LINCOLN MKX 2014 Owners Manual

April 2014
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKX
Litho in U.S.A.
EA1J 19A321 AA
Owner’s Manual
2014 MKX
Owner’s Manual
2014 MKX
lincolnowner.comlincolncanada.com

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder.....................................40
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Front passenger sensing system...........................48
Side airbags..........................................52
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................55
Airbag disposal........................................56
Keys and Remote Control 57
General information on radio frequencies.....................57
Remote control.......................................58
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................62
Table of Contents1
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

MyKey 63
Settings, MyKey.......................................63
Creating.............................................64
Clearing.............................................65
System status.........................................65
Remote start, MyKey...................................66
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................66
Locks 67
Locking and unlocking..................................67
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................75
Security 77
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................77
Anti-theft alarm.......................................79
Steering Wheel 80
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................80
Steering wheel controls.................................82
Wipers and Washers 85
Windshield wipers.....................................85
Rain-sensing wipers....................................85
Windshield washers....................................86
Rear-window wiper and washer............................86
Lighting 87
Lighting control.......................................87
Autolamps...........................................87
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................88
Headlamp exit delay....................................88
Daytime running lamps..................................89
Front fog lamps.......................................90
Adaptive headlamps....................................90
Directionindicators ....................................91
Interior lamps........................................92
2Table of Contents
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows.......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................95
Interior mirrors.......................................97
Sun visors...........................................98
Moonroof............................................99
Instrument Cluster 101
Gauges.............................................101
Warning lamps and indicators............................101
Audible warnings and indicators..........................106
Information Displays 107
Controls............................................107
Information messages..................................113
Climate Control 122
Dual automatic temperature control........................122
Rear window defroster.................................124
Cabin air filter.......................................125
Seats 127
Sitting in the correct position............................127
Head restraints.......................................128
Power seats.........................................130
Memory function.....................................132
Heated and ventilated seats..............................133
Rear seats..........................................135
Universal Garage Door Opener 138
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................138
Auxiliary Power Points 143
Table of Contents3
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Storage Compartments 144
Center console.......................................144
Overhead console.....................................144
Starting and Stopping the Engine 145
Engine block heater...................................149
Fuel and Refueling 151
Fuel quality.........................................152
Running out of fuel....................................153
Refueling...........................................155
Fuel consumption.....................................156
Transmission 161
Automatic transmission.................................161
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 166
All wheel drive.......................................166
Brakes 173
Brakes.............................................173
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................174
Parking brake........................................174
Hill start assist.......................................174
Traction Control 176
TractionControl™ ....................................176
Stability Control 177
AdvanceTrac®.......................................178
Parking Aids 179
Sensing system.......................................179
Rear-view camera system...............................180
Cruise Control 185
Usingcruisecontrol ...................................185
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................186
4Table of Contents
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Driving Aids 195
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................195
Collision warning system................................200
Steering............................................203
Load Carrying 205
Cargo net...........................................205
Roof racks and load carriers.............................207
Utility hooks.........................................208
Vehicle loading.......................................208
Towing 216
Trailertowing........................................216
Wrecker towing......................................222
Recreational towing...................................223
Driving Hints 225
Economical driving....................................225
Driving through water..................................226
Floormats..........................................227
Roadside Emergencies 228
Getting roadside assistance..............................228
Hazard warning flashers................................229
Fuel cut-off switch....................................229
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................230
Customer Assistance 234
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................241
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................241
Fuses 242
Changing a fuse......................................242
Fuse specification chart................................243
Table of Contents5
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Maintenance 252
General information...................................252
Opening and closing the hood............................253
Under hood overview..................................254
Engine oil dipstick....................................255
Engine oil check......................................255
Engine coolant check..................................256
Automatic transmission fluid check........................260
Brake fluid check.....................................262
Fuel filter...........................................263
Washer fluid check....................................263
Changing the vehicle battery.............................263
Checking the wiper blades..............................266
Changing the wiper blades..............................266
Air filter(s).........................................267
Adjusting the headlamps................................268
Changing a bulb......................................270
Bulb specification chart.................................274
Vehicle Care 276
Cleaning products.....................................276
Cleaning the exterior..................................276
Waxing.............................................278
Repairing minor paint damage............................278
Cleaning the engine...................................278
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................279
Cleaning the interior...................................280
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......280
Cleaning leather seats..................................281
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................282
Vehicle storage.......................................283
6Table of Contents
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Wheels and Tires 286
Tire care...........................................288
Using snow chains....................................303
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................304
Changing a road wheel.................................308
Technical specifications.................................314
Wheel lug nut torque..................................314
Capacities and Specifications 316
Engine specifications..................................316
Part numbers........................................320
Vehicle identification number............................320
Vehicle certification label...............................321
Transmission code designation............................322
Accessories 323
Accessories.........................................323
Extended Service Plan 325
Audio System 328
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................330
MyLincoln Touch™ 332
Infotainment display...................................339
Voice recognition.....................................340
Listening to music....................................344
Phone features.......................................365
Information Menu.....................................373
Settings............................................385
Climatefeatures......................................397
Navigation system.....................................400
Table of Contents7
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

Appendices 412
Scheduled Maintenance 431
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................436
Index 448
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to
print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change
specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our
written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2014
8Table of Contents
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. 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:Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
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 be used for different
models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
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.
A. Right-hand side
B. Left-hand side
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.
A
B
Introduction9
2014 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA(fus)