Blind spot LINCOLN MKX 2017 User Guide

The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the
approaching vehicle is coming from. When
the Blind Spot Information System is alerting
on a vehicle and the corresponding turn
signal is ON, the Blind Spot Information
System alert indicator flashes as an
increased warning level.
The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.
Note:
The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.
System Sensor Blockage WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow
in front of the sensors and/or driving in heavy
rain can cause system degradation. Also,
other types of obstructions in front of the
sensor can cause system degradation. This
is referred to as a ‘blocked’ condition.
Note:
Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can
cause degraded system performance. If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor will appear in the
information display. Also the BLIS alert
indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no
longer provide any vehicle warnings. You
can clear the information display warning but
the alert indicators will remain illuminated.
A "blocked" condition can be cleared in two
ways:
•
After the blockage in front of the sensors
is removed or the rainfall/snowfall rate
decreases or stops, drive for a few
minutes in traffic to allow the sensors to
detect passing vehicles.
• By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and then back ON.
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Note:
If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Blind Spot Information
System off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but
no factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Blind Spot
Information System off manually. Operating
the Blind Spot Information System with a
trailer attached will cause poor system
performance.
System Errors
If the system senses a problem with the left
or right sensor, the telltale will illuminate and
a message will appear in the information
display. See Information Messages (page
121). Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
Information System off in the information
display. See General Information (page 114).
When the Blind Spot Information System
switches off, you will not receive alerts and
the information display shows a system off
message. The telltale in the cluster also
illuminates. When you switch the Blind Spot
Information System on or off, the alert
indicators flash twice.
Note:
The Blind Spot Information System
remembers the last selected on or off setting.
You can also have the Blind Spot Information
System switched off permanently at an
authorized dealer. Once switched off
permanently, the system can only be
switched back on at an authorized dealer. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(If Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a
replacement for careful driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you
of vehicles approaching from the sides when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Using the System
Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross Traffic
Alert turns off.
Note:
Cross Traffic Alert only functions while
your transmission is in reverse (R).
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System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts
The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber
alert indicator in the outside mirror on the
side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle
is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert also
sounds an audible alert and a message
appears in the information display indicating
a vehicle is coming from the right or left.
Cross Traffic Alert works with the reverse
sensing system that sounds its own series
of tones. See Rear Parking Aid (page 207). The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud, snow
or bumper stickers to obstruct these areas,
this can cause degraded system
performance.
See Blind Spot Information
System (page 240). If the Blind Spot
Information System is blocked, Cross Traffic
Alert is also blocked. A corresponding
message appears in the information display
as soon as you shift the transmission into
reverse (R).
System Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;
situations such as severe weather conditions
or debris build-up on the sensor area may
limit vehicle detection. The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
•
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
• Approaching vehicles passing at speeds
greater than
37 mph (60 km/h).
• Driving in reverse faster than
7 mph
(12 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert off.
If your vehicle has a tow bar but no factory
equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
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Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................187
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow..................................................................188
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................183
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............185
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................................319
Adding Transmission Fluid .............................320
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........319
Autowipers.......................................................89 Autowipers Settings.............................................89
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................163
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................163
Locations...............................................................163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................189
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................322
Blind Spot Information System.................240 Switching the System Off and On..................242
System Errors......................................................242
Using the System...............................................240
Body Styling Kits...........................................340 Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
Booster Seats
..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................321
Brakes..............................................................195 General Information............................................195
Breaking-In.....................................................268
Bulb Specification Chart.............................327
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................385
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................390
Specifications......................................................386
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........392 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................397
Specifications......................................................393
Capacities and Specifications...................379
Cargo Nets
.....................................................254
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................332
Center Console
.............................................165 Changing a Bulb
...........................................326
Headlamp.............................................................327
LED Lamps...........................................................327
Changing a Fuse..........................................303 Fuses.....................................................................303
Changing a Road Wheel..............................371 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................372
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................375
Tire Change Procedure.....................................373
Changing the 12V Battery..........................322
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................330
Changing the Wiper Blades......................324 Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade.................................................................324
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......324
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................324
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
............................31
Child Safety.......................................................17
General Information...............................................17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side.......................................................33
Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................337
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End User License Agreement...................542
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................542
Engine Block Heater......................................171
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................172
Engine Coolant Check.................................314 Adding Coolant....................................................315
Coolant Change...................................................317
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................318
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................317
Recycled Coolant................................................316
Severe Climates...................................................316
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................
