wipers LINCOLN MKX 2018 Owners Manual

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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Table of Contents

Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 101).A
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 92).B
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 111). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 113).C
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 92).D
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 93).E
Automatic transmission. See Automatic Transmission (page 188).F
Information and entertainment display. See General Information (page 406).G
Hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Flashers (page 275).H
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 145).I
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 402).J
Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 171).K
Audio control. See Audio Control (page 91). Voice control. See Voice Control (page 91).L
Horn.M
Cruise control. See Using Cruise Control (page 229).N
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 89).O
Liftgate control. See Power Liftgate (page 81).P
Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 200).Q
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 96). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 98).R
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At a Glance

WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Single wipe.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Normal wipe.C
High speed wipe.D
Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Longest wipe interval.C
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
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AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing.
High sensitivity.A
On.B
Low sensitivity.C
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivityof the autowipers. When you select lowsensitivity, the wipers operate when thesensor detects a large amount of water onthe windshield. When you select highsensitivity, the wipers operate when thesensor detects a small amount of water onthe windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hitthe windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing on thewindshield.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
•Switch autowipers off.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers default to on and remain on untilyou switch it off in the information display.When you switch off autowipers, the wipersoperate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This may causethe washer pump to overheat.
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Pull the lever toward you to operate thewindshield washers. When you release thelever, wiping continues for a short period oftime.
Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also turnson the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Intermittent wipe.A
Low speed wipe.B
Off.C
Depending on your vehicle, when you switchon the front wipers and move the gearshiftlever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipemay turn on.
Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operate therear window washer.
When you release the lever, wipingcontinues for a short period of time.
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you to switch thehigh beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the levertoward you to switch the high beams off.
Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. You may need to overridethe system if it does not turn the headlampson in low visibility conditions, for exampledaytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components switchto the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and holdto dim.A
Press repeatedly or press and holdto brighten.B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. You willhear a short tone. The headlamps will switchoff automatically after three minutes with anydoor open or 30 seconds after the last doorhas been closed. You can cancel this featureby pulling the direction indicator toward youagain or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
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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

Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather
1. Press defrost.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
Note:Make sure the engine is runningbefore operating the heated windows.
Note:Depending on your remote startsettings, the heated windows, mirrors andwipers may remain on after remote startingthe vehicle.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear theheated rear window of thin ice andfog. The heated rear window turnsoff after a short period of time. Press thebutton again to switch it off.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thevehicle warranty does not cover damagecaused to the heated rear window grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the windshield wiper de-icer turns on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle and odor concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind theglove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
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When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold waterto avoid cracking the engine block orother engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, or thearea in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distribution box,and air filter assembly to prevent waterdamage when cleaning the engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with a non-abrasiveglass cleaner. When cleaning the interiorof the windshield, avoid getting any glasscleaner on the instrument panel or doorpanels. Wipe any glass cleaner off thesesurfaces immediately.
•For windshields contaminated with treesap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean theentire windshield using steel wool (nogreater than 0000 grade) in a circularmotion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thevehicle warranty does not cover damagecaused to the heated rear window grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, asthese actions may weaken the belt webbing.
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents. Suchproducts could contaminate the side airbagsystem and affect performance of the sideairbag in a collision.
Note:Follow the same procedure forcleaning leather seats when cleaning leatherinterior. See Cleaning Leather Seats (page339).
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Vehicle Care