2009 LINCOLN MKX tire pressure

The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A Passenger front smart window
2 15A Not used (Spare)
3 15A SYNC
4 30A Driver front smart window
5 10A Keypad illumination, 2nd row
seat, Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), Brake Shift
Interlock (BSI), Smart junction
box (SJB)
6 20A Turn signals
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
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Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
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Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a window sticker containing EPA fuel
economy estimates. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker
is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates
should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other
vehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of
operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
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T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....182
Tires ...........................167–168, 234
alignment ................................175
care ..........................................171
changing ..................234, 237–238
checking the pressure ............171
inflating ...................................169
label .........................................181
replacing ..................................173
rotating ....................................175
safety practices .......................174
sidewall information ...............176
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .........................235, 237
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ........................167, 172
Towing .......................................193
recreational towing .................197
trailer towing ..........................193
wrecker ....................................246
Transmission .............................212
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....212
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................290fluid, refill capacities ..............295
lubricant specifications ..........295
Turn signal ..................................41
U
USB port ......................................27
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................298
Vehicle loading ..........................187
Ventilating your vehicle ...........202
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................265
Water, Driving through .............224
Windows ......................................93
power .........................................54
rear wiper/washer .....................50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49
checking and adding fluid .....265
replacing wiper blades ...........266
Wrecker towing .........................246
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