LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
2015 MKS
September 2014
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKS
Litho in U.S.A.
FA5J 19A321 AA2015 MKS Owner’s Manual
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All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20140828181351

Introduction
About This Manual................................................7
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
Data Recording.......................................................9
California Proposition 65
...................................11
Perchlorate..............................................................11
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services........11
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........11
Special Notices
.....................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment...........12
Export Unique Options......................................13
Child Safety
General Information...........................................14
Installing Child Seats
..........................................16
Booster Seats
........................................................21
Child Seat Positioning.......................................24
Child Safety Locks..............................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation
........................................27
Fastening the Safety Belts
..............................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.....................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...................................................................31
Safety Belt Minder
..............................................32 Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.....................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
...............................35
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
.......................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags.........................37
Front Passenger Sensing System.................38
Side Airbags
.........................................................40
Safety Canopy ™
..................................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............43
Airbag Disposal
...................................................44
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies......................................................45
Remote Control
...................................................46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control................................................................48
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation.......................................50
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Clearing All MyKeys.............................................51 Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..............................................................54
MyKey Troubleshooting....................................54
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.....................................56
Keyless Entry........................................................59
Interior Luggage Compartment Release................................................................61
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................63
Anti-Theft Alarm................................................64
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
........................65
Audio Control
.......................................................65
Voice Control
........................................................66
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Information Display Control............................67
Heated Steering Wheel....................................67
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.........................................68
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.............................................69
Autowipers............................................................69
Windshield Washers
..........................................70
Lighting
Lighting Control
....................................................71
Autolamps..............................................................71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer...........................72
Headlamp Exit Delay.........................................73
Daytime Running Lamps..................................73
Automatic High Beam Control
.......................74
Front Fog Lamps.................................................75
Adaptive Headlamps.........................................75
Direction Indicators
............................................76
Interior Lamps
......................................................76
Ambient Lighting
.................................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
...................................................78
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79
Interior Mirror
.......................................................80
Sun Visors
...............................................................81
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Moonroof................................................................81 Instrument Cluster
Gauges....................................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................84
Audible Warnings and Indicators.................86
Information Displays
General Information..........................................88
Information Messages
......................................94
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
...........................105
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors
.......................107
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
Remote Start......................................................108
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position......................109
Head Restraints
.................................................109
Power Seats..........................................................111
Memory Function
...............................................114
Climate Controlled Seats
................................115
Rear Seat Armrest..............................................117 Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener.....................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
.....................................123
Storage Compartments
Center Console
...................................................125
Overhead Console.............................................125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.........................................126
Keyless Starting
.................................................126
Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................127
Engine Block Heater
.........................................129
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.............................................131
Fuel Quality
..........................................................132
Running Out of Fuel..........................................132
Refueling...............................................................134
Fuel Consumption
............................................135
Emission Control System...............................136
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................139
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive
......................................142
Brakes
General Information.........................................147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes................................................................147
Parking Brake......................................................148
Hill Start Assist
..................................................148
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.....................................150
Using Traction Control....................................150
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.......................................151
Using Stability Control....................................152
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
...........................................................153
Active Park Assist..............................................155
Rear View Camera
............................................160 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
.....................................163
Using Cruise Control........................................163
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.....................164
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.............................................................171
Lane Keeping System.......................................172
Blind Spot Information System
...................176
Steering..................................................................181
Collision Warning System..............................182
Drive Control
.......................................................185
Load Carrying
Load Limit
............................................................187
Towing
Towing a Trailer..................................................198
Recommended Towing Weights.................199
Essential Towing Checks..............................200
Transporting the Vehicle...............................202
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........202
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.........................................................204
Economical Driving
.........................................204 Driving Through Water...................................204
Floor Mats...........................................................205
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.......................................207
Hazard Warning Flashers..............................208
Fuel Shutoff.......................................................208
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................209
Post-Crash Alert System.................................211
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.....................212
In California (U.S. Only)..................................213
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
...........................214
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
................................................215
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..............................................................215
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature..........................................................216
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........217
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...................................................................217
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
................................218
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Changing a Fuse................................................232
Maintenance
General Information........................................234
Opening and Closing the Hood...................234
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™.....................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Oil Check...............................................239
Oil Change Indicator Reset...........................240
Engine Coolant Check....................................240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......244
Brake Fluid Check.............................................247
Power Steering Fluid Check..........................247
Washer Fluid Check
........................................248
Fuel Filter
.............................................................248
Changing the 12V Battery..............................248
Checking the Wiper Blades..........................250
Changing the Wiper Blades.........................250
Adjusting the Headlamps..............................251
Changing a Bulb
................................................252
Bulb Specification Chart................................253
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.....................255 Vehicle Care
General Information
........................................257
Cleaning Products
............................................257
Cleaning the Exterior.......................................257
Waxing ..................................................................
258
Cleaning the Engine
........................................258
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
...............................................................259
Cleaning the Interior
........................................259
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
............................260
Cleaning Leather Seats
.................................260
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
....................261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............................261
Vehicle Storage
.................................................262
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..............................................................264
Using Snow Chains..........................................279
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................279
Changing a Road Wheel
................................283
Technical Specifications
...............................288
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
.....................................290
Motorcraft Parts................................................291 Vehicle Identification Number
......................291
Vehicle Certification Label
............................292
Transmission Code Designation.................293
Technical Specifications...............................294
Audio System
General Information
........................................299
Audio Unit
...........................................................300
Media Hub
...........................................................302
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
........................................303
Settings.................................................................313
Entertainment...................................................325
Phone
...................................................................344
Information..........................................................351
Climate................................................................360
Navigation...........................................................364
Accessories
Accessories.........................................................373
Appendices
End User License Agreement.......................375
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Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................390
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information............392
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...............396
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..................................................399
Scheduled Maintenance Record................402
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. 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
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any handheld device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated systems
when possible. Make sure you are aware of
all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product features
and options available throughout the range of
available models, sometimes even before they
are generally available. It may describe options
not fitted to your vehicle. Note:
Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different models,
so may appear different to you on your vehicle.
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. Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B 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.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
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