LINCOLN MKX 2009 Quick Reference Guide

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2009 Quick RefeRence Guide
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This Quick Reference Guide is not
intended to replace your vehicle
Owner’s Guide which contains
more detailed information
concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety
warnings designed to help reduce
the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire
Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new
vehicle and refer to the appropriate
sections when questions arise. All
information contained in this Quick
Reference Guide was accurate at
the time of duplication. We reserve
the right to change features,
operation and/or functionality of
any vehicle specification at any
time. Your Lincoln dealer is the best source for the most current
information. For detailed operating
and safety information, please refer
to your Owner’s Guide.

Ford Motor Company, Customer
Relationship Center, P.O. Box
6248, Dearborn, MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD),
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)
2009 Quick RefeRence Guide
LincOLnMKX
AddiTiOnALFEATURES
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HomeLink®
Wireless Control System
Located on the
driver’s visor,
the HomeLink®
Wireless
Control
System is a convenient way to
replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single
built-in device. This system
learns the radio frequency
codes of most transmitters
to operate garage doors,
entry gates, security systems,
entry door locks, and home
or office lighting. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information, including
programming instructions.
Panoramic Vista Roof™
with Dual Power Sunshades
(if equipped)
The panoramic Vista Roof™
and power sunshade are
equipped with an automatic
one-touch, express opening
feature. To open, press and
release
. The front and
rear sunshades will open
simultaneously. Press

again and the panoramic Vista
Roof will open to the ‘comfort’
position. Press
once more
for the roof to fully open.
To stop the one touch open
feature at any time, press
the control again. To close,
pull
down until the glass
panel closes. Firmly pull the
control again to fully close the
Vista Roof™. Pull and hold the
control down again to close
the front and rear sunshades.
To vent from a closed position,
press TILT. To close, pull and
hold TILT.
Global Open Front
Windows and Vista Roof™
You can open your front
windows and vent the Vista
Roof™ (if equipped) simultaneously using your
Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter (IKT ). Press and
hold
until the two front
windows and panoramic roof
begin to open. If any other
remote entry transmitter
control is pressed during the
opening operation, both
windows and the panoramic
roof will stop opening.
Keyless Entry Keypad
You can use
the keyless
entry keypad
to lock or
unlock the
doors without a key. To
unlock the driver’s door, enter
your five digit factory code
(available on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box or
from your authorized dealer.)
To unlock all doors, enter your
five digit factory code and,
within five seconds, press 3-4.
To lock all doors, simply press
7-8 and 9-0 at the same time
(you do not need to enter
your factory code first). Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter (IKT) and
Remote Entry System
Features
Your vehicle
comes
equipped with
two specially
programmed
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(IKTs). IKTs are both a
programmed ignition key
and a remote keyless entry
transmitter. Handle the IKT
carefully when starting the car
to avoid accidentally pressing
any of the remote entry buttons.
Press once to unlock the
driver’s door. The interior lamps
will illuminate. Press
twice to unlock all
the doors.
Press
once to lock all
the doors and activate the
perimeter alarm system.
Press
twice to confirm
all the doors and liftgate are
closed. The horn will chirp and
the turn signal lamps will flash
once if all the doors and the
liftgate are closed.
Press
to activate the
panic alarm. The horn will
sound and the turn lamps will
flash. Press
again or turn
the ignition on to deactivate
the panic alarm.
Press
twice within three
seconds to activate the car
finder. The horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash.
It is recommended that this
method be used to locate your
vehicle, rather than using the
panic alarm.
Press
(if equipped) twice
to open the power liftgate
(if equipped).
Ensure that you keep the IKT
adhesive security label in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacement Integrated
Keyhead Transmitters are
only available through
an authorized dealer.
Auxiliary Input JackYour vehicle is equipped with
an Auxiliary
Input Jack
located inside
the console bin. This allows
you to plug and play auxiliary
audio devices, including MP3
players. Press AUX repeatedly
on your audio system to
access. When LINE IN
appears in the display, plug
in your auxiliary audio
device. For more detailed
information, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
Memory Feature
The memory feature enables
your vehicle to ‘remember’
the position of your seats and
mirrors. To activate, set your
seat and mirrors to the desired
position. Press and hold either
1 or 2 on the driver’s door
until two tones are heard.
Then, within three seconds,
press
on your Integrated
Keyhead transmitter (IKT ).
Another tone will sound when
the activation is complete.
Now when you press
on
your IKT, the seats and mirrors
will automatically move to the
desired position.
Reverse Sensing System
Your vehicle is equipped with
a reverse sensing system
which can warn you if there
is a large object behind the
vehicle that may be too low
for you to see. The system will
sound a warning tone that
increases in frequency as the
object gets closer and will
sound continuously when the
object is less than 10 inches
away. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for more information. Power Liftgate
To open the power liftgate,
press
on the instrument
panel, or press twice
within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, or
press and release the control
button located on the liftgate.
To close, press
located
on the left
rear quarter
panel in the
rear cargo area
or press

