LINCOLN MKS 2012 Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel/Interior FeaturesEssential Information
AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six

CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible
Sound System
paddle shifters forward.
To upshift, pull the
paddle shifters rearward.
8. Steering Wheel
Controls
To set the speed:
1. Press ON.
2. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
3. Press SET + or SET -
and take your foot
off the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed,
press and hold SET + or
press SET + repeatedly
until the desired speed
is reached.
• To set a lower speed,
press and hold SET – or
press SET – repeatedly
until the desired speed
is reached.
• To return to a
previously set speed,
press RESUME.
• To turn off, press
OFF or turn off
the ignition.
VOL +/– : Press to
increase/decrease
volume levels.

: Press to access the
previous/next radio
station, CD track or
preset satellite
radio channel.
MEDIA : Press repeatedly
to access all possible
media sources.

: Press to access voice
recognition features.

: Press to access SYNC®
phone features.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (if equipped)
Adaptive cruise control
allows you to set a
‘GAP’ distance between
yourself and the vehicle
ahead of you (in the same lane) when your
cruise control is active.
To access, press the <– – –>
button on your steering

wheel. Once the desired
GAP distance is selected,
your vehicle will
automatically adjust
your speed to maintain
the chosen distance
between you and the
vehicle in front of you.
Note: Driving aids do
not replace the need
to watch where the
vehicle is moving and
brake where necessary.
Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for safety
information, more
detail and limitations.
9. Push Button Start
Your vehicle is equipped
with a push button start
which allows you to start
your vehicle by simply
pressing the button
while depressing the
brake pedal, provided
your intelligent access
key is present inside the
vehicle or in the trunk.
Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for medical and
safety information, more
detail and limitations.
10. AdvanceTrac®
The AdvanceTrac® system
helps 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 help dig the vehicle
out. The system defaults
to on and the control
will illuminate when
turned off.
11. Hazard Flasher
Control
Press to activate the
front and rear direction
signals. Press again
to stop.
12. Heated and Cooled
Front seats
Press the desired seat
control (heated or
cooled) once for high
heat/cool (three
indicator lights), twice
for medium heat/cool
(two indicator lights)
or three times for low
heat/cool (one indicator
light). Press again to
turn off. Note: When
the cooled front seat
is active, you will be
able to hear the fan
operating inside the
seat. This is normal.
13. Power Rear Sunshade
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a power
rear sunshade that
covers the rear window
of your vehicle. Press
the control to move the
shade up or down. To
stop motion at any time,
press the control again.
Note: The sunshade will
automatically retract
when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
14. Interior Trunk Control
This control is located
in the glove box and,
when pressed, will open
the trunk.
1.
Headlamps, Fog
Lamps, Panel
Dimmer Control

: Turns the
headlamps off.

: Turns on parking,
instrument panel,
license plate and
tail lamps.

: Turns on low
beam headlamps.

Autolamps:
Automatically turns
the exterior lamps
on/off based on
available daylight.

: Turns on fog lamps
by pulling the control
towards you.
Adaptive Headlamps
Your vehicle is equipped
with adaptive headlamps
which move in the
same direction as your
steering wheel to
provide added visibility
around curves. Note:
The system is inactive
below 3 mph (5 km/h).
2. Service Engine
Soon Light
The service engine soon
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 have your
vehicle serviced
immediately by an
authorized dealer.
3. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Warning Light
The 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. Have the system
serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.
Normal braking (less
ABS) is still functional
unless the brake
warning light
is
also illuminated.
4. 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, have the system
serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.
A chime will sound if
there is a malfunction in
the indicator light.
5. 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 a long
indicator chime. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
6. Multi-function lever
Rotate the end of the
control up/down to
increase/decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Push the end of
the stalk:
• quickly for a single
swipe without fluid
• and hold briefly for
three swipes with
washer fluid.
• and hold for a longer
wash cycle.
Rain-Sensing Wipers
These wipers automatically
activate when moisture is
present on the windshield
and the control is set to
any setting except OFF.
The wiper speed will vary
based on the amount of
moisture detected on the
windshield as well as the
current interval setting.
Ensure that the control
is turned to OFF prior to
entering a car wash.
Note: For optimal wiper
performance, clean
your blades and glass
regularly. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Auto High Beam
The automatic high
beam system will
automatically turn on
your high beams during
nighttime driving (if it is
dark enough) and if no
other traffic is present. The
system uses a windshield
mounted camera located
behind the passenger
side of the rearview
mirror to monitor traffic
conditions and high
beam usage. If it appears
that the automatic control
of the high beams is
not functioning, check
the windshield in front
of the camera for any
blockages. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
complete information.
7. Paddle Shifters

