LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owners Manual

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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
About This Manual................................................7 Protecting the Environment..................................... 7
ABS See: Brakes................................................................. 147
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...................................................................... 147
Accessories.........................................................373 Exterior style.............................................................. 373
Interior style............................................................... 373
Lifestyle....................................................................... 373
Peace of mind........................................................... 373
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation......11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................. 164
Active Park Assist..............................................155 Automatic Steering into Parking Space...........157
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...............158
Troubleshooting the System............................... 158
Using Active Park Assist........................................ 156
Adaptive Headlamps.........................................75
Adjusting the Headlamps..............................251 Horizontal Aim Adjustment................................ 252
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................... 251
Adjusting the Pedals.........................................68 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........................65
Easy Entry and Exit Feature................................... 65
Memory Feature........................................................ 65
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps...................................... 75
Airbag Disposal...................................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................. 64
All-Wheel Drive
..................................................142
Ambient Lighting.................................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm................................................64 Arming the Alarm...................................................... 64
Disarming the Alarm................................................ 64
Appendices.........................................................375
Audible Warnings and Indicators.................86 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime............................. 86
Keyless Warning Alert.............................................. 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................... 87
Audio Control
.......................................................65
Seek and Media ........................................................ 66
Audio System....................................................299 General Information.............................................. 299
Audio Unit
...........................................................300
Autolamps..............................................................71 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps..........72
Automatic Climate Control
...........................105
Automatic High Beam Control.......................74 Activating the System.............................................. 74
Manually Overriding the System.......................... 75Automatic Transmission
................................139
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning................................................................... 141
Brake-Shift Interlock.............................................. 140
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow........................................................................\
. 141
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission...........139
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.................................. 139
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......244 6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................... 244
Autowipers............................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
.....................................123
110 Volt AC Power Point......................................... 123
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................... 123
Locations..................................................................... 123
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive............................................... 142
B
Blind Spot Information System....................176 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™) with
Cross Traffic Alert................................................ 176
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............234
Booster Seats
........................................................21
Types of Booster Seats............................................ 22
Brake Fluid Check
.............................................247
Brakes.....................................................................147 General Information................................................ 147
Breaking-In.........................................................204
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Bulb Specification Chart................................253
C
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
California Proposition 65...................................11
Capacities and Specifications....................290 Technical Specifications...................................... 294
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
Center Console
...................................................125
Changing a Bulb................................................252
Lamp Assembly Condensation......................... 252
Replacing Brake, Tail, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs................................ 253
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)............................................................. 253
Replacing Front Parking, Direction Indicator and Sidemarker Bulbs...................................... 253
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs........................ 252
Replacing High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs....................................................................... 253
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb........253
Changing a Fuse................................................232 Fuses........................................................................\
.... 232
Changing a Road Wheel
................................283
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................... 283
Stowing the flat tire................................................ 287
Tire Change Procedure......................................... 285Changing the 12V Battery..............................248
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)............................................................. 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.....................255
3.5L EcoBoost Engine........................................... 255
3.7L Engine................................................................. 255
Changing the Wiper Blades.........................250
Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Checking the Wiper Blades..........................250
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance......................................................33
Child Safety............................................................14 General Information.................................................. 14
Child Safety Locks..............................................25 Left-Hand Side........................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side........................................................ 26
Child Seat Positioning.......................................24
Cleaning Leather Seats.................................260
Cleaning Products
............................................257
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............................261
Cleaning the Engine
........................................258
Cleaning the Exterior.......................................257 Exterior Chrome Parts........................................... 258
Exterior Plastic Parts............................................. 258
Stripes or Graphics................................................. 258
Underbody................................................................ 258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.............................260
Cleaning the Interior
........................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades................................................................259
Clearing All MyKeys.............................................51 Climate................................................................360
Climate Control Voice Commands.................. 363
Climate Control
.................................................105
Climate Controlled Seats................................115
Cooled Seats.............................................................. 115
Collision Warning System..............................182 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................................. 182
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check................................. 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............43
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................................... 51
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Principle of Operation............................................ 163
Type 1........................................................................\
..... 66
Type 2........................................................................\
.... 66
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control..................................... 163
Customer Assistance
.......................................212
D
Data Recording
.......................................................9
Event Data Recording................................................. 9
Service Data Recording............................................. 9
Daytime Running Lamps..................................73 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)............................................. 73
Type 2 - Configurable............................................... 73
Direction Indicators
............................................76
Lane Change................................................................ 76
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Drive Control.......................................................185
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL................................. 185
Driver Alert.............................................................171 Using Driver Alert....................................................... 171
Driver and Passenger Airbags.........................37 Children and Airbags................................................ 38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment.............................................................. 37
Driving Aids
...........................................................171
Driving Hints.......................................................204
Driving Through Water...................................204
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.........................................204
Emission Control System...............................136 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................... 137
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................................... 138
End User License Agreement.......................375 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).................................................................... 375
Engine Block Heater.........................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater........................... 130Engine Coolant Check
....................................240
Adding Engine Coolant.......................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant.............................. 241
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................... 242