twice on your remote entry
transmitter. Keep clear of
the liftgate when operating
the rear switch. Your power
liftgate is equipped with
an obstacle detection
feature which will either
stop or revert to a full open
position when it encounters
a solid object. For complete
information, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
SYNC®
Your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC® – a
hands-free communications
and entertainment system
with special phone and
media features. For more
information, please refer to
the SYNC® Supplement or
to the SYNC® section in the
Navigation Supplement.
Please also feel free to visit
www.SyncMyRide.com.
Ambient Lighting
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be
equipped with an ambient
lighting feature. The control
is located on the center
console and, when activated,
illuminates footwells, storage bins and
cupholders
with a
choice of
seven colors. Ambient lighting is
operational when the ignition
is on or in the accessory
position. Press the

control repeatedly to turn
on, cycle through your color
choices, and turn off.
Overdrive Control/
Cancel with Grade Assist
Drive with the vehicle in
Overdrive (D) for the best
fuel economy. You can
deactivate overdrive by
pressing the transmission
control switch on the side of
the shift handle. Your vehicle
is equipped with a special
Grade Assist feature which
is automatically activated
when overdrive is turned off.
Grade assist helps to provide
optimal gear selection
and additional engine
braking on hilly terrain. It
is recommended that you
return to O/D (Overdrive)
once you return to flat terrain.
To return to overdrive, simply
press the transmission control
switch again.
USB Port
Your vehicle is equipped with
a USB port inside the center
console. This feature allows
you to plug in media playing
devices, memory sticks, and
also to charge devices if they
support this feature. For
more information, please
refer to Accessing and Using
your USB port in the SYNC®
supplement or the Navigation
system supplement.
1 2nd Row Fold Flat Seatback
To fold down the rear seat, pull up on
the lever on the outboard side of the
seat cushion and let the seatback rotate
downward into the load floor position.
To return to the upright position, rotate the
seatback upward until the seatback latches.
The seatback will click when it is locked
into position.
2nd Row Seat Recline
To adjust the second row seatback to
the desired position, while seated, pull
the release lever up and push the
seatback rearward.
2 2nd Row EasyFold™
Seatback Release (if equipped)
The control buttons are located on the
left-hand rear quarter trim panel
(accessible from the liftgate area).
Press and hold the control to lower the
seat. The top portion lowers the right (40%)
seatback, and the bottom portion lowers
the left (60%) seatback.
3 Front Heated and Cooled Seats
To activate these functions, press the
buttons located on the climate control
panel. Press
once for full heat or
once for full cool (three lights), twice for
medium heat or medium cool (two lights)
and a third time for low heat or low cool
(one light).
4 Rear Heated Seats (if equipped)
The rear seat heat controls are located
on the rear door panels. To operate the
heated seats, push the top of the control for
maximum heat, bottom of the control for
minimum heat. Push again to deactivate.
Fuel Type and Tank Capacity
Front wheel drive vehicles
have a fuel tank capacity of
19.2 gallons (72.7 L) while All
Wheel drive vehicles have
a fuel tank capacity of 20.8
gallons (78.7L). Your vehicle
is designed to use “Regular”
unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87. Do
not use gasoline labeled as
“Regular” in high altitude
areas that are sold with
Octane ratings less than 87.
Do not use E85 fuels that are
blended with a maximum of
85% ethanol.
Location of Spare Tire
If you get a flat tire while
driving, do not apply the brake
heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold
the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Your spare tire and tools are
located in the rear cargo
area of the vehicle, under
the carpeted floor panel. The
temporary spare is designed
for emergency use only and
should be replaced as soon
as possible. For complete
details on how to change
your tire, refer to the Roadside
Emergencies chapter in your
Owner’s Guide.
Fuses
If the vehicle’s electrical
components are not
operating, a fuse may have
blown. For fusing information,
refer to the Roadside
Emergencies chapter of

