towing LINCOLN MKX 2018 Owner's Guide

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

Automatic Transmission..............................188Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................192Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................191If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................192Push Button Shift Transmission.......................188SelectShift Automaticâ„¢ Transmission.............190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoostâ„¢/3.7L............................................321Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................322Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........321
Autowipers.......................................................94Autowipers Settings.............................................94
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16712 Volt DC Power Point......................................167Locations................................................................167
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................193
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................324
Blind Spot Information System.................244Switching the System Off and On..................245System Errors......................................................245
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................244
Body Styling Kits...........................................342Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................323Brakes..............................................................199General Information............................................199
Breaking-In......................................................271Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................148California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoostâ„¢....................................................387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................399Specifications......................................................395
Capacities and Specifications....................381Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334
Catalytic Converter.......................................185On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................186Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................187
Center Console.............................................169Changing a Bulb...........................................328Headlamp.............................................................329LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................305Fuses.....................................................................305
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................374Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377Tire Change Procedure....................................375
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332Changing the Wiper Blades......................326Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................326Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................69Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
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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 EcoBoostâ„¢.......314Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoostâ„¢.....................................................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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Parking Aids...................................................210Principle of Operation........................................210
Passive Anti-Theft System............................86SecuriLockâ„¢............................................................86
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety Systemâ„¢..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................453During a Phone Call...........................................458Making Calls.........................................................457Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................453Phone Menu........................................................454Receiving Calls....................................................458Smartphone Connectivity................................460Text Messaging...................................................459
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................72
Power Liftgate...................................................81Hands-Free Feature.............................................84Obstacle Detection..............................................84Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................82
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................83Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................83
Power Seats....................................................154Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion.............................................................................156Power Lumbar......................................................156
Power Windows.............................................104Accessory Delay..................................................105Bounce-Back........................................................104One-Touch Down................................................104One-Touch Up......................................................104Window Lock........................................................105
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........252
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid............................................210Obstacle Distance Indicator..............................211
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162Rear Seats.......................................................159Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................159
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257Cargo Management System............................257In-floor storage - second row..........................257
Rear View Camera.......................................223Camera Guidelines............................................224
Manual Zoom......................................................225Obstacle Distance Indicator............................225Rear Camera Delay............................................225Using the Rear View Camera System...........223
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................223
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............95Rear Window Washer..........................................95
Recommended Towing Weights..............265Reduced Engine Performance...................271Refueling.........................................................180System Warnings.................................................182
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................62Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Memory Feature....................................................64Remote Start..........................................................62Replacing the Battery..........................................60Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................62
Remote Start...................................................149Automatic Settings..............................................149
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................174Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............171General Information.............................................171
Steering..........................................................250Adaptive Steering...............................................251Electric Power Steering....................................250
Steering Wheel................................................89Storage Compartments...............................169SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................109
Sun Visors.......................................................109Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................109
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNCâ„¢ 3.........................................................406General Information...........................................406
SYNCâ„¢ 3 Troubleshooting..........................495
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................282
Tire Care.........................................................352Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................355Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................352Important Information About Sport Tires andWheels..............................................................353Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................354Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................356Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners............353Temperature A B C............................................355Tire Rotation........................................................366Traction AA A B C...............................................355Treadwear............................................................354
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............369Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................370Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................370
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................345First Stage: Inflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................347General Information...........................................346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......350Tips for Use of the Kit........................................346What to Do After the Tire has BeenSealed...............................................................350What to do When a Tire Is Punctured...........347
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................343
Towing a Trailer.............................................264Load Placement..................................................264
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269Emergency Towing............................................269Recreational Towing..........................................269
Towing.............................................................264Traction Control............................................206Principle of Operation.......................................206
Trailer Sway Control....................................265Transmission Code Designation..............386Transmission...................................................188Transporting the Vehicle............................279Type Approvals.............................................585RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................585
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoostâ„¢.....................................................310Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
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