintenance and Specifications262
  • SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS262
  • PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE262
    • Working with the engine off262
    • Working with the engine on262
  • OPENING THE HOOD263
  • IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT264
  • WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID265
  • CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES266
    • Changing rear window wiper blade266
  • ENGINE OIL267
    • Checking the engine oil267
    • Adding engine oil269
    • Engine oil and filter recommendations270
      • Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil270
  • BATTERY271
  • ENGINE COOLANT273
    • Checking engine coolant273
    • Adding engine coolant274
    • Recycled engine coolant276
    • Coolant refill capacity276
    • Severe climates276
    • What you should know about fail-safe cooling277
      • How fail-safe cooling works277
      • When fail-safe mode is activated278
  • FUEL FILTER278
  • WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS278
    • Important safety precautions278
      • Refueling280
    • Fuel filler cap281
    • Choosing the right fuel282
    • Octane recommendations282
    • Fuel quality282
    • Cleaner air283
    • Running out of fuel283
  • ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY283
    • Measuring techniques283
    • Filling the tank284
    • Calculating fuel economy284
    • Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits285
      • Habits285
      • Maintenance286
      • Conditions286
    • EPA fuel economy estimates286
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM286
    • On board diagnostics (OBD-II)287
    • Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing288
  • POWER STEERING FLUID289
  • BRAKE FLUID290
  • TRANSMISSION FLUID290
    • Checking automatic transmission fluid290
      • Low fluid level291
      • Correct fluid level291
      • High fluid level292
      • Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels292
  • AIR FILTER292
    • Changing the air filter element293
  • MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS293
  • MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES295
  • ENGINE DATA297
    • Engine drivebelt routing297
  • IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE298
    • Safety Compliance Certification Label298
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)298
  • TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS299
• Accessories300
  • GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE300
    • Exterior style300
    • Interior style300
    • Lifestyle300
    • Peace of mind301
• Index302