your Owner’s Guide.
Tire Pressure
Your tire pressure is
properly set at the
dealership according to the
recommended specifications
found on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label or Tire Label located on
the on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver’s door. Check
your tire pressure at least once
a month and before long trips
(including spare). As an added
safety feature, your vehicle is
equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire
pressure warning light when
one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Improperly inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
The fuel pump shut-off switch
stops the electric fuel pump
from sending fuel to your
engine when your vehicle has
sustained a substantial jolt.
The switch is located behind
the panel on the left side
of the cargo area. For more
information regarding the fuel
pump shut-off switch, refer
to the Roadside Emergencies
chapter of your Owner’s Guide.
S.O.S. Post Crash
Alert System
Your vehicle is equipped with
the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert
system. This system provides
audible and visual alarms in
the event of a crash which
causes the deployment of
airbags or the activation of
the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound. To
deactivate the system, press
the hazard flasher control,

or you can press
on your
remote transmitter. Roadside Assistance
Your new Lincoln MKX
comes with the assurance
and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside
assistance. Roadside
assistance includes such
services as: lockout assistance,
limited fuel delivery, battery
jump starts, changing a flat
tire, towing, and winch out.

To receive roadside assistance
in the United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada,
call 1 (800) 665-2006.
For more information on
coverage period and details of
service, refer to your roadside
assistance information.
All Wheel Drive (AWD,
if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD).
The AWD system is always
active and uses all four wheels
to power the vehicle. This
increases traction, enabling
you to drive over terrain
and road conditions that
a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for more
information. Note: If your
vehicle is equipped with
AWD, a spare tire of a
different size (other than the
tire provided) should never
be used. Using a different size
could cause the AWD system
to stop functioning and
default to front wheel drive.
Your vehicle is not intended
for off-road use.
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insTRuMenTPAnElcLiMATeSySTEM
Dual Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC) System with Heated and Cooled Seats
(if equipped)AM/FM In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite
Compatible Sound System
AudiOSySTEM
THX® II (if equipped)
The THX® II certified
premium audio system
creates optimal

acoustic quality for all
seating positions and
road conditions.
The system offers an
advanced speaker system,
amplifiers, subwoofer
and equalization.
13 TEXT/SCAN
In radio mode, when
listening to a RBDS-
equipped station, press
and hold for a brief
sampling of radio stations.
In CD/MP3 mode, press
and release to view the
track title, artist name or
disc title. Press and hold
for a brief sampling of all
tracks on the current disc.
14 SEEK
Press to access the
previous/next strong
station or CD track.
15 SHUFFLE
Press to play all tracks on
the current CD/MP3 disc
in random order.
SATELLITE RADIO
CONTROLS (if equipped):
16 AUX
Press repeatedly to cycle
through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3
(satellite radio mode
if equipped), LINE IN
(auxiliary audio mode)
or SYNC® .
Press MENU when satellite
radio mode is active to
access SATELLITE RADIO
MENU. Press OK to enter the satellite radio menu.
Press
/ to cycle
through the following
options: Category, Save
Song, Delete Song, Delete
All Songs and Enable
Alerts/Disable Alerts.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
is a subscription based
satellite radio service that
broadcasts music, sports,
news and entertainment
programming. For
more information and a
complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com
in the United States,
www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
17 ON/OFF/VOLUME
Press to turn on/off.
Turn to increase/
decrease volume.
18 LOAD
Press Load and a memory
preset to load a specific
slot. Press and hold to auto
load up to six CD/MP3s.
19 PLAY/PAUSE
In CD/MP3 mode, press to
pause the playing media.
Press again to return to
the playing media.
20 MENU
The following is a list
of some of the Menu
features. Press repeatedly
to cycle through:
Setting the clock – Press
MENU until SET HOURS,
SET MINUTES and SET
AM/FM is displayed. Press
/ to adjust.
Autoset – Allows you to
set the strongest local
radio stations without
losing your original stored
stations in AM/FM1/FM2.
Use the
/ buttons
to turn on/off. When the six strongest stations are
filled, the station stored in
preset 1 will begin playing.
If there are less than six
strong stations, the system
will store the last one in
the remaining presets.
Occupancy mode –

