LINCOLN MKX 2018 Owners Manual

2018 MKX
Owner’s Manual
August 2017
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKX
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Owner’s Manual 2018 MKX

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Part Number: 201707 20170705164615

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65...............................12
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive FinancialServices.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17
Child Safety
General Information........................................19
Installing Child Restraints..............................21
Booster Seats..................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
Child Safety Locks..........................................34
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................36
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................44
Seatbelt Extension.........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................46
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................58
Remote Control...............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................64
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................65
Creating a MyKey...........................................66
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Checking MyKey System Status.................69
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................70
MyKey Troubleshooting................................70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking..................................72
Keyless Entry....................................................77
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Liftgate
Manual Liftgate................................................80
Power Liftgate...................................................81
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................86
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................88
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................89
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................90
Audio Control....................................................91
Voice Control....................................................91
Cruise Control.................................................92
Information Display Control.........................92
Heated Steering Wheel................................92
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................93
Autowipers.......................................................94
Windshield Washers......................................94
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............95
Lighting
General Information.......................................96
Lighting Control..............................................96
Autolamps.........................................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................98
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................98
Daytime Running Lamps...............................98
Automatic High Beam Control....................99
Adaptive Headlamps...................................100
Direction Indicators.......................................101
Welcome Lighting..........................................101
Interior Lamps................................................102
Ambient Lighting...........................................103
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................104
Global Opening and Closing......................105
Exterior Mirrors..............................................105
Interior Mirror.................................................108
Sun Visors.......................................................109
Moonroof.........................................................109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................111
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............117
Information Displays
General Information.......................................118
Information Messages.................................125
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................145
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................147
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................148
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148
Remote Start...................................................149
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150
Head Restraints.............................................150
Power Seats....................................................154
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Memory Function...........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................163
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................169
Center Console.............................................169
Overhead Console........................................170
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................171
Keyless Starting..............................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172
Engine Block Heater.....................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................177
Fuel Quality.....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................178
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................184
Catalytic Converter.......................................185
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................188
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Hill Start Assist..............................................203
Auto Hold.......................................................204
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Traction Control................................206
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................208
Using Stability Control................................209
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
360 Degree Camera...................................225
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................229
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................237
Lane Keeping System.................................239
Blind Spot Information System.................244
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246
Steering..........................................................250
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251
Drive Control.................................................255
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257
Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Luggage Covers...........................................258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258
Load Limit.......................................................259
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................264
Trailer Sway Control....................................265
Recommended Towing Weights..............265
Essential Towing Checks............................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................271
Reduced Engine Performance...................271
Economical Driving.......................................271
Driving Through Water................................272
Floor Mats.......................................................273
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................274
Hazard Flashers............................................275
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278
Transporting the Vehicle............................279
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................280
In California (U.S. Only)................................281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................283
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................284
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................288
Changing a Fuse..........................................305
Maintenance
General Information.....................................308
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308
Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................310
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Oil Check...........................................314
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315
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Engine Coolant Check.................................316
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L..........................................321
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324
Fuel Filter........................................................324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326
Changing the Wiper Blades......................326
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................327
Changing a Bulb...........................................328
Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................333
Cleaning Products........................................333
Cleaning the Exterior...................................334
Waxing.............................................................335
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades.........................................................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................338
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................339
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339
Cleaning the Wheels...................................339
Vehicle Storage............................................340
Body Styling Kits...........................................342
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................343
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................345
Tire Care.........................................................352
Using Summer Tires....................................367
Using Snow Chains......................................368
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............369
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373
Technical Specifications.............................379
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................382
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............383
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................384
Vehicle Identification Number..................385
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385
Transmission Code Designation..............386
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™..................................................387
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394
Audio System
General Information......................................401
Audio Unit......................................................402
USB Port.........................................................404
SYNC™ 3
General Information.....................................406
Home Screen................................................424
Using Voice Recognition............................425
Entertainment................................................436
Climate............................................................449
Phone..............................................................453
Navigation.......................................................461
Apps.................................................................472
Settings...........................................................475
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SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................495
Accessories
Accessories....................................................512
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect...............................................514
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information............517
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............521
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................525
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............529
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................549
End User License Agreement...................554
Type Approvals.............................................585
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greaterthe safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and injury.We strongly recommend that you useextreme caution when using any device thatmay take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to the vehicleyou have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manualmay show features as used in differentmodels, so may appear different to you onyour vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling yourvehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
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