Your 6-speed SelectShift
Automatic™ transmission
(SST) allows you to
manually change gears
without using a clutch.
Move the gearshift lever
from the D (Drive)
position to the M
(Manual) position. To
downshift, press the
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1212 EASy FuEL
® FuEL FILLER SySTEM
To use your Easy Fuel® system, open the
fuel filler door by pressing the center of
the door about one inch from the door’s
rear edge. Then, insert the nozzle and start
fueling. Wait five seconds from the time the
refueling nozzle is shut-off until the nozzle
is pulled back out of the fill pipe to allow
residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the
tank. The Easy Fuel
® system is self-sealing
and therefore protected against dust, dirt,
water, snow and ice. If you need to fill your
fuel tank with a portable fuel container, use
the fuel funnel which is attached to the rear
of the spare tire compartment. Slowly insert
the funnel into the Easy Fuel
® system and
fill the tank with fuel from the container.
When done, clean the funnel or properly
dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased
from your authorized dealer. Do not use
aftermarket funnels as they will not work
with the Easy Fuel
® system and may
cause damage.
FuEL TyPE AND T ANk CAPACITy
Your vehicle has a 19 gallon (71.9L) fuel tank
capacity. Your vehicle will run normally on
87 octane unleaded regular fuel without
damaging the engine, but Premium
Unleaded fuel is recommended for best
overall performance. 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 because your
vehicle was not designed to run on fuels
with more than 10% ethanol.
TIRE PRESSuRE MoNIToRINg SySTEM
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 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 has been 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. Refer to
the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in
your Owner’s Guide for more information.
FuSES
If the vehicle’s electrical components are not
operating, a fuse may have blown. The fuse
panel is located below the instrument panel
on the driver’s side and additional fuses are
located in the power distribution box in the
engine compartment. For more information,
please refer to the Roadside Emergencies
chapter of your Owner’s Guide.
CHANgINg THE TIRES
Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire. The temporary spare is designed
for emergency use only. The spare tire and
jack are located under the trunk cargo
cover. For complete details on how to
change your tire, refer to the Roadside
Emergencies chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
RoADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Lincoln MKS comes with
the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance. To receive
roadside assistance in the United States,
call 1 (800) 521-4140. In Canada,
call 1 (800) 665-2006.
SoS PoST -CRASH ALERT SySTEM
™
Your vehicle is equipped with the SOS
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
thebutton on your
remote transmitter.
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/ Vol (Power/Volume):
Press to turn on/off. Turn to
increase/decrease volume.
CLoCk: Press CLOCK to
set the time. The display
will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers
(0–9) to enter the desired
time – hours and minutes
and press OK. The clock will
then begin from that time.
AM/FM: Press repeatedly to
cycle through AM, FM1 and
FM2 frequency bands.
SEEk : Press to access
the previous/next strong
radio station, CD track or
satellite radio channel.
SouND: Press repeatedly
to cycle through: Bass,
Treble, Fade, Balance,
and Occupancy mode (if
equipped, DSP STEREO
mode or THX Surround)
and Speed Compensated
Volume. When the desired
selection appears in the
display, press
SEEK to make adjustments.
DIRECT: Press DIRECT and
then, using the memory
presets (0-9), enter in the
numbers of the desired
station, track, MP3 folder
or satellite channel. Memory Presets (0–9):

You can save up to 30 radio
stations (10 each in AM,
FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite
radio channels (10 each in
SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your
memory presets. Tune to the
desired station or channel
and simply press and hold
a memory preset (0–9) until
sound returns.
LoAD: To load a CD into
the system, press LOAD.
When prompted, select the
desired slot (1-6) using the
memory presets and insert
the CD into the system.
Press and hold LOAD to
autoload up to six discs.
Insert the discs, one at a
time, when prompted.
SCAN: Press for a brief
sampling of radio stations,
CD tracks or satellite radio
channels. Press again
to stop.
SIRIuS: Your vehicle is
equipped with satellite
radio. Press SIRIUS to access
satellite radio mode, and
cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes. Press MENU
repeatedly until SATELLITE
RADIO MENU appears on the
display. Press OK and then
press
SEEK to access
more options. 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.siriuscanada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS
® at
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio is only
available with a valid
SIRIUS
® radio subscription.
THX
®: Your vehicle is
equipped with the THX® II
certified premium audio
system. This system creates
optimal acoustic quality
for all seating positions
and road conditions. The
system offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifiers,
subwoofer and equalization.
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Use extreme caution when using
any device or feature that may take
your attention off the road. Lincoln
recommends against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and that
you comply with all applicable laws. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle.07

