wheel LINCOLN MKX 2018 User Guide

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: POWER
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel whenyour vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 150).
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
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A new stopping position sets. The next timeyou tilt or telescope the steering column, itstops just short of the end of the columnposition.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering columnposition with the memory function. SeeMemory Function (page 157).
Pressing the adjustment control duringmemory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves to the full up positionwhen you switch the ignition off. Switch theignition on to return the system to itsprevious settings. You can switch thisfeature on or off in the information display. See Information Displays (page 118).
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel whenyour vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 150).
1. Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
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3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions withthe control:
Volume up.A
Volume down.B
Seek up or next.C
Seek down or previous.D
Mute.E
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
•Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station up ordown the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
Voice recognition.A
End call.B
Answer call.C
See your SYNC information.
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CRUISE CONTROL
Type One
See Using Cruise Control (page 229).
Type Two
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page230).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 118).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
See your SYNC information.
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A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The high beams turn off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Roadside Emergencies (page274).
Switch the lighting control to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 97).
Overriding the System
When you switch on the high beams, pushingor pulling the stalk provides a temporaryoverride to low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
The indicator lamp illuminates toconfirm when the system is readyto assist.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
Note:There is a delay of two to five secondsbefore the system operates when you driveyour vehicle.
Note:The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).
The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. This providesmore visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to empty reaches50 mi (80 km) to empty for MyKey, and at35 mi (60 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Variations:
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine and letthe engine cool.
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap when the engine is running or hot.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicatorsalert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious. Some lamps illuminatewhen you start your vehicle to make surethey work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respectivesystem warning lamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator (If
Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
It illuminates white when thesystem is in standby mode. It illuminatesgreen when you set the adaptive cruisespeed.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page230).
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering systemindicator illuminates if the systemdetects a fault during thecontinuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,flashing): The adaptive steering system hasdetected a difference between steeringwheel angle and the desired road wheelangle. The steering wheel adjusts itself tocorrect this difference. This adjustment ispart of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): Theadaptive steering system is off. It is possiblethat the steering wheel may not be straightwhen the vehicle is driving straight ahead. Ifthis message persists, see an authorizeddealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): Theadaptive steering system integrity cannot beverified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately. SeeSteering (page 250).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information display controlson the steering wheel. Correspondinginformation appears in the informationdisplay.
Information Display Controls
•Press the up and down arrow buttons toscroll through and highlight the optionswithin a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Main menu
This icon gives you the ability toswitch a feature on or off. A checkin the box indicates the feature ison, and unchecked indicates the feature isoff.
From the main menu bar on the left side ofthe information display, you can choose fromthe following categories:
•Trip 1 & 2
•Fuel Economy
•Driver Assist
•Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category. Pressthe left arrow key as needed to exit back tothe main menu.
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Settings
Mislock
All Doors or Driver's DoorRemote Unlock
Switches Inhibit
AutofoldMirror
Hold OK to InitializeNeutral Tow
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life
Enable Switch or Disable SwitchPower Liftgate
Auto or Last SettingClimate ControlRemote Start
Auto or OffFront Seats & Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
System
Seatbelts
RemoteWindows
Courtesy WipeWipers
Rain Sensing
MyKey StatusMyKey
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Information Displays

Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering wheel angle and thedesired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. Thisadjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straightwhen the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
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Information Displays

Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Occupant Sensor BLOCKED RemoveObjects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm
ActionMessage
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm(page 88).Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
ActionMessage
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steeringwheel button to override the shut down.Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds Press Ok to Override
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