2010 LINCOLN MKX brake

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
6F50 6-speed Automatic Transmission J
Maintenance and Specifications
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•Spark plugs (except
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•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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Ford Extended Service Plan
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A
Accessory delay ..........................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................209
Air cleaner filter ...............297–299
Air conditioning ..........................40
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................134, 143, 146
and child safety seats ............136
description ..............134, 143, 146
disposal ....................................149
driver airbag ............136, 144, 147
indicator light .........143, 145, 148
operation .................136, 144, 147
passenger airbag .....136, 144, 147
side airbag ...............................143
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................222
Ambient mood/lighting ...............49
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................278
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................207
Anti-theft system ..............100, 104
arming the system ..................104
disarming a triggered
system .....................................105
Audio system (see Radio) .........25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specification ..................300
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................60Axle
lubricant specifications ..........300
B
Battery .......................................276
acid, treating emergencies .....276
jumping a disabled battery ....246
maintenance-free ....................276
replacement, specifications ...299
servicing ..................................276
Belt-Minder.............................130
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........221
Booster seats .............................163
Brakes ........................................207
anti-lock ...................................207
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............208
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specifications .................300
lubricant specifications ..........300
parking ....................................208
shift interlock ..........................214
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....300
Car2U garage door opener .........74
Cargo management system ........84
Cargo net .....................................85
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .................239, 242
Child safety seats ......................155
attaching with tether
straps .......................................161
in front seat ............................155
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cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jack ............................................239
positioning ...............................239
storage .....................................239
Jump-starting your vehicle ......246
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................99
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................100
programming entry code .........99
Keys .....................................87, 102
positions of the ignition .........202
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............49–50, 52
replacing bulbs .........................52
LATCH anchors .........................158
Liftgate ......................79, 83, 85, 94
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........208
Load limits .................................189Locks
autolock .....................................88
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...........300
Lug nuts ....................................245
Lumbar support, seats .............111
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
Mirrors ...................................63–64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
programmable memory ............95
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ..............................68, 94
Motorcraft parts ................266, 299
N
Navigation system .......................39
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................272
Overdrive ...................................216
P
Parking brake ............................208
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................121
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jump starting ..........................246
Steering wheel
controls ......................................67
tilting .........................................58
SYNC..........................................39
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Tires ...........................169–170, 239
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................173
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............173
inflating ...................................171
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................178
safety practices .......................176
sidewall information ...............179
snow tires and chains ............189
spare tire .........................239, 242
terminology .............................170
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................169, 174
Towing .......................................196
recreational towing .................200
trailer towing ..........................196
wrecker ....................................251Transmission .............................216
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....214
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
lubricant specifications ..........300
Turn signal ..................................49
U
Universal garage door opener ....70
USB port ......................................34
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................304
Vehicle loading ..........................189
Ventilating your vehicle ...........205
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................270
Water, Driving through .............228
Windows ......................................94
power .........................................61
rear wiper/washer .....................58
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....270
replacing wiper blades ...........271
Wrecker towing .........................251
Index
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