heating LINCOLN MKX 2018 Owner's Manual

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 approximate temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independentlyfrom the heated seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in between the leather covering and foam coreto 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 the wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to thehighest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin coveringof ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents.
Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 148).
AUTO: Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool thevehicle 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 enteringthe vehicle.E
DUAL: This button lights up when the passenger temperature controls are active. To switch the passenger temperature controlsoff and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.F
Note: the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust thepassenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.G
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Your vehicle is equipped with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, which displays amessage in the information display at theproper oil change interval. This interval maybe up to one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km)of the message appearing. Make sure youreset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor aftereach oil change. See Oil Change IndicatorReset (page 315).
If your information display resets prematurelyor becomes inoperative, you should performthe oil change interval at six months or5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oilchange. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performance systems.Every manufacturer develops these systemsusing different specifications andperformance features. That is why it isimportant to rely upon your dealership toproperly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various parts andcomponent systems based upon engineeringtesting. Ford Motor Company relies upon thistesting to determine the most appropriatemileage for replacement of oils and fluids toprotect your vehicle at the lowest overall costto you and recommends againstmaintenance schedules that deviate fromthe scheduled maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorizedre-manufactured replacement partsengineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford WorkshopManual list the recommended additives andchemicals for your vehicle. We do notrecommend using chemicals or additives notapproved by us as part of your vehicle’snormal maintenance. Please consult yourwarranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normaloperating characteristic and, by itself, doesnot necessarily indicate a concern or that thefluid needs to be changed. However, aqualified expert, such as the factory-trainedtechnicians at your dealership, shouldinspect discolored fluids that also show signsof overheating or foreign materialcontamination immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using aFord-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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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