lights LINCOLN MKX 2008 User Guide

Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11
Front row map lamp 2 1600XB
Second row dome/reading
lamp3 1600XB
Rear courtesy lamp 1 1600XB
Visor vanity lamp - Slide
on Rail system (SOR) (if
equipped)237
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
Highbeam bulb
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Lowbeam bulb
4. Remove the bulb cover. Note: The left side has a side access bulb
cover instead of a back access bulb cover
5. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it
straight out.
6. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
7. Connect the electrical connector
on the new bulb.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
8. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
9. Install the bulb cover.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
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4. Remove the bulb cover.
5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
6. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
8. Install the bulb cover.
Replacing front side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Pry the lamp away from the
vehicle at the rear of lamp at the
wheel opening. (Rotate lamp from
the wheel opening away from the
vehicle), as the lamp separates from
the vehicle, slide the lamp towards
the wheel opening to disengage
lamp
3. Rotate the lamp clockwise while
holding the electrical connector in
place with your other hand. After
rotating the lamp 90 degrees
clockwise, pull and disengage the
wire harness and bulb from the
lamp.
4. With the bulb exposed, carefully remove the bulb from the socket by
grasping the bulb and pulling it away from the wire harness.
Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to complete the
process.
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Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb.
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with a backup lamp assembly containing
integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). See your authorized dealer
for the replacement LED module.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assembly bolts.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to
expose the bulb socket. DO NOT
TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the
lamp assembly with two bolts.
Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with a liftgate lamp assembly containing integral
multiple light emitting diodes (LED). If one or more LEDs burn out, the
complete lamp module has to be replaced. See your authorized dealer for
the replacement LED module.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws and the
license plate lamp assembly from
the liftgate.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out from the lamp assembly.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
remove the splash shield and rotate
the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects
bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken)
to minimize glare.
Without voice activated
Navigation System or SYNC
With voice activated Navigation
System or SYNC
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
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1. Position the end of your
hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches
(2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink
button you wish to program (located
on your visor) while keeping the
indicator light in view.
2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the chosen HomeLinkand
hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLinkindicator light
changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release
both the HomeLinkand hand-held transmitter buttons.
Note:Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to
replace Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and
Canadian Programming” in this section for Canadian residents.
3. Firmlypress, hold for five seconds and releasethe programmed
HomeLinkbutton up to two separate times to activate the door. If the
door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink
button and observe the indicator light.
•If the indicator lightstays on constantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when the HomeLinkbutton is pressed
and released.
•If the indicator light blinksrapidly for two seconds and then turns
to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through
6to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most
commonly a garage door opener).
4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,
locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the unit).
5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and
color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)
Note:There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress, hold for two seconds and
releasethe programmed HomeLinkbutton. Repeat the
press/hold/releasesequence again and, depending on the brand of the
garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.
HomeLinkshould now activate your rolling code equipped device. To
program additional HomeLinkbuttons begin with Step 1 in the
“Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLinkatwww.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.
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•Power Liftgate (if equipped)
•Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)
•Reverse sensing system (Park Assist) (if equipped)
•Language
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for two to four seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
1. DOORS CLOSED
2. ENGINE TEMPERATURE
3. OIL PRESSURE
4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
5. WASHER FLUID LEVEL
6. FUEL LEVEL
7. DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Autolamp delay
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
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The IKT allows you to:
•remotely unlock the vehicle doors.
•remotely lock all the vehicle doors.
•remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped).
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry feature.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the key is held in the 4 (START) position. The panic
feature operates with the key in the 1 (LOCK) position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitterswith you to the authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the IKT for four seconds (disabling
two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.
Opening front windows and panoramic roof (if equipped)
Pressand hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening
the two front windows and venting the panoramic roof (if equipped).
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is
used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the
(unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed:
•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
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