User Manual Lincoln 2012 MKT

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User Manual

For LINCOLN 2012 MKT.

• Table of Contents1
• Introduction4
  • Congratulations4
  • Safety and Environment Protection5
    • Warning symbols in this guide5
    • Warning symbols on your vehicle5
    • Protecting the environment5
  • Perchlorate material5
  • Breaking-in your vehicle6
  • Special Notices6
    • New Vehicle Limited Warranty6
    • Special instructions6
  • Data Recording6
    • Service Data Recording6
    • Event Data Recording7
  • Cell phone use9
  • Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information9
• Instrument Cluster12
  • Warning lights and chimes12
  • Gauges17
  • Message center18
    • Info19
      • System check and vehicle feature customization20
      • System warnings24
• Entertainment Systems32
  • Audio systems32
    • Mobile media system32
      • Driving restrictions35
    • Home screen35
      • Loading pictures36
      • Rearview camera display (if equipped)37
    • System menu features38
      • Display options38
      • Feedback settings39
      • System settings39
      • Valet mode40
    • Setting the clock40
    • THX audio system — if equipped41
      • AM/FM41
      • Satellite radio (SAT) if activated43
      • Playing a CD or MP3 disc44
      • Playing a DVD in the system45
      • Jukebox47
      • Recording (saving) music to your jukebox47
      • Accessing the music in your jukebox48
      • Creating a playlist49
      • User device50
      • Rear DVD system (if equipped)50
      • Rear Zone (if equipped)51
    • Rear zone/climate control52
    • Calendar52
      • System information52
      • Help53
    • Sound features54
    • FCC Compliance56
      • Gracenote copyright56
      • Gracenote End User License Agreement (EULA)56
      • System limitations58
      • Cleaning the touchscreen58
      • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)58
      • Troubleshooting59
    • Auxiliary input jack (Line in)59
    • USB port61
  • General audio information62
    • Satellite radio (if activated)65
  • Family Entertainment DVD System (if equipped)67
    • Quick start67
      • To play a DVD67
      • To play a CD or MP3 disc68
      • To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system69
    • DVD player controls70
    • Remote control72
      • Battery replacement75
    • Headphones75
      • Wireless headphones75
      • Wired headphones77
    • Operation77
      • Single play/dual play77
      • Setup menu options79
      • Aspect ratio (TV display type)80
      • OSD language80
      • Angle mark81
      • Speaker setup82
      • Video setup82
      • General setup — screen exit83
      • Parental control for the DVD system83
    • General information84
    • Safety information85
    • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance86
    • Care and service of the DVD player86
      • Environmental extremes86
      • Temperature extremes86
      • Humidity and moisture condensation87
      • Foreign substances87
      • Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen87
      • Cleaning DVD and CD discs87
  • Navigation system (if equipped)87
  • SYNC87
• Climate Controls88
  • Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control88
  • Touchscreen functions90
  • Voice commands in climate mode92
    • Operating tips92
  • Auxiliary climate control93
  • Rear window defroster94
  • Cabin air filter94
• Lights95
  • Headlamp Control95
    • Adaptive headlamps95
    • Autolamp control96
      • Autolamps - programmable exit delay96
    • Fog lamp control97
    • High beams97
      • Auto high beams97
    • Flash-to-pass100
    • Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)101
  • PANEL DIMMER CONTROL101
  • Aiming the headlamps102
    • Vertical aim adjustment102
  • TURN SIGNAL CONTROL103
  • Interior Lamps103
    • Front row map lamps103
    • Cargo lamp104
    • Ambient lighting104
  • Bulb Replacement105
    • Lamp assembly condensation105
    • Using the right bulbs106
    • Replacing interior bulbs106
    • Replacing exterior bulbs106
      • Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)106
      • Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs106
      • Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamps107
      • Replacing license plate lamp bulbs107
      • Replacing fog lamp bulbs107
• Driver Controls108
  • Multi-function lever108
    • Windshield wiper rainlamp feature109
    • Rear window wiper/washer controls109
  • Power tilt/telescope steering column110
  • Illuminated visor mirror110
  • Overhead console111
    • Storage compartment111
  • Electronic compass111
  • Center Console111
    • Console refrigerator/freezer (if equipped)112
  • Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)113
    • Power point (110V AC)114
  • Power Windows116
    • One-touch up or down (all windows)116
    • Global open windows117
    • Global close windows117
    • Bounce-back117
      • Security override117
    • Window lock118
    • Accessory delay118
  • Interior mirror118
    • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror118
  • Exterior Mirrors119
    • Power side view mirrors119
    • Heated outside mirrors119
    • Fold-away mirrors119
    • Signal indicator mirrors120
    • Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)120
  • Power Adjustable Foot Pedals120
