2011 LINCOLN MKX Steering wheel controls

WARNING:Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain,
spray or snow.
Using adaptive cruise control
Note:It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.
The controls for using your cruise
control are located on the steering
wheel.
SET:Press to set a speed or to
change the set speed.
RES/CNCL (Resume/cancel):
Press to resume or cancel a set
speed.
ON/OFF:Press to turn the system
on or off.
GAP:Press to change the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
Setting adaptive cruise control
1. Press and release ON. The
message center will display the
gray
ACC indicator light, current
gap setting and SET.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET upward and release.
The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message center
will display a green
ACC indicator light, current gap setting and
desired set speed.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. A lead vehicle graphic will
illuminate if there is a vehicle
detected in front of you.
SETRES
CNCL
ON
OFFGAP
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Audio control features
SEEK:Press up or down to select
the next/previous radio station
preset, CD track or satellite radio
channel (if equipped) preset
depending on which media mode
you are in.
MEDIA:Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.
MUTE:Press to silence the radio.
VOL (Volume):Press up or down
to increase or decrease the volume.
Navigation/SYNCsystem hands-free control features (if
equipped)
Press
to active the voice
recognition feature. Refer toVoice
recognition featurein theMyFord
Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™
supplement.
Press
to access phone features.
Refer toPhone featuresin the
MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln
Touch™supplement.
Cluster display control features
Some features can be adjusted
through the right side of the cluster
display. Use the right steering wheel
control to navigate the screen and
press OK to select. The following
features are available:
•Entertainment
•Change audio source
•Limited play list
•Navigation (if equipped)
•Redundant center stack display
•Routed map
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recommendations ...................161
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
instrument panel ....................289
interior .....................................290
plastic parts ............................288
safety belts ..............................290
washing ....................................286
waxing .....................................286
wheels ......................................287
wiper blades ............................288
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............36
Collision Warning System .........236
Console ........................................62
overhead ....................................61
Controls
power seat ...............................119
steering column ........................77
Convertible
cleaning ...................................289
Coolant
checking and adding ..............304
refill capacities ................307, 329
specifications ..........................329
Cross Traffic Alert ....................240
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Cupholder(s) .............................127
Customer Assistance ................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................337, 340
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................282
Getting roadside assistance ...254Getting the service you
need .........................................278
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................284
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................282
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................298
Driving under special
conditions ..................229, 248, 251
sand .........................................249
snow and ice ...........................251
through water .................250, 253
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................272
running out of fuel .........272, 314
Emission control system ..........318
Engine ........................................332
cleaning ...................................287
coolant .....................................304
fail-safe cooling .......................308
idle speed control ...................301
lubrication specifications .......329
refill capacities ........................329
service points ..................296–297
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................298
checking and adding ..............298
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................110
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................112
Servicing your vehicle ..............294
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............158
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........268
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................328, 332
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................329
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........210–211
jump starting ..........................272
push button start system .......212
Steering wheel
controls ......................................77
tilting .........................................59
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................59
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Tires ...........................178–179, 265
alignment ................................186
care ..........................................182
changing ..........................265, 268
checking the pressure ............182
inflating ...................................180
label .........................................192replacing ..................................184
rotating ....................................186
safety practices .......................185
sidewall information ...............187
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .........................265, 268
terminology .............................179
tire grades ...............................179
treadwear ........................178, 183
Touchscreen features
(climate) ......................................39
Towing .......................................205
recreational towing .................209
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................276
Transmission .............................226
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....224
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
lubricant specifications ..........329
Turn signal ..................................49
U
Universal garage door opener ....79
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................333
Vehicle loading ..........................198
Ventilating your vehicle ...........214
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