LINCOLN•MKS
Additional Features
Dual Zone Automatic
Temperature Control with
Heated and Cooled Seats
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 consult your Owner’s Guide.
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Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD), (TDD for the hearing
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Rearview Camera (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
rearview camera located on the trunk, which
provides a visual display of the area behind
the vehicle. The display will automatically
appear on the navigation system screen
(if equipped) whenever the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) and uses colors (green, yellow and
red) to alert you of your proximity to objects.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety
information, more detail, and limitations.
Dual-Panel Moonroof and Power
Sunscreen (if equipped)
The dual-panel moonroof and power
sunscreen are equipped with a one-touch,
express opening and closing feature. To
open the sunscreen, press the
control.
Note: For the dual panel moonroof, the
sunscreen stops at the first panel during
auto open. Press and hold again to continue
to open the sunscreen past the 2nd panel.
To close the sunscreen, pull the
control
down. To open the dual panel moonroof,
press the SLIDE control. To close the dual
panel moonroof, pull the SLIDE control down.
To vent the dual-panel moonroof, press TILT.
To close, pull the TILT control down. To stop
motion at any time during the one-touch
operation, press the control a second time.

Armrest pass-through feature
Your vehicle is equipped with a pass-through
feature in the rear seat. Pull down the door
located in back of the armrest in order to
store longer cargo such as skis or lumber. Note: Do not exceed 80 lb (36 kg) of weight