  • Speed control121
    • Using speed control121
      • Setting speed control121
      • Disengaging speed control121
      • Resuming a set speed122
      • Increasing speed while using speed control122
      • Reducing speed while using speed control122
      • Turning off speed control122
  • ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)122
    • Setting adaptive cruise control123
      • Setting the gap distance125
      • Disengaging adaptive cruise control126
      • Overriding adaptive cruise control126
      • Changing the set speed126
      • Resuming the set speed127
      • Low speed automatic cancellation127
      • Hilly condition usage127
      • Turning off cruise control128
      • Detection issues128
      • ACC not available129
      • Blocked sensor130
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS131
    • Radio control features131
  • Power Panoramic Vista Roof™ (if equipped) and power sunshades132
  • Universal garage door opener134
    • HomeLink Wireless Control System134
      • Programming134
      • Gate Operator & Canadian Programming136
      • Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System136
      • Erasing HomeLink buttons137
      • Reprogramming a single HomeLink button137
  • Positive Retention Floor Mat138
  • Power liftgate139
  • Cargo Area Features142
    • Cargo net (if equipped)142
    • Cargo shade (if equipped)143
• Locks and Security144
  • Keys144
  • MyKey145
  • Power door locks151
    • Smart unlocks151
    • Global open/close windows151
    • Central locking/two-stage unlocking151
    • Autolock feature152
      • Deactivating/activating autolock feature152
      • Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure152
    • Autounlock feature (if enabled)153
      • Deactivating/activating autounlock feature153
      • Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure153
  • Childproof door locks154
  • Remote entry system155
    • Intelligent Access156
    • Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock156
    • Locking the doors157
    • Car finder157
    • Sounding a panic alarm157
    • Opening the power liftgate158
    • Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column)158
      • Programming memory feature to transmitter158
      • Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter159
    • Replacing the battery159
    • Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)160
      • How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)160
    • Illuminated entry160
    • Illuminated exit161
    • Battery saver161
      • Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start161
  • SecuriCode™ keyless entry system162
    • Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals162
    • Erasing personal code163
    • Anti-scan feature163
    • Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry164
  • Securilock passive anti-theft system164
    • Anti-theft indicator165
    • Automatic arming165
    • Automatic disarming165
    • Replacement of intelligent access keys165
    • Programming spare intelligent access keys165
  • Perimeter alarm system166
    • Arming the system167
    • Disarming the system168
      • Triggering the anti-theft system168
• Seating and Safety Restraints169
  • Front seats169
    • Adjustable head restraints169
    • Adjusting the front power seat172
      • Ten-way power seats172
      • Using the two-way power lumbar support (if equipped)173
      • Twelve-way power seat173
      • Using the four-way power lumbar support (if equipped)174
    • Front-row heated and cooled seats174
      • Climate controlled seats air filter replacement175
    • Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column176
    • Easy access/easy out feature177
  • Rear seats177
    • Second and third row head restraints177
      • Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back179
      • Adjusting second row seats (six-passenger vehicles only)179
      • Using the second-row power lumbar support (six-passenger vehicles only)180
      • Accessing the third row seats180
      • 2nd row power fold and tumble seat182
      • Exiting the third row seat183
    • Second row heated seats (if equipped)184
    • Second-row heated and cooled seats (if equipped)185
      • Second-row climate controlled seats air filter replacement185
    • PowerFold third-row seat185
      • Closing the liftgate187
  • Personal Safety System™188
    • How does the Personal Safety System work?188
      • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints189
      • Front crash severity sensor189
      • Driver’s seat position sensor189
      • Front passenger sensing system189
      • Front safety belt usage sensors190
      • Front safety belt pretensioners190
      • Front safety belt energy management retractors190
      • Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational190
  • Safety Belt System191
    • Combination lap and shoulder belts192
      • Restraint of pregnant women192
    • Third-row safety belt stowage193
    • Safety belt locking modes194
    • Energy management feature — front outboard195
    • Safety belt pretensioner195
    • Safety belt extension assembly196
    • Front safety belt height adjustment196
    • Safety belt warning light and indicator chime197
      • Conditions of operation197
    • Belt-Minder197
      • Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature200
  • AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)202
    • Important SRS precautions202
    • Children and airbags204
    • How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?204
    • Front passenger sensing system206
      • Determining if the system is operational210
    • Seat-mounted side airbag system211
      • How does the side airbag system work?211
    • Safety Canopy System213
      • How does the Safety Canopy System work?214
      • Determining if the system is operational216
    • SOS Post-Crash Alert System™216
    • Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)216
  • Safety restraints for children217
    • Important child restraint precautions217
      • Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children219
    • Transporting children220
  • Safety seats for children221
    • Infant and/or toddler seats221
    • Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts221
    • Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments225
      • Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)227
      • Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats227
    • Attaching child safety seats with tether straps228
    • Child booster seats230
      • When children should use booster seats231
      • Types of booster seats232
      • The importance of shoulder belts233
    • Child restraint and safety belt maintenance234
• Tires, Wheels and Loading235
  • Notice to crossover vehicle owners235
  • Vehicle characteristics235
    • All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)235
    • How your vehicle differs from other vehicles236
  • Information about uniform tire quality grading237
    • Treadwear237
    • Traction AA A B C237
    • Temperature A B C238
  • Tires238
    • Glossary of tire terminology238
  • Inflating your tires239
  • Tire care241
    • Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems241
    • Tire wear242
    • Damage242
    • U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)243
    • Tire replacement requirements243
    • Safety practices245
      • Highway hazards245
    • Tire and wheel alignment245
    • Tire rotation246
  • Information contained on the tire sidewall247
    • Information on “P” type tires247
    • Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires250
    • Information on “T” type tires251
    • Location of the tire label251
  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)252
    • Changing tires with a TPMS253
    • Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)253
      • When your temporary spare tire is installed253
      • When you believe your system is not operating properly254
      • When inflating your tires255
      • How temperature affects your tire pressure255
  • Snow tires and cables/chains256
  • Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer257
  • Trailer towing263
    • Preparing to tow264
    • Hitches264
      • Weight-distributing hitch264
    • Safety chains265
    • Trailer brakes265
      • Trailer brake controller connector (if equipped)266
    • Trailer lamps266
    • Driving while you tow267
    • Trailer towing tips267
  • Recreational towing267
• Driving269
  • Starting269
    • Ignition modes269
    • Starting your vehicle269
      • Important safety precautions270
    • Push button start system271
    • Guarding against exhaust fumes273
    • Important ventilating information273
  • Engine block heater (if equipped)274
  • Brakes275
    • Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)275
      • Using ABS276
      • Brake assist276
      • ABS warning lamp276
    • Brake over accelerator276
    • Parking brake277
  • AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system278
  • Steering283
  • Brake-shift interlock285
  • Automatic transmission operation286
    • Automatic transmission adaptive learning286
    • Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission286
      • Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)288
  • Reverse sensing system289
  • Rearview camera system291
  • Collision warning system (if equipped)293
  • Active park assist (APA) (if equipped)296
  • Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)301
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)302
  • All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)308
    • Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles309
      • Basic operating principles309
      • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement309
      • If your vehicle gets stuck310
      • Emergency maneuvers310
      • AWD systems (if equipped)311
      • Sand311
      • Mud and water311
      • Driving on hilly or sloping terrain312
      • Driving on snow and ice313
      • Maintenance and modifications314
  • Driving through water314
• Roadside Emergencies315
  • Roadside Assistance315
    • Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance315
    • Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance316
    • Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance316
    • Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance316
  • Hazard flasher control316
  • Fuel Pump Shut-off317
  • Fuses and relays317
    • Fuses317
      • Standard fuse amperage rating and color318
    • Passenger compartment fuse panel319
    • Power distribution box322