Severe Climates....................................................... 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................... 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Engine Oil Check...............................................239 Adding Engine Oil................................................... 240
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Specifications.....................................290 Drivebelt Routing.................................................... 290
Entertainment...................................................325 A/V Inputs.................................................................. 342
AM/FM Radio............................................................ 327
Bluetooth Audio...................................................... 342
Browsing Device Content..................................... 326
CD........................................................................\
.......... 337
SD Card Slot and USB Port................................. 338
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................... 342Essential Towing Checks..............................200
Before Towing a Trailer.......................................... 201
Hitches....................................................................... 200
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).............................................. 201
Safety Chains........................................................... 200
Trailer Brakes........................................................... 200
Trailer Lamps........................................................... 200
When Towing a Trailer........................................... 201
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording................................................... 9
Export Unique Options......................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................390
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................. 391
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................. 390
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor................................................... 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................................ 79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................................ 79
Memory Mirrors.......................................................... 79
Power Exterior Mirrors.............................................. 79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..............................28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy................28
Floor Mats...........................................................205
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Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps.............................................. 75
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................... 68
Front Fog Lamps.................................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System.................38
Fuel and Refueling.............................................131
Fuel Consumption
............................................135
Calculating Fuel Economy................................... 136
Filling the Tank.......................................................... 135
Fuel Filter
.............................................................248
Fuel Quality..........................................................132
Choosing the Right Fuel........................................ 132
Octane Recommendations.................................. 132
Fuel Shutoff.......................................................208
Fuses......................................................................218
Fuse Specification Chart
................................218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.............226
Power Distribution Box.......................................... 218
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.................. 119
Gauges....................................................................83
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................45
Intelligent Access...................................................... 45General Maintenance Information............392
Multi-Point Inspection.......................................... 395
Owner Checks and Services............................... 393
Protecting Your Investment................................ 392
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................... 392
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.......................................................... 392
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...............................................................215
Getting the Services You Need.....................212 Away From Home.................................................... 212
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.................................................. 148
Hazard Warning Flashers..............................208
Headlamp Exit Delay.........................................73
Head Restraints.................................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................... 110
Tilting Head Restraints ........................................... 111
Heated Steering Wheel
.....................................67
Heated Windows and Mirrors.......................107
Heated Exterior Mirror............................................ 107
Heated Rear Window............................................. 107
Heating See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Hill Start Assist..................................................148 Switching the System On and Off.................... 149
Using Hill Start Assist............................................ 148Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..............................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
General Hints............................................................ 106
Heating the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...............107
Recommended Settings for Heating................107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.................................................................. 107
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..................................................................147
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............234
I
In California (U.S. Only)..................................213
Information Display Control
............................67
Cluster Display Control Features......................... 67
Information Displays
.........................................88
General Information................................................. 88
Information..........................................................351 911 Assist..................................................................... 357
Alerts........................................................................\
.... 357
Calendar..................................................................... 357
Sirius Travel Link...................................................... 355
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)....................................................................... 352
Vehicle Health Report........................................... 359
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Information Messages......................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 95
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
..... 95
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................... 96
AWD........................................................................\
....... 96
Battery and Charging System............................... 97
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................................... 97
Brake System.............................................................. 98
Collision Warning System...................................... 98
Doors and Locks........................................................ 99
Fuel........................................................................\
......... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access................................... 99
Lane Keeping System............................................ 100
Maintenance............................................................... 101
MyKey........................................................................\
.... 101
Park Aid....................................................................... 102
Power Steering......................................................... 103
Seats........................................................................\
..... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................... 104
Transmission............................................................. 104
Installing Child Seats
..........................................16
Child Seats.................................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).................................................................... 19
Using Tether Straps.................................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
.............................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer...........................72 Interior Lamps......................................................76
Front Row Map Lamps............................................ 76
Second Row Map Lamps........................................ 77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.................................................................61
Interior Mirror
.......................................................80
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................................ 81
Introduction.............................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................209 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................... 209
Jump Starting............................................................ 210
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................... 209
Removing the Jumper Cables............................. 210
K
Keyless Entry........................................................59 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.................................................................... 59
Keyless Starting
.................................................126
Ignition Modes........................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls.............................45
L
Lane Keeping System
.......................................172
Switching the System On and Off..................... 172Lighting Control
....................................................71
Headlamp Flasher...................................................... 71
High Beams................................................................... 71
Lighting.....................................................................71
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services........11
Load Carrying
......................................................187
Load Limit.............................................................187
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles................................................................... 197
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer....................................................................... 187
Locking and Unlocking.....................................56 Activating Intelligent Access ................................ 56
Autolock Feature (If Enabled).............................. 57
Battery Saver.............................................................. 58
Illuminated Entry....................................................... 58
Illuminated Exit.......................................................... 58
Luggage Compartment Release......................... 58
Power Door Locks..................................................... 56
Remote Control......................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks ........................................................... 57
Locks.......................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
M
Maintenance......................................................234 General Information............................................... 234
Media Hub
...........................................................302
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