Driver controls LINCOLN MKX 2007 Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning lights and chimes 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with CDX6/MP3 16
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 22
Satellite radio information 24
Family entertainment system 27
Navigation system 53
Climate Controls 54
Automatic temperature control 54
Rear window defroster 61
Lights 63
Headlamps 63
Turn signal control 67
Bulb replacement 68
Driver Controls 75
Windshield wiper/washer control 75
Steering wheel adjustment 76
Power windows 79
Mirrors 82
Speed control 83
Message center 92
Locks and Security 108
Keys 108
Locks 110
Anti-theft system 123
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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 theWarranty
Guidethat is provided to you along with yourOwner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the sectionAirbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to
follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal
injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
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 vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Refer toMessage Centerin the
Driver Controlschapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until “TRIP”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press the
control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the
RESET button for two seconds to reset.
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Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 7 is the maximum setting.
Occupancy mode (if equipped):Use
/to select and optimize
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Compression:Available in CD mode, this feature brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU
until compression status is displayed. Press
/to turn the feature
on/off.
5.Select:These controls are used
in Menu mode to select various
settings/options.
6.Play/Pause/Mute: In radio
mode,press to mute the playing
media. AUDIO MUTE will appear in
the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
In CD/MP3 mode,press to pause the playing media. CDX PAUSE will
appear in the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
7.SEEK
:In radio or CD/MP3
mode,press to access the next
strong station or track.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK
to seek to the
next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),
press SEEK
to seek to the next channel in the selected category.
Press and hold SEEK
to fast seek through the next channels.
In TEXT MODE,press SEEK
to view the additional display text
when “>” is active in the display.
In CATEGORY MODE,press
/to select a category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
8.FWD (Fast Forward):Press
FWD to manually advance in a
CD/MP3 track.
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. To exit defrost select another mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease
the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. Allows the
passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver,
if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
4.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation
may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential.
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5.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
6.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce to reduce window fogging.
7.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the
defroster vents and demister vents.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, center
console vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
12.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
13.Driver side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone or the
temperature of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone.
14.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C
on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature. Press and hold AUTO for about two
seconds to toggle between single zone and dual zone temperature
control.
15.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.Note:Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
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Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. To exit defrost, select another distribution mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease
the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. Allows the
passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver,
if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactive the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
4.DUAL:Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side
temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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6.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactive air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation
may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
8.
Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. Press to toggle through the air distribution modes
listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the display. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the
defroster vents and demister vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, center console
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents.
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to control the driver heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
12.Driver side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone or the
temperature of both the driver and passenger side in single zone.
13.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C
on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature.
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14.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.Note:Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
and cooled seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. To exit defrost, select another distribution mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease
the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. Allows the
passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver,
if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to theRear window defrostersection in this chapter for
more information.
4.DUALzone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
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5.Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
6.
Passenger cooled seat:Press to control the passenger cooled
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
7.
Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. Press to toggle through the air distribution modes
listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the display. To return
to full automatic control, press AUTO.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the
demister and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, center console
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents.
8.
Driver heated seat:Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer
toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
9.
Driver cooled seat:Press to control the driver cooled seat.
Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of
time need to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculation can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except
defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in some airflow modes
to reduce fog potential.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.Note:Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
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