  • Changing the tires325
    • Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information326
    • Stopping and securing the vehicle328
      • Removing the spare tire and jack328
    • Tire change procedure329
      • Stowing the tire and jack330
  • Wheel lug nut torque specifications332
  • Running out of fuel332
  • Jump starting333
    • Preparing your vehicle333
    • Connecting the jumper cables334
    • Jump starting335
    • Removing the jumper cables335
  • Wrecker towing336
    • Emergency towing337
• Customer Assistance338
  • GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED338
    • Away from home338
      • Additional assistance339
    • Away from home339
      • Additional assistance340
  • In California (U.S. only)341
  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)342
  • Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)343
  • GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA343
  • ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE345
    • Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide345
  • Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)346
  • Reporting safety defects (Canada only)346
• Cleaning347
  • Washing the exterior347
  • Waxing348
  • Paint chips348
  • Aluminum wheels and wheel covers348
  • Engine349
  • Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts350
  • Windows and wiper blades350
  • Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens351
  • Interior352
  • Leather seats (if equipped)353
  • Underbody353
  • Ford and Lincoln car care products353
• Maintenance and Specifications355
  • Service recommendations355
  • Precautions when servicing your vehicle355
    • Working with the engine off355
    • Working with the engine on355
  • Opening the hood356
  • Identifying components in the engine compartment357
    • 3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine357
    • 3.7L V6 engine359
  • Windshield washer fluid360
    • Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate360
  • Changing the wiper blades361
    • Changing rear window wiper blade362
  • Engine oil362
    • Checking the engine oil362
    • Adding engine oil364
    • Engine oil and filter recommendations364
      • Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil364
      • Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil365
  • Battery366
  • Engine coolant368
    • Checking engine coolant368
    • Adding engine coolant369
    • Recycled engine coolant371
    • Coolant refill capacity371
    • Severe climates372
    • Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost™ engine only)372
    • What you should know about fail-safe cooling374
      • How fail-safe cooling works374
      • When fail-safe mode is activated374
  • Fuel Filter375
  • What you should know about automotive fuels375
    • Important safety precautions375
      • Refueling377
    • Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system377
    • Choosing the right fuel378
    • Octane recommendations379
    • Fuel quality379
    • Cleaner air380
    • Running out of fuel380
      • Refilling with a portable fuel container380
  • Essentials of good fuel economy381
    • Measuring techniques381
    • Filling the tank382
    • Calculating fuel economy382
    • Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits383
      • Habits383
      • Maintenance384
      • Conditions384
  • Emission control system384
    • On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)385
    • Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing386
  • Power steering fluid (except EcoBoost™ engine)387
  • Brake fluid388
  • Transmission fluid388
    • Checking automatic transmission fluid388
      • Low fluid level391
      • Correct fluid level391
      • High fluid level391
      • Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels392
  • Air filter393
    • Changing the air filter element393
  • Vehicle storage394
  • Motorcraft part numbers397
  • Maintenance product specifications and capacities398
  • Engine data402
    • Engine drivebelt routing402
  • Identifying your vehicle403
    • Safety Compliance Certification Label403
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)404
  • Transmission code designations405
• Accessories406
  • Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle406
    • Exterior style406
    • Interior style406
    • Lifestyle406
    • Peace of mind407
• Ford Extended Service Plan408
  • Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)408
  • Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)411
• Scheduled Maintenance412
  • General maintenance information412
    • Why maintain your vehicle?412
    • Protecting your investment412
      • Oils, fluids and flushing413
    • Genuine Ford parts and service414
      • Convenience414
      • Factory-trained technicians414
      • Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts414
      • Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs414
    • Owner checks and services415
    • Multi-point inspection416
  • Normal scheduled maintenance and log418
    • Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™418
    • Maintenance schedule log421
  • Special operating conditions424
    • Special operating condition log427
  • Exceptions429
  • Engine coolant change record430
    • Engine coolant change log430
• Index431