LINCOLN MKT 2014 Owners Manual

March 2013
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Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKT
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2014 MKT
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
Child safety locks......................................37
Safety Belts 38
Fastening the safety belts................................40
Safety belt height adjustment.............................44
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................44
Safety belt-minder.....................................45
Rear inflatable safety belt................................48
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................50
Personal Safety System 51
Supplementary Restraints System 52
Driver and passenger airbags.............................54
Front passenger sensing system...........................55
Side airbags..........................................59
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................60
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................62
Airbag disposal........................................64
Keys and Remote Control 65
General information on radio frequencies.....................65
Remote control.......................................66
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................71
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MyKey 72
Settings, MyKey.......................................72
Creating.............................................73
Clearing.............................................74
System status.........................................74
Remote start, MyKey...................................74
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................75
Locks 76
Locking and unlocking..................................76
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................83
Security 86
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................86
Anti-theft alarm.......................................88
Steering Wheel 89
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................89
Steering wheel controls.................................90
Pedals 93
Adjustable pedals......................................93
Wipers and Washers 94
Windshield wipers.....................................94
Rain-sensing wipers....................................94
Windshield washers....................................94
Rear-window wiper and washer............................95
Lighting 96
Lighting control.......................................96
Autolamps...........................................97
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................97
Headlamp exit delay....................................97
Automatic high beam control.............................99
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Front fog lamps......................................101
Adaptive headlamps...................................101
Turn signal control....................................102
Interior lamps........................................102
Windows and Mirrors 105
Power windows......................................105
Exteriormirrors......................................107
Interior mirrors......................................109
Sun visors..........................................110
Moonroof...........................................110
Instrument Cluster 113
Gauges.............................................113
Warning lamps and indicators............................113
Audible warnings and indicators..........................118
Information Displays 119
Controls............................................119
Information messages..................................125
Climate Control 135
Dual automatic temperature control........................135
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................136
Rear window defroster.................................138
Cabin air filter.......................................139
Seats 141
Sitting in the correct position............................141
Head restraints.......................................142
Power seats.........................................145
Memory function.....................................146
Heated seats........................................148
Heated and ventilated seats..............................149
Rear seats..........................................151
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Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 162
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................162
Auxiliary Power Points 167
Storage Compartments 170
Center console.......................................170
Overhead console.....................................172
Starting and Stopping the Engine 173
Engine block heater...................................177
Fuel and Refueling 179
Fuel quality.........................................180
Running out of fuel....................................181
Refueling...........................................182
Fuel consumption.....................................184
Transmission 188
Automatic transmission.................................188
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 193
All wheel drive.......................................193
Brakes 200
Brakes.............................................200
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................201
Parking brake........................................201
Traction Control 202
TractionControl™ ....................................202
Stability Control 203
AdvanceTrac®.......................................204
Parking Aids 205
Sensing system.......................................205
Active park assist.....................................206
Rear-view camera system...............................211
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Cruise Control 216
Using cruise control...................................216
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................217
Driving Aids 225
Driveralert .........................................225
Lane keeping system...................................226
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................231
Collision warning system................................236
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................239
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
Driving Hints 262
Economical driving....................................262
Driving through water..................................263
Floormats..........................................264
Roadside Emergencies 266
Getting roadside assistance..............................266
Hazard warning flashers................................267
Fuel cut-off switch....................................267
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................268
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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
Power steering 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......................................314
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
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Cleaning the interior...................................321
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......321
Cleaning leather seats..................................322
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................323
Vehiclestorage.......................................323
Wheels and Tires 326
Tire care...........................................328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................344
Changing a road wheel.................................349
Technical specifications.................................356
Wheel lug nut torque..................................356
Capacities and Specifications 358
Engine specifications..................................358
Engine drivebelt......................................358
Part numbers........................................364
Vehicle identification number............................364
Vehicle certification label...............................365
Transmission code designation............................366
Accessories 367
Accessories.........................................367
Ford Extended Service Plan 369
Audio System 372
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................374
Rear seat controls (if equipped)..........................375
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MyLincoln Touch™ 377
Privacy Information...................................383
Infotainment display...................................384
Voice recognition.....................................385
Listening to music....................................389
Phone features.......................................410
Information Menu.....................................417
Settings............................................429
Climatefeatures......................................440
Navigation system.....................................443
Appendices 455
Scheduled Maintenance 474
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................479
Index 491
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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 a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than 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.
A
B
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