2009 LINCOLN MKX interior lights

WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Certain displays like the message
center and the climate control unit
do not change with the dimmer control till the dash-mounted sensor
senses full night conditions.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front row map lamps (if equipped)
To turn on the map lamps, press the
outer edge of the clear lens. The
front row map lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is off.
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates footwells, storage bins
and cupholders with a choice of
seven colors. The ambient lighting
control switch is located on the
center console. To activate, press
and release the control switch to
cycle through the seven color
choices plus the off state.
The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory
position.
Note:The ambient lights will stay on until after the ignition is placed in
the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory
delay timer expires.
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Map/dome lamp (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened,
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on, and
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
The map lamps are activated by pressing the controls on either side of
the lens.
Rear courtesy lamp
Located in the rear cargo area, the
courtesy lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin
film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually
clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing
time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
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Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Headlamp high beam 2 9005
Headlamp low beam 2 H11
Front sidemarker lamp 2 168
Front park/turn signal
lamp23157NAK
(amber)
Rear sidemarker lamp 2 194
Stop/tail/turn lamp 2 3057K
* Backup lamp N/A LED
License plate lamp 2 C5W
* High-mount brake lamp N/A LED
Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11
* Front row map lamp 2 1600XB
* Second row
dome/reading lamp3 1600XB
* Rear courtesy lamp 1 1600XB
Visor vanity lamp - Slide
on Rail system (SOR) (if
equipped)237
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects
bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken)
to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return
to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to
ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
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•remotely lock all the vehicle doors.
•remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped).
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry feature.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the key is held in the start position. The panic feature
operates with the key in the off position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitterswith you to the authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the on position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the off position.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the IKT for four seconds (disabling
two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.
Opening front windows and panoramic roof (if equipped)
Pressand hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening
the two front windows and venting the panoramic roof (if equipped).
•The
control can then be released and the windows and panoramic
roof will complete the opening operation.
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How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keysin theSecuriLock™ passive anti-theft
systemsection of this chapter.Note:At least two IKTs are required to
perform this procedure yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is
used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition is turned to the on position, or
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the
(unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed:
•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or
•the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
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You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. You
must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have
to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum
of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on
position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note:The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position to exit the procedure.
Note:The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the
ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior mirror puddle
lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the off position.
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