ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L-DOHC V6 engine
Displacement 3.5L
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap 0.050–0.057 inch (1.29–1.45 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
2009 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
297
filter, specifications ........270, 293
recommendations ...................270
refill capacities ........................295
specifications ..........................295
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................202
F
Fail safe cooling ........................277
Floor mats ...................................76
Fluid capacities .........................295
Fog lamps ....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................219
Fuel ............................................278
calculating fuel
economy ............................68, 283
cap ...........................................281
capacity ...................................295
choosing the right fuel ...........282
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................286
detergent in fuel .....................283
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................278, 281, 284
filter, specifications ........278, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....226
improving fuel economy ........283
octane rating ...................282, 297
quality ......................................282
running out of fuel .................283
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................278
Fuses ..................................227–228G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............281
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................283
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................226
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................37
aiming ........................................39
autolamp system .......................37
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................37
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................32
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................63
Hood ..........................................263
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Ignition ...............................199, 297
Illuminated visor mirror .............51
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................152
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................288
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................258
cluster ........................................12
2009 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Index
304