on the pass-through door.
Intelligent Access
Your intelligent access system allows you to
unlock the vehicle doors (or trunk) and start
the car without using a key (provided your
intelligent access key is within approximately
three feet).
• To unlock the driver’s door, simply have the
intelligent key within range (in your pocket
or purse, for example) and press any button
on the SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.
• To unlock the trunk, have the intelligent
key within range and press the exterior
trunk release button located under the trim
and just above the license plate.
• To start the car, have the intelligent key
inside the vehicle, press the brake pedal
and press the START button next to the
steering wheel.
The intelligent access key (IA key) also
contains a mechanical key blade which can
be used to unlock the driver door if the
battery runs low in the transmitter. Simply
press the release button on the back of the
transmitter and slide the key blade out.
Note: When programming your IA keys
using the memory feature, ensure that
you maintain your same key. The settings
programmed to Key 1 can only be activated
by Key 1, and the settings programmed to
Key 2 can only be activated by Key 2.
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IA key Remote Entry System features
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again within three seconds to unlock
all doors.
Press
once to lock all the doors. Press
again within three seconds to confirm all
doors and the truck is 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
unlock the trunk.
Car finder: Press
twice within three
seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended to use
this method to locate your vehicle, rather
than using the panic alarm.
SecuriCode
™ keyless Entry System
To unlock the driver’s door, enter your
five digit factory code. To unlock all doors,
enter your five digit factory code and,
within five seconds, press 3-4. To lock all
vehicle doors, simultaneously press and hold
7-8 and 9-0 (you do not need to enter your
factory code first).
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
Navigation System (if equipped)
The mobile media navigation system allows
you to record CDs to the system’s hard drive,
listen to your saved music, play DVDs and
access climate control options 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.
Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems
These systems can warn you if there is an
object in front of or behind the vehicle.
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. The
forward sensing system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is in D (Drive)
and is traveling under 8 mph (13 km/h).
The reverse sensing system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is in R (Reverse)
and is moving under 3 mph (5 km/h). Note:
Visibility aids do not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for safety information,
more detail, and limitations.
Improved fuel economy while coasting
or decelerating
Your vehicle has been designed to improve
fuel economy by reducing fuel usage
while coasting or decelerating. This may
be perceived as a light to medium braking
sensation when removing your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Collision Warning System (if equipped)
Uses a radar sensor to detect if vehicles
ahead of you which are moving in the same
direction may be a collision risk. The collision
warning system is active at speeds above
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), and will alert
you with an audible chime and red warning
light which will appear above the dash. If
the risk of collision increases, the system
will increase brake support to help reduce
collision speed. Note: Driving aids do not
replace the need to watch where the vehicle
is moving and brake where necessary. The
system will not brake without the driver
depressing the brake pedal. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for safety information, more
detail and limitations.
(Power/Driver Side): Press to turn on the
climate control system and turn to increase/
decrease the vehicle cabin temperature.
If the passenger temperature control is
activated, this control will only adjust the
driver side temperature.
PASS TEMP: Press to activate the passenger
side climate control (dual zone). Turn the
control to increase/decrease temperature.
Press again to turn off and return to single
zone where the driver side temperature
control determines the temperature for the
entire vehicle.
Driver/Passenger heated/cooled seats: Press
the desired seat control (heated/cooled)
repeatedly to cycle through the various
settings and to turn the feature off. Note:
When the heated/cooled front seat is active,
you will be able to hear the fan operating
inside the seat. This is normal.
Heated rear seats: Your vehicle has heated
rear seats. The controls are on the back of
the center console. Press the left side of the
control for minimum heat or press the right
side for maximum heat. Press again to
turn off.
AUTO: Press to activate automatic
temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, A/C (on or off) and outside or
recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature. Press again
to deactivate.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air
through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle. This mode is more economical
and efficient. Recirculated air may also help
reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for
normal A/C operation.
Fan speed: Turn the control to increase/
decrease fan speed. : Distributes air through the windshield
defroster vents, demister vents and the front
and rear seat floor vents.
: Distributes air through the front and
rear seat floor vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument
panel vents, front and rear seat floor vents
and demister vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument
panel vents.
: Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster and demister vents.
Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from
the windshield.
: Press to recirculate the cabin air.
Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the interior
of the vehicle and may also help reduce
undesirable odors from reaching the interior
of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or
can be engaged manually in any airflow
mode except defrost.
: Press to activate and clear the rear
window and side heated mirrors of thin ice
and fog. Press again to deactivate.
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Quick Reference Guide
Litho in USA Mykey
®
owner controls feature
Allows you to program certain driving
restrictions on any standard key in order to
promote good driving habits. When MyKey
is programmed:
• Belt-Minder
® cannot be disabled and will
sound continuously and the audio will be
muted until the safety belt is buckled.
• Audible and visual low fuel warnings
are provided.
• Certain features cannot be turned off
such as the reverse sensing system and the
collision warning system.
• Audio volume can be limited.
• Vehicle speed can be limited.
• Audible and visual speed warnings can
be configured at preselected speeds.
• AdvanceTrac
® cannot be programmed off.
For complete information, refer to MyKey
in the Locks and Security chapter in your
Owner’s Guide.
Active Park Assist (if equipped)
The active park assist system can detect
an available parallel parking space and
automatically steer the vehicle into that
space (hands-free). The system instructs the
driver with visual and/or audible instructions
with regard to braking, accelerating and
shifting gears in order to safely park the
vehicle. To initiate active park assist, press
the AUTO P button on the center console.
To stop the parking procedure, grab the
steering wheel or press the control again.
For complete information, please refer to
Active Park Assist in the Driving chapter of
your Owner’s Guide. Note: Park assist does
not replace the need to watch where the
vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for safety information, more detail
and limitations. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS
®)
with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA),
(if equipped)
BLIS
® uses radar sensors to help you
determine if a vehicle may be in your
blind spot zone when driving on roads and
freeways. The CTA feature alerts you if a car
is coming towards you when you are backing
out of a parking space. Note: Visibility aids
do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for safety information, more detail
and limitations.
Blind Spot Mirrors (if equipped)
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex
mirror spotter in the upper corner on the
outside mirrors. These mirrors help increase
visibility alongside the vehicle thereby
helping you see a vehicle which may be in
your blind spot. As the vehicle approaches,
its image will transition from the main
mirror to the blind spot mirror. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for more information.
Ambient Lighting
Illuminates footwells, storage bins and
cupholders with a choice of several colors.
The ambient lighting control is located
on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. To activate, press the top
of the control repeatedly to cycle through
the color options and turn the feature
off. Press the bottom of the control to
change intensity.
EcoBoost™ Engine (if equipped)
If your vehicle has an EcoBoost engine, you
may, under certain circumstances, notice a
different engine sound. This is normal for
your direct injection, turbocharged engine
and may occur if your vehicle is idling while
parked next to a wall, if you are standing
outside the running vehicle, or in certain
idle situations. This sound comes from
the direct injector system which is used to
improve your vehicle’s fuel economy and
engine performance.