warning LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owners Manual

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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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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Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your vehicle,
Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and
service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when diagnosing
or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when
your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them data for vehicle improvement
purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you
choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health
Report, you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used for
any purpose. See MyLincoln Touch
™ (page
303).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder. The main purpose of an
event data recorder is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such
as an airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data will assist in
understanding how a vehicle ’s systems
performed. The event data recorder is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
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Additionally, when you connect to
Traffic, Directions and Information (if
equipped, U.S. only), the service uses
GPS technology and advanced vehicle
sensors to collect the vehicle
’s current
location, travel direction, and speed
(“ vehicle travel information ”), only to
help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches that
you request. If you do not want Ford or
its vendors to receive this information,
do not activate the service. For more
information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions. See
MyLincoln Touch ™ (page 303).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some constituents of engine exhaust,
certain vehicle components, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such as
airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling may
apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers
a full range of financing and lease plans to
help you acquire your vehicle. If you have
financed or leased your vehicle through
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, thank
you for your business.
For your convenience we offer a number of
ways to contact us, as well as help manage
your account.
Phone: 1-888-498-8801 For more information regarding Lincoln
Automotive Financial Services, as well as
access Account Manager, please go to
www.LincolnAFS.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance
or repair. You can clearly identify genuine
Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the
Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the
parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service is
to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform
to the specifications detailed in this Owner
’s
Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
meet or exceed these specifications.
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Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural
integrity, corrosion protection and dent
resistance. During vehicle development we
validate these parts deliver the intended level
of protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level of
protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered
by the Ford Warranty. For additional
information, refer to the terms and conditions
of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered
and what is not covered by your vehicle
’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the
Warranty Manual that is provided to you
along with your Owner ’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
Failure to follow the specific warnings
and instructions could result in personal
injury. See Supplementary
Restraints System (page 36). Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should
NEVER be
placed in front of an active passenger
airbag. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is
becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when
using mobile communications equipment to
avoid negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but is
not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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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 hand-held 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. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner
’s
Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By
referring to the market unique supplement,
if provided, you can properly identify those
features, recommendations and
specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner
’s Manual is written primarily for
the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or
equipment listed as standard may be
different on units built for Export. Refer to
this Owner ’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on
how to properly use safety restraints for
children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is secured
properly in a device that is appropriate
for their height, age and weight. Child
safety restraints must be bought separately
from your vehicle. Failure to follow these
instructions and guidelines may result in an
increased risk of serious injury or death to
your child. WARNINGS
All children are shaped differently. The
recommendations for safety restraints
are based on probable child height, age
and weight thresholds from National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
other safety organizations, or are the
minimum requirements of law. Ford
recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) and consult your pediatrician to
make sure your child seat is appropriate for
your child, and is compatible with and
properly installed in your vehicle. To locate
a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact
the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go
to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial ministry WARNINGS
of transportation, locate your local St. John
Ambulance office by searching for St. John
Ambulance on the internet, or Transport
Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot days,
the temperature in the trunk or vehicle
interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of
people or animals to these high temperatures
for even a short time can cause death or
serious heat-related injuries, including brain
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