cooling LINCOLN MKX 2018 User Guide

Fan speed: Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air that circulates in your vehicle.H
Note: You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO, MAX A/C or MAX Defrost.
A/C: A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.I
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver and passenger temperatures are set to LO, recirculatedair flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example, Max Defrost), the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even when youswitch the air conditioning A/C button off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off. When recirculated air is on, it may reduce the amount of time neededto cool down the interior (when used with A/C) and help reduce odors from reaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or the system may prevent it from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAXA/C to reduce risk of fogging. It may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel/Floor airflow modes during hot weather inorder to improve cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distribution controls: Select these controls individually, together, or with Defrost to direct the air flow to the areayou desire.J
Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Scheduled Maintenance

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Extended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............201
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................549Emission Law..................................................184Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............185Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................184
End User License Agreement...................554VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................554
Engine Block Heater.....................................175Using the Engine Block Heater.......................176
Engine Coolant Check.................................316Adding Coolant....................................................317Coolant Change...................................................319Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................320Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................319Recycled Coolant................................................318Severe Climates...................................................318
Engine Emission Control.............................184Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Engine Oil Check...........................................314Adding Engine Oil...............................................315
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.....................................................381Drivebelt Routing.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................382Drivebelt Routing................................................382
Entertainment................................................436AM/FM Radio.......................................................438Apps.......................................................................449Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................447CD (If equipped)..................................................446HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............442SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........438Sources.................................................................437Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................449USB Ports.............................................................449
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................200
Essential Towing Checks............................267Before Towing a Trailer.....................................268Hitches..................................................................267Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................268Safety Chains.......................................................267Trailer Brakes.......................................................267Trailer Lamps.......................................................267When Towing a Trailer......................................268
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors..............................................105Auto-dimming Feature.......................................107Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................106Blind Spot Information System........................108Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................106Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................107Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................107Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................107Memory Mirrors ...................................................107Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................105Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................107
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using a Sliding Clip...............................................37Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Floor Mats.......................................................273Front Parking Aid............................................211Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................212
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
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Fuel and Refueling........................................177Fuel Consumption.........................................182Calculating Fuel Economy................................182Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178Fuel Filter........................................................324Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275Fuses...............................................................288Fuse Specification Chart............................288Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........299Power Distribution Box.....................................288
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............163
Gauges...............................................................111Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............113Fuel Gauge............................................................112Information Display..............................................112
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................188
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................58Intelligent Access.................................................58
General Maintenance Information............517Multi-Point Inspection.......................................520Owner Checks and Services............................518Protecting Your Investment...............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................517
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................284Getting the Services You Need................280Away From Home..............................................280
Global Opening and Closing......................105Closing the Windows.........................................105Opening the Windows.......................................105
Glove Box........................................................169Manual Entry.........................................................169
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Hazard Flashers............................................275Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................327
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................98Head Restraints.............................................150Front Seat Manual Head Restraints.................151Rear Seat Center Head Restraint....................152Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........152
Heated Seats.................................................160Front Seats............................................................160Rear Seats..............................................................161
Heated Steering Wheel................................92Heated Windows and Mirrors....................148Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................148Heated Rear Window.........................................148Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................148
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................145
Hill Start Assist..............................................203Switching the System On and Off..................203Using Hill Start Assist........................................203
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................147Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................148General Hints........................................................147Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................147Quickly Heating the Interior..............................147Recommended Settings for Cooling..............148Recommended Settings for Heating..............147
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................424Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
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Universal Garage Door Opener................163HomeLink Wireless Control System...............163
USB Port.........................................................404Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230Automatic Cancellation.....................................233Blocked Sensor...................................................235Canceling the Set Speed.................................233Changing the Set Speed..................................233Detection Issues.................................................234Following a Vehicle.............................................231Hilly Condition Usage.......................................233Overriding the Set Speed................................232Resuming the Set Speed..................................233Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231Setting the Gap Distance.................................232Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........233Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........230Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............236System Not Available........................................235
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................193
Using Cruise Control...................................229Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................70Using Snow Chains......................................368
Using Stability Control................................209Using Summer Tires....................................367Using Traction Control................................206Switching the System Off.................................206System Indicator Lights and Messages.......206Using a Switch....................................................206Using the Information Display Controls.......206
Using Voice Recognition............................425Audio Voice Commands...................................427Climate Voice Commands................................428Mobile App Voice Commands........................433Navigation Voice Commands...........................431Phone Voice Commands..................................428SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................433Voice Settings Commands...............................434
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................283
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Vehicle Care..................................................333General Information...........................................333
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385Vehicle Identification Number..................385Vehicle Storage............................................340Battery....................................................................341Body.......................................................................340
Brakes.....................................................................341Cooling system....................................................341Engine.....................................................................341Fuel system...........................................................341General.................................................................340Miscellaneous.......................................................341Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................341Tires........................................................................341
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................145
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............385
Voice Control....................................................91
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator....................113Adaptive Steering.................................................113Airbag Warning Lamp..........................................114Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.........114Auto Hold Active..................................................114Auto Hold Unavailable........................................114Automatic High Beam Control..........................114Battery.....................................................................114Blind Spot Information System Indicator........114Brake System Warning Lamp............................114Cruise Control Indicator......................................114
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