climate LINCOLN MKX 2017 Owner's Guide

Note:
Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed will automatically return to normal
operation once the voice session ends. Fan
speed can also be adjusted normally during
a voice session, simply press fan buttons (or
turn fan knob) to increase or decrease fan
speed to desired setting. To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device. Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
bluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 468).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod, iPhone,
and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,
WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,
WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS. SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Depending on your vehicle line and option
package, your climate screen may look
different from one of the screens shown
below. Your screen may not contain all of
the features shown.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 472).
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)
in temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C). The wheel maintains an a\
pproximate temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independently
from the heated seats and other climate-control functions. The heating e\
lement is in between the leather covering and foam core
to help provide maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the\
steering wheel.
Note:
For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat t\
he wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
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MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield\
vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. Y\
ou can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically tu\
rns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vent\
s.
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 144).
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
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DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger temperature controls are activ\
e. To switch the passenger temperature controls
off and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.
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Note:
the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust th\
e
passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature:
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
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Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lube will be more likely to require a fluid
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.
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360 Degree Camera....................................221
Camera Views......................................................221
Front Camera......................................................222
Side Camera........................................................223
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A/C See: Climate Control............................................141
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................195
Accessories...................................................505 Exterior Style.......................................................505
Interior Style........................................................505
Lifestyle.................................................................505
Peace of Mind.....................................................505
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............225 Active Park Assist
..........................................210
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................216
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist.................................210
Troubleshooting the System............................216
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................96
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................325 Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................325
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................84
Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................85
End of Travel Position..........................................85
Memory Feature....................................................85
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................
96
Airbag Disposal
...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................141
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............330
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................83
All-Wheel Drive..............................................189 Ambient Lighting............................................99
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................83
Arming the Alarm..................................................83
Disarming the Alarm............................................83
Appendices....................................................542
Apps .................................................................
468
........................................................................\
.........468
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................470
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............113 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................113
Keyless Warning Alert.........................................113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
...................113
Audio Control
..................................................85
Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................399 General Information...........................................399
Audio Unit
......................................................400
Auto Hold........................................................199 Using Auto Hold..................................................201
Autolamps........................................................92 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........93
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Automatic High Beam Control....................95 Activating the System..........................................95
Manually Overriding the System......................
96
Automatic Transmission..............................183 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................188
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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
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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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Cleaning Products.........................................331
Materials................................................................331
Cleaning the Engine
....................................333
Cleaning the Exterior...................................332 Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................332
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................333
Stripes or Graphics.............................................333
Underbody...........................................................333
Under Hood.........................................................333
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................334 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior ...............................................................335
Cleaning the Wheels...................................337
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................334
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate............................................................446
Climate Control
...............................................141
Climate Controlled Seats............................156 Cooled Seats........................................................157
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check..............................314
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........53
Creating a MyKey...........................................62 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................242
False Alerts..........................................................245
Switching the System Off and On..................246
System Errors......................................................246
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................245
System Limitations.............................................245
Using the System...............................................242
Cruise Control
.................................................86
Principle of Operation.......................................224
Type 1.......................................................................86
Type 2......................................................................87
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................224
Customer Assistance
..................................278
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Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................94
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................94
Direction Indicators
........................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................68 Drive Control
..................................................251
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................251
Driver Alert.....................................................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
USING DRIVER ALERT......................................233
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................46 Children and Airbags...........................................47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........52
Driving Aids....................................................233
Driving Hints
..................................................268
Driving Through Water...............................269
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
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Economical Driving......................................268
Electric Parking Brake..................................196 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............
196
Battery With No Charge....................................198
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............197
Emission Control System............................180 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........................
181
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................182
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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
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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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Fuses...............................................................286
Fuse Specification Chart............................286
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................286
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
158
Gauges.............................................................107 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............109
Fuel Gauge...........................................................108
Information Display.............................................108
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................56
Intelligent Access.................................................56
General Maintenance Information............510 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................513
Owner Checks and Services............................512
Protecting Your Investment..............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................
510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................510
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................282
Getting the Services You Need................278 Away From Home...............................................278 Global Opening and Closing
.......................101
Closing the Windows..........................................101
Opening the Windows........................................101
Glove Box
........................................................165
Manual Entry.........................................................165
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................272
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................325
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Head Restraints
.............................................146
Front seat manual head restraints..................147
Rear seat center head restraint.......................148
Rear seat outboard head restraints................148
Heated Seats
..................................................155
Front Seats............................................................155
Rear Seats.............................................................156
Heated Steering Wheel
.................................87
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144 Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................144
Heated Rear Window.........................................144
Heated Wiper Park..............................................144
Heating See: Climate Control............................................141
Hill Start Assist...............................................198 Switching the System On and Off...................
199 Using Hill Start Assist.........................................199
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................144
General Hints........................................................143
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................143
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............144
Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................195
Home Screen.................................................421
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................279
Information Display Control.........................87
Information Displays
......................................114
General Information.............................................114
Information Messages..................................121 Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
Adaptive Steering................................................123
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................124
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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
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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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