Use the
/ buttons to
select and optimize sound
for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS
SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Speed sensitive
volume – Radio volume
automatically changes
slightly with vehicle
speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
Recommended level
is 1-3. Level 7 is the
maximum setting.
21 TUNE
Turn to go up/down
the frequency band in
individual increments, or
to advance to the next/
previous MP3 folder or
satellite radio channel
(if equipped).
Navigation System
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a Mobile
Media Navigation system
which allows you to record
CDs, listen to your saved
music and play DVDs in
addition to navigating the
vehicle. SIRIUS Travel Link®
is an extra subscription
feature, which, if activated,
allows you to locate the
best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic
alerts, access the current
weather map, get accurate
ski conditions and access
scores to current sports
games. Note: Some
features are unavailable
while driving. Refer to your
Navigation supplement for
more information.
1 Multi-function Lever Rotate the end of the control up to
increase the speed of the wipers
and rotate down to decrease the
speed of the wipers. Briefly press
the end of the stalk for a single
swipe of the wipers without
washer fluid. A quick push and
hold results in three swipes with
washer fluid while a longer push
and hold activates the wash
pattern for up to five seconds.
For better visibility, your vehicle
will also automatically turn on
your headlights if your windshield
wipers and auto lamps
are
on. To operate your rear window
wiper, turn the rear wiper control
to 1 (intermittent speed), 2 (normal
speed), or O (off ). For a rear wash
cycle, turn the rear wiper control to
the
position.
2 Headlamps, Fog Lamps and
Panel Dimmer Control
Turn the control
one position to the
right
to turn on
the parking lamps,
instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps. Turn the control to the
second position on the right
to
turn on the headlamps. Turn the
control one position to the left

to activate the autolamp feature,
which automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, based
on available daylight. Pull the
control towards you to activate
the fog lamps (if equipped). (The
fog lamps will not operate when
the headlamps are turned off (
)
or when the high beams are on).
Use the panel dimmer control
to adjust the level of brightness
on the instrument panel during
parking lamp and headlamp
operation. Move the control to the
full right position, past the detent,
to turn on the interior lamps.
3 Steering Wheel Controls
The appearance
and functionality
of your vehicle’s
steering wheel
controls may vary according to your
option package.
Refer to your
Owner’s Guide
for a complete
description of all possible options.
To set the speed control, press
and release ON. Accelerate to the
desired speed. Press and release
the SET + or SET - control. Take
your foot off the accelerator
pedal. The speed control indicator
light
will illuminate in the
cluster. To set a higher speed:
press and hold SET + until the
desired speed is reached, or
briefly press SET + to increase
the speed by small amounts. To
set a lower speed: press and hold
SET - until the desired speed is
reached, or briefly press SET - to
decrease the speed by small
amounts. Press RESUME to return
to the previously set speed. To
turn speed control off, depress the
brake pedal or press OFF.
Press – VOL + to decrease/
increase the volume. Press
to access the previous/
next preset radio station, CD
track or preset satellite radio
channel. Press
to activate the
Voice recognition system. Refer
to your SYNC® or Navigation
supplement (if equipped) for
more information. Press MEDIA
repeatedly to scroll through all
possible media sources (AM,
FM1, FM2, CD . . .etc ). Press