81
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil...............................................313
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................379
Drivebelt Routing................................................379
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................380 Drivebelt Routing................................................380
Entertainment
................................................433
AM/FM Radio.......................................................435
Apps.......................................................................446
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................444 CD (If equipped)..................................................443
HD Radio
™ Information (If Available)..............439
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............435
Sources.................................................................434
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................446
USB Ports.............................................................446
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................196
Essential Towing Checks ............................
264
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................265
Hitches..................................................................264
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................265
Safety Chains......................................................264
Trailer Brakes.......................................................264
Trailer Lamps.......................................................264
When Towing a Trailer......................................265
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................101
Auto-dimming Feature.......................................103
Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................102
Blind Spot Information System........................104
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................102
Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................103 Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................103
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................103
Memory Mirrors ..................................................103
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................101
Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................103
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................36
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................343
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Front Parking Aid..........................................207 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............48
Fuel and Refueling
........................................173
Fuel Consumption.........................................179
Calculating Fuel Economy................................179
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................179
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................175
Fuel Filter
........................................................322
Fuel Quality.....................................................174
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................174
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................272
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Alarm......................................................................124
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
AWD........................................................................\
125
Battery and Charging System..........................126
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................127
Collision Warning System.................................128
Doors and Locks..................................................128
Driver Alert............................................................129
Fuel........................................................................\
.129
Hill Start Assist.....................................................130
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130
Lane Keeping System.........................................131
Maintenance.........................................................132
MyKey.....................................................................133
Park Aid..................................................................134
Park Brake.............................................................134
Power Steering....................................................135
Remote Start.........................................................136
Seats.......................................................................136
Starting System ...................................................136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
137
Traction Control....................................................137
Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Restraints
..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25
Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster.........................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Interior Lamps
..................................................98
Front Interior Lamp...............................................98
Rear Interior Lamp................................................99
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................104
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................273 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
274
Jump Starting......................................................275
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................
275
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting.............................................167 Ignition Modes......................................................167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................56 L
Lane Keeping System.................................235
Switching the System On and Off..................235
Lighting Control
................................................91
Headlamp Flasher................................................92
High Beams............................................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect..............................................507 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................508
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)..................................................................507
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............
256
Load Carrying
................................................254
Load Limit.......................................................256
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................260
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................256
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access..............................70
Autolock...................................................................71
Auto Relock.............................................................71
Autounlock...............................................................71
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Setting the Gap Distance.................................227
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........229
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........
226
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............232
System Not Available.........................................231
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................189 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................189
Using Cruise Control
...................................224
Switching Cruise Control Off...........................225
Switching Cruise Control On...........................224
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................366
Using Stability Control................................205
Using Summer Tires....................................365
Using Traction Control................................202 Switching the System Off.................................202
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......202
Using a Switch....................................................202
Using the Information Display Controls.......202
Using Voice Recognition............................422 Audio Voice Commands...................................424
Climate Voice Commands...............................425
Mobile App Voice Commands........................429
Navigation Voice Commands..........................428
Phone Voice Commands..................................426 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands......................................................430
Voice Settings Commands................................431
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..............................................281
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................331
General Information............................................331
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................383
Vehicle Identification Number..................383
Vehicle Storage.............................................338
Battery...................................................................339
Body.......................................................................338
Brakes...................................................................339
Cooling system...................................................339
Engine...................................................................339
Fuel system..........................................................339
General..................................................................338
Miscellaneous......................................................339
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................339
Tires.......................................................................339
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................141
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............383
Voice Control
...................................................86 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................109
Adaptive Steering...............................................109
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................110
Autohold Active....................................................110
Autohold Unavailable..........................................110
Automatic High Beam Control..........................110
Battery.....................................................................110
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................110
Brake System........................................................110
Cruise Control.......................................................110
Direction Indicator.................................................111
Door Ajar.................................................................111
Electric Park Brake................................................111
Engine Coolant Temperature.............................111
Engine Oil................................................................111
Fasten Seatbelt......................................................111
Front Airbag............................................................111
Heads Up Display..................................................111
High Beam...............................................................111
Hood Ajar...............................................................112
Liftgate Ajar............................................................112
Low Beam Malfunction Warning.......................
112
Low Fuel Level......................................................112
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................112
Low Washer Fluid.................................................112
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