to answer a call if equipped
with SYNC®. Press and hold to
end a call. Refer to your SYNC®
supplement for more information.
4 Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Lever
Pull the lever
down to unlock
the steering
column. Move the
steering wheel
to the desired position. While
holding the steering wheel in
place, pull the lever up to lock
the steering column.
5 Auxiliary Power Points
Your vehicle is
equipped with
four auxiliary
power points. One
on the instrument
panel, one in the center console
utility compartment, one on the
back of the center console and a
rear auxiliary power point located
on the left rear quarter panel. Do
not use power points over the
capacity of 12VDC/180W.
6 Message Center
The message
center displays
important vehicle
information
through a constant
monitoring of vehicle systems.
The system will also notify you
of potential vehicle problems
with a display of system warnings
followed by long indicator chime.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
7 Powertrain Malfunction/
Reduced Power Light
This light illuminates when a
powertrain or an AWD malfunction
has been detected. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
8 Service Engine Soon LightThis light illuminates briefly
when the ignition is turned on. If
it remains on or is blinking after
the engine is started, the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction. Drive in
a moderate fashion and contact
your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
9 Airbag Readiness Light
The airbag readiness light
illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If this light
fails to illuminate, remains on or
continues to flash after the engine
is started, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
A chime will also sound if a
malfunction in the supplemental
restraint system is detected.
10 ABS Warning LightThe ABS light illuminates briefly
when the ignition is turned on. If the
ABS light remains on or continues
to flash, a malfunction has been
detected. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Normal
braking (less ABS) is still functional
unless the brake warning light
is
also illuminated.
11 Check Fuel Cap Light
This light illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. When you are able, check
to ensure that the cap is properly
closed. If you continue to drive with
this light illuminated, it may cause
the service engine soon light to
illuminate also.
12 AdvanceTrac® with Roll
Stability Control™ Stability
Enhancement System
Your vehicle is equipped with an
AdvanceTrac® stability system. This
system focuses on three main areas:
Traction Control™ (which helps avoid
wheel spin and loss of traction),
Electronic Stability Control (which
helps avoid skids or lateral slides),
and Roll Stability Control™ (which
helps avoid a vehicle roll-over). These
features work together to help you to
maintain stability and steerability of
your vehicle during a variety of road
conditions. If your vehicle becomes
stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try
turning off the AdvanceTrac® system
to allow wheel spin and help increase
momentum to dig the vehicle out.
The system defaults to on and the
control will illuminate when turned
off. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for
safety information and more details.
1 AutoPress to activate automatic
temperature control. The system
will automatically determine
fan speed, airflow location,
A/C (on or off ) and outside or
recirculated air based on your
temperature selection.
2 Driver/Passenger
Temperature Controls
Press to increase or decrease
the temperature on the
driver or passenger side of
the vehicle. Pressing the
passenger side control will
activate dual zone where the
driver and passenger are able
to select their own individual
settings. If the passenger side
controls are not activated,
the driver side controls will
determine the temperature
setting for the entire vehicle
(single zone).
3 OFF
Outside air is shut out and the
fan will not operate.
4 A/C
Press to activate/deactivate
air conditioning. For a MAX
A/C setting, press A/C,

and set the temperature to
60ºF (16ºC) and the highest
blower setting.
5 Driver/Passenger
Cooled Seats
Press
to activate. Press once
for full cool (three lights),
twice for medium cool (two
lights) and a third time (one
light) for low cool. Press again
to deactivate (no lights).
6 Driver/Passenger
Heated Seats
Press
to activate. Press
once for full heat (three lights),
twice for medium heat (two
lights) and a third time (one
light) for low heat. Press again
to deactivate (no lights).
7 EXT
Press to display the outside air
temperature. Press again to
return to interior temperature.
8 Manual Override ControlsAllows you to manually
determine where airflow
is directed (floor vents,
instrument panel vents,
rear seat floor vents or a
combination). To return to fully
automatic control, press AUTO.
9 Recirculation ControlPress to recirculate cabin
air. Recirculated air may reduce
the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle
and may also help reduce
undesired odors from reaching
the interior of the vehicle.
10 Dual
Press to activate dual zone
mode where the driver and
passenger have control of
their individual temperature
settings. Press again to
return to single zone where
the driver’s settings will
determine the temperature
for the entire vehicle.
11 Rear Window Defroster
Press to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.
Press again to deactivate.
The defroster will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
12 Defrost Distributes outside air through
the windshield defroster and
vents to clear fog or thin ice
from the